Meeting Point
End Point
S
susan_oSeptember 2026 • Viator
HIGHLY recommend
Casa Gala restaurant is located on the hilltop (alto) in the little square - Chef Simone & staff were AMAZING!!! Family run - and you feel like family!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Montecatini Alto: Cook & Taste Experience
4.8
8
Reviews
4.8 (8)
Add to Wishlist
Share
Show all photos
Show all photos
+9
4.8
8
Reviews
4.8 (8)
Earliest Date Available: November 14, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience
Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world
Why book with byFood?
Japan's #1 food travel platform
Japan's #1 food travel platformTrusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT
Language
English, Italian
Why travelers loved this
4.8
•8 reviews US$156.68 per guest
Instant Confirmation
Guest
Adult x2
Date
Add dates
Select Options
Earliest Date Available: November 14, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience
Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world
Why book with byFood?Japan's #1 food travel platform
Japan's #1 food travel platformTrusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT
Description
Good to Know
Your experience begins with a welcome drink and a meeting with the Chef, who will guide you through the stories and secrets behind two icons of Italian cuisine: Carbonara and Tiramisù.
The atmosphere will be enriched by a small appetizer platter paired with a glass of Tuscan wine, introduced through a storytelling moment that will take you across the historic winemaking areas and the excellence of the territory. Then it’s time to put on your apron and step into the kitchen. Here, carefully selected ingredients – from guanciale and fresh eggs to mascarpone and other local products – will take center stage. The Chef will lead you step by step in preparing the grandmother’s tiramisù (or, alternatively, a cheesecake) and what we like to call “the best carbonara in the world.” The experience concludes around the table, where you will taste your own creations: the carbonara paired with a glass of sparkling wine, followed by dessert accompanied by a glass of Vinsanto.
Dessert with Vinsanto - water and coffee included
Tuscan appetizer and tasting of a glass of red
Welcome drink
Pasta alla Carbonara with tasting of a glass of sparkling wine
Lunch or dinner
Meet and greet with the chef
Roundtrip Funicular tickets
Gratuities
1
30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free
Montecatini Terme
Take a pleasant walk from your accommodation to the Funicolare Station and ride up to Montecatini Alto — the best way to get there — , the charming medieval part of Montecatini set on top of a hill, offering a breathtaking panoramic view.
Take a pleasant walk from your accommodation to the Funicolare Station and ride up to Montecatini Al…
2
2 hours 15 minutes · Admission Ticket Free
Montecatini Alto
Gastronomic Experience
The experience starts with a warm welcome, a complimentary drink, and a personal meet-and-greet with the chef, who introduces the iconic Carbonara and Grandma’s Dessert.
Then, join a hands-on cooking session of about 1h15', to prepare these traditional dishes, learning about the key ingredients and family recipes.
Afterwards, enjoy a typical Tuscan appetizer and a guided tasting of local wines. Finally, savor your freshly made Carbonara paired with sparkling wine, followed by homemade tiramisù with a sweet glass of Vinsanto.
Gastronomic Experience The experience starts with a warm welcome, a complimentary drink, and a perso…
3
30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free
Montecatini Alto
Make the most of your day and enjoy a visit to the village, with its medieval charm and breathtaking views.
At the end, hop on Gigio or Gigia — that’s actually the name of the funicular carriages - and in ten minutes you will be in Montecatini Terme again!
Make the most of your day and enjoy a visit to the village, with its medieval charm and breathtaking…
Meeting Point
Via Antonio Mordini, Montecatini-Terme Provincia di Pistoia Toscana, Italy, IT, 51016
Open in Google MapsCasa Gala - Montecatini Alto
End Point
This experience ends at the meeting point.
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.
No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.
4.8
8 reviews
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
8 reviews
L
Lois_KSeptember 2026 • Viator
An amazing experience!
An amazing experience! Chef was so knowledgeable and passionate about cooking it was infectious! Hands down the best carbonara we have ever had and it was made better by knowing how to cook it too. Highly recommend!
V
Response from ViatorSeptember 09, 2026
Dear Lois, thank yu very much for your kind words! Hope you're going to make carbonara back home and have you back for another of our Tuscany Daily Tours!
P
Pioneer24612210208August 2026 • TripAdvisor
Delicious!
We had a great experience! Those at Casa Gala we extremely friendly and entertaining! The carbonara and tiramisu was delicious!!
V
Response from ViatorAugust 04, 2026
Dear Jennifer, thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted you enjoyed the warm atmosphere and had fun discovering our culinary traditions. We hope you'll come back soon for another of our Tuscany Daily Tours!
P
Papacon13June 2026 • TripAdvisor
Girls lunch adventure
We were on a trip a deal tour and a group of us decided to go together. It was a fun day learning the traditional ways of cooking, eating, laughing and having fun. Our hosts were great and we had a beautiful day. Highly recommend.
V
Response from ViatorJune 22, 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted you enjoyed sharing our traditions, recipes, and way of life—making guests feel part of an authentic Tuscan kitchen is exactly what we hope to achieve. We hope you'll come back soon for another of our Tuscany Daily Tours! 😊🍝🍷
K
Katherine_WMay 2026 • Viator
Perfect Tuscany Activity
Chef Simone is so personable. He truly loves what he does. He treated us like family. My niece and I wanted a true Tuscany activity and this was it. Got to be in the kitchen before service. Learned the Italian simplicity to cooking pasta and tiramisu. Lovely afternoon with great people.
V
Response from ViatorMay 11, 2026
Dear Ms Katherine, we're so grateful you've enjoyed your experience with Chef Simone. We hope every visitors can feel a little bit of authentic Tuscany when they're here. We'll make sure he'll read your kind words!
5.0 (4)
"Ramble Through The Rolling Hills Of Chianti" with lunch & Wine Tastings
Pisa
8 hours
Private Experience
US$262.48
5.0 (2)
PRIVATE TOUR: Full-Day in Volterra & San Gimignano with Wine Tasting Experience
Pisa
7 hours
Private Experience
US$262.36
5.0 (4)
Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Pisa
Pisa
3 hours
Private Experience
US$162.51
US$178.33
US$258.26
US$262.45
US$283.58
