Incredible experience! Sarah was the best. Our glasses were never empty and we laughed the entire time. Definitely recommend!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Lunch
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Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Get inside La Fortezza Nuova and the class takes place in the restaurant on the left side. Enter and you'll find me there. Most of the time I will be waiting outside for you.
Return
- Get inside La Fortezza Nuova and the class takes place in the restaurant on the left side. Enter and you'll find me there. Most of the time I will be waiting outside for you.
Itinerary
Join Sarah, a passionate fresh pasta expert with over 5,000 satisfied clients, for an authentic hands, on pasta making experience at La Fortezza Nuova, one of Livorno's most iconic and historic landmarks, in the heart of the Venezia Nuova district. In this 2-hours class, learn to make traditional pappardelle entirely by hand, no machines, just the old-fashioned way, exactly as Italian grandmothers have done for generations. Enjoy a tasting of your homemade pasta, along with 2 glasses of Prosecco, 2 glasses of wine and a limoncello. The pasta is served with a classic tomato and basil sauce, prepared prepared fresh from the local market every morning. Perfect for everyone, families with young children are very welcome. Kids will love using fun dinosaur-shaped cookie cutters to create their own pasta. The class takes place inside La Fortezza Nuova, a stunning 16th-century Renaissance fortress right in the heart of Livorno's most picturesque neighborhood. You'll enjoy the experience within the historic walls of the fortress itself, the most authentic setting.
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We had the most amazing time with Sara! Making pasta from scratch was an unforgettable experience, and we had so much fun meeting some awesome people. We ended up staying on, chatting and enjoying more Prosecco together! Such a fun, memorable experience, and we would absolutely love to come back again. Highly recommend book now! 🍝🍾
We enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of making pasta and enjoying champagne and wine with Sarah (our chef). First and foremost, Sarah was a great teacher and very animated which made the chore of making pasta fun. There were a lot of us in the class (adults and children) yet she found time to help each of us. Once done we sat outside and enjoyed an extended family lunch. A great way to spend a few hours.
Absolutely brilliant! Sarah was amazing/fun/helpful!! What a great time we had, excellent experience, best one from our holiday! Would love to visit again!!!
So much fun!!!! Sarah is a fantastic teacher and her energy is exceptional!! Highly recommend to everyone
This class was fantastic. Sarah showed us how much fun making pasta could be, and it was delicious, too!
Sarah was amazing and the entire class was wonderful! Her personality and charm made the event so fun. We were able to have wine make pasta and enjoy the beautiful scenery while it was prepared for a lunch. Sarah is absolutely one of the best hosts I have ever experienced on any tour we have done. I would recommend this to anyone as it was a true highlight of our trip.
Learned how to make pasta. Sara was amazing, had a great bubbly personality and just made you feel comfortable!
Sarah was fantastico! She has a very warm and upbeat personality. We were a small group (couples) and it was w! The asta came out delicious. Can’t wait to try at home with my kids 😊
What a great time! Sarah was fun and very good at teaching us how to make pasta. Food was delicious.
We had the most wonderful experience with Sarah! She was very welcoming and the experience was incredibly fun. I highly highly recommend this to anyone travelling to Livorno- the pasta is delicious.
Sarah was so welcoming we felt like family. I did it for my wife and I think I enjoyed it as much as her. Make sure you bring your appetite. Sarah even did a wonderful video for us. When we return to Livorno we'll visit her again
My sister and I had the most fun with Sarah at the pasta class! It was a small group so we had lots of fun making pasta!! We learned so much, we drank wine and coke, ate some delicious pasta, had lots of laughs and ended with a lemon cello and a hug!!
This is a great excursion for all ages!! Sarah was fantastic not only with the adults but catered to the kids as well. She made the experience amazing. She is in the fort which made the experience even more authentic. 5stars for sure. Awesome time!!
Had a great time. Sarah was a cracking host. Always nice to learn something new.
We had such a wonderful time, Sarah was a great host! We also met some nice people and would definitely recommend.
