The 15 Best Private Pasta Classes in Italy

1.Pasta Making Class with Tiramisu & Wine PRIVATE OPTION

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 404 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $70Our pick

Make fettuccine, ravioli, and tiramisu near the Vatican with wine, a local chef, recipes, and a relaxed Roman meal.

“So Good!!!! It’s my second time booking the same activity, I chose a different location from the previous one just to try a different location. Both times I had so much fun the teachers were so nice!!! The alcohol was flowing! Teachers were funny! Are pasta were great! I recommend this to anyone that wants to drink, laugh and eat pasta!!!!”

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2.From Taormina: Private/Guided Godfather with appetizer and Pasta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $235Top rated

Explore The Godfather filming sites in Savoca and Forza d’Agro, with private transport, Mafia history, Sicilian lunch, and sea views.

“Our tour guide was great. Very knowledgeable. We had a lot of fun. Probably could’ve done without the lunch and would’ve preferred to have come back to the hotel earlier.”

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3.Cesarine: Private Pasta Class & Meal at Local’s Home in Bologna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Learn Bologna’s pasta traditions in a local home, make three fresh recipes, and enjoy your meal with regional wine in a private three-hour class.

“Roberta was the most wonderful and kind person! She is an excellent chef and so precessional. Her house was absolutely gorgeous and what a treat to be welcomed into her personal kitchen. We were amazed by her talent and her heart warming presence. She was an excellent teacher and was just an incredible person to spend the morning with. She served us delicious wine to pair with the incredible pasta dishes she taught us to make. To top it off she surprised us with home made gelato and preserved cherries native to Bologna. Would 100% recommend.”

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4.Cesarine: Private Pasta Class at Local’s Home in Messina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $174

Learn three Sicilian pasta dishes in a local Messina home, then enjoy your meal with wine, coffee, and warm family hospitality.

“Book this NOW!!! Most amazing thing we did on our 14 day cruise. We learned how and made the most delicious pasta and had the most amazing experience. Rossella and her husband Giuseppe are so friendly and hospitable and made us feel so welcome in their home. Rossella is also the most amazing cook! Book this tour! I promise you won't regret it!”

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5.Cooking Class: Pasta & Tiramisu with a Private Italian Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $447

Learn handmade pasta and tiramisu with a private chef in central Rome, then enjoy your meal with wine, prosecco, and recipes to take home.

“Had the greatest experience doing this class. Marco and Gabi were so helpful, everyone was so kind, and we had an absolute blast—and the delicious food was the cherry on top!”

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6.From Catania: Private/Guided Godfather with Appetizer and Pasta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $342

Explore Savoca and Forza d’Agro from Catania on a private Godfather tour with movie sites, local lunch, sea views, and hotel pickup.

“Bruno our guide was fun not to mention A wonderful guide! He explained and showed us everything possible! We also stopped for a delicious lunch that was all farm fresh and fresh caught fish! Highly recommend this tour and especially ask for Bruno as your guide!”

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7.Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Rome 3 types of Pasta and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Make three fresh pastas with Chef Christian in Rome, then enjoy bruschetta, wine, dessert, and recipes to recreate at home.

“We had such a great experience cooking with Chef Christian in Rome. He’s clearly passionate about what he does and takes the time to explain and demonstrate proper techniques without rushing. We made three different kinds of pasta from scratch, and he prepared them for us so we could enjoy the full meal. He also welcomed us with a small appetizer and a glass of wine, which made the class feel even more special. Christian was patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind, which made the entire experience both fun and memorable. Highly recommend if you’re looking for an authentic and hands-on cooking class in Rome.”

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8.Pasta & Wine Lesson Private Chef & Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 40 reviews · 3 hours · from $97

Learn fresh pasta, taste organic Italian wines, and make grandmother’s tiramisu in a cozy Bologna home with a private chef.

“We really enjoyed meeting Fred. We had great fun making pasta, ragu and Tiramasu. It was great to meet others from different countries and chat around the delicious meal we all made together. We can't wait to try his recipes when we go home to Ireland. We would highly recommend this experience. Thanks Fred, Maurice & Laura”

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9.Private Cooking Class in Lecce (Corigliano): Handmade pasta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $89

Make orecchiette and macaroni with Enza in Lecce, then enjoy Salento wine, dinner, music, poolside cooking, and homemade limoncello.

“This was so much fun, both for experienced cooks and novices like me! The hosts were lovely and the other guests were great company. The food, of course, was delicious. All said, a fantastic evening!”

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10.Private Gnocchi Cooking Class with Professional Chef in Padova

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $96

Learn to make Padova-style gnocchi with Chef Francesco in a private two-hour class with lunch, wine, and practical Italian cooking tips.

“Chef Francesco was knowledgeable, efficient and well able to give instructions in simple terms which made the experience very relatable and enjoyable. The concise instructions will ensure that I translate this experience to my own home cooking”

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11.Exclusive Private Pasta&Tiramisu Class with a Local Mamma

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $174

Learn handmade pasta and tiramisù in a Turin home with a local Cesarina, enjoying wine, family recipes, and a private three-hour class.

“This was a very personable and fun glimpse into pasta making from a local. Doretta was so hospital and an excellent teacher. We sometimes had trouble with language, but between our grasp of each other’s languages (and help from translating apps) we were able to form a friendly rapport and share stories, jokes, and otherwise have good conversation. In addition to making pasta and tiramisu, there was a large spread of appetizer food. I left stuffed and satisfied. Would do again.”

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12.Private Pasta Class at Local’s Home in Turin by Cesarine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $174

Make Turin pasta in a local home with Cesarine, enjoy regional wine and recipes, and take home skills, an apron, and a shopping bag.

“From start to finish, our experience with Benedetta was fabulous! We were made to feel welcome in her home, and she was extremely patient with us throughout our class. My husbands grandparents were from Turin, and he enjoyed telling stories about his mother and the things she cooked.”

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13.Private Pasta-Making Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $164

Make three Apulian pasta dishes in a local home, then enjoy your meal with regional wine in this private Bari cooking class.

“Annalisa made us feel like family! Pasta making was so much fun but sharing a meal with her and our lively conversation made the evening very special.”

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14.Private Pasta-Making Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $164

Learn fresh pasta in a Bergamo home, prepare three dishes, share wine and family recipes, and enjoy an intimate Italian cooking experience.

“Luisa was spectacular! She provided directions to her home & was ready to welcome us on time and has a lovely home. Her daughters and son were helping gather ingredients (directly from her garden!) and assist the 4 of us during the class. Luisa has a beautiful home and family and you could feel the love in her kitchen! She was patient with us and provided instructions well. We made 3 pastas, 3 sauces. While we waited for the pasta to settle, she served us an incredible appertivo: Salumi, 3 cheeses, 2 jams that she made herself, homemade bread, and she also made a tasty zucchini dish with zucchini from…”

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15.Private Pasta-Making Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $164

Make three regional pasta dishes in a Parma home, then enjoy your cooking with local wine, coffee, and a welcoming Italian family.

“My friend and I did this class in Maria's private home and had a blast. She and her husband welcomed us into their home and taught us to cook. The entire experience was one of my top ones while in Italy!”

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