17 Best Cooking Classes in Florence, Italy – Our Top Picks for Food Lovers

As passionate food lovers, we set out to discover the best cooking classes in Florence—ones that are not only fun and hands-on, but also truly authentic and worth your time (and money).

What we found? There’s no single “best” class. Instead, Florence is full of incredible options tailored to every interest, skill level, and appetite.

Whether you want to master fresh pasta (think ravioli, tagliatelle, or pici), explore traditional Tuscan cuisine (coccoli, roast pork and seasonal vegetables), or try your hand at pizza and gelato, this guide will help you find the perfect culinary experience.

We’ve taken quite a few cooking classes in Florence over the years, and in this guide, we’re sharing the ones we genuinely loved—plus a few top-rated picks that fellow travellers rave about.

All of the Florence cooking classes featured here are led by local chefs who use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Each class ends with a homemade meal, a glass (or two) of wine, and that signature Florentine hospitality that makes these experiences truly unforgettable.

1. Pasta class Florence - Mastering Nonna's recipes

• 🕒 Class Times: 10 AM, 3 PM & 7:30 PM daily (2025)
• ⏳ Duration: ~3 hours
• 📍 Location: Via dell’Agnolo 77R, right in the historic center of Florence (close to Basilica di Santa Croce) and just a short walk from Piazza della Signoria
• 💶 Price: $107 per person (Book in USD, EUR, GBP or AUD)
• 💡 Why We Love It: This pasta class is such a gem—super fun, laid-back, and right in the heart of Florence. Great vibes, great food, and totally the real deal for pasta lovers.

Hands down one of the best cooking classes in Florence, and it’s no surprise — the reviews are amazing. The class takes place in a cosy cooking studio right in the heart of the city.

During this fun 3-hour class, you’ll discover the secrets to making perfect pasta dough and get hands-on with shaping a variety of pasta types. The chef guiding you learned all his skills from his grandmother, a true pasta master from Bologna — so you’re in expert hands.

You’ll have a choice of several class times throughout the day, and during the session, you’ll prepare 3 to 4 delicious dishes like tortelli with ricotta and butter herb sauce, tagliatelle with classic Tuscan ragù, and ravioli filled with gorgonzola or porcini mushrooms.

The best part? Sitting down to enjoy everything you’ve made, paired with plenty of great wine.

We’re already planning to take this Florence pasta class on our next visit — it’s that good!

2. Pastamania Florence pasta making class

• 🕒 Class Times: 9 AM – 7:30 PM (multiple sessions daily in 2025)
• ⏳ Duration: ~3 hours
• 📍 Location: Pastamania Cooking Studio, Lungarno Guicciardini 17R (Oltrarno district, across the river from the historic center)
• 💶 Price: $83 per person – Check availability now
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly (kids aged 4+)
• 💡 Why We Love It: Hands-on pasta-making in a cosy studio across the Arno—perfect for food lovers wanting a taste of Florentine tradition.

We chose the Pastamania Florence cooking class because of its excellent reviews, small group size, and affordable price. Plus, the cooking studio’s location—near the Ponte Santa Trinita—was easy to reach from our Florence base, Casa di Chiara (cosy and stylish apartment).

We loved getting our hands dusty with flour, kneading the perfect pasta dough, rolling it out, and cutting it into tagliatelle, ravioli, and tortelli. Learning how to cook the perfect pomarola (Tuscan tomato sauce) was also part of the class.

Afterwards, we feasted on the pasta dishes we made, paired with organic Tuscan wine from the owner’s family farm. At the end, we were treated to a delicious dessert and even received a recipe booklet to continue cooking at home!

After the class, we took a leisurely stroll around Oltrarno to shop for unique souvenirs.

3. Cooking with a Chef Luca in Florence

• 🕒 Class Times: 10 AM & 5 PM daily (2025)
• ⏳ Duration: ~3 hours
• 📍 Location: Chef Luca Polverini’s home kitchen, near Campo di Marte train station (a short taxi ride from Florence’s historic center)
• 💶 Price: $124 per person – Check availability here
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly (kids of all ages welcome)
• 💡 Why We Love It: A cosy, hands-on class in Chef Luca’s home, where you’ll learn classic Tuscan dishes with expert guidance in a truly authentic setting.

What sets this cooking class in Florence apart is that it takes place at Chef Luca's home. It's intimate, private, and feels like you're cooking with a friend. We can't wait to take this class, which we think is among the most authentic cooking lessons in Florence.

