Turin Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi & Tiramisu

Roll gnocchi by hand in a historic Torinese apartment, then sit down to eat it.

A hands-on cooking class in a charming rooftop apartment near Turin's Porta Nuova station where you make fresh gnocchi from scratch, prepare tiramisu or zabaglione, and eat a three-course meal with local wine. The class runs three hours and teaches techniques simple enough to replicate at home, grounded in Piedmont's flavors and traditions.

The experience

What does it take to make gnocchi that actually works? The class starts with a local aperitivo (Toma cheese, breadsticks, and seasonal bites) in a traditional casa di ringhiera (a Torinese building with open balconies) just five minutes from Porta Nuova station. Then you learn the fundamentals: eggs, flour, and the feel of the dough as you develop its texture and shape. The techniques are simple and deliberate, the kind you can carry home and repeat in your own kitchen without fuss.

Once your gnocchi is ready, you cook it and plate it with Castelmagno, one of Piedmont's prized cheeses. You also prepare a traditional dessert: either tiramisu or zabaglione, depending on the day. The meal comes with local wine poured throughout, and finishes with an Italian espresso and a gianduiotto, the small hazelnut chocolate Turin is known for. Everything you eat, you made.

What’s included

• Welcome aperitivo with local Toma cheese and bread.
• hands-on instruction in making fresh gnocchi from scratch.
• preparation of a traditional dessert (tiramisu or zabaglione).
• three-course lunch including gnocchi al Castelmagno, your homemade dessert, and coffee with gianduiotto chocolate.
• local wine throughout the meal.
• digital recipes to take home.
• live guide in English or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday to SundayDeparts at 10:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish and Italian

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.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Stroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by CURIOSEETY

Is this one for you?The class runs three hours and is built around hands-on cooking, so you're on your feet and working with your hands the whole time, not watching a demonstration. Book this if you want to actually make the food you eat, not just taste it.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 8 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How much cooking experience do I need to join this class?

None. The class teaches you how to make gnocchi from the very beginning: mixing eggs and flour, developing the dough, shaping each piece. Every step is explained and demonstrated, and you work through it at your own pace alongside the guide.

What is Castelmagno cheese, and why does it pair with gnocchi?

Castelmagno is a creamy, semi-hard cheese from the Piedmont region with a rich, slightly tangy flavor. It melts into the warm gnocchi and creates a comforting, balanced dish that showcases one of the region's signature ingredients.

Can I bring my family or a friend to cook together?

Yes. The class accommodates groups, and you'll cook alongside other participants in the same apartment. The guide teaches everyone together, so you're learning and cooking as one group.

What happens if I have a food allergy or dietary restriction?

The class cannot accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free, or egg-free diets, since gnocchi is made with eggs and flour, and the meal centers on cheese and traditional Piedmont cooking. If you have a dog allergy, note that a friendly dog lives in the apartment.

Is the apartment easy to reach from central Turin?

Yes. It's a five-minute walk from Porta Nuova station and a short walk from the city center. Public transportation options are available nearby if you're coming from another part of the city.