Authentic Cooking Class in Lecce Handmade Pasta and Salento Wine

A fabulous evening - the cooking experience, the wine, the food and wonderful hosts Fabio and Lisa.

Lisa and Fabio were amazing hosts, welcoming us into their lovely home, sharing their love of cooking and wine, as well as their expertise. This activity provided such a wonderful opportunity to experience Italy in ways that are not otherwise possible. Lisa provided very clear pasta making instructions that even the two young boys who joined our group could follow and Fabio documented the process along with the fun we had. We were served multiple tasty appetizers and were introduced to a variety of wines that all of the adults enjoyed. For dinner, we tried a red sauce and one made with chickpeas, which were especially appreciated by the vegetarians, and dessert followed. While the meal was "simple" it was very flavor full and Mina sent us home with the recipes.

This pasta cooking class far exceeded all of our expectations. We would love to give 6 or 7 stars here if we could. Actually, it was much more than just a class - it felt like an evening with good friends. Lisa and Fabio are very accommodating hosts and not only taught us how to make authentic Apulian pasta varieties by hand, but also spoiled us with many homemade delicacies, regional wine, and even homemade limoncello. We would recommend this experience anytime and might even book it a second time if we are in the area again.

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Had an amazing experience with Fabio, Lisa & Family. Thoroughly recommend the cooking classes. We had a great night with very enjoyable company and look forward to trying out the recipes.

We had such a wonderful experience with Lisa and Fabio! Their fresh pasta class and meal with wine pairing was one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment we arrived, we felt incredibly welcome. Lisa and Fabio created such a warm, relaxed and friendly atmosphere, making the whole experience feel like we were spending time with friends rather than simply attending a cooking class. The quality of the ingredients was exceptional, with so many fresh ingredients coming straight from their own garden. It was amazing to see how these beautiful, simple ingredients were transformed into such delicious food. Making two different types of fresh pasta was great fun, and Lisa made the whole process enjoyable and easy to follow, even when things got a little messy! And then came the best part — eating everything we had made! The pasta was absolutely delicious, but the sauces Lisa prepared to accompany each of the two pastas were truly outstanding. Each sauce was completely different and perfectly complemented the pasta. Paired with the wonderful wines, it made for a fantastic meal. Lisa and Fabio have created something really special: great food, beautiful ingredients, wonderful wine, and above all, genuine warmth and hospitality. We laughed, learned, ate incredibly well and had a fantastic time. Thank you, Lisa and Fabio, for such a memorable experience. We would absolutely recommend this pasta class to anyone looking for an authentic, fun and delicious experience in Lecce!

Amazing experience learning to cook 2 kinds of pasta and enjoying a delicious meal with other guests and our wonderful hosts, Lisa and her husband. Was so nice to experience local traditions and get to know Lisa and her husband. Would definitely recommend!

Lisa and Fabio were awesome and inviting hosts. They made us feel at home and the cooking experience was amazing. Highly recommended!!! Grazie Mille Lisa and Fabio (and Joy!).

Incredible experience!! Fabio and Lisa were warm and welcoming us into their lovely home. The food was amazing and their instructions were gentle and kind, but really helpful. We feel we can use our lesson in our next pasta making experience. We shared stories about our families and leave as friends!!

Lisa and Fabio hosted a fantastic evening. We learned great pasta making techniques, ate delicious appetizers fresh from their garden, and learned so much about the region. They such are a pleasure to spend time with! We’d absolutely recommend this experience to anyone going to Lecce!

Great fun and relaxed evening, making pasta, enjoying delicious food and wine with delightful company. Lisa and Fabio were wonderful and welcoming hosts.