Pasta Cooking Classes and Apulian Recipes
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
With the help of your native host, you will learn to make pasta from scratch and cook it according to our local recipes. Our host will teach you about the regional traditions, culture and history.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
What To Expect
You will learn to make fresh pasta from scratch and cook it according to traditional recipes. In the end, we will have a typical meal altogether, inclusive of appetizers and vegetables from our small garden. We believe in respecting the seasonality of all products and only cook with local ingredients. The experience will be accompanied by narrations of our culture and regional traditions. We are able to accommodate different diet restrictions, just please communicate them well ahead. During summer is possible to host the experience in the beach house located 700mt from Faraglioni Sant'Andrea, 10 Km from Otranto, and you can also enjoy the see
Sample Menu
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Cheese and cured meat
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Taralli and Friselline with Veg Paste
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Local vegetables
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Orecchiette & other pasta shapes
Options
Pasta Cooking Classes and Apulian Recipes
What‘s Included
Local wines will be serve only to travelers 18 years old and above
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thank you, Paola.
Julien M,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thank you to Paola for this wonderful experience. Paola is more than kind, welcoming us into her home for a discovery of Apulia and top-notch gastronomy. Making orecchiette, preparing tomato sauce, followed by a complete meal with homemade specialties from Apulia, a delight. Paola also tells us the entire history of Apulia, the colonizations, the cities... She loves what she does, and you will have a magical moment in her presence. Do not hesitate to visit her; your experience in Apulia will be more than enriched. Thank you, Paola.
Like cooking with your favourite aunt!
W9113QTlouisem,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely incredible time making pasta with Paola! I will mirror what the other reviewers have said - this is more than just a cooking experience. We were welcomed into Paola's beautiful home - we learned about each other's lives and by the end of the cooking, we felt like we were leaving an old friend. Paola is extremely knowledgeable about Italian cooking and the history of Salento but she is also just a lovely warm and kind person. The experience is worth the money as we had wine and snacks during the pasta making. I would recommend this experience to anyone I know visiting Lecce - you won't regret it!
A great cooking experience
Jackie B,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Paula welcomed us into her home like we were long last relatives. We had a wonderful time discussing both the history of food in the area and the importance of a healthy diet. Then it was off to making the pasta which was great fun and Paula was so patient as we fumbled about trying to get it made properly. Afterwards we cooked up a delightful meal filled with great conversations. Loved the experience and would highly recommend it.
Delicious. More than a culinary experience. Paola is extraordinary.
JeanPierre G,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Extraordinary experience. More than just a cooking class, a magical moment. Social, cultural, geographical, historical immersion while cooking with Paola. Generous, passionate, caring, Paola is an encyclopedia. Cook typical Puglia pasta and eat a tasty meal of fresh food. I highly recommend it without hesitation.
Magic moment with Paola. Exceptional experience.
jpgiroux1,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Extraordinary experience. More than just a cooking class, a magical moment. Social, cultural, geographical, historical immersion while cooking with Paola. Generous, passionate, caring, Paola is an encyclopedia. Cook typical Puglia pasta and eat a tasty meal of fresh food. I highly recommend it.
This was wonderful! Paolo...
Melodie K,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was wonderful! Paolo was so welcoming and so knowledgeable. This was one of the highlights of my month in Puglia.
A fantastic pasta cooking class with lots of history and a nice evening!
Danielle H,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fantastic evening we had at Paola. She knows a lot about the history of the region and the food and is a good storyteller. It was a lot of fun to learn how to make pasta and we ate it afterwards with a good glass of wine. We recommend everyone to go to Paola!
Best experience in Puglia, delicious pasta, welcoming host who tells the history of the pasta and region while teaching!
Ashley L,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing experience!! I had so much talking and learning about the region and history while learning to make some of the most delicious pasta dishes I’ve had while in Italy. Very fresh. She really is a great host and I felt right at home. Can’t wait to come back to Puglia and visit again! Don’t miss out! Book this one!
A lovely evening!
Andrea C,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Comfortable and personal. By the end of the evening, it felt like dinner at the house of a friend! Thank you! On our way out of town, we will drop off two bottles of wine for you!
She is well educated and...
Paul A,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00She is well educated and gave us a great review of the history in the area. She was a great teacher on how to make pasta
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