The class begins with snacking on warm coccoli (fluffy dough balls with Tuscan ham and creamy stracchino) while enjoying a refreshing aperitif.

Then it’s hands-on pasta time. Guided by Chef Luca, you’ll craft two types of fresh pasta—like tagliatelle and a filled pasta or gnocchi—served with seasonal sauces such as ragù, tomato, or mushroom.

To finish, you’ll master tiramisù, the classic Italian dessert no meal is complete without.

This promises to be one of the most delicious meals you’ll have in Florence, especially paired with a glass of Chianti. Along the way, Chef Luca offers plenty of tips and answers all your cooking questions, making the experience as enriching as it is tasty.

4. Authentic Italian cooking class in Florence

• 🕒 Class Times: 10:45 AM & 4:45 PM daily (except Sundays)
• ⏳ Duration: ~3 hours
• 📍 Location: Via Camillo Cavour, 180/R, easy to reach from historic centre on foot, by taxi or tram no. 2
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly (kids 10 and up are welcome)
• 🥦 Dietary Options: Vegetarian/ vegan/ gluten free options available, just inform when booking
• 💶 Price: $81 per person – Check dates here
• 💡 Why We Love It: Professional chefs teach you art of pasta making in the heart of Florence (plus panna cotta or tiramisù)

Chefactory’s cooking class in Florence is definitely on our bucket list!

We think it’s among the best cooking classes Florence can offers. Running twice daily - morning and afternoon, it takes place in a charming, centrally located cooking studio (don’t worry—it’s air-conditioned!).

Over the course of 3.5 hours, professional chefs will guide you through creating a delicious Italian meal using simple, high-quality ingredients. This is a completely hands-on cooking class, and pasta is the star of the show! You’ll make three delicious Italian pasta dishes:

• Ricotta and spinach ravioli
• Potato gnocchi with ragù sauce
• Fettuccine alla Norma (Sicilian pasta with eggplant, tomatoes, and ricotta)

And don’t worry—you won’t skip dessert! You’ll prepare either panna cotta or tiramisù to sweeten the day.

At the end of the class, you’ll enjoy the delicious meal you’ve made, paired with a glass of good Tuscan wine. Plus, you’ll receive a recipe booklet so you can easily recreate the dishes at home.

5. Tuscan cooking class + Market tour (Towns of Italy)

• 🕒 Class Times:
  Market Tour + Cooking Class: 9 AM (daily)
  Pasta & Gelato Class: 3:00 PM & 6:30 PM (daily)
• ⏳ Duration:
  Market + Cooking: ~5 hours
  Pasta & Gelato: ~3 hours
• 📍 Location: Via Panicale 43R — next to Mercato Centrale, short walk from the Duomo and Santa Maria Novella train station; stay nearby at Globus Urban Hotel
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly: Welcomes families with kids of all ages, including little ones
• 🥦 Dietary Options: Vegetarian-friendly (just mention dietary needs when booking)
• 💶 Price: $101 per person – Check availability now
• 💡 Why We Love It: One of the most popular cooking classes in Florence! Combines a fun local market tour with hands-on Tuscan cooking — plus homemade pasta and gelato in a great central location.

This cooking class in Florence is extra special because it includes a visit to the city’s largest food market — Mercato Centrale. You’ll meet your chef nearby and go grocery shopping together at this local food paradise, with tastings included (think olive oil, truffles, and more!).

Then it’s time to learn the secrets of kneading the perfect pasta dough — a simple task with the right tips! You’ll craft tagliatelle and ravioli, paired with ragù and pesto, plus bruschette, and finish with a classic tiramisù. Note: the menu may vary slightly depending on seasonal ingredients.

The class ends with everyone gathering around the table to enjoy the delicious meal you’ve prepared, accompanied by a glass of Chianti wine. You’ll also receive a graduation diploma and a recipe booklet to take home.

Short on time? Join the 3-hour pasta and gelato class, which includes a hands-on pasta workshop and a fun gelato-making demonstration.

👉 Save your spot on this hands-on cooking class in Florence!

6. Florence pasta making classes

• Chef Vary offers pasta making classes at 10:15 and 5:30pm
• Classes take place in the cooking studio near the Boboli Gardens (Via Romana, 41R); the meeting point is inside the store TUSCAN TASTE
• These classes are not suitable for children under 16
• 👍 These are among the most popular cooking classes in Florence!