Amazing cooking class and our host Sarah was so friendly. Highly recommend if you have time in the city.
We had a fantastic time making (& eating pasta)! Thank you for a wonderful experience for the whole family!
Fantastic cooking class, I can’t recommend it enough! Sarah made everyone feel welcome from the very first moment we walked in until the end of the course. Every workstation was perfectly prepared before we arrived, making the experience seamless and enjoyable. Sarah switched between English, French, and Italian to accommodate all . The pasta-making experience itself was incredible , all by hand . I attended the class with my 10-year-old son, and Sarah adapted her teaching style wonderfully to keep him engaged and involved throughout. The location was impressive ,it looked like a beautiful medieval palace and provided a stunning backdrop for the class. After we finished making the pasta, Sarah set up a gorgeous table outside where we could sit together and enjoy the meal we had prepared. It was the perfect ending to an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!
The pasta making class was fabulous! Sarah was knowledgeable and entertaining which made the experience even better. We learned to make traditional pappardelle by hand inside a 16th-century fortress. Book it!
What a fun time making pasta! The guide made the whole experience enjoyable. Not only did we learn how to make pasta from scratch but made new friends.
Excellent experience. Host could not be faulted. Highly recommend. Everything ready for you on arrival along with a sparkling wine. Pasta making enjoyable to do and eat!
Great experience, Sarah is very warm welcoming and wonderful. She served us champagne wine and limoncello
Very fun pasta making class. You also get to eat your pasta at the end. Highly recommend if in Livorno!
Sarah is absolutely wonderful! Not only is she a great teacher, but she is so much fun! My family had a blast with her and would definitely do again
Fabulous experience with an amazing location! Sarah was so warm and a wonderful host and teacher. This was a highlight of our vacation and great value for the cost. Highly recommend!
Sarah is amazing! The location is awesome on a floating dock! The pasta is yummy! Super close to the cruise port! Great class!
Sarah was an excellent host, she accommodated us straight away when we arrived early and provided us with water and Prosecco to start. The scenery was lovely right next to the canal and it was a lovely relaxed environment. Sarah gave really easy and straight forward instructions when it came to the pasta making and if you struggled at all she was happy to help. Sarah reached out in advance to see what sauce we would like with our pasta and we throughly enjoyed eating the pasta we made and it was a very generous portion. We were well fed and watered throughout and Sarah’s energy and enthusiasm throughout made it so enjoyable. Thank you Sarah for a great morning and lovely lunch!
Out of our 14 day trip through Spain, France and Italy, this cooking class ranked in every single one of our family member's top 5 memories. Sarah is lovely, welcoming and fun. My 3 children, ages 11, 9 and 7 had a blast learning to make pasta. She even had animal shapes for my youngest to use. The pasta was delicious, but the experience was incredible. Overlooking a canal in Italy as you make your own pasta, what more could you want? The value is well worth it. Book with Sarah, you will make a lasting memory for your family.
Sarah ran a fantastic class. The setting is top notch - beautiful location. Making pasta on a floating restaurant deck on a canal was really neat. She was a wonderful host and teacher. We were warmly welcomed, and she provided clear hands-on instruction. She was kind and humourous, and really cares to make sure each guest has a great experience. She contacted us the night before and we were given the option of a tomato basil sauce or a seafood ragu. My family enjoyed their tomato basil and I loved the seafood ragu. It was an absolutely great way to spend our morning, and we now take home the treasure of a recipe to be able to make our own pasta at home. Absolutely recommend.
Great experience. We loved it. Our 3, 4 and 8 year old loved it as well. Very family friendly. Sarah was exceptional. Merci beaucoup!
This was such a fun class with Sara in a beautiful setting on the river. Creating pasta from scratch and then cooking it in a rich sauce. Great fun and we ended up with a beautiful bowl of pasta to eat. Definitely recommend especially if you don't want to travel out of Livorno if you're on a cruise.
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