Fresh tagliatelle on a floured board

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Stories from the Italian table

Fresh pasta, Tuscan traditions and local tips for your trip to Pisa.

Historic dining hall of the Royal Victoria Hotel in Pisa set for the pasta class dinner

Our venue · 2 min

The Magic of Learning Italian Cooking Inside Italy’s Oldest Hotel

Where you learn matters as much as what you learn.

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Friends toasting with Tuscan red wine around a table of fresh pasta

Tuscany · 2 min

The Most Authentic Food Experiences in Tuscany Are the Simplest Ones

Real Tuscan food culture is not about fancy restaurants: it happens slowly, around a table, with simple local food and the feeling of being welcomed.

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Guest playfully holding a sheet of fresh pasta during the cooking class in Pisa

Pasta culture · 2 min

What Makes Italian Pasta Different From the Rest of the World

Italian pasta is different because of simplicity, quality ingredients, technique and the way it is shared.

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Small group making fresh pasta together with the chef in Pisa

Tuscany · 2 min

Why Tuscany Is the Perfect Place to Learn Italian Cooking

In Tuscany cooking is tied to tradition, seasonality and hospitality: meals are not rushed and recipes are handed down.

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Guest rolling out fresh pasta dough on a wooden board in Pisa

Pasta culture · 2 min

The Italian Secret Behind Fresh Pasta and Simple Sauces

The secret of Italian cooking is balance, freshness and quality rather than long ingredient lists.

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Guests preparing fresh pasta in a historic room of the Royal Victoria Hotel

Travel tips · 2 min

Why Learning to Make Pasta Creates Better Travel Memories

Travellers remember the moments they lived, not just the sights they saw.

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Fresh tortelli on a floured board with the Leaning Tower in the background

Pasta culture · 2 min

What Tourists Never Learn About Italian Pasta

In Italy pasta is not just a dish but a tradition and a way of sharing.

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Couple feeding fresh pasta through a pasta machine during the class

The experience · 2 min

A Tuscan Evening of Food, Wine, and Pasta Making

The best moments in Italy happen slowly, around a table.

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Pisa riverside with the Leaning Tower and a board of fresh pasta

Travel tips · 2 min

Things to Do in Pisa Besides the Leaning Tower

Visit the Tower, take the photo — then slow down.

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Chef lifting fresh tagliatelle with a glass of red wine on the table

Pasta culture · 2 min

Why Handmade Pasta Tastes Better in Italy

Handmade pasta tastes better in Italy because of tradition, simple quality ingredients and the way it is prepared and shared.

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Guest filling tortelli under the guidance of the chef inside the Royal Victoria Hotel

Our venue · 2 min

Inside Italy’s Oldest Hotel: A Pasta Making Experience in Pisa

Beyond the Leaning Tower there is a more authentic way to experience Pisa: making fresh pasta by hand inside the Royal Victoria Hotel, then enjoying it with wine.

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Guests toasting with red wine after the pasta class in Pisa

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