You'll love taking Florence cooking classes with Chef Vary! During 2.5 hours, you'll learn making fresh pasta from scratch as well as cook traditional sauces. As soon as you arrive to the class, you'll agree what to cook with your chef. Some of the dishes you'll be preparing: ravioli with lemon, tagliatelle with ragù sauce, spaghetti pesto, fusilli with zucchini and lemon, spaghetti with porcini mushrooms...

In the end, you'll feast on everything you've cooked along 2 glasses on wine. Note that minimum age of participants is 16 years! You can opt for a cooking class that includes a visit to the local market! Chef Vary's cooking classes in Florence are limited to eight people, ensuring attention from the chef! 👉 Grab your spot on these Florence cooking classes!

7. Florence pasta cooking class with unlimited wine

• 🕒 Class Times: 10:00 AM, 2:30 PM & 6:30 PM daily (2025)
• ⏳ Duration: ~3 hours
• 📍 Location: Restaurant Cucina in Torre - Via Matteo Palmieri 31R – just behind the Duomo
• 💶 Price: €68 per person
• 💡 Why Go: It’s a fun and hands-on way to learn real Italian cooking inside a medieval tower in the heart of Florence. You’ll make fresh pasta, enjoy great food and wine, and experience local culture in a unique setting.

If there's one experience we’re absolutely not missing in Florence, it’s the Cooking Art Brunelleschi School's pasta-making class—and yes, it takes place inside a 12th-century medieval tower.

That’s right: you get to learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch just steps away from the Duomo and the Bargello!

The reviews are glowing, and it’s easy to see why. The class includes everything: expert chefs, hands-on instruction, Tuscan wine, and the chance to make three types of pasta—ravioli, tortellini, and tagliatelle—alongside sauces like butter and sage, pomarola, and an old-school Tuscan ragù.

And once the cooking’s done? You sit down and enjoy it all with a glass (or two) of wine.

They offer multiple time slots daily—morning, afternoon, and evening—so it’s easy to fit into your Florence itinerary.

There are also a couple of fun variations: one class focuses on flambé pasta and tiramisù and other one on Negroni and pasta making. Pretty tempting.

We haven’t taken the class yet, but it’s high on our Florence list—and based on everything we’ve read, it sounds like one of those unforgettable, “only in Italy” moments that’s way more than just a meal.

👉 Book your spot now!

8. Pasta lovers cooking class with optional market tour

9. Authentic Tuscan cooking class close to Florence

• 🕒 Class Time: 10:00 AM, Monday to Friday
• ⏳ Duration: ~5 hours
• 📍 Location & Transfers: La Quercia Estate, Via di Fabbiolle 15, Impruneta – a peaceful Tuscan town just outside Florence. Transfers available upon request for an additional fee.
• 💡 Why Go: Enjoy authentic Tuscan hospitality, seasonal flavours, and a relaxing atmosphere—perfect for couples, families, and curious foodies!

This hands-on cooking class in Tuscany takes you to the small town of Impruneta, close to Florence. Your host, Margherita, will warmly welcome you to her countryside home with a cup of tea or Italian espresso and a slice of homemade cake.

Next, you'll roll up your sleeves and start preparing a full Italian meal using fresh ingredients from her garden. Some of the dishes on the menu include focaccia with sage leaves, fresh gnocchi with tomato sauce, lemon-scented meatballs, Tuscan peas cooked in a terracotta casserole, and a rich chocolate cake.

Once the cooking is done, you’ll sit down to enjoy the delicious lunch you’ve created. Your cooking instructor is a Tuscan native, happy to share treasured family recipes and helpful cooking tips. Families especially love this authentic culinary class near Florence—and with the quality of the food, the warm hospitality, and the beautiful setting, it’s definitely worth the money.

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10. Pizza or pasta (plus gelato) cooking class at a Tuscan farm

• 🕒 Class Times (2025): 10:00 AM, 2:30 PM & 5:00 PM daily
• ⏳ Duration: ~6 hours
• 📍 Meeting Point & Transfers: Meet at the Biblioteca Nazionale (Piazza dei Cavalleggeri, Florence – near Ponte alle Grazie). Round-trip transportation to the Tuscan farm is included and fully arranged for you.
• 💶 Price: €120 per person
• 💡 Why Go: One of Tuscany’s most popular and well-organized cooking experiences—fun, flavorful, and completely stress-free!

