Cooking Classes in Naples: 15 Kitchens to Book

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 Cathedral, a local chef guides you through handmade ravioli and fettuccine, plus tomato and Alfredo sauces. Expect to mix, knead, roll and shape the dough, then eat what you make with a welcome appetizer and one drink. Classes last 2 to 2.5 hours, suit beginners, and may be private or small-group.

“Chef Lucas was very knowledgeable and very entertaining. The food was absolutely delicious. Would definitely recommend.”

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2.Naples Pasta Class: Fettuccine & Ravioli with Grandma’s Recipe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

At Naplesbay Cooking Lab, you’ll make fettuccine and ricotta ravioli with a local chef, then sit down to eat your pasta with a Neapolitan appetizer and a drink. The roughly two-hour class includes a chef’s hat, apron, limoncello tasting, and a diploma. Instructors have included Antonio, Dani, Alex, and Lucas, though your chef may vary.

“My son and I had an absolute blast learning to make pasta. Vitale was an engaging teacher who made the instructions clear and fun - we were never frustrated, just had a ton of fun. And so much food!!! Very easy and accessible experience. And we left with some practical skills too!”

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3.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, an English-speaking chef guides you through fresh pasta dough, tagliatelle, ricotta ravioli, maltagliati, and tiramisù. The two-hour class ends at the table with bruschetta, your pasta served with three sauces, a drink, and espresso. Small groups are common, but the room may also host a pizza class.

“A fantastic and memorable afternoon in a lovely restaurant. Really enjoyed our experience as a family and plan to repeat this when we get home. Highly recommended!”

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

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

At Savio’s Kitchen in Naples, Savio leads a private, hands-on class for up to four people. Make fettuccine, ravioli, tomato sauce with San Marzano tomatoes, and pizza, then sit down to eat your work with Italian and regional wine. It starts at 4:00 pm and lasts about three hours.

“This cooking class was the most memorable part of our time in Naples. Savio was absolutely incredible. We would all highly recommend taking his class!”

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5.Fresh Pasta Cooking Class and Dinner with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 69 reviews · 2 hours · from $61

Anna and Giuseppe host a hands-on pasta class in their Naples home, with instruction in fresh pasta, ravioli and gnocchi. You’ll share the meal you make, plus Neapolitan appetizers, wine, soft drinks and limoncello, while taking in views toward the Gulf of Naples. Groups are limited to 10.

“We absolutely loved this activity. The food was amazing. Our hosts are so great in the kitchen. I’ve always wanted to learn to make fresh pasta so got that off my list of things to learn. They were really friendly and even helped with taking pictures for the evening.”

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6.Cooking Class and Wine Pairing in Capri

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $205

In Matermania, Capri cook Stefanie welcomes up to five people into her home for a three-hour, hands-on class. Make Caprese ravioli, eggplant Parmesan and her family’s gluten- and dairy-free lemon cake, with regional wine pairings or lemon water. You’ll finish by sharing the meal on her terrace.

“Stephanie made us feel at home in her home and truly made it an exceptional and fun experience from start to finish!”

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7.Pasta and Tiramisu Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 42 reviews · from $112

Spend three hours in a local family’s home learning two pasta recipes and tiramisu from a Cesarina host. You’ll cook from scratch, start with prosecco and nibbles, then share the meal with water, local wine, and coffee. Hosts such as Anna and Elisa have welcomed cooks of all skill levels. Classes are in Italian or English.

“This class was one of the highlights of my entire trip! Francesco & Eugenia were absolutely the best host and hostesses ever! I had a class all to myself and I felt completely comfortable in their home. They accommodated my dietary needs with no problems. She made sure I had videos and pictures taken of my experiences. I cannot say enough how much I enjoyed the class and the food was the best I have ever had!”

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8.3 Hours Private Boat Tour of Capri with Pasta and Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Take a private three-hour boat tour around Capri for up to six people, passing sea caves, the Natural Arch, the Faraglioni and Punta Carena lighthouse. Swim and snorkel when conditions allow, with pasta, Prosecco, limoncello, soft drinks, towels and sunscreen included. Captains vary; Roberto, Giuseppe and Ciro are among the names associated with trips.

