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Reviews for Italian Cooking Classes in Chicago

Italian Cooking Classes in Chicago are rated 4.7 stars based on 89 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

• Valentine’s Handmade Pasta for 2 Guests (BYOB)

  Anonymous • February 17, 2026
  It was very fun

• From Dough to Delicious Pasta Creations

  Anonymous • December 28, 2025
  Chef Koko was delightful! We had a great time.

• A Taste of Italy for 2 Guests (BYOB)

  Anonymous • October 14, 2025
  I had an amazing time at A Taste of Italy (BYOB)! The staff was warm, welcoming, and made the whole experience so much fun. The class itself was really well run, and I’d definitely recommend it for a night out with friends or a date. In terms of the food, it leaned more toward Americanized Italian cooking than traditional Italian, so if you’re looking for truly authentic regional dishes, just set your expectations accordingly. That said, everything we made was delicious, approachable, and easy to replicate at home. Overall, a great experience — fun, interactive, and the team behind it really made it special.

• Hands-On Pasta and Gnocchi Workshop

  Christian R. • September 10, 2025
  I went to the pasta-making class at The Chopping Block in Lincoln Square on Tuesday, September 2nd, and it was honestly one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. This class was a birthday gift for me (probably the best gift I’ve ever gotten), and it made for not only a super fun birthday outing but also a great date night with my partner. This was my first cooking class ever, and as someone who already loves cooking at home, I was blown away by how fun and hands-on it was. Chef Alexi was fantastic—she explained everything clearly, from rolling and cutting fettuccine to filling ravioli, and even the details of cooking the pasta just right. She was patient, thorough, and always ready to answer questions. Plus, there were other chefs walking around to offer help whenever anyone needed it, which made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. We cooked a lot of food—and even had enough to take home afterward, which was such a treat. Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend my birthday. I left with full hands (and a full stomach), new cooking skills, and some really great memories. If you’re looking for something fun, interactive, and delicious, I can’t recommend The Chopping Block enough.

• Cooking & Queens! Pasta Night!

  Anonymous • February 12, 2025
  Great class. Food and entertainment was great.

• Pizza Making

  Anonymous • November 8, 2024
  The instructors are incredibly helpful and passionate about their craft. It was really awesome! They love to share their knowledge and answered every question we asked. I loved this course!

• Old World Chicago Pizza

  Liana W. • June 9, 2022
  I learned a lot about ingredients and pizza-making techniques. Chef Michelina gave good instructions and demonstrated how to knead dough, which was helpful. I had a great time and highly recommend this class.

• Tavern Style Pizza at Home

  beverly d. • April 26, 2022
  I had a great time with my friend in this class. Instructor and support staff were engaging, fun and nice. The class was informative and my pizza turned out to be delicious. I would recommend this to anyone considering it.

• Hands-On Pizza on the Grill

  Monica R. • September 30, 2020
  It was a great class held outside with the perfect social distancing and the instructor was funny and very informative. I like that I was introduced to different kitchen tools that I got to purchase from the establishment.

• Valentine's Day Pizza & Pairings

  Karen Z. • February 16, 2020
  Leo and Reneé were great! We had a fantastic time getting to learn a lot (and eat even more!)

• New York Pizza @ Home

  Anonymous • January 29, 2020
  Highly recommend this class. I learned so many useful tips, from creating the dough to crafting the pizza. The instructor was engaging and answered everyone’s questions. This was an informative and fun evening. I would like to take additional classes here.

• Pasta Workshop

  Alicia A. • November 25, 2019
  Great course! Learned a lot could use a bit more time but overall great.

• Back to Basics: Fresh Pasta Shapes, Hands-on

  Anonymous • August 19, 2019
  The teacher Josh was great!

• Pasta Workshop

  Aaron M. • June 23, 2019
  I learned a lot, the instructor was hilarious, and the food was delicious - I really couldn't have asked for a better experience!

• Bring Your Mamma:Mother's Day Parent/Child Pastamaking

  Liz C. • May 13, 2019
  We learned a lot and my son really had fun! Indeed, we decided to make similar courses a Mother's Day tradition. The class size was perfect to allow ample instructor attention. I enjoyed learning the little pearls scattered throughout the experience.

• Hands-On Arancini

  Anonymous • May 8, 2019
  Awesome class, good good/wine! Only complaint is that the class location was listed as la scuola, but is actually near the meat/seafood counter.