Why do travellers love this cooking class at an estate in the hills above Florence? It’s fun, flavourful, and perfectly organized.

All you need to do is show up at the central meeting point in Florence—everything else is taken care of, including round-trip transfers.

You’ll spend six hours away from the city crowds, surrounded by beautiful countryside. The experience begins with freshly baked focaccia and a glass of Chianti wine.

• 🍝 Pasta Makers: Create three types of fresh pasta from scratch and master iconic Italian sauces like Pesto, Carbonara, Amatriciana, and Cacio e Pepe.
• 🍕 Pizza Lovers: Learn to knead the perfect dough, choose fresh toppings from the farm’s garden, and bake your pizza in a traditional wood-fired oven.

You’ll also make a creamy, homemade gelato! After all the fun in the kitchen, sit down to enjoy your three-course meal with wine or beer at the charming Tuscan estate. Then relax as you’re comfortably driven back to your starting point in Florence.

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11. Francy's pasta & gnocchi on top of Florence hills

• Francy's pasta hosts cooking classes in Florence every day at 10am and 6pm
• You'll need to reach Francy's house in Florentine Hills (grab a taxi from Piazzale di Porta Romana - it's 10 minute ride)
• 👍 This is among the best cooking classes in Florence!

Those looking for an true intimate cooking experience, this class in the Florentine Hills would be an ideal choice. Francesca will welcome you to her home (in 16th century villa) and treat you with a coffee and cookies.

On this unique Florence pasta making class, you'll learn how to make various pasta shapes (spaghetti, ravioli and cappellacci), as well as gnocchi, plus different sauces and a dessert in the end. The experience is completely hands-on, meaning you'll knead, chop, cook and bake, while enjoying insights about Italian cuisine from your friendly host. 

Top off your experience by sitting down to feast on the fresh dishes you've prepared together. This Florence pasta making class will be the highlight of your visit to Florence! 👉 Book Francy's pasta cooking class!

12. Cooking class and lunch at Tuscan farmhouse with local market tour (from Florence)

• Walkabout offers cooking class at Tuscan farmhouse every day at 9am
• Meet your guide right by the taxi stand at Santa Maria Novella train station at 8:45am
• The minibus will be waiting for you to transfer you to the farmhouse (transfer back to the Florence is also organised)
• 👍 This cooking class at Tuscan farmhouse is an experience you won't want to miss!

This 7-hour cooking class begins in central Florence, where you join up with your guide. From there you'll go exploring bustling food market (on Sundays this step is skipped), and shopping for Tuscan cured meats, cheeses, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and other culinary treasures. Next, hop on a minibus and have 20-minute ride to the farmhouse in the heart of Tuscany.

Once there, roll up your sleeves and prepare an Italian feast featuring pasta, bruschetta, and Tuscan roast pork with potatoes, all while making beloved desserts like tiramisù. After your hard work, sit down to enjoy your creations, complemented by many glasses of quality Tuscan wine. To top it all off, you'll receive a cooking diploma and the recipes to take home. 👉 Book cooking class at Tuscan farmhouse!

13. Small-group pasta making class in a Tuscan castle

• Cooking classes takes place at Castello del Trebbio (30min drive from Florence) at 10:30am and 3:30pm; hotel transfer can be arranged separately
• The tour company can arrange a private transfer from and to Florence for you - request if you need one!
• Vegetarian options are available, but advise in advance
• 👍 This is among the best cooking classes in Tuscany!

You'll adore this 3.5-hour culinary experience in Tuscan castle, offering cooking session, amazing lunch with wines and castle experience.

You can choose from two different options! Pasta lovers's cooking lesson includes preparation of two handmade pasta - tagliatelle and tagliolini, 2 sauces and a starter (tasting 3 wines). Masterchef cooking lesson includes making a starter, handmade pasta, chicken main course and dessert (tasting 4 wines).vegetarian options can be arranged.) Of course, in the end you'll sit down and enjoy the meal, accompanied with wines.

After lunch, you are free to explore the vineyards and the castle. This is a truly unique experience you can have anywhere else! 👉 Book this culinary class in Tuscany!

14. Vegetarian cooking class in Florentine Hills

• Antonella hosts cooking class in Tuscany at 10:30am
• Class takes place in Impruneta, in Florentine hills and you'll need a car to get there; otherwise you can book a private transfer (the host can arrange the one for you) - it's 20-minute drive from Florence
• This class takes maximum of 6 guests
• 👍 We're sure you'll adore this cooking experience in Florentine Hills!