“Nice big boat. We enjoyed our experience but there was certainly room for improvement. There were drinks in a Cooler but no ice so they were all hot. It is a little hard to find the pickup spot at the restaurant and the company was not very communicative. Our capital was very nice.”

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9.Cooking Class – Gnocchi like an Italian Grandma

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

In a small group of up to eight, you’ll learn to make Gnocchi alla Sorrentina in a chef’s home in Naples. Chef Alfredo, who learned the craft from his grandmother, has led many classes, though your host may vary. Make the dish from scratch, hear about its origins, then enjoy it with a glass of local wine.

“Making Gnocchi like an Italian Grandma is the best cooking class I’ve taken. Chef was the best. He learned from his grandma and taught us just as he learned. He was very patient, took his time explaining everything. Class is hands on and we got to eat what we made. Perfecto!!!”

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10.Hands-On Pasta Class Making Gnocchi & Tagliatelle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Spend two hours making potato gnocchi and fresh pasta with a chef at Naplesbay Cooking Lab, near Naples Cathedral. You’ll work with dough and traditional tools, prepare tomato sauce, and sit down to eat with an appetizer and a drink. Chefs named in past classes include Daniele, Alex, and Lucas; the exact pasta pairings can vary, so confirm them when booking.

“This pasta class was way more enjoyable than I expected. You’re constantly doing something, not just watching. There was a nice energy in the group, and making everything by hand made it feel rewarding. Sitting down to eat at the end was the perfect finish.”

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11.Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local’s Home in Naples

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Spend about two and a half hours at a local home in Naples for a cooking demonstration and a four-course meal. You may help prepare an appetizer, then taste Neapolitan dishes such as fresh pasta, seasonal starters, and traditional desserts, with red and white wine and espresso. One host named Ana has welcomed diners, though your host is not specified in advance.

“I was very well hosted by Ana. We could make some típicas appetizers together. She cooked and served an amazing meal and we talked all the time along. It was perfect.”

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12.Cooking Class w/Italian Mamma from Pompei!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $94

Join local host Sabrina for a four-hour pasta-making class in Campania, with a garden and Mount Vesuvius as the setting. Learn to make fresh pasta and filled pasta such as ravioli, enjoy food and wine, and use the free shuttle from Pompei. The class is guided in English and costs $94 per person.

“Absolutely stunning, one of the highlights of our trip. The chef and the staff were super friendly, we could spend days just talking about their stories and experiences. The garden, the kitchen, the whole area is magnificently calm and charming And the foods were delicious - those which we got as a souvenir and those which we made together as well. Fresh ingredients from the garden, lovely scents and flavours. If you're looking for a calm, relaxing, yet energizing experience for a small group, I couldn't recommend any better.”

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13.Pompei: Cooking class fresh pasta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $91

At Giardini Balestrieri, a few minutes from Pompeii’s excavations and sanctuary, host Sabrina guides you through making fresh pasta and a typical Campania dessert. Then you sit down to bruschetta, your pasta, dessert, water, and Gragnano wine in a garden with views of Vesuvius and the Lattari mountains. The class lasts three hours and is taught in English.

“We loved everything about it, Sabrina and Rosalba were amazing! It was like spending time with family, I was no chef but I am now! We will definitely be back, just a lovely experience throughout. The only downside was that it went to quickly! Thankyou sooo much Sabrina and Rosalba, made our day and made new friends. Xx”

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14.3 Recipes Cooking Class at Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $112

Join a certified local home cook, known as a Cesarina, for a private four-hour lesson in a family home. You’ll prepare three regional recipes at your own workstation, using provided ingredients and utensils, then sit down to taste your cooking with local red and white wines, water, and coffee. The host shares family cooking traditions in English or Italian.

“Welcoming fantastically friendly person with incredible cultural and gastronomical knowledge. We would come back anytime and recommend her without any reserves”

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15.Pasta, Wine & Authentic Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $77

Walk from Piazza Amedeo through Naples for more than five food tastings and five drinks, including mozzarella, pizzette, regional wines, waterfront beer, pasta, and limoncello. An English-speaking guide leads a group of 12 or fewer over 135 minutes, ending near Castel dell’Ovo.

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