Florence Cooking Class — Handmade Pasta & Unlimited Tuscan Wine

The pasta cooking class starts from $26 per person and goes up to $52. This includes all ingredients, equipment, the chef instructor, unlimited Tuscan wine, and unlimited soft drinks. Book online with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Your class includes everything: a professional chef instructor, all fresh ingredients (flour, eggs, fillings), all kitchen equipment and aprons, three types of fresh pasta you'll make (ravioli, tortelli, pappardelle), sauces (ragù, butter-sage, arrabbiata), Tuscan wine, and soft drinks. You eat everything you prepare at the end.

Absolutely! The class is designed for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced home cooks. Your chef teaches each step from the basics — how to mix flour and eggs, knead the dough, roll it out, and shape each pasta type. No prior experience is needed. Read our first-timer's guide for a step-by-step walkthrough of the full 3-hour experience.

Yes! Kids can participate in the cooking class. They'll love learning to make ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle with their hands. The class is family-friendly, though very young children may need close supervision. The meeting point is in the medieval tower, which can involve some stairs.

Yes, booking in advance is recommended, especially during peak travel seasons (April–May, September–October). You can book online with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the class. Spaces are limited to keep groups small and personal. See our month-by-month booking guide for exactly how far ahead each season requires.

The traditional pasta made during the class contains eggs and flour (not gluten-free). However, vegetarian options are available — the pasta fillings and sauces can be made vegetarian (no meat ragù). Contact the organizer at the time of booking if you have dietary restrictions. See our full dietary restrictions guide for vegetarian, gluten-free, egg allergy, and other common situations.

The class lasts 3 hours total. This includes a brief introduction, hands-on pasta making (the main event), and then sitting down to eat everything you've prepared with wine. It's a relaxed pace with plenty of time to learn each technique.

The class is held at Cucina in Torre, a cooking school inside a 13th-century medieval tower from the 1200s. It's located in the Santa Croce district, a short walk from Brunelleschi's Dome and other major Florentine landmarks. You'll breathe the air and history of the Renaissance while you cook.

You'll learn to make three types of fresh pasta from scratch: ravioli (filled pasta pockets), tortelli (larger filled parcels), and pappardelle (wide ribbon pasta). Each shape teaches different techniques — rolling, shaping, filling, and crimping. You'll also learn to make the sauces to pair with each pasta.

Yes! Unlimited Tuscan wine (red or white) is included during the meal at the end of the class. You can also choose unlimited soft drinks instead. The wine is of good quality — local Tuscan wines that pair perfectly with the pasta and sauces you've just made.

Wear comfortable, casual clothes that you don't mind getting flour on — you'll be hands-on with dough. Closed-toe shoes are a good idea (stairs in the tower). The organizer provides aprons and all cooking equipment. Bring nothing — not even your phone is needed, though you can if you want to take photos.

This class has 11,838 guest reviews with a 4.9/5 rating — the highest-rated cooking class in Florence. Guests praise the expert chef instructor, the authentic medieval tower setting, the quality of fresh ingredients, the generous amount of food and wine, and the genuine Italian experience. It's run by 'Florence with Elvis,' known for hands-on, personal, and fun classes. Wondering how it compares to a restaurant evening? See our cooking class vs restaurant guide.