Milan: Pasta & Gelato Cooking Class with Wine & Recipes

Summary

Hands-on pasta making in milan plus gelato and wine with local chef

You’ll knead dough and shape pasta by hand in Milan with a local chef guiding you through every step — even if you mess up (I did). Taste fresh gelato straight from the churner, share laughs over wine at lunch, and leave with recipes plus a quirky certificate to remember it all by.

What’s the experience like?

I thought I knew pasta until we were elbow-deep in flour at this Milan cooking class. It’s tucked away on a quiet street — you’d almost miss the door if you weren’t looking for it. Our chef, Marco, greeted us like old friends (he even remembered someone’s birthday from last week). The kitchen smelled like warm dough and basil, which honestly made me hungrier than I expected. We started by making tagliatelle — my hands were clumsy at first but Marco just laughed and showed me how to roll it thinner. He has this way of explaining things that makes you forget you’re a tourist.

We moved on to ravioli (I definitely overstuffed mine, but no one seemed to mind), then watched Marco do his gelato magic. He let us taste the base before freezing it — super creamy, not too sweet. There was this moment when everyone went quiet just watching the mixer spin, except for the sound of someone uncorking another bottle of wine behind us. Lunch was loud — lots of stories, some bad Italian from my side (Marco corrected my pronunciation with a grin), and honestly some of the best food I’ve had in Italy because we made it ourselves. The pasta sauces changed with the season; ours was a springy pesto that smelled like the market outside.

I didn’t expect to feel so proud getting that little “graduation” certificate at the end — silly maybe, but I stuck it in my journal anyway. They gave us all the recipes digitally so now my phone smells like olive oil every time I open them (not really, but you know what I mean). If you’re looking for a Milan cooking class that feels more like hanging out in someone’s home kitchen than a formal lesson, this is it. I still think about that first bite of ravioli sometimes when I’m back home making dinner from a box.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Milan cooking and gelato class

• Join Milan pasta making class
• Prepare ravioli and tagliatelle
• Learn gelato making techniques
• Enjoy meal with two glasses of wine
• Receive digital recipe booklet and certificate

Top questions

Is this Milan cooking class suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, vegetarian options are available if requested in advance.

What dishes do we make during the class?

You’ll prepare tagliatelle, ravioli with seasonal sauces, and watch a demonstration of gelato making.

Is tiramisù included in this Milan culinary experience?

Tiramisù will be included starting March 1st, 2026; until then dessert is gelato.

Are drinks included during the meal?

Yes, unlimited wine is served for adults and soft drinks for children during lunch.

Can children join this cooking class?

Children under 18 can join if accompanied by an adult.

Will I get recipes to take home?

Yes, you’ll receive a digital recipe booklet after the class.

Is this Milan pasta & gelato class suitable for celiacs?

No, unfortunately it’s not suitable for celiacs.

How long does the cooking class last?

The exact duration isn’t listed but expect several hours including meal time.

What’s included

Your day includes hands-on pasta making (tagliatelle and ravioli), a demonstration of gelato preparation (with seasonal ingredients), use of aprons and all utensils needed, unlimited wine or soft drinks at lunch, digital recipes to take home on your phone or email, plus a little graduation certificate as a keepsake before heading back out into Milan’s streets.