Authentic Cooking Class in Cortona: Pizza or Gnocchi, and Pasta

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4.8

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Recommended by 90% travellers

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4.8 (10)

Recommended by 90% travellers

Earliest Date Available: November 3, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Arezzo

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 8 guests

Language

English, Italian

Location

Arezzo

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 8 guests

Language

English, Italian

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•10 reviews

US$151.84 per guest

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Adult x1

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Earliest Date Available: November 3, 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

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Step into an authentic Tuscan kitchen for a hands-on culinary masterclass! Discover the secrets behind Italy's most iconic dishes and learn how to easily recreate them at home. Depending on the day of your visit, you will learn to master the perfect Pizza along with either fresh handmade Pasta (including Ravioli) OR traditional potato Gnocchi. Guided step-by-step by an expert local chef, you will get your hands in the dough, learning how to knead, roll, and shape the perfect base. You will also discover the differences between regional pizza styles and how to pair the best fresh ingredients. Best of all, after the hard work is done, you will sit down to enjoy a rewarding 4-course feast featuring the exact dishes you prepared, starting with a fluffy homemade focaccia! Vegetarian and vegan options are fully available upon request, ensuring everyone can enjoy a perfect Italian meal.

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Children under 3 are free
Meeting Point: Casa Bellavista Address: Casa Bellavista is easily accessible by car from either the north or south via the A1 motorway. Exit at Val di Chiana. Take the highway towards Perugia, exit at the next exit (Foiano della Chiana - Cortona). After the exit, follow signs to Foiano, and after 400 meters. turn right towards S. Catherine - Fratta. After about 2.8 km near a ruined house, turn right and follow the road uphill for about 1 km. At the fork, turn right. Caution: the road forks again and you should stay to the left. Continue for 600 meters and then turn right where a dirt road begins… You will see Casa Bellavista before you at the end of the road. The coordinates for GPS navigation devices are: NORTH 43.2444686 EAST 11.8706998

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A full 4-course meal eating the dishes you prepared

Interactive, hands-on cooking class with an expert chef

We don't do Hotel pickup

Wine on demand and to be paid separately on site

Welcome & Introduction: Step into a warm, welcoming kitchen and meet your expert chef. Tie your apron and get ready for a fun, interactive culinary journey. The Magic of Dough (Pasta or Gnocchi): Depending on the day's fresh ingredients and tradition, you will learn the art of either fresh Pasta (rolling the dough and folding stuffed Ravioli) OR soft, traditional potato Gnocchi. You will learn the exact techniques to achieve the perfect texture every time. Pizza Masterclass: Become a true pizzaiolo. Stretch your own pizza dough from scratch, learn about different regional styles, and customize your masterpiece with a variety of fresh, delicious toppings. Bonus Focaccia Technique: While preparing your main dishes, discover the secret to baking a classic Italian focaccia bread—wonderfully crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The 4-Course Feast: The best part of cooking is eating! Relax and take a seat at the table to enjoy a delicious, rewarding 4-course meal featuring your handmade creations. (Dietary needs? No problem! Vegetarian and vegan options are happily accommodated).

STARTER

Freshly Baked Italian Focaccia

Light and fluffy handmade focaccia bread, baked to perfection and served as a delicious appetizer.

MAIN

First Course (Varies by day)

Handmade Fresh Pasta OR Traditional Gnocchi Depending on the day of your class, enjoy your freshly made Pasta or soft Gnocchi

MAIN

Your Custom Authentic Pizza

Depending on the day of your class, The pizza you stretched and topped yourself, baked hot and crispy with the freshest local ingredients.

DESSERT

Traditional Italian Dessert

A sweet conclusion to your culinary journey (such as a classic Tiramisu or a local seasonal dessert).

Meeting Point

Casa Bellavista BB, Case Sparse, Cortona Provincia di Arezzo Toscana, Italy, IT, 52044

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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.

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487kcjSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor

Great time cooking in Italy

Beautiful location and a really fun time for all family members

Response from ViatorSeptember 19, 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful setting and had such a fun time with the whole family. It’s wonderful to know that the cooking experience brought everyone together and made for such a memorable day in Cortona!

Lisa_CAugust 2026 • Viator

Tuscany cooking on an amazing property.

What a fun experience in a beautiful setting. The drive to the location is anmazing and the property itself was spectacular. Simonetta greeted us and we got started. She explained the dough making process and we were off. The ravioli and pizza turned out great. The kitchen is state of the art. Great experience.

Stephanie_HAugust 2026 • Viator

Past und Pizza mit Simonetta - ein voller Erfolg!

Es war eine schöne Erfahrung in tollem Ambiente und mit einer sehr netten Gastgeberin. Abgesehen davon hat es sehr lecker geschmeckt!!

Amy_YSeptember 2025 • Viator

Great experience

Amazing time! The host chef and her staff were amazing! Would love to learn more! Beautiful setting!

KennethPagesMay 2024 • TripAdvisor

Fun way to make your own lunch

This was a fun experience where my friends and i learned how to make pici pasta, dried olive crusted filet and a delicious Parmesan flan. Sylvia was such a vivacious chef/teacher. It was very interactive and our lunch was delicious and accompanied by tasty wince selections. The view is stunning (like so many in Tuscany). Highly recommend!