Learn Italian Cooking in Lucca’s Historic Center (4-Course Meal)

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Hosted through Cozymeal, this 4-course cooking class in Lucca invites you into a welcoming restaurant in the historic center. Led by a local culinary expert, you’ll explore refined Italian flavors and techniques through a menu featuring antipasti, risotto, veal and dessert.

The menu you will prepare includes:

- First course: Beef carpaccio, rustic tartare and buffalo mozzarella with tomato blend
- Second course: Risotto with four options, including saffron and shrimp, porcini mushroom, radicchio with speck and Gorgonzola, or squid ink with seafood
- Third course: Veal scaloppine cooked four ways, with variations such as sage, lemon and wild mushrooms
- Dessert: Creamy semifreddo with caramelized almonds

This class combines authentic recipes with chef-led instruction in a refined yet accessible setting, offering both a cultural journey and a memorable dining experience.

Example Menu

Starter

Carpaccio Trio

Beef carpaccio, Italian-style beef tartare and buffalo mozzarella with raw tomato purée

Main

Risotto (Choose 1)

Arugula with shrimp, radicchio and Gorgonzola, porcini mushrooms, or squid ink

Main

Veal Scaloppine (Choose 1)

Porcini mushrooms, tomato sauce, lemon or prosciutto and sage

Dessert

Semifreddo al Croccantino

Creamy semifreddo topped with crunchy almonds

What's Included

Hosted at a restaurant in Lucca’s historic city center
Full 4-course menu featuring antipasti, risotto, veal scaloppine and semifreddo
Hands-on lessons in gourmet Italian cooking
Tips for the Chef are not included in the ticket price. Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive inside the venue at Bottega della Cucina Ristorante Wine Bar, located in the heart of downtown Lucca. Your chef or host will greet you upon arrival.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Enjoy a gourmet 4-course cooking class at a charming local restaurant in Lucca. Hosted through Cozymeal, this immersive experience introduces you to refined Italian traditions with a hands-on focus on antipasti, risotto, veal and dessert.

The menu you will prepare includes:

- First course: Antipasti trio of beef carpaccio, battuta di manzo tartare and buffalo mozzarella with tomato purée
- Second course: Risotto with a choice of saffron and shrimp, radicchio with speck and Gorgonzola, porcini mushroom or squid ink with calamari
- Third course: Veal scaloppine prepared in four variations, including lemon-sauced and saltimbocca with prosciutto
- Dessert: Semifreddo al croccantino with caramelized almonds

With its charming venue, regional specialties and chef-led guidance, this class provides a refined yet approachable introduction to Italy’s elevated culinary traditions.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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