Milan: Fresh Pasta & Tiramisù Cooking Class in Private Home

Summary

Learn ravioli and tiramisù in a Milan family’s art-filled home

You’ll join a Milanese family for three hours of hands-on pasta making and tiramisù secrets in their art-filled home near Coni Zugna station. Expect laughter over sticky dough, guidance from locals who switch between languages with ease, and a meal shared at their own table. It’s not just about learning recipes — it’s about feeling part of something real.

What’s the experience like?

“Don’t worry if your dough sticks — everyone’s first time is a mess!” That’s what Grandma Bruna said, laughing as I tried to roll out the pasta. We were in her apartment near Coni Zugna station, right in the center of Milan — you can hear the tram outside sometimes, but inside it smells like flour and coffee and something sweet I couldn’t place. The kitchen walls are lined with old paintings (her family’s collection, she said), and there’s this big wooden table where we all crowded around, sleeves rolled up. At first I felt awkward about making ravioli with strangers, but honestly, after five minutes it just felt like being at someone’s family dinner prep.

Our guide (I guess “teacher” is more accurate) switched between English and Italian without missing a beat — she even helped me say “uovo” properly. Li laughed when I tried to say it in Mandarin — probably butchered it. We learned how to make tagliatelle from scratch (my arms still remember the kneading), then folded little pockets of ricotta into ravioli that didn’t look perfect but tasted so much better than anything from a box. The main keyword here really is “fresh pasta”, because you feel every step — sticky dough on your fingers, flour dust on your shirt. And then tiramisù: layering coffee-soaked biscuits while Bruna told us about her grandma’s secret ingredient (not telling). There was wine poured generously and stories swapped in half a dozen languages.

I didn’t expect to care so much about the art on the walls or how much everyone laughed when my ravioli burst open in the pot. But sitting down together at the end — eating what we’d made under those old portraits — felt weirdly special. If you’re looking for a day trip cooking class in Milan that feels like stepping into someone’s life for an afternoon, this is it. I still think about that first bite of tiramisù, soft and cold after all that work.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Learn to cook fresh pasta and tiramisù

• Arrive at elegant Milanese palace
• Meet your English-speaking cooking teacher
• Learn to make fresh tagliatelle and ravioli
• Prepare sauces for pasta dishes
• Discover the original tiramisù recipe
• Enjoy the meal you prepared

Top questions

Where does the cooking class take place?

The class is held in a private home on Via Giuseppe Dezza 47, Milan, close to Coni Zugna - Via Foppa subway stop.

What dishes will I learn to make?

You’ll prepare fresh tagliatelle and ravioli with sauces plus classic Italian tiramisù using original recipes.

Is the lesson held in English?

Yes, lessons are always held in English but other languages like Italian, French, Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, Hebrew, and Persian are available upon request.

How long does the cooking class last?

The experience lasts approximately three hours.

Are alcoholic beverages included?

Yes, drinks are included during your meal.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, the blue subway line stops just 20 meters away at Coni Zugna - Via Foppa.

Can I bring my service animal?

Service animals are allowed at this activity.

Will Grandma Bruna always be my teacher?

No guarantee; if she’s tired her daughter or grandchildren may teach instead. You’ll get confirmation by email 12 hours before.

What’s included

Your evening includes hands-on instruction making fresh pasta and tiramisù with local hosts in their central Milan apartment; all ingredients; dinner with your creations; alcoholic beverages; and easy access via public transport just steps from Coni Zugna station.