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Pasta, Truffle & Wine in a Medieval Village Near Parma

4.90

4.9(102 reviews)

3 hours

English

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Overview

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English

3 hours

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A real family home. A medieval village in the Parma hills. Fresh pasta made by hand, a panoramic terrace, and an Italian lunch or dinner with local wine.

This is a morning or afternoon well spent — with me, Virginia, Mamma Nadia, and possibly two very curious cats.

- A real family home, not a cooking school — you'll cook in our kitchen, eat at our table, and share the afternoon with us like a guest, not a tourist

- Calestano, a medieval village in the Parma hills — not a city kitchen, but a panoramic terrace overlooking countryside that most visitors never see

- Ingredients from our own garden — seasonal, organic, and picked that morn

- Local black truffle, available as an add-on — harvested right here in these hills

- Maximum 8 guests — intimate by design, never acrow

- Private transfer from Parma available — no car needed, no stress

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

What To Expect

Calestano is not on most maps. That's exactly the point. Tucked in the Parma hills, this is where my mother Nadia and I, Virginia, open our home — and our kitchen — to a small group of guests (max 8) for a hands-on pasta experience that feels nothing like a class. Oh, and our cats Cesare & Cindy will probably be there to welcome you too. Together we'll make two traditional pastas from scratch : soft ricotta ravioli and silky tagliatelle, using seasonal organic ingredients — many picked straight from our garden. Love truffles? Local black truffle, harvested right here in these hills, is available as an optional add-on. After cooking, you'll sit down on our panoramic terrace for a proper Italian meal : local antipasti, Parmigiano Reggiano, your freshly made pasta with homemade sauce, my family tiramisù, and plenty of local wine. No car needed — I can arrange a private transfer from central Parma on request. Just let me know when you book. Like hungry. Leave feeling like family.

Sample Menu

starter

Tasting

Tasting of typical Parma cured meats and two different vintages of Parmigiano Reggiano. All accompanied by a glass of local wine.

main

Fresh pasta made by you

It will be seasoned with a homemade sauce (the ingredients vary according to their seasonality).

dessert

tiramisu

Tiramisu prepared by me

Options

Black Truffle Experience

Duration: 3 hours Black truffle menu: We will create a meal based on local black truffle - Fragno black truffle - and I will teach you all the secrets to replicate at home Visit in the center of Calestano transport not included

Cooking Class with FULL MEAL

Duration: 3 hours cooking class + full meal: Fresh pasta cooking class with a full meal: special aperitivo and a glass of local wine, pasta we made together and tiramisù. TRANSPORT SERVICE: TRANSPORT SERVICE IS NOT INCLUDED

Pasta Making class only

Duration: 2 hours Pasta tasting: This experience includes only pasta making class. Doesn't include a full meal TRANSPORT SERVICE: transport service NOT included

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Alcoholic Beverages

Lunch

Dinner

Fresh pasta class, aperitif with local products and wine, lunch or dinner with the pasta made together, homemade tiramisu. TRANSPORT NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE.

Coffee and/or Tea

Private transportation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.90

102 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Cute and wholesome experience
carab887,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a wholesome and cute experience! Very nice pasta making teacher, her soul was sweet and welcoming! Her mum was extremely kind and smiley the whole time. It truly felt authentic and full of love, the eating and wine after was amazing too!
Pasta for everyone
Michelle M,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had the most incredible experience just outside of Parma with this pasta, truffle, and wine experience—it was truly the highlight of our time in Italy. From the moment we arrived, our host welcomed us into their home. The setting in the countryside was absolutely beautiful and so peaceful. We started by learning how to make fresh pasta from scratch, with hands-on guidance that made it both fun and approachable. I can see a pasta maker in our future 😬 What made this experience unforgettable was the warmth and authenticity. Sitting down together to enjoy the meal we prepared, paired with incredible local wines, felt like being part of a true Italian family. The conversation, the laughter—it was everything you hope for when traveling. If you’re near Parma and want a genuine, intimate food experience that goes beyond a typical class, this is an absolute must. I would recommend it again and again
Gem of an Experience
KRSWEEN,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Experience was amazing. The small village was in a gorgeous location. Food was so fresh and incredible.
Pleasant time with family!
Aurelmot,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nice place where we had a pleasant time with family.
Well worth it - fabulous last night in Italy
Skye F,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a wonderful experience. Beautiful family and fabulous food. Just loved it! It was a little way out of Parma, so make sure you have your own transport, otherwise talk to the host.
Pasta and a lot of fun!
G1710YFjoannak,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A perfectly spent afternoon! A beautiful town, an apartment with a cozy atmosphere created by the hosts and the cats. A wonderful workshop, full of concentration and laughter, ending with us eating everything we prepared ourselves.
Great experience
Rito H,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
"I had a wonderful time at the pasta-making class with Virginia and her mom. They were incredibly warm and welcoming. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Parma!"
Fun Learning experience in a beautiful setting
Patricia B,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very personable , spoke good English was very fun and we learned a lot. The town is beautiful. The pasta was delicious
Perfect Pasta
Petra B,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great hands on pasta making class hosted by Virginia and her mom about 45min drive south of Parma in lovely little village. It was very fun and a great way to spend time with locals and meet fellow travelers.
Pasta making with Virginia
FarAway33931890172,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Virgina greeted us promptly at our hotel and transported us to and from her home. It is in a quaint small village in the surrounding mountains. We enjoyed learning about the art of making pasta and definitely had a deeper appreciation for it after this class. Her mother was delightful sharing her homemade delights.