Naples: Traditional Italian Food Cooking Class at Restaurant
About This Experience
This class takes place in a working Neapolitan restaurant kitchen — not a cooking school studio — which means you're surrounded by the real equipment, aromas, and pace of professional Italian cooking from the moment you arrive.
The session covers three courses: an antipasto or fresh pasta course to begin, followed by pizza making in the restaurant's wood-fire oven, and finishing with a traditional Italian dessert — typically tiramisu or cannoli, depending on the day. The chef teaches each course in sequence, explaining techniques and the reasoning behind them as you go.
Throughout the meal you'll be guided through paired wines: a light local white with the antipasto, and a fuller red with the pizza. The chef can talk through the Campania wine region and what makes the local varietals a natural match for the food.
This is the class for people who want the full experience — not just pizza, but a complete taste of traditional Neapolitan home cooking in an authentic setting.
Highlights
- Cook a full 3-course Neapolitan meal in a real working restaurant kitchen
- Start with antipasto or fresh pasta made from scratch
- Make and bake your own Neapolitan pizza in a wood-fire oven
- Finish with traditional Italian dessert — tiramisu or cannoli
- Paired wines from Campania served with each course
- Professional chef instruction throughout — maximum 10 participants
- A complete taste of traditional Neapolitan home cooking
What's Included
- ✓ All ingredients for antipasto or pasta, pizza, and dessert course
- ✓ Wood-fire pizza baking
- ✓ Paired Campanian wines (one per course)
- ✓ Chef's apron and all cooking equipment
- ✓ Full 3-course meal you cooked
- ✓ Recipe booklet in English
- ✓ Small group — maximum 10 participants
Meeting Point
Working restaurant in Naples Centro Storico — full address and directions included in the booking confirmation email.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.8/5 by 147 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
Olga our instructor was really good, nice and professional. We had a great time
— , 2026-07
It was a fantastic experience 🤗 wine, food and a lot of fun! I did my first tiramisu and my first Fettuccine 😂
— , 2026-07
Our activity was really good! Olga was very funny, helpful and warming. Never made pasta and tiramisu before, now we know exactly how to make and cook it from scratch! One of our favourite activities throughout out our time in Italy! Definitely DEFINITELY recommend!
— , 2026-07
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the three courses?
Typically: an antipasto or fresh pasta starter, Neapolitan pizza as the main course, and tiramisu or cannoli for dessert. The exact courses may vary slightly based on seasonal availability.
How much wine is included?
A glass of paired wine is served with each course — three glasses in total. Additional drinks can usually be purchased at the restaurant.
Is this class suitable for beginners?
Yes — no cooking experience is needed. The chef walks you through every technique step by step. The 3-course format means you learn more varied skills than in a pizza-only class.
Can vegetarians join?
Yes — the antipasto and pizza can easily be made vegetarian. Let the provider know at the time of booking so the chef can prepare accordingly.
What's the difference between this and the standard pizza class?
This class is longer (3 hours vs 2.5) and covers more ground: a full 3-course meal in a real restaurant kitchen rather than one dish in a studio. It's the better choice for serious food lovers who want a deeper culinary experience.
