Palermo Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class: Learn Italian Recipes

You make two dishes from scratch in three hours, not watch someone else make them.

A small-group cooking class in Palermo where you learn to prepare fresh pasta fettuccine and ravioli, then tiramisu, with step-by-step instruction from a guide in English. The class runs three hours and includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, wine with your meal, and lunch or dinner at the restaurant table where you sit down together after cooking. The operator notes that traditional recipes contain gluten, dairy and eggs, and while substitutes are available for allergies and dietary preferences, the instruction focuses on the classic method and cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.

The experience

You arrive at a popular Palermo restaurant, get a glass of Prosecco, and then move into the kitchen where you tie on an apron and claim your workstation. The guide walks you through making pasta dough from the start (which flour to use, how to knead it, the difference between fresh and dried pasta), and you do the work yourself. Once that's ready, you move on to tiramisu, learning the technique step by step. The whole class takes three hours.

At the end, everyone sits down together at a table in the restaurant to eat the pasta and tiramisu you just made, with a glass of wine chosen to pair with the meal. The menu includes fresh fettuccine with tomato sauce and ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach, plus the tiramisu for dessert. Non-alcoholic beverages are available if you prefer them.

The guide speaks English and teaches in the restaurant's own kitchen, so you're learning in a working space, not a classroom. Public transportation stops are nearby if you need them to get there. The operator offers substitutes for people with allergies or dietary restrictions, though the core instruction stays focused on the traditional recipes, which contain gluten, dairy and eggs, and they note that complete separation from cross-contamination isn't guaranteed in a shared kitchen.

What’s included

• Welcome glass of Prosecco upon arrival.
• step-by-step instruction in making fresh pasta fettuccine and ravioli with ricotta and spinach filling.
• instruction in preparing tiramisu.
• all ingredients and kitchen equipment.
• lunch or dinner featuring the pasta and tiramisu you made.
• a glass of wine paired with your meal.
• non-alcoholic beverages available.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 12:00, 15:00 and 18:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Public transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by COOKING ITALY

Is this one for you?The class asks you to stand and work for three hours in a kitchen, so it suits people who are comfortable on their feet and ready to get hands-on with flour and eggs. If you have a severe gluten, dairy or egg allergy, the shared kitchen and traditional focus of the instruction mean you should confirm with the operator first that the substitutes will work for your needs.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years); Infant (under 6).

What exactly do I make in this cooking class?

You make two dishes: fresh pasta (fettuccine and ravioli with ricotta and spinach filling) and tiramisu. Both are made from scratch under the guide's instruction, and you eat them together at the end of the class with wine.

How long does the class take?

The class runs three hours from start to finish, including the time you spend making the pasta and tiramisu, plus the meal at the end.

What's included in the price?

The class includes a welcome glass of Prosecco when you arrive, instruction from an English-speaking guide, all ingredients and kitchen use, and a glass of wine with your meal at the end. Lunch or dinner, the dishes you cooked, is included.

Can I do this if I have a food allergy or dietary restriction?

The operator offers substitutes for allergies and dietary preferences, but the instruction focuses on traditional recipes containing gluten, dairy and eggs. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed in the shared kitchen, so if you have a severe allergy, contact the operator before booking to discuss what's possible.

Do I need cooking experience to join?

No. The guide teaches step-by-step from the beginning, so you learn as you go. The class is designed for small groups with mixed skill levels.

How do I get to the restaurant?

Public transportation options are available near the restaurant. The operator will provide the exact meeting point and address when you book.