Bestseller

Lucca: Cook with an Italian Mamma – Pasta & Tiramisu by Cesarine

4.74

4.7(207 reviews)

3 hours

English, Italian

Mobile ticket

Show all 11 photos

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Enjoy a 3-hour hands-on cooking class in Lucca and learn 2 pasta recipes and tiramisu from scratch while connecting with a real Italian family in his local home. Add a market tour before the class for an immersive culinary experience. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends with this small-group class.

• 3-hour hands-on pasta and tiramisu class in Lucca

• Lunch or dinner with wines, water and espresso included

• Learn Italy’s cooking secrets and amaze your loved ones back home

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

What To Expect

Enjoy a hands-on cooking class led by a warm and welcoming Italian Mamma, and discover regional culinary traditions passed down through generations. Step inside an authentic Italian family home and immerse yourself in the local culture through a truly memorable experience. If you choose the market option, you’ll also join your host for a food shopping trip to select the best local ingredients before the class. This cooking class is organized by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks, welcoming guests across the country since 2004. Each host is carefully selected for their expertise in local recipes and their passion for sharing authentic Italian hospitality with travelers from around the world.

Sample Menu

main

Ravioli and Tagliatelle

Learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes from scratch with tasty sauces. Pasta shapes can vary according to your preferences.

dessert

Tiramisu

Learn how to prepare the most iconic Italian dessert and taste your creation at the end.

Options

2 Pasta Recipes and Tiramisu

3hours Hands-on Cooking Class : You’ll learn to make two fresh pasta recipes from scratch and a classic tiramisù together with your Cesarina

Express: Lasagna Making Class

2hours Hands-on Cooking Class:: Learn the authentic, handed-down recipe of Lasagna alla Bolognese together with your Cesarina

What‘s Included

Ingredients, kitchen equipments and apron for the class

Local wines

3 recipes hands-on cooking class

3-course lunch or dinner

Water and soft drinks for kids

Italian Espresso

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.74

207 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

191

Absolutely Fabulous Experience
Cpjules,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had never taken any sort of cooking class anywhere ever ! What a wonderful Experience. Our chef/cook was Monica Rosarti of Lucca. She did a great job of explaining how to make proper Italian Lasagna. We got hands on experience and feel confident that when we get back home to Canada we should be able to replicate the dish. Monica and her husband were excellent hosts. All in we spent nearly 3 hours talking, prepping and cooking, then sat down to a wonderful very tasty meal. We had brucchetta, some sort of fancy ricotta and a very tasty parmiggana that was soaked in olive oil - just extremely tasty. Followed by the lasagna that we all had a hand in making ! Monica & Pauolo were lots of fun and we were fully entertained. Il pasto è stato favoloso ! Grazie mille Monica ! Grazie mille !!!
A negative experience
Nuala B,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
We arrived on time for a class that never took place and we received no refund after paying €300. I never leave reviews but this was very disappointing.
Our time with Sylvia was...
Rosa S,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our time with Sylvia was very special. She put us at ease, taught us how to make some excellent Italian cuisine without it being complicated. It was a pleasure spending time with her.
Fantastic fresh pasta - cooking workshop!
Freedom55286846668,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A lovely informal atmosphere and what a laugh we had! Made two fresh pastas and learned the technique from Monica! It was so much fun and no question is too much there, super!!
Favorite Experience
Meghan S,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Monica is the best! We cooked in her home our last night in Lucca and it was the perfect way to end our trip. Monica is knowledgeable, a great teacher, and a kind soul. I would 100% do this again.
Dinner with my new Italian friends
kendall s,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing food but even better people! Made us feel very comfortable and easy conversations in English. Shares their love of food and culture.
Fantastic Experience!
Alison H,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
My mom and I did this cooking class with Sylvia in Lucca and it was fantastic! She was so welcoming and a fantastic instructor. We made two different pastas and tiramisu and then had a wonderful meal with wine. I would definitely recommend this to everyone. We are looking forward to making an Italian meal when we are back in Canada!
Kids and adults enjoyed this - great memories
mary4120,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience - we had 7 with 3 young children. We made pasta and tiramisu in her kitchen. Lovely apartment home, plenty of space, intimate... and our host was fantastic! She has a perfect personality for the busy curious children, and taught us a lot. The kids really enjoyed it - great memories were made - thank you
Great Social Activity
Eiseman,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a very social type of activity - great for family bonding or team building. The host was very kind. In fact, the entire staff made an effort to meet us.
Best experience in Italy
Geoff B,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Of all the things we did on our two week trip to Italy, this ranks as the best. Silvia cared for every detail and was ready for us at arrival. Her knowledge of the Italian cuisine was great and she shared so much information with us, not to mention wine 😊. While we weren’t exactly sure what to expect, all 10 of us left fulfilled and grateful. We are going to mimic this experience with our family back home and make a day of it. If you are considering a cooking class on your visit to Italy, look no further…book this one. Awesome experience.

