Verona: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine

Summary

Make pasta and tiramisu in Verona’s lively kitchen atmosphere

You’ll step straight into a real Verona kitchen, rolling fresh pasta dough by hand and building classic tiramisu alongside a local chef who keeps things lively (and forgiving). Taste your creations over lunch with local wine—the kind of meal where conversation lingers as long as dessert does.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the clatter of pans and that warm, floury smell drifting out from the kitchen. We’d barely stepped inside the restaurant in Verona when someone handed me a glass of Prosecco—cold, fizzy, just sweet enough. Our chef, who introduced himself as Marco (he winked when I tried “buongiorno”), waved us over to these long wooden tables already dusted with flour. It felt like we were backstage at some Italian food show, but less polished—more laughter, more mess.

I always thought making pasta from scratch would be intimidating, but Marco made it feel like play. He showed us how to mound up the flour right on the table (“like a volcano,” he said), crack eggs into the center, then mix it all with our hands. I definitely got dough stuck under my nails—didn’t care. At one point my dough looked more like scrambled eggs than anything edible; Marco just grinned and helped knead it back together. The whole time there was this steady background hum: pots bubbling, someone humming an old song in Italian near the stove. I kept glancing out at the city through a little window—sunlight bouncing off red rooftops.

When we moved on to tiramisu, I thought I knew what to expect (I’ve eaten plenty), but whisking egg yolks and folding in mascarpone felt different with everyone joking around. Li from our group tried saying “savoiardi” and got it so wrong Marco almost cried laughing—she took it well though. The espresso for dipping ladyfingers smelled strong enough to wake up half of Verona. We layered everything together and left it to chill while we cleaned up (sort of).

Sitting down at the end was honestly my favorite part—a big table set with our own pasta dishes and glasses of local wine. There was this easy feeling between everyone, even though most of us had only met that morning. Eating something you made yourself in a place like this… can’t really describe it without sounding cheesy. I still think about that first bite of tiramisu—soft, cold, bittersweet—and how nobody rushed through lunch or checked their phones for ages.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Cooking class with pasta and tiramisu

• Arrive and receive Prosecco welcome
• Enter the restaurant kitchen
• Put on apron and prepare pasta dough
• Learn pasta making techniques
• Prepare traditional tiramisu
• Enjoy meal with local wine

Top questions

Is this cooking class in central Verona?

Yes, the class takes place in one of Verona’s most famous restaurants right in the city center.

Do I need experience making pasta or tiramisu?

No experience is needed—the chef guides you step by step through both recipes.

Are drinks included during the class?

You’ll get a welcome glass of Prosecco plus wine or soft drinks during your meal.

Is lunch included after cooking?

Yes, you’ll eat what you’ve cooked for lunch or dinner at the end of class.

Is this activity suitable for vegetarians or celiacs?

Yes, it’s suitable for both vegetarians and celiacs.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible; transportation options are also accessible.

Can infants or small children join?

Infants can come along in a pram or stroller; specialized infant seats are available if needed.

Will there be an English-speaking chef?

Yes, your instructor is an Italian chef who speaks English fluently.

What’s included

Your day includes bottled water on arrival, a welcoming glass of Prosecco before you start cooking in the real restaurant kitchen with an English-speaking Italian chef guiding every step. After making fresh pasta and traditional tiramisu together, you’ll sit down for lunch (or dinner) to enjoy your meal with local wine or soft drinks—and dessert is your own tiramisu creation.