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Learn the art of Italian pasta making in a vibrant, hands-on class set in beautiful LUCCA. Make two types of fresh pasta, and churn real Italian creamy gelato!
This Class Is Perfect For You If You:
* Are looking for a truly authentic workshop that only uses 100% local, high-quality ingredients and Tuscan products (we are part of the excting "The Locals' Table" project, highlighting Tuscany's unqiue agrifoods);
* Love connecting with fellow foodie travelers;
* Prefer a small-group, intimate setting with personalized attention and a warm and friendly instrcutor;
* Want to deepen your understanding of Tuscan cuisine and Tuscan products while having a lot of fun;*Appreciate experiences that are sustainable and celebrate local farmers and producers
This class is suitable for children, too (ages 7 and above).
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
This class is not suitable for travelers with food allergies
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
All of the food that we will prepare and eat is included in the price of the activity
Discover the Joy of traditional Tuscan Pasta Making in the Heart of Lucca! Step into a fun, hands-on cooking class set in the charming town of Lucca, and learn the secrets behind fresh Italian pasta from scratch. * Make Pasta: You’ll prepare two traditional types: Spaghetti alla chitarra or tagliatelle, and ravioli filled with fresh ricotta—all made using locally sourced ingredients straight from nearby farms (100% local and sustainable) * Make Gelato: To sweeten the experience, you'll also learn how to make creamy, authentic Italian gelato using seasonal flavors. * Enjoy a shared meal: After the cooking, we’ll sit down together to share the meal—an unforgettable celebration of Tuscan taste and tradition
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Spaghetti alla chitarra or tagliatelle
Spaghetti alla chitarra or tagliatelle – made with 100% local flour from a nearby mill, served with a creamy Pecorino Toscano DOP sauce
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Ricotta-stuffed ravioli (straight from the farm!)
Ricotta-stuffed ravioli – filled with top quality rich Tuscan ricotta (from the best farms!), served in a fresh herbed tomato sauce
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Real Italian gelato made with seasonal ingredients
Homemade Italian gelato – made with local, seasonal fruit from trusted Tuscan farms
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Alexandra K,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
We did the pasta course with Ariela and had a wonderful day! You can feel her love for food, cooking and the region. We learnt so much. The course is something for everyone who wants to learn about Italian cuisine, Tuscany and attention to detail. Without a lot of frills, you learn hands-on what is important when making pasta and there was also wonderful gelato. If we were ever in the region again, we would definitely book a tour with Ariela! alla prossima :)
Henry E,
Jul 31, 2025
- Viator
Great experience not only cooking but learning about local products as everything was locally sourced. Cooked ravioli, tagliatelle and gelato
Francesca B,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
We loved this experience and had a great time making pasta ravioli and gelato (amazing gelato!). Our teacher was very friendly and offered plenty of insights and the food was just delicious! I would highly recommend this activity to anyone traveling to Lucca.
Yuval K,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
We had so much fun and spent such a good time in this class. The instructor was super friendly, knowledgable and approachable. The pasta and the gelato came out really good. Group size was perfect. I fully recommend.
Alessandra B,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
This was such a fun class, we made ravioli by hand with a ricotta filling and spaghetti alla chitara which was very cool (loved the gadget they use to make it, I'd never seen it before). Then we made the creamiest gelato all from scratch. Our teacher was very friendly and she told us all about the fresh local products from the farms in the area and everything tasted amazing. Plus the air conditioning was a big bonus in this heat wave! I highly recommend this activity to anyone visiting Lucca.
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