From

US$99.10

Free Cancel

Select Date & Pax

Check Availability

Check availability

Secure Checkout

From

US$99.10

Check availability

Related Experiences

Operated by Cesarine: Cooking Class

Bestseller

Lucca: Cook with an Italian Mamma – Pasta & Tiramisu by Cesarine

4.74

4.7(207 reviews)

3 hours

English, Italian

Mobile ticket

Show all 11 photos

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

3 hours

Mobile ticket

• 3-hour hands-on pasta and tiramisu class in Lucca

• Lunch or dinner with wines, water and espresso included

• Learn Italy’s cooking secrets and amaze your loved ones back home

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

What To Expect

Sample Menu

main

Ravioli and Tagliatelle

Learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes from scratch with tasty sauces. Pasta shapes can vary according to your preferences.

dessert

Tiramisu

Learn how to prepare the most iconic Italian dessert and taste your creation at the end.

Options

2 Pasta Recipes and Tiramisu

3hours Hands-on Cooking Class : You’ll learn to make two fresh pasta recipes from scratch and a classic tiramisù together with your Cesarina

Express: Lasagna Making Class

2hours Hands-on Cooking Class:: Learn the authentic, handed-down recipe of Lasagna alla Bolognese together with your Cesarina

What‘s Included

Ingredients, kitchen equipments and apron for the class

Local wines

3 recipes hands-on cooking class

3-course lunch or dinner

Water and soft drinks for kids

Italian Espresso

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.74

207 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

191

Absolutely Fabulous Experience
Cpjules,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had never taken any sort of cooking class anywhere ever ! What a wonderful Experience. Our chef/cook was Monica Rosarti of Lucca. She did a great job of explaining how to make proper Italian Lasagna. We got hands on experience and feel confident that when we get back home to Canada we should be able to replicate the dish. Monica and her husband were excellent hosts. All in we spent nearly 3 hours talking, prepping and cooking, then sat down to a wonderful very tasty meal. We had brucchetta, some sort of fancy ricotta and a very tasty parmiggana that was soaked in olive oil - just extremely tasty. Followed by the lasagna that we all had a hand in making ! Monica & Pauolo were lots of fun and we were fully entertained. Il pasto è stato favoloso ! Grazie mille Monica ! Grazie mille !!!
A negative experience
Nuala B,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
We arrived on time for a class that never took place and we received no refund after paying €300. I never leave reviews but this was very disappointing.
Our time with Sylvia was...
Rosa S,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our time with Sylvia was very special. She put us at ease, taught us how to make some excellent Italian cuisine without it being complicated. It was a pleasure spending time with her.
Fantastic fresh pasta - cooking workshop!
Freedom55286846668,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A lovely informal atmosphere and what a laugh we had! Made two fresh pastas and learned the technique from Monica! It was so much fun and no question is too much there, super!!
Favorite Experience
Meghan S,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Monica is the best! We cooked in her home our last night in Lucca and it was the perfect way to end our trip. Monica is knowledgeable, a great teacher, and a kind soul. I would 100% do this again.
Dinner with my new Italian friends
kendall s,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing food but even better people! Made us feel very comfortable and easy conversations in English. Shares their love of food and culture.
Fantastic Experience!
Alison H,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
My mom and I did this cooking class with Sylvia in Lucca and it was fantastic! She was so welcoming and a fantastic instructor. We made two different pastas and tiramisu and then had a wonderful meal with wine. I would definitely recommend this to everyone. We are looking forward to making an Italian meal when we are back in Canada!
Kids and adults enjoyed this - great memories
mary4120,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience - we had 7 with 3 young children. We made pasta and tiramisu in her kitchen. Lovely apartment home, plenty of space, intimate... and our host was fantastic! She has a perfect personality for the busy curious children, and taught us a lot. The kids really enjoyed it - great memories were made - thank you
Great Social Activity
Eiseman,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a very social type of activity - great for family bonding or team building. The host was very kind. In fact, the entire staff made an effort to meet us.
Best experience in Italy
Geoff B,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Of all the things we did on our two week trip to Italy, this ranks as the best. Silvia cared for every detail and was ready for us at arrival. Her knowledge of the Italian cuisine was great and she shared so much information with us, not to mention wine 😊. While we weren’t exactly sure what to expect, all 10 of us left fulfilled and grateful. We are going to mimic this experience with our family back home and make a day of it. If you are considering a cooking class on your visit to Italy, look no further…book this one. Awesome experience.