Learn Italian Cooking in Lucca’s Historic Center (4-Course Meal)

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Lucca

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 15 guests

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Language

English

Location

Lucca

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 15 guests

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Language

English

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4.3

•6 reviews

US$163.84 per guest

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Earliest Date Available: November 17, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Hosted through Cozymeal, this 4-course cooking class in Lucca invites you into a welcoming restaurant in the historic center. Led by a local culinary expert, you’ll explore refined Italian flavors and techniques through a menu featuring antipasti, risotto, veal and dessert. The menu you will prepare includes: - First course: Beef carpaccio, rustic tartare and buffalo mozzarella with tomato blend - Second course: Risotto with four options, including saffron and shrimp, porcini mushroom, radicchio with speck and Gorgonzola, or squid ink with seafood - Third course: Veal scaloppine cooked four ways, with variations such as sage, lemon and wild mushrooms - Dessert: Creamy semifreddo with caramelized almonds This class combines authentic recipes with chef-led instruction in a refined yet accessible setting, offering both a cultural journey and a memorable dining experience.

Hosted at a restaurant in Lucca’s historic city center

Full 4-course menu featuring antipasti, risotto, veal scaloppine and semifreddo

Hands-on lessons in gourmet Italian cooking

Tips for the Chef are not included in the ticket price. Transportation

Enjoy a gourmet 4-course cooking class at a charming local restaurant in Lucca. Hosted through Cozymeal, this immersive experience introduces you to refined Italian traditions with a hands-on focus on antipasti, risotto, veal and dessert. The menu you will prepare includes: - First course: Antipasti trio of beef carpaccio, battuta di manzo tartare and buffalo mozzarella with tomato purée - Second course: Risotto with a choice of saffron and shrimp, radicchio with speck and Gorgonzola, porcini mushroom or squid ink with calamari - Third course: Veal scaloppine prepared in four variations, including lemon-sauced and saltimbocca with prosciutto - Dessert: Semifreddo al croccantino with caramelized almonds With its charming venue, regional specialties and chef-led guidance, this class provides a refined yet approachable introduction to Italy’s elevated culinary traditions.

STARTER

Carpaccio Trio

Beef carpaccio, Italian-style beef tartare and buffalo mozzarella with raw tomato purée

MAIN

Risotto (Choose 1)

Arugula with shrimp, radicchio and Gorgonzola, porcini mushrooms, or squid ink

MAIN

Veal Scaloppine (Choose 1)

Porcini mushrooms, tomato sauce, lemon or prosciutto and sage

DESSERT

Semifreddo al Croccantino

Creamy semifreddo topped with crunchy almonds

Meeting Point

Bottega della Cucina, Via del Fosso, Lucca Provincia di Lucca Toscana, Italy, IT, 55100

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Please arrive inside the venue at Bottega della Cucina Ristorante Wine Bar, located in the heart of downtown Lucca. Your chef or host will greet you upon arrival.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

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No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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368maireadgJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor

Cooking class with Italian Chef Paolo Monti

The cookery class was absolutely excellent. Chef Paolo Monto was wonderful. The range of dishes we were taught to cook was wide and varied. We were taught knife skills as well as cooking. I can’t recommend this class highly enough. Make sure you go hungry since we ate , each and every dish we cooked which amounted to 12 dishes! Many thanks to our great hosts. Mairead and Jennifer Gilchrist

Ron_CMay 2026 • Viator

Great meal. Risotto was the best as was the scallopini.

Come to class hungry. Chef keeps the food coming! Fantastic meal prepared to perfection. And the wine, fabulous. Great meal at twice the cost

nataliesY6758RMOctober 2025 • TripAdvisor

Delicious!

We loved this class and it was definitely one of the best parts of our trip to Lucca and Italy in general. Our chef was very hospitable and we really enjoyed every part of the class. Be prepared to eat a lot of food as you will be preparing a large 4-course meal. Our favorite was definitely the veal dish with the porcini mushroom sauce. We learnt a lot of new tricks and prepared dishes we never thought we would be able to prepare ourselves.

M2735KTabigailhJuly 2025 • TripAdvisor

Really memorable cooking class experience

This class was one of the best things we did in Lucca. The experience was hands-on from start to finish and the setting was warm and inviting. We prepared a delicious multi-course Italian meal using fresh local ingredients and learned techniques we’ll definitely use at home. The menu included creamy risotto with seasonal vegetables tender veal scaloppine in a flavorful sauce and a rich nutty semifreddo for dessert. Our chef explained everything clearly and made it fun for everyone regardless of ...read more

emilytL1780EFJuly 2025 • TripAdvisor

Upscale Italian Feast in Lucca

This was a wonderful hands‑on cooking class from start to finish. We prepared an elevated four‑course menu including beef carpaccio with buffalo mozzarella and tomato sauce, a choice of four creative risotto variations, veal escalope served in different styles and a silky semifreddo topped with almonds. Our chef welcomed us into his kitchen with warmth and shared his expertise throughout the class. A memorable gourmet highlight of our time in Lucca.