Private Tour

Florence Cooking Class with Wine Pairing in Mirella's Garden Home

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Enjoy a fun-filled culinary experience that comprises learning about, preparing and eating an authentic Tuscan meal with a local.

Mirella lives with her husband Stefano (her partner in life and in the kitchen!) in a small town called Antella located in the South of Florence. Meet Mirella at her home for a hands-on Italian cooking class during which you will learn to make 3-4 dishes including homemade pasta.

Mirella’s approach to cooking has been influenced by both Florentine Renaissance (Tuscan nobility) and her proud Tuscan roots. Your meal will include antipasti, pasta, a main and dessert. Mirella uses seasonal ingredients and has a different menu for every season. A sample menu might include bruschetta or vegetable tart, penne with ragù, Tuscan meatballs with seasonal vegetables and cioccolatissimo (decadent chocolate dessert). Your meal includes a glass of prosecco with the antipasto and two glasses of wine with the meal. Mirella also offers limoncello or vin santo with dessert.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Please note that, as is common in many Italian homes, this residence does not have air conditioning.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Step into a private Florence cooking experience with Mirella and Stefano, a charming duo whose humor and passion for food bring Tuscan traditions to life. With roots in Florentine and Renaissance cooking, Mirella's seasonal menus honor Tuscan heritage and the lavish flavors once enjoyed by the Medici. This hands-on class invites you to prepare 3-4 dishes, such as antipasti, fresh pasta, a main, and seasonal sauces—each a must-try in Florence! Mirella shares stories of Tuscan food history while you cook and enjoy wine with the meal. Weather permitting, your culinary journey unfolds in her serene outdoor garden. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the food and culture of Florence with this warm and hospitable Florentine couple.

Sample Menu

starter

Bruschetta with sausage and stracchino cheese

main

Fresh pasta with ragu

main

Meatballs with seasonal vegetables

dessert

Cioccolatissimo, decadent chocolate dessert

What‘s Included

Full meal including appetizer, pasta, main course, and dessert

Local wine, prosecco, and homemade limoncello

Hands-on Tuscan pasta class in a local home kitchen

Hotel transfers

Options

Cooking + dinner with Mirella

Cooking + lunch with Mirella

Reviews

5.00

29 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

What a fun experience!
Jennifer M,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a fun class! We were able to book Ubers out to her house and she helped get taxis afterwards to get us back to Florence. We made eggplant parm, fresh tagliatelle and gnocchi, sauces, and tiramisu. All amazing and paired with local or homemade wine and limoncello. Would recommend!
Private dining
X5114FVangelad,,Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic dining experience, amazing food especially the salad from the garden, book your own experience you won’t regret
marycX644DY,,Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mirella and Stefano are amazing chefs as well as even more special people. They made the most delicious Italian food and welcomed us with warm hearts and food!
Delicious and worthwhile experience!
644shirab,,May 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mirella and her husband were wonderful!! My friend and I did a morning/midday cooking class with them. We met at the market, where they bought all the fresh ingredients for the meal, and then we went to their house which had an incredible garden. We did a combination of prepping and cooking inside and outdoors, and then we ate a perfect lunch in their garden and had a lot of laughs and conversation. Food was delicious, and Mirella gave us the recipes so I am ready to make the dishes back at home in Seattle. We made bruschetta, focaccia, handmade gnocchi and tagliatelle with tomato sauce, eggplant Parmesan, and tiramisu. Yum! During the meal, they provided drinks. This was one of the most worthwhile things we did on our entire trip to Italy. I highly recommend!
Incredible cooking immersion experience!!
588katherinen,,Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was such an amazing experience! They (Mariel and Stefano) are absolutely lovely and being able to experience the market and their amazing garden hidden behind their house while making our own very simple florentine dishes was incredible!!
Recommend 100% - A Tuscan Dinner Experience
DonNeub,,Apr 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was one of the best things we have ever done on any vacation. Stefano and Mirella are amazing hosts with a lovely Tuscan home. They provide a real culinary treat, and guide you through the process of preparing an authentic, multicourse meal. We so very much looked forward to getting home to try these recipes on our own. We even bought a pasta maker in Florence, and brought home some Italian flour to replicate the experience. I highly recommend this experience. Great food. Great wine. Great conversation with a lovely, funny and charming couple who are both accomplished chefs. Perfecto!
Our favorite experience during our time in Tuscany!
Z4433RMkellym,,Dec 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved the cooking class with Mirella and Stefano. Authentic Italian cooking experience with delicious food, drinks, and desserts! Mirella printed certificates and recipes for us to take home and made the birthday celebration in our group extra special. Our favorite experience during our time in Tuscany!
Chef for a night
S9166HEdeborahe,,Dec 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
They came to our villa and cooked us the most wonderful meal! It was the perfect end to our Italy vacation. They are delightful people, kind and humorous. Would recommend them to anyone thinking about wanting a personalized experience.
Great cooking class for both gluten free and regular cooks!
perennialp2020,,Oct 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the best time at the Tuscan Cooking Class! I am gluten free and my husband is not. We made every dish both ways. Miravella and Stephano were very careful not to have any cross contamination. The gluten free pastas were outstanding. It was a lovely day in their kitchen and garden. They are wonderful cooks, teachers, and hosts.
Delicious food, gracious hosts, fun experience
Tanya A,,Oct 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mirella and Stefano provided a rigorous yet relaxing culinary experience. We prepared several scrumptious Tuscan dishes that we can’t wait to try when we get home! We all sat down and enjoyed our dishes with some wine and homemade lemon cello! Highly recommend this experience!