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3 hours 30 minutes
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Hosted in a real chef’s home — not a commercial cooking school.
This experience is designed to feel personal, not staged. You won’t be in a classroom with individual stations, but in a real home where everything happens together, just like in Italy.
I’m a trained chef with experience in professional kitchens, and the focus here is not just following recipes, but understanding technique — so you can actually recreate what you learn.
We work with carefully selected ingredients, avoid shortcuts, and keep the group small to ensure everyone is involved.
It’s a balance between professional cooking and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere — more like cooking with a friend who knows exactly what he’s doing.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you’re looking for a quick, tourist-style activity, this is probably not for you. This experience takes place in my home in Milan, where I host small groups and teach real Italian cooking the way it’s actually done. I’m Rafael — I worked in professional kitchens before deciding to create something more personal, where people can truly understand what they are doing, not just follow instructions. We start with a tasting of carefully selected olive oil and balsamic vinegar, with artisan bread and wine — not as a formality, but to understand flavor. Then we prepare a proper tiramisu, and fresh egg pasta from scratch. No shortcuts. No pre-made ingredients. You’ll learn techniques you can actually reuse — not just recipes. We finish by cooking two sauces: – A balanced, classic pomodoro – A Parmigiano Reggiano sauce most people have never tried before At the end, we sit down and eat together — like it should be. Small group. Real cooking. No compromises.
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Learn how to chose your ingredients. Special products tasting experience.
Tasting one of the best single-origin olive oils and premium balsamic vinegars from one of Italy's most renowned producers, paired with artisan bread.
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Fettuccine Alfredo
Simply the best 24-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano and one of the finest premium butters for the perfect Alfredo.
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Fettuccine with Classic Tomato Sauce
When you have only 3 ingredients, the selection of raw materials and cooking techniques must be respected in order for us to have a fantastic dish.
dessert
Tiramisu
We will go through the story and technics to make the traditional Tiramisu, with premium ingredients.
Bottled water
Olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting, followed by artigian bread.
Pasta: Tagliatelle served with a perfectly crafted Pomodoro Sauce and Tagliatelle served with a special Parmigiano Reggiano Sauce. Dessert: Tiramisù
One bottle of red or white wine per pair.
If you don't drink alcohol or if you have kids, please inform me, and I'll provide alternative beverages for you.
118 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Robert H,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
Excellent in home cooking class. We were a mixed group of US and Italians. We were made to feel very welcome. The only minor issue is that at times the class was very heavy in Italian. All could speak English. But overall it was fantastic. The food was excellent.
Waleska L,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
If you are in Milan and love food, you must take a cooking class with Chef Rafael. From the moment we walked into his home, we felt like welcomed friends rather than students. Chef Rafael shared beautiful stories about his roots and culinary journey, which made the entire experience feel personal and authentic — not just a class, but a true glimpse into Italian family tradition. We made fresh pasta and tiramisu completely from scratch — dough, sauce, everything. He explained which ingredients are truly worth investing in and why simplicity is the secret to incredible Italian cooking. The steps were easy to follow, hands-on, and surprisingly approachable. Every single person cooked, learned, laughed, and participated. While we were cooking, he generously served delicious wine, fresh bread, and wonderful olive oil — the kind that makes you pause and say, “This is Italy.” There were six other guests in the class, and by the end we were all gathered around the table sharing food, stories, and wine like old friends. It felt intimate, joyful, and beautifully communal. The first thing we did when we returned home was go out, buy the proper ingredients, and recreate the pasta. It turned out absolutely delicious — and it transported us right back to his kitchen in Milan. Chef Rafael, thank you for such a memorable experience. It was simple, authentic, joyful, and unforgettable. Grazie mille. 🇮🇹✨








brian f,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
Rafael was an exceptional host from start to finish. He welcomed us into his home and we immediately felt comfortable with his easy conversation. We enjoyed glasses of wine as well as learning how to make tiramisu and homemade pasta sauce and pasta. It was fun and would recommend to everyone. After, he recommended places for us to walk to which also were spot on!
Blake J,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Class takes place in Rafael’s home which gives a more personal and private experience. Rafael was a great teacher and gave every ingredient so that you can recreate the meal on your own in your own style. Excellent experience!
renerQ5816LN,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Rafael was awesome, down to earth, very educational, and very helpful. Thinking isn’t something you think about before you cook but his perspective on food and culture really prompted us to think. After a couple hours, fresh pasta making with amazing ingredients and instruction, our cooking class was a success
Lorraine w,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
Very enjoyable afternoon. Rafael was great company and very knowledgeable about cooking, food and many more topics of discussion. The pasta and tiramisu were very good and this showed us that few good quality ingredients can make a great dish, if you know how. Would definitely recommend this cooking class.
joshua D,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
What a great experience! Rafael was a super friendly and gracious host and teacher. We had the best afternoon cooking and talking about food and life. Felt like old friends meeting for a great meal and learning true Italian cooking! Would recommend as one of the best tours I’ve ever booked.
Jesse F,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
Rafael was awesome and taught our group so much about cooking and Italian culture and history as well. the class was amazing and I can’t wait to apply what I learned in my own kitchen!
steve k,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
What a wonderful highlight for our first trip to Milan! Rafa really knows cooking - intertwined with deep knowledge about the best and most effective ingredients, Italian history, international flavors and lore. The whole afternoon felt like quality family time, mixed with humor, practice, taste and toasting a phenomenal country with incredible cuisine. We truly thank you for this delicious experience!






Elizabeth J,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
Super fun not just cooking but history and culture as well! Raphael did an excellent job teaching and educating us about Italian food!
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