Florence: Pasta Making Class in Historic Palazzo & Tuscan Wine

Summary

Florence hands-on pasta class near Ponte Vecchio with wine

You’ll join locals in a historic Florentine palazzo to knead fresh pasta dough from scratch, shape ravioli and fettuccine under expert guidance, then gather around a big communal table to share your creations paired with organic Tuscan wine. Expect laughter, hands-on learning, and that feeling when food brings strangers together—plus recipes to take home.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I was nervous about the whole “knead your own dough” thing. My hands aren’t exactly nonna material — but there we were, in this old palazzo just off the Ponte Vecchio, flour dust floating in the afternoon light. Our instructor, Marco, showed us how to make a little volcano out of flour and crack eggs right in the middle. The way he did it looked so easy — my first try looked more like a landslide. He grinned and said, “Don’t worry, Florence wasn’t built in a day.” I liked him immediately.

The room smelled like warm wheat and something buttery — maybe that was wishful thinking. We rolled and shaped fettuccine, then ravioli stuffed with ricotta and nutmeg (I kept sneaking tastes). Marco told stories about his grandmother’s kitchen while correcting my clumsy tortelli folds. There was this moment when everyone went quiet except for the soft slap of dough on marble and someone’s laughter echoing through the hall. It felt weirdly peaceful for a cooking class.

After all the kneading and pinching, we sat around a huge table with strangers who suddenly didn’t feel so strange anymore. The tomato sauce had been simmering since before we arrived — you could taste it in the air — and they poured us glasses of their own Tuscan wine (I’m not usually a red person, but this one… yeah). We ate what we’d made: fettuccine tangled up with sauce, pillowy ravioli with sage butter melting over everything. Someone passed around chocolate salami for dessert; I still think about that texture sometimes, chewy and sweet at once.

They handed out recipe cards at the end so you could try again at home. Not sure my kitchen will ever smell like that palazzo did on a rainy Florence evening — but I’ll give it a shot. If you’re looking for a Florence pasta making class where you actually get your hands messy (and eat very well), this is it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Florence pasta making class experience

• Arrive at historic palazzo near Ponte Vecchio
• Learn pasta making techniques from instructor
• Knead and shape fettuccine, ravioli, tortellini
• Watch sauces being prepared: tomato and butter sage
• Cook pasta together with group
• Enjoy handmade pasta with wine tasting
• Savor chocolate salami dessert with limoncello
• Receive recipe booklet to take home

Top questions

Where does the Florence pasta making class take place?

The class is held in a historic palace just steps from Ponte Vecchio in Florence’s city center.

What types of pasta do you make during the class?

You’ll make fettuccine, ravioli with ricotta filling, and tortelli with truffle oil filling.

Is lunch or dinner included in the experience?

Yes, after cooking you’ll enjoy your handmade pasta as lunch or dinner along with dessert.

Are drinks included? What kind?

Yes, organic Tuscan wine from their cellar is served during the meal.

Do I need any cooking experience to join?

No prior experience is needed; professional instructors guide every step.

Can children or families join this Florence pasta making class?

Yes, families and children are welcome; infants can use strollers or specialized seats.

How long does the class last?

The full experience lasts about 3 hours including cooking and dining time.

Will I get recipes to take home?

Yes, you’ll receive detailed English recipe cards at the end of the class.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options close to the venue.

What’s included

Your day includes all ingredients for three types of fresh pasta plus sauces prepared together as a group inside an elegant Florentine palazzo steps from Ponte Vecchio; after cooking you’ll sit down for lunch or dinner featuring your creations alongside organic Tuscan wine from their own cellar (with tasting), chocolate salami dessert with limoncello to finish—and detailed English recipe cards to bring home so you can try it all again later.