Experience the authentic flavors of Italy with Nicoletta and Fabio in their charming central Milan apartment, filled with travel souvenirs and family heirlooms. Join this hands-on Milan cooking class and immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of Lombardy. In this 2-hour class, you’ll learn to prepare two handmade pastas and dessert. Nicoletta and Fabio will guide you through the step-by-step process of making fresh tagliatelle, stuffed ravioli, and tiramisu. Alternatively, you can choose to cook classic regional dishes like saffron risotto and ossobuco. After cooking, sit down with your hosts to enjoy the meal you’ve helped prepare, paired with a glass of wine. Don’t miss this unforgettable cooking experience in Milan, perfect for food lovers and travelers seeking an authentic taste of local culture.
Nicoletta and Fabio can accommodate a vegetarian diet on request, if informed in advance.
This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
Please choose ONE menu while booking your experience:Menu 1: Ravioli, Tagliatelle, Tiramisu and WineMenu 2: Risotto alla Milanese (saffron), Ossobuco alla Milanese (stew) and WineMenu 3: Potato or pumpkin gnocchi, Apple cake and WineNicoletta and Fabio are retired journalists, they worked at a top entertainment weekly magazine. Their love for good food is deeply rooted in family traditions, having learned to cook from their mothers. They also have a deep passion for travel that has taken them all over the world, they spent several years living on an island in Bahia, Brazil. Today, they offer a unique cooking experience in their Milan home, where they share their culinary expertise with travelers. Dedicated to using fresh, organic ingredients from small local producers, Nicoletta and Fabio prepare everything at home from pasta to jams, bread, cakes, and their famous limoncello—always a special treat for their guests.
"I am a travel advisor who booked this Traveling Spoon experience for my clients, a mother and her two daughters who participated in the cooking experience in Milan with Nicoletta. She said "It was magical : ) One of her favorite experiences of their month-long trip. The hosts were delightful.""
"The experience was fantastic from start to finish. Nicoletta and Fabio were wonderful hosts and welcomed us into their beautiful home with open arms. We made Tiramisu, Tagliatelle and Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli.
The experience was fun and informal. The cin redaction was flowing and it was a great addition to our trip in Milan.
We then sat down to share diner together round the table with some delicious red wine.
A wonderful way to end our first day in Milan."
