Make pasta, drink wine. Cooking class with transported included!

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

4 hours

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What you will do will be an authentic sensory and cultural experience. Making fresh pasta by hand is a tradition deeply rooted in Salento culture and this course offers you a practical immersion in local life and customs, going beyond traditional tourist experiences. Learning will be practical and fun and the course will allow you to gain a skill that you can take home and replicate with friends and family. The course is aimed at small groups and therefore encourages direct interaction with hosts. While making the pasta with their own hands, guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, hear stories and receive personalized attention; for this, a human bond will be created that enriches the experience. The course is perfect for those traveling as a couple, family or small groups, allowing an intimate and fun sharing of the culinary experience.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Alcoholic beverages will not be served to children under 18

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Children under 18 and guests who do not like wine will be offered soft drinks

Bottled water

The two types of pasta produced will be served for dinner with two different types of dressing.

An aperitif consisting of typical dishes of Salento cuisine will be offered.

Selection of wines, produced and bottled in the Leverano countryside, ranging from fresh and aromatic whites, to delicate rosés, up to intense and full-bodied reds, including the prestigious reserves.

What To Expect

It is a journey to discover authentic traditional flavors, the link between cuisine, territory and local wine traditions. The experience begins at 18:15 at a pretty villa with garden on the outskirts of Lecce, lasts about 3 and a half hours and opens with a typical Lecce drink. Each of the participants will produce their own amount of dough needed to shape two types of fresh pasta, orecchiette and macaroni wire. After the first type of pasta will be offered an aperitif based on local products at Km.0 and typical wines. During the aperitif, the cooking of the sauces for pasta dressing will be started and all the preparation phases will be illustrated. Then we will continue with the second type of pasta, macaroni wire, silhouettes made with a typical tool called "Caturu" that will be given as a gift to participants. After transforming the flour into unique and delicate shapes, we will dedicate ourselves to the pleasure of the table, tasting the small works of art made and indulging in friendly conversations. The event will end with the dessert while the glasses fill with “Limoncello”.

Sample Menu

starter

"Triumph of Flavours of Salento: Peppers, Eggplant, Pecorino and Traditions"

Sauteed peppers and tomatoes, grilled eggplant, fresh cheese, olives, homemade bread, taralli, friselline seasoned with cherry tomatoes.

main

"Duet of Artisan Pasta: Orecchiette with Tomato and Maccheroncini with Chickpeas"

Orecchiette with fresh tomato sauce with basil and ricotta cheese, wired macaroni with chickpea sauce, vegetables and pepper.

dessert

"Sweet Simplicity."

Delight of Panna Cotta with Topping of Choice.

Options

Make pasta, drink wine. Cooking class with transported included!

Reviews

5.00

102 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

102

Best pasta making class!!!
Lisagram,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Don’t hesitate! Book this class! We had a great time making pasta. Lisa and Fabio are very welcoming and Lisa’s recipes are amazing. If you think you can’t make pasta… you can! It will taste great! So much fun!!
Fantastic experience
Melissa M,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Lisa and Fabio. They made us and the other guests feel completely at home and provided a great experience and delicious food.
Pasta Making That Could Not Have Been Better!
Rya4,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Right on time our host Fabio picked us up from the old town and drove us to his home. His wife Lisa had delicious appetizers and wine waiting for us. They both were so kind and comforting & they made us feel as if we knew them forever. Then the pasta making started! They were patient and encouraging. Lisa explained to us how she made the 2 kinds of sauces prior to our arrival. Everything was delicious. And we ended our meal with panna cotta and homemade limoncello. It was a fun night with a lot of laughs, food & wine. We left feeling as if we found new friends and also learned to make orecchiette. Thank you Lisa & Fabio!
THE BEST EVER COOKING CLASS
12ciao12,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I cannot put into words how fabulous this cooking class experience was. It is 10 stars. My group of 7 ladies joined by 4 others had a wonderful connection all because of the amazing hosts - Fabio and his wife Lisa. Their home was beautiful, their appetizers and wine in their garden was such a joy and their cooking class was the best ever. 2 different pastas with all the tools needed for each person to make PASTA. If you are looking for a cooking class in Lecce, look no more. Book this.
This tour made it easy to...
Christine I,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour made it easy to see places we couldn’t visit without a car. Our guide was very friendly & informative.
Highlight of our trip
pmpyramid,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an unforgettable evening with Lisa and Fabio. They taught us not only to make the pasta but imparted the importance of the tradition of coming together to do so. We were fortunate to have 6 other wonderful people join us as well as the couple we were traveling with. The sauces Lisa made to accompany the pasta were delicious as were the appetizers, wine and limoncello!
Amazing experience.
kayfN3139YR,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What can I say. A fabulous evening with Fabio, Lisa and a whole bunch of beautiful people. You are welcomed into their home with open arms, brilliant smiles and an abundance of wine, gorgeous food and many laughs. Wonderful experience that we won’t forget. Go ahead and book you won’t be disappointed.
Fun night!!
D1836GGjanineh,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a wonderful evening! Lisa and Fabio very welcoming!! They took us (six friends traveling together) from novice pasta makers to eating and enjoying an incredible meal together!! I feel confident now recreating the local Puglia pastas Book it- will be a highlight of your trip
Fabulous and lots of fun
B3147LGpennym,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent hosts, the cooking class was fabulous and delicious. I would highly recommend anyone who would like to learn how to make traditional Pugliese cuisine.
Fantastic pasta making class with dinner and wine. Lisa & Fabio are very warm, talented and welcoming hosts.
Acla S,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Cannot recommend this highly enough. We loved the experience. 6 in the class and everyone was very impressed. Lots of laughter and so much fun.