Cooking classes
Cooking tasting with an egg pasta of your choice
5.0
Cooking class: you will learn to prepare a traditional dish
Shared Experience
Your experience
I will welcome you into my home, inside one of the oldest nurseries in Pistoia. In my kitchen I will teach you how to make egg pasta according to my family's tradition. You will be able to try kneading and rolling out the sheets with a rolling pin or with the small manual Imperia machine.
You will be able to choose from classic formats such as tagliatelle or farfalline or make garganelli (a type of macaroni from the Romagna tradition) or inganna-prit (a kind of mock cappelletti). You will be able to choose at the time whether to enjoy the pasta immediately topped with a Tuscan mascarpone and sausage sauce or take it home with you. The lesson and eventual consumption will be enhanced by a good local Tuscan red wine, printed recipes and numerous tips and anecdotes.
€76.00 per guest
(€38.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €76.00
€76.00
per guest€38.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
42 reviews
- I would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Pistoia. It was such a great lesson in making pasta in a local home. Our host, Luisa, was so kind and it felt like having dinner with a family member. She was patient in providing us with instructions and made everything so simple to understand and the food was so delicious!
- Luisa was such a great teacher and an even better cook! We had such a fun time learning how to make the different shapes of pasta and even got to learn a bit of Italian history from her stories. I would highly recommend taking a cooking class while abroad but would highly recommend Luisa as your instructor. Can't wait to cook at home and teach all my friend everything I learned!!
- Ogi 19.05.2025 ho imparato a fare 3 tipi di pasta fata in casa e dei secreti molto importanți dalla cucina italiana da una seniora che si chiama Luisa che e stata molto gentilisima, molto ospitaliere, spiegando paso dopo pasa tutto procedimento come si fa la pasta ,come fare anche per conservarla in frizer se la fai tanta e anche come usare facilmente la machina per la pasta. Corso po essere adato anche a chi non ha fato mai pasta in casa per che la segniora a demonstrato molta pasienza ed e una persona molto sociabile. Se ci poteci dare piu di 5 stele lo fare. Ringrazio a a lei e anche a questo metodo che si chiama Cesarina che lo scoperto da poco. Ricomando a provare per che parole sono inutili da capire una esperienza come questa!
- A Delicious, Heartwarming Experience We had the absolute pleasure of taking a private cooking class with Luisa and it was truly one of the highlights our our trip. Born in Bologna, she brings all the warmth and culinary magic of Emilia-Romagna to her beautiful Tuscan home. From the moment we arrived, we felt like I was visiting an old friend. Her home is stunning—elegant yet cozy, with a charming garden full of herbs and flowers, and the gentle presence of her adorable dogs made everything feel even more welcoming. We started with schiacciata a rustic, hand-torn focaccia that’s soft inside and golden on the edges. She showed us how to make it with care and passion, explaining each step in a way that made it easy and joyful—even for a beginner. Then we moved on to her “think pizza”—a creative, lighter twist. We ate and sipping wine and enjoying what we had just created together. It wasn’t just a cooking class—it was a true Italian experience filled with stories, laughter, and soul. We left not only with new cooking skills but also with beautiful memories we will cherish forever. If you’re anywhere near Pistoia, do yourself a favor and book this experience. It’s a slice of Italy you’ll never forget!
- Luisa was an amazing host and teacher! She made me feel so welcome and taught me how to make pasta, all while sharing tons of fascinating anecdotes. Her house was stunning and incredibly inspirational. I had such a wonderful time with her—highly recommend!
Jenn - June 2025
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Oleksandra and Alex - May 2025
Luna - April 2025
€76.00 per guest
(€38.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €76.00
€76.00 per guest
Where
Luisa
Cesarina from 2022Location: Pistoia Languages: Italian and English"I was born in Romagna, but now after more than 35 years in Pistoia my home is Tuscany. In the green, but a few kilometers from the station and the Piazza del Duomo. I have a creative and curious soul and in the kitchen, through the dishes of the Romagna and Tuscan tradition, I express at best my spirit of welcome. I love to make homemade pasta, bake bread, cook the classic desserts of the tradition."
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