Private Tour
The Cooking Lab - Authentic Food Experience
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
I have a real passion for quality food and I am impatient to share it with new people. Cooking and eating all together is such a good experience that I don't want to keep it just for me!
I'm realy enthusiastic for the genuine italian cuisine since childhood and I look forward to meet new "lovers" every day!
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
A full immersion in a real tuscan kitchen. We will start from the best ingredients and together we will discover how to prepare home made pasta, appetizers, and desserts from the best local tradition. After a welcome drink and appetizer we will start prepearing our lunch or dinner together. You will learn how to make home made pasta and of course we cannot miss a traditional cake, what about tiramisù? Once the meal is ready we will taste our creations together accompanied by some good local chianti wine. Feel free to take some time after lunch to discuss about what we made, suggestion and tips for your holiday in tuscany or just for some relax.
Sample Menu
starter
Coccoli Prosciutto e stracchino
the typical Florentine appetizer. Fried pizza dough served with Tuscan ham and stracchino cheese
main
fettuccine, potato gnocchi/stuffed pasta
2 different types of pasta accompanied with ragu bolognaise sauce, fresh cherry tomatoes, mushrooms or other seasonal sauces
dessert
Tiramisu
the most typical and famous Italian sweet dessert
What‘s Included
all the cooking equipment
lunch or dinner depending on the time of the day
welcome breakfast or aperitif
lunch or dinner depending on the time of the day
Coffee and/or Tea
aperol spritz, chianti classico wine and more...
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The Cooking Lab - Authentic Food Experience
Reviews
112 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cooking with Luca a Florence Experience
rodneyt656,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luca was not only a great instructor, but he was a gracious host inviting us into his home. He prepared a small appetizer before we got started and share a bit about himself and his family and how he got into cooking. The meal we prepared was a simple Italian offering consisting of spaghetti, spinach stuffed ravioli, a creamy cheese sauce and a tiramisu for dessert. I highly recommend him as he was very patient with us and gave detailed explanations on the creating and cooking process. We are planning a small holiday gathering and plan to duplicate our efforts with him for that occasion.
Outstanding evening, add this to your itinerary immediately!
TheHungryKoala,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic night! Luca is a delight and we had so much fun learning how to make two different pasta dishes and tiramisu. I have never liked tiramisu until this evening --I am a changed woman! Such a wonderful experience, and I'm sure the techniques we have learned will be one of the greatest souvenirs we will take home from this trip!
Fun experience with a great host
Jason P,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Luca is a gracious host and an excellent teacher! He showed us practical techniques to make pasta and he showed us how to make a delicious tiramisu. Before this experience, I never really enjoyed tiramisu. Lucas was perfect and delicious! When we finished cooking we sat down for dinner and it was as if we were around the family table with wine and conversation flowing. A great experience!
Dinner with Chef Luca
Patricia J,,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband, Friend and I took this class with a young family. Luca invited us to his home. Prepared snacks for us, wine, prosecco and then we prepared An amazing meal!
Highlight of our trip
Susan G,,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Exceeded all expectations, fantastic time, highly recommend! Luca welcomes you into his home. We will now be making pasta at home as a family!
Great food and experience!
Angela M,,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My daughter and I had a great time learning and cooking with Luca. He was very knowledgeable and made us feel confident to make it at home. The pasta and tiramisu that we made was delicious.
We had a...
Apolline V,,Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We spent an exceptional time with Luca, who taught us with pedagogy and kindness to make delicious recipes! It was a real pleasure to share this moment of conviviality, and to exchange while tasting our creations. He also advised us great addresses for the rest of our stay in Florence. I highly recommend this experience!
Unforgettable Cooking Experience at The Cooking Lab!
KellyC FL,,Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you’re visiting Florence and looking for a truly authentic, hands-on experience, The Cooking Lab with Luca is an absolute must! We had a cooking class in Luca’s beautiful kitchen where we learned to make ravioli, fettuccine, and tiramisu completely from scratch. Luca was not only a skilled chef, but also a wonderful host—patient, fun, and full of great insights into Tuscan cooking and culture. After cooking, we sat down in his cozy dining room to enjoy the meal we had prepared. The setting was warm and welcoming, and the food was genuinely some of the best we had in Italy. This was more than just a cooking class—it was a meaningful and memorable part of our trip. Don’t miss this experience!
Great chef and great experience
Gregcrampton,,Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great chef. Very knowledgeable, great teacher and we made some great food! We are not good cooks, but we are now very confident in our pasta abilities
Luca was a great host....
Nicole H,,Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Luca was a great host. The other two guests and myself had a wonderful time learning about Italy, food and having lots of laughs!
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