Cook and Taste with a Local in Siena by Cesarine
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Immerse yourself in a small group cooking class at local's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Siena cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a selection of local wines.
During the lesson the local home cook will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Siena recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.
This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Immerse yourself in a small group cooking class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Siena cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine.
Sample Menu
starter
Seasonal Starter
main
Sample Regional Pasta: Pappardelle or Pici or Gnudi
dessert
Rice pudding or Castagnaccio or Cantucci or Tiramisu or similar
What‘s Included
Beverages (water, wines and coffee)
Tastings of the 3 recipes
Local taxes
Small group Cooking Class
Meeting points
Siena
Siena Italy
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Express: Panforte Tasting
1hour Tour and Tasting: Discover and taste traditional Sienese sweets crafted with authentic recipes and fine ingredients.
3 Recipes Cooking Class
3hours Hands-on Cooking Class: You’ll learn to make three traditional recipes from scratch together with your Cesarina
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Magical experience making homemade pasta
M2034RCchristinab,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the most special meal and experience during our time in all of Italy! If you have the chance to cook with Antonella and Fabio don’t miss it, this is an experience of a lifetime. They are both incredible teachers and will treat you like family. Their son Giulio is lovely and translated for us as well but we all communicated perfectly and had so much fun. We made pici as well as spinach and ricotta ravioli with butter sage sauce and tiramisu for dessert. The food was so delicious and beyond that the hospitality was amazing. When we arrived we walked the garden of their beautiful home and learned about the herbs and vegetables we’d be using in the dishes. We are truly honored that we had the chance to share a meal with Fabio, Antonella, and Giulio!
Ilaria was such a...
Melissa H,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ilaria was such a gracious host at her beautiful home. She gave us specific instructions on the train service from Siena and she picked us up and dropped us off at the train station. She was a wonderful instructor and taught us how to make tiramisu and pasta. We enjoyed the food and had a delightful time with her husband and daughter. Will be a favorite part of our trip.
Great class in a real Tuscan home. Perfect for families with teens and/or beginners
Stefania P,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We booked because it said it would be held in Siena proper, but this class was about a 30 min car ride away. That’s quite alright because our teacher’s husband kindly offered to pick us up and drop us off at our hotel. The setting was beautiful so we were happy to see the Tuscan countryside and to be in a home rather than a restaurant or cooking school. My son (14) and I were the only students this day and Genny made us feel very welcome in her home. We learned how to make pasta from scratch—tagliatelle and spinach-stuffed ravioli, plus a tiramisú. It was quite easy to follow all the steps and we felt very successful. Nothing was too hard and Genny helped when needed. She had already prepared one sauce made from canned fresh tomatoes from her garden which was spectacular. The other sauce (for the ravioli) was made from butter, cheese and fresh sage from her garden. Also great. We then sat together and ate where the hospitality continued. We tried two kinds of Tuscan pecorino, homemade bread, delicious wine, and vin santo with the tiramisù which was such a treat. All more than we expected. If you have a free morning or afternoon to pass in Siena I highly recommend this class. (Also to note: I am a very experienced cook and thought the level of the class would be perfect for absolute beginners/teens learning to cook.)
Amazing and Delicious Cooking Experience!
Greg W,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most amazing experience with our hosts, Antonella and Fabio, in their gorgeous home! They were gracious and fun hosts and we enjoyed the cooking experience and the eating that followed. We made hand rolled pasta (pici), a tomato soup (pappa al pomodoro) and tiramisu! They also sent us the recipes so we could make these dishes beech home! We would highly recommend this experience!
Learn some Italian recipe secrets!
Katherine I,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great food, great experience! Would definitely recommend! We had a great time! We got a chance to have hands on experience and learn some Italian secrets
Absolutely loved it! Our...
Magali G,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely loved it! Our host Ilaria was wonderful. We learned a lot, and not just about cooking. Beautiful food, lovely company. The children really enjoyed the experience too. Really recommend it!
Best cooking class in Siena
Joni B,May 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an incredible experience with a fantastic family. Learning to cook pasta and other dishes in their home was truly fascinating. The hosts were incredibly warm and welcoming, and we cherished every moment spent with them. One of our guests had to leave early, and the host’s husband kindly offered her a ride back to the hotel. This activity is a must-do when visiting Siena. It was the perfect way for our group to kick off our family trip to Italy.
The best cooking class ever!
John S,May 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience! Enza was wonderful! We could not have asked for a better cooking class! Not only was it fun and engaging, the food was perfect. This was the highlight of our stay in Siena. We can’t wait to make pasta and tiramisu when we get home!
My wife and I loved this...
John E,May 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My wife and I loved this experience! Our host was a wonderful cook. She made five different pastas and Taramisu. It was great fun, instructive, and a great lunch. We just wish our daughters had been with us. I guess we’ll have to come back.
NJ Family Experience
421lesleyh,Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time and my children really enjoyed learning to cook! Ilaria was welcoming and very accommodating to us. I highly recommend!
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