Italian cooking class in Pisa

Make fresh pasta in the heart of Pisa

A hands-on Italian cooking class where you learn, cook and enjoy real fresh pasta with locals — inside the Royal Victoria Hotel, the oldest hotel in Italy.

  • 3 happrox.
  • 2 + 2pastas & sauces
  • Smallgroups
  • ∞red wine
Chef teaching guests to make fresh pasta inside the Royal Victoria Hotel in Pisa
Guest filling fresh tortelli by hand
Couple laughing while rolling pasta through the machine
Dinner at a long table in the historic hall of the Royal Victoria Hotel
Nest of fresh tagliatelle
Guest filling fresh pasta under the portraits of the Royal Victoria Hotel
Hands stretching a sheet of fresh pasta

What you'll experience

You don't watch. You cook.

During this hands-on cooking class in the heart of Pisa you prepare two types of fresh handmade pasta and two traditional Italian sauces, guided step by step by our chef.

  1. Two fresh pastas, from scratchLearn how to make two different types of fresh pasta from scratch.
  2. Two traditional saucesPrepare two traditional Italian sauces using classic Italian techniques.
  3. A professional chef beside youClear explanations and guidance, step by step.
  4. A relaxed, authentic atmosphereCook in a friendly kitchen, the Italian way.
  5. Unlimited red wineTuscan red throughout the experience.
  6. The full meal, togetherSit down and enjoy everything you prepared.
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What's included

Everything is ready. Just bring your appetite.

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Hands-on class

You knead, roll and shape — you don't just watch.

Traditional recipes

Simple Italian recipes you can repeat at home.

Ingredients & equipment

Everything is ready on your workstation.

Unlimited red wine

Tuscan red, from the first fold to the last bite.

The full meal

Your pasta, served at a shared table.

A family making fresh pasta with the chef under old portraits
Italy's oldest hotel

Why Pasta & Pisa

A kitchen table inside Italy's oldest hotel

The class takes place inside the Royal Victoria Hotel on Lungarno Pacinotti — a place that has welcomed travellers, artists and writers for generations. Old portraits on the walls, chandeliers and windows over the Arno turn a cooking lesson into a small journey through time.

  • 01Small groups
  • 02Central Pisa location
  • 03Authentic, non-touristy experience
  • 04Perfect for travellers and families
  • 05Run by locals passionate about Italian food
Our story

How it works

From flour to fork, in four steps

Nest of fresh tagliatelle
01

Book your class

Choose your day and group size. Small groups mean a personal experience with the chef.

Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
02

Join us in central Pisa

We meet inside the Royal Victoria Hotel, steps from the city's main sights.

Guests rolling fresh pasta with the machine
03

Make fresh pasta

Flour, eggs and tradition: two fresh pastas and their sauces, step by step.

Guests at dinner in the historic hall
04

Eat, drink & enjoy

We sit down together and share the meal, with wine and laughter.

Guests sharing dinner at one long table in the historic hall of the Royal Victoria Hotel

The moment everyone remembers

And then, everyone sits at the same table.

The pasta you made, a glass of Tuscan red, chandeliers above and new friends around you. Strangers at the start, a family by dessert.

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Learning Italian cooking is not only about food. It is about experiencing Italy from the inside.

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Practical information

Your ticket to a real Italian evening

Pasta & PisaAdmit one · Fresh pasta classN° 001
WhereRoyal Victoria HotelLungarno Pacinotti 12, Pisa
Duration≈ 3 hoursmeal included
LanguageEnglishItalian on request
GroupSmall groupsprivate classes on request

Unlimited Tuscan red wine · All ingredients & equipment · The full meal

Find us

On the Arno, in the heart of Pisa

The Royal Victoria Hotel stands on Lungarno Pacinotti, close to Ponte di Mezzo and Borgo Stretto, and about a 10-minute walk from Piazza dei Miracoli.

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Piazza dei Miracoli with the Baptistery, Cathedral and Leaning Tower of Pisa

FAQ

Questions, answered

Do I need any cooking experience?

Not at all. The class is designed for everyone, even if you have never cooked before: the chef guides you step by step and helps whenever you need it.

Where does the cooking class take place?

Inside the Royal Victoria Hotel, Lungarno Pacinotti 12, in the historic centre of Pisa — Italy's oldest hotel, about a 10-minute walk from the Leaning Tower.

How long does the class last?

About three hours, including the meal you share at the end.

What is included?

The lesson with a professional chef, all ingredients and equipment, the full meal with the pasta you prepared, and unlimited red wine.

Can children join the class?

Yes — the class is perfect for families. Just tell us the children's ages when you book. Wine is served to adults only.

Is the class in English?

Yes, the class is held in English. Italian is available too — just let us know.

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Ready to make fresh pasta in Pisa?

Send us your preferred date and the number of guests. We will check availability and get back to you with all the details — or simply call or WhatsApp us.

Guests toasting with red wine after the pasta class in Pisa

Check availability

Tell us your preferred date and group size: we will confirm availability by email.

No payment needed to ask · We usually reply within 24 hours

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