La Spezia Cooking Class: Learn to Make Pasta and Tiramisu with Cesarine

Join a small-group cooking class in La Spezia and learn to make fresh pasta and tiramisu with a Cesarine host. Immerse yourself in Italian culture and share your passion for Italian cuisine with other guests.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Spezia - Learn to make the famous Pasta and tiramisù in local homes with this hands-on cooking class.
    Discover, cook and experience the most iconic Italian dishes with expert home cooks in their own homes. This is a shared cooking class held in a carefully selected local home in La Spezia. Our Cesarine (the name of our hosts) will welcome you…
What's Included
  • Shared hands-on cooking class: 2 iconic pasta types and Tiramisu
  • Learn and taste 2 Italian pasta recipes and Tiramisu
  • Italian Aperitivo: prosecco and nibbles
  • Alcoholic beverages
Meal Options
  • Fresh Pasta - Sample pasta dishes: Trofie or Ravioli alla spezzina or Pasta alla contadina

  • Tiramisu

Additional Information

No trip to Italy is complete without savoring at least one pasta dish… Thus, we plan on teaching you to create two!
Master the art of hand-rolling ‘sfoglia’ (fresh pasta) and discover how to concoct 2 unique varieties of pasta from the ground up with your Cesarina.
To sweeten the deal, you will also acquire the technique to craft the legendary…

Location
La Spezia
This experience will be held in a local's home. For privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you after you've booked to match you up with your ideal Cesarina based on what you are looking for.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Nancy
May 17, 2025
Italian cooking class with Roberta Simonelli - Wonderful cooking experience in La Spezia with Roberta Simonelli at her lovely home. Roberta is an excellent teacher and the Tiramisu and Ravioli were first class look forward to making them at home. She gave us a complete Italian mid day meal that surpassed our expectations Can’t say enough good things about this class. Perfect day!
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Shaji725
May 15, 2025
Thumbs up all the way!!! - Daniella was the best!!! She got everyone involved and was an engaging conversationalist even with us English speakers!! She was generous with her home, time and wine, we all loved the experience!!
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Nicole_b
May 10, 2025
More Than a Meal: A Soulful Journey with Donata in La Spezia - An experience that touches the soul—Donata’s cooking class is an absolute must while in La Spezia. This isn’t just a class; it’s a warm invitation into Donata’s home, her kitchen, and her heart. As a trained chef, I came seeking authenticity, and I found so much more—traditional food prepared the traditional way, wrapped in the comfort of family, culture, and connection. Surrounded by laughter, kindness, and breathtaking views, I felt something rare and beautiful—like I was part of something timeless. The experience was rich in flavor and spirit, with every dish telling a story passed down through generations. This was more than a lesson in cooking. It was a lesson in love, in slowing down, and in truly tasting life. A core memory I will carry with me always. If you’re ever in La Spezia, do not miss this. Let Donata and her family show you what it means to be welcomed—not just at the table, but into their world.
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Ashley_k
May 3, 2025
Best shore excursion - This was the best thing we did on our European cruise! Daniela made us feel like we were family and we enjoyed every minute of our time with her. We want to come back just to do this again! I was worried about getting to the location, however when I showed the taxi driver the address he knew it was the cooking class! We still had time left in La Spezia so Daniela called a cab for us and recommended places for us to go! This was truly a 10/10 experience and the small group made it really feel exclusive to us!
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Hannah_s
Apr 27, 2025
Amazing!! - I had the most incredible day with the best food! Daniela was the best host! She made me feel so welcome and she is an incredible cook. I enjoyed learning new skills and eating incredible food. The most welcoming host and an unmissable thing to try when in la spezia. My most favourite part of my trip!
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Amrei0
Apr 12, 2025
Great experience - Great experience. Roberto and his wife are very nice people. The evening was very nicely designed and you learn a lot!!
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Lina_j
Jan 16, 2025
Created beautiful memories during Paola’s cooking class - On the second day of Christmas I attended Paola’s cooking class and I have to say it was an absolutely delightful experience from start to finish. Paola’s open kitchen allowed us for easy interaction and we had enough space and try different tasks. The setting felt like a mix between a professional kitchen and a relaxed home-cooking environment, making it ideal for hands-on learning without feeling intimidating. Paola was very kind and approachable. She explained every step without overcomplicating it. What I particularly appreciated was how they broke down complex tasks, like rolling and filling ravioli, into simple, understandable steps. We of course made American size ravioli :) Once everything was cooked, we sat down at Paola’s dinning table and enjoyed freshly prepared food over a lovely conversation with Paola and her husband. It’s a beautiful memory to have and it made our stay in La Spezia very special.
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Jennifer_s
Jan 2, 2025
This was a great way to... - This was a great way to spend the morning! Wonderful experience. Great food and great fun! Would definitely recommend this!
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Christene_m
Dec 12, 2024
Delicious food with a warm and loving host! - This tour could’ve have been more perfect. Gianni and Daniela were charming, warm, and knowledgeable hosts. It truly felt like cooking with my grandma! The food was excellent and taught in a way that I can attempt to replicate when I get home!
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Lennyb54
Dec 8, 2024
Learning to cook:Italian style - What a great time we had. Local food and drink, making gnocchi, having appetizers, eating too much, making new friends. Daniela was a fantastic hostess and we so enjoyed learning about her food, culture and life. Her knowledge, skill and joy made this experience very special. Can't wait to make tiramisu at home now that I know how.
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From $112
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).