Private Tour
Authentic Tuscan Pasta Class in Florence with Local Chef Cinzia
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
For a truly memorable meal and culinary experience in Florence, join a local chef in preparing an authentic Italian menu of fresh pasta and other Tuscan dishes. During a private cooking lesson, help choose and make different types of fresh pasta with sauces or one pasta and a meat dish if you like, finished off with a decadent Italian dessert. Learn kitchen tips and tricks passed down through generations so you can recreate the flavors of Tuscany back home.
Get a personalized, hands-on cooking class at a local Florentine's home
Learn to make traditional pasta, sauce, and other Tuscan specialties
Menu can accommodate vegetarian and other specific dietary requests provided in advance
Delicious way to get immersed in Florentine culture and cuisine with a lovely local
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking as your host plans your menu in advance
Vegetarian and vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Private, personalized experience
Menu varies depending on the season
For the cooking class, if you have a preference between learning to cook three pastas or one pasta and a meat main, please include it when making your booking - if you don't include your choice, your host will decide your menu for the day
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Begin your Florence cooking class in your local host Cinzia's home with a freshly prepared Tuscan appetizer! Then roll up your sleeves and learn to cook regional Italian pasta from recipes passed down through generations of Cinzia’s family during a hands-on Tuscan cooking class. Choose when making your booking between a cooking menu that includes either three handmade pastas and sauces (cut pasta such as pappardelle or tagliatelli, stuffed pasta such as tortellini and gnocchi) or one pasta and a meat main course. You will also learn to create a seasonal side vegetable or dessert with either menu. End your meal with a traditional Italian dessert you’ve created such as a tiramisu, panna cotta or brutti ma buoni ("ugly but good") biscuit and hazelnut dessert. Enjoy learning about the tricks and techniques involved in cooking Italian family recipes before you sit down at the table to share the meal you helped prepare. Your meal includes prosecco and wine. Please note that Cinzia can host a max of 6-7 guests in her kitchen. If there are 8 or more guests, she hosts at a different venue in Florence. She will send you the exact address upon booking confirmation for larger groups.
Sample Menu
starter
Traditional Tuscan appetizer
Bruschette, coccoli or charcuterie
main
Fresh pasta and sauce
Pappardelle, tagliatelle, ravioli, tortelli or gnocchi with an accompanying sauce
main
Chicken cacciatore
Chicken, pork or beef
starter
Side seasonal vegetable
Stewed artichokes, carrots, etc. or salad
dessert
Traditional Italian dessert
Tiramisù, cantucci, brutti ma buoni, panna cotta or chocolate soufflé
starter
Prosecco, wine and liqueur
What‘s Included
Private cooking class and homecooked dinner with your host Cinzia
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Local prosecco and wine (1-2 glasses)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Cooking Class + Lunch
Cooking Class + Dinner
Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience!
maram396,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family had an amazing experience with chef Cinzia! She was so kind. We had a fabulous time learning to cook some delicious recipes, including handmade ravioli! We enjoyed every bite. We highly recommend!
Amazing cooking lesson!
ChadG602,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cinzia is an amazing chef and a fantastic host. We had a perfect cooking experience with her on our honeymoon and we cannot recommend her enough!!
The highlight of our trip
kathleenmJ5985VX,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cinzia was a wonderful host. Not only did we learn to make pasta but she also shared with us stories about her family, her culture and the history of food in the area. We made 3 different pasta with sauces and a dessert. The food was incredible - if you are considering a cooking class in Florence, be sure to book with Cinzia! You will be so glad that you did!
The best cooking class!
kathieig717,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just the most wonderful experience! Cinzia is delightful and talented and so welcoming. The food we created together was DELICIOUS. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!.
Honeymoon in Florence
joshgD9920IJ,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was lovely. Very personal cooking class. Cinzia was very knowledgeable about the history of the meal we were making as well as Italian history in general. The conversation was great. The food was amazing.
Amending experience with Cinzia
V7942NUwilliamk,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an incredible experience. Very great to learn all about the food culture and how to prepare some incredible dishes. This was hands down one of the coolest things we have done during our time in Florence.
Authentic, private Italian experience!
564karav,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was beyond our expectations! We had a private class (just my husband and I) and made a 3 course meal at Cinzia’s home. It was the most authentic meal and evening that we had on our trip. She is also very knowledgeable and welcoming. I would recommend this to anyone considering it!
Hand on cooking class
andrewgJ443BG,,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cinzia was amazing! She hosted us in her home and taught us authentic Florentine dishes which we helped prepare with her instruction. We highly recommend this hands on experience for couples or small groups. She will explain all dishes, ingredients and backstory with connecting stories of her experiences and the guest. By the way, the food turned out excellent! It was an experience we will never forget. Thank you again Cinzia!
One of our favorite parts of our honeymoon!!
U5069KWemilyb,,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such an enjoyable experience with Cinzia in her home! We made 3 pasta from scratch followed by some amazing biscotti! We had a private class, but she often times does larger groups!! Highly recommend and we hope to be back or even return the favor soon in the US!
Private cooking class
Culture435675,,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful evening learning and sharing a beautiful meal . The personal experience from the garden with fresh herbs to the vino , homemade pasta and mouse dessert - was perfection .
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