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Get your hands dusty with flour and your taste buds singing: this three-hour class in central Firenze teaches tiramisu and fresh pasta—ravioli and fettuccine—paired with Prosecco and wine. Perfect for curious travelers who want a practical, social cooking experience in the heart of Florence.
Get your hands dusty with flour and your taste buds singing: this three-hour class in central Firenze teaches tiramisu and fresh pasta—ravioli and fettuccine—paired with Prosecco and wine. Perfect for curious travelers who want a practical, social cooking experience in the heart of Florence.
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Step into an old-world Florentine kitchen at the Pasta Class in Florence @Informale, a hands-on workshop held in a cozy restaurant in central Firenze, on Via Faenza near Santa Maria Novella. Over three hours you’ll learn to craft tiramisu and fresh pasta—fettuccine and ravioli—while sipping Prosecco at arrival and wine with your meal. The class balances technique and laughter: an English-speaking host guides you through dough mixing, rolling, filling, and sauce pairing, then everyone sits down to enjoy the fruits of their labor.
The experience is tailored to travelers who want more than a meal: it’s a cultural short course in Tuscan foodways held amid cobbled streets and Renaissance stone. Key features include direct instruction on making tiramisu, hands-on pasta dough, forming ravioli, and cutting fettuccine. You’ll work with durum and egg dough tradition, using simple equipment and methods that translate back to kitchens at home. The restaurant offers a convivial group atmosphere—up to 15 people—so you’ll meet fellow travelers and trade stories while learning practical skills.
Practical details matter: the meeting point is Florence centre; check-in is 10 minutes before start time at Via Faenza, 77 R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian, and the host can accommodate dietary requests with prior notice; email [email protected] or call +39 377 341 8113 for special arrangements. The class lasts roughly three hours and is beginner-friendly: no prior culinary skills required, just willingness to roll up your sleeves.
Why this is a stand-out choice in Florence: it combines tactile learning with local hospitality. Rather than watching a chef from the sidelines, you shape pasta and dessert yourself, gaining recipes and confidence to recreate them later. The location keeps you in the center of Florence’s historic quarter, a short walk from the Duomo and the Arno River—so you can continue your exploration afterwards.
Tips for visitors: wear comfortable clothes that can handle flour, bring any dietary needs ahead of time, and arrive hungry. Whether your aim is a new recipe or a memorable evening with wine and new friends, this class offers a flavorful, practical slice of Florentine life.
Participants leave with printed recipes and step-by-step tips to recreate sauces and fillings at home, plus a deeper appreciation for regional ingredients like extra-virgin olive oil and aged Pecorino used in Tuscan cooking. The class is intentionally hands-on: you’ll knead, rest, roll, and fill under coachful guidance so basic kitchen tools suffice. If you have allergies or gluten intolerance, notify the operator ahead and they will adjust the menu when possible; however, the class focuses on traditional preparations. Small group sizes mean feedback; the convivial post-meal conversation often turns into tips for exploring Florence’s markets and trattorie.
The class is led by an English-speaking host, making it accessible to international travelers.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; there is no upper age limit.
Yes—notify [email protected] before your class and the host will provide substitutes where possible.
Bring comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, and any allergy notes; recipes and wine are provided during the class.
The listing specifies a 24 hours cancellation policy—check your booking confirmation for exact terms.
Meet inside the restaurant in Florence centre at Via Faenza, 77 R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy, 10 minutes before the start time.
The Roman Food Tour is a Rome-based culinary company that offers guided food tours and hands-on cooking classes across Italy. Specializing in authentic local experiences, The Roman Food Tour operates primarily in Roma, Lazio, and features a range of offerings including market walks, wine tastings, pizza and pasta classes, and neighborhood food tours. Guests can choose from organized experiences such as evening food tours in Prati and the Historical Center, a Trionfale Market Tour with multiple tastings, guided walks in Trastevere, and focused sessions like a 1.5-hour fine wine tasting in central Rome. Cooking classes cover regional specialties and dessert techniques — pasta, tiramisù, and pizza making — with options in Rome and other Italian cities including Venice, Verona, Bari, Bologna, Siena, Palermo, Milan, Florence, Sorrento, and Naples. Workshops and tours are led in collaboration with local restaurants, family-owned kitchens, and knowledgeable guides who provide context about ingredients, techniques, and Italian food culture. Many experiences include wine pairings, artisanal tastings, and opportunities to sample market-fresh products. Booking information, tour durations, and specific menus vary by experience; the provider lists short-format tastings and multi-hour cooking classes. The Roman Food Tour focuses on authentic venues and small-group formats to prioritize hands-on learning and local flavor. For travelers seeking to learn Italian cooking techniques, discover neighborhood food scenes, or taste regional wines and specialties, The Roman Food Tour presents a reliable, Italy-focused option. Many experiences are hosted by local chefs and family-run restaurants offering hands-on instruction and authentic menus and seasonal ingredients regularly.
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