Pasta and Tiramisu Class from Portofino: Learn to Cook Italian

Roll pasta by hand and master tiramisu, then eat what you made.

A hands-on pasta and tiramisu cooking class in Zoagli, a coastal village near Portofino, where you learn two traditional pasta shapes and Italy's most beloved dessert from a local home cook. The class runs three hours and includes wine, prosecco with nibbles, step-by-step instruction in English or Italian, and a meal of the dishes you prepare. You choose a morning or afternoon departure. Transfer from Portofino is not included but public transport is nearby.

The experience

What makes you want to cook Italian food instead of just eating it? This class answers that by putting you in a home kitchen in Zoagli with someone who has made these dishes for years. After a welcome with prosecco and local snacks, you work through two traditional pasta shapes using the sfoglia technique, the method Italian grandmothers use, rolling and cutting by hand. Then you move to tiramisu, learning how to layer it properly so it sets right.

The three hours wrap around lunch: you eat the pasta you made, dressed simply so the work shows. Coffee and water are there throughout. Wine stays on the table. The host guides each step, and the class runs in English or Italian depending on who shows up. Zoagli sits a short ride from Portofino along the coast: close enough that the trip itself is part of the day, not a hassle to arrange.

What’s included

• Prosecco and local nibbles to start.
• wine and coffee with the meal.
• step-by-step instruction from a local Italian host in English or Italian.
• all ingredients and tools to make two fresh pasta shapes and tiramisu.
• a three-hour hands-on class.
• lunch of the pasta dishes and tiramisu you prepare.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English or Italian10:00

Guide in English or ItalianAvailable from 1 Nov · 17:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except WednesdayDepartures at 10:00 and 17:00

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “This experience will be held in a local's home and for privacy reasons, you will only receive the full address of your host after you have booked.”

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

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Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by Cesarine: Cooking Class

Is this one for you?Pick the morning class if you want the afternoon free to explore Zoagli and the coast. Choose afternoon if you prefer a later start from Portofino. Both give you three hours to work and eat, and the time slot is the only difference between them.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How do I get to Zoagli from Portofino for the class?

Transfer from Portofino is not included, but public transportation options run nearby and the short journey is walkable or a quick taxi ride. The class location in Zoagli is easy to reach once you know the address.

What exactly do I learn to make in the three hours?

You make two traditional fresh pasta shapes using the sfoglia hand-rolling technique, then prepare tiramisu from scratch. Both dishes become your lunch. You eat what you prepared, dressed with simple sauces so the pasta itself is the focus.

What's included in the class besides the cooking and the meal?

Prosecco and local nibbles open the class. Wine and coffee come with the meal. Water is available throughout. The step-by-step instruction from your Italian host and all the ingredients you need to cook are included.

Can I choose what time the class starts?

Yes, you pick either the morning class or the afternoon class at checkout. Both run for three hours and cover the same recipes and inclusions.

Do I need cooking experience to join?

No. The class is built for anyone curious about Italian cooking, whether you're a passionate cook or trying something new. The host guides every step from the beginning.