6 Cooking Classes in Naples to Build a Day Around

1.Pasta Making Class with Starter and Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,060 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $39Our pick

At Naplesbay Cooking Lab near Naples Duomo, you’ll make ravioli and fettuccine with a local chef such as Lucas, Vitale, or Alex. Expect a starter, drink, two sauces, plenty of hands-on work, and a personalized diploma in a 2 to 2.5-hour class.

“We had a brilliant afternoon with chef Antonio. He was a great teacher and great fun. The best afternoon of our holiday so far. I would highly recommend it to anyone.”

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2.Pasta Cooking Class with Tiramisù and a Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 415 reviews · 1 day · from $71

At Restaurant San Carlo 17, opposite the San Carlo Theatre, you’ll knead dough, shape tagliatelle, ravioli, and maltagliati, then prepare tiramisù with an English-speaking instructor such as Alessia or Emanuela. A chef cooks your pasta, served with sauces, bruschetta, a drink, and espresso.

“We had an amazing time and it was such a fun experience with delicious food and wine”

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3.Amazing Pizza and Pasta Class at Savio’s kitchen cooking school

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $173Top rated

At Savio’s Kitchen in central Naples, Savio leads a private, hands-on class for up to four people. You’ll make fettuccine, ravioli, San Marzano tomato sauce, and pizza from scratch, then sit down with regional wine to eat what you prepared.

“It was an amazing experience, Savio is such a great host and funny guy with a lot of patience and stories to tell. In the end of the class our dishes were delish! I definitely recommend the experience.”

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4.Cooking Class – Gnocchi like an Italian Grandma

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

In a Naples home, Chef Alfredo or another local host guides you through handmade Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, from potatoes and dough to the oven-crisp finish. Eat what you make with local wine, and leave with the recipe. Groups are limited to eight, with English and Italian instruction.

“I STRONGLY recommend this experience with Chef Alfredo and Kicca, his Wife! The finished meal was absolutely delightful, and it was probably the best meal of our near-one-month cruise around the Mediterranean. Chef Alfredo, a professional Chef at a hotel near the Port of Naples, guided us in creating the meal, and Kicca assisted the Chef and videoed and/or photographed the highlights of the entire experience. The “class” took place in Chef Alfredo’s and Kicca’s house. MyHusband and I were the only participants this time. which resulted in a highly personal and professional experience where we were treated as valued Guests. Chef Alfredo spoke both English and Italian, so there…”

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5.Cooking Lesson: Neapolitan pasta homemade

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $92

At the Naples Cooking Lab on Spaccanapoli, chef Amos guides you through hand-rolled egg pasta, ravioli filling, fettuccine, tagliolini, and pappardelle. You will taste Vesuvian tomatoes and homemade bread, then eat your pasta with two sauces. The two-hour class includes tools, lunch or dinner, a drink, and a diploma.

“Divertente corso di cucina per imparare a preparare e cucinare la pasta fresca organizzato per un addio al nubilato. Lo chef Amos è stato fin da subito gentile e pronto a spiegarci ogni cosa per tutta l’attività . Lo consiglio davvero!”

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6.Cooking Class with Chef Alfio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $68

Meet Chef Alfio at Fuorigrotta Station, walk to his Naples home, and learn to make Gnocchi alla Sorrentina from a family recipe. The 2.5-hour English class is limited to six people and ends with a shared tasting and local white wine.

“It was a really nice experience to prepare a classic Italian dish at a chef's home. Chef Alfio took his time explaining us every step and was super friendly and welcoming. We recommend this to everyone who likes Gnocchis!”

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