This cooking adventure is something special! You'll head to the Florentine Hills, where you'll meet Antonella and a small-group of fellow cooks (up to 6 people). You'll find a spacious kitchen filled with fresh and seasonal ingredients ready for cooking.

The experience is completely hands-on, meaning you'll learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch. You'll start with making the dough and then shaping various pasta shapes, such as spaghetti alla chitarra, cavatelli, garganelli or stuffed pasta like ravioli, tortelloni or mezzelune. You'll also make vegetable flan (or focaccia or cecina), depending on the season as well as vegetarian sauces. You'll be also making a dessert, either crostata, cantuccini cookies or ricotta pudding with fruit sauce.

To finish, you'll share the lunch together over wine with beautiful views of the garden and rolling Tuscan hills. Your host Antonella is a great cook and so warm and passionate about what she does. You'll get authentic recipes from her! 👉 Join this Tuscan cooking class!

15. Tuscan pasta class in Florence

• Chef vary offers Tuscan pasta classes at 10:15am and 5:30pm (Monday to Saturday)
• Convenient inner-city location a short walk from Florence’s St Trinity Bridge (Tuscan Taste store in Via Romana 41R)
• This class is not suitable for gluten-free, eggs and diary intolerants
• 👍 This is among the most popular Florence cooking class!

Is pasta one of your favourite food? Learn how to make a bunch of fresh pasta from a couple of ingredients on this marvelous cooking class in Florence. Head to Oltrarno, and spend a couple of hours making classic Tuscan pasta dishes, such as pici (thick, hand-rolled pasta, like fat spaghetti - originates from Sienna), ravioli with potatoes tossed with butter and cheese, pappardelle with tomato sauce or pesto, crepes with spinach and ricotta, gnuddi (gnocchi made with ricotta and spinach), ravioli with cacao (very old recipe) or tagliatelle with chickpeas.

Of course, you'll eat everything you've prepared during the class (along wine and water). 👉 Save your spot on this pasta making class in Florence!

16. Cooking class for pasta lovers in Tuscany

• Cristina hosts cooking class in Tuscany at 9:30am
• You'll meet your host at Piazza Ghiberti, in front of the bakery 'Forno sale grosso' in Florence
• 👍 This is among the most authentic Tuscan cooking classes!

This 3-hour cooking class takes you to the Tuscan countryside. But first, you'll meet your host Cristina near the Sant'Ambrogio market, to shop for fresh ingredients. Next, she'll drive you to her country house (20 minutes ride).

You'll cook a lot on this Tuscan cooking class. First you'll prepare bruschette with fresh tomatoes, basil, onion and cappers (you'll serve them along organic bread and a platter of typical Tuscan salami and cheeses). Next, you'll be making one kind of pasta (ravioli, tagliatelle or lasagne) and sauces (ragù, cheese or fresh sea food). You won't skip the sweets, as you'll be layering a homemade tiramisù. Once everything is prepared, you'll have a delicious feast on the terrace of Cristina's house. 👉 Reserve this Tuscan cooking class!

17. Tuscan pasta making class in Florence (with local chef Cinzia)

• Choose from cooking classes at 10:30am and 4:30pm
• The classes takes place at Cinzia's home in Via di Scandicci (15 minutes drive from the Duomo)
• If you are vegetarian or have other dietary requests, inform the host in advance

Join friendly Cinzia at her Florentine home and learn how to prepare various Tuscan dishes. First, you'll watch as Cinzia prepares a Tuscan appetizer for you (the menu depends on the season and vary from coccoli fritti eaten with stracchino cheese or tomato bruschette).

You can freely choose from preparing three pastas and sauces (pick from tagliatelle, pappardelle, ravioli, tortelli, gnocchi) or one pasta and meat dish such as chicken cacciatore (or pork or beef). Plus, you'll be making a side vegetable dish as well as one of these desserts - tiramisù, cantucci, brutti ma buoni, panna cotta or chocolate soufflé.

Learn kitchen tricks and tips while cooking, then sit down around the table to feast on everything you'll prepared (along prosecco and wine). This is a small-group experience, accepting max of 6-7 guests at a time. Cooking class with in Florence with Cinzia is one of the most unique in the city!

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