• Flash Demo: Focus on Trofie al Pesto

  Anonymous • November 23, 2018
  Took a class once on Trofie and this refreshed me so I can make it again.

• Flash Demo: Focus on Trofie al Pesto

  Anonymous • November 23, 2018
  Had a wonderful time and thought the pasta was good

• Date Night: Pairings and Pizza

  Anonymous • October 27, 2018
  Outstanding !

• Pizza Party: Chicago Style

  Joseph M. • September 7, 2018
  If I could give the NAPCA six stars, I would. My wife and I attended the Chicago Pizza class just tonight, and it was well worth the price. Chef Leo Spizzirri taught the class, and he was super engaging and interesting to listen to. You could tell he had a LOT of experience making dough, sauce, and of course pizza. He was patient and had thorough answers to everyone's questions. The facilities themselves were beautiful and state-of-the-art. The front, where the class was held, was inviting and made you feel at home. There were also areas for professional training and for cooking the pizzas in the large ovens you would expect a place like this to have. While making the pizzas was lots of fun, it was even more fun to sit at the counter and enjoy them while taking to Chef Leo and his business partner, Chef Anthony. I learned that they also offer technical classes, like knife skills, and even had a camp for kids during the summer. I would definitely go back for another class and hope to see others in the Western Suburbs take advantage of such a cool, local experience.

• Hands-On Pizza on the Grill

  Anonymous • August 19, 2018
  Great and fun class.

• Hands-On Pasta Workshop

  Kathryn L. • June 27, 2018
  Very helpful. I didn't know what I was doing wrong with pasta until now.

• Hands-On Pasta Workshop

  Anonymous • March 29, 2018
  Amazing class and Sam was such an outstanding instructor. Would donit again!

• Hands-On Know Your Gnocchi

  Nina M. • March 20, 2018
  Class was a lot of fun and Lisa was a phenomenal instructor.

• The Italian Table: Make Your Own Pasta

  Roberto R. • February 22, 2018
  Great instructor and wonderful experience

• Pizza Alla Pala Workshop, Hands-On

  Juliette A. • January 11, 2018
  I got the class for my father as a holiday gift and we loved it. The dough was already made (it takes at least four hours to make/rise), so we pressed the pre-made dough, added our own toppings, and waited for it to cook (about 15 minutes.) While we waited we had ample wine and a small arugula salad. The class was really short though. It would have been nice if it was a little quieter and each of the guests could have asked the instructor more questions.

• Hands-On Pasta Workshop

  Anonymous • December 3, 2017
  We really enjoyed the pasta workshop and certainly learned so much - I even bought a pasta machine ! I hope to take more pasta classes in the future so count on seeing us again. Thank you for a very enjoyable afternoon !

• Neapolitan Pizzeria: New Menu

  Kyle C. • October 26, 2017
  Great for beginners or for the home cook that wants to take it to the next level. Chef Sam was very helpful and encouraged us to ask questions and kept it very informal yet very informative. Highly recommend taking a group there and having fun while learning. Thanks, Chef.

• The Italian Table: Homemade Pasta

  Karen G. • April 14, 2017
  ...very useful hints, great recipes and pasta; wonderful, friendly people! - Karen

• Hands-On Pasta Workshop

  Kelli N. • April 4, 2017
  I took the pasta workshop at The Chopping Block and had a great time. The class was hands-on, from making the pasta from scratch to rolling it out, cooking it and eating it. Chef Joey Hahn was incredibly knowledgeable and taught us about knife skills and cooking techniques. The dishes we made were delicious and there were tons to take home after.

• Vegan Voyage: Italian Trattoria

  Trevor B. • February 2, 2017
  One of the most fun things I've ever done. The class was orchestrated excellently by our two chefs, Aida (also designed the class) and another pretty woman whose name I cannot remember. I went by myself, but I would highly recommend this as a date night. The last 45 mins of the 3 hour class were spent relaxing, drinking, and eating the food we had made. You get to take home leftovers. Most wine is sold by the bottle with just 2-3 being offered by the glass.

• Hands-On Pasta Workshop

  Janice B. • December 4, 2016
  The class was very fun and truly quite amazing. Conquered my fear of pasta and learned that I can have fresh pasta any night of the week. Made in minutes!! The teaching staff were very informative and engaging which really put me at easy.

• Hands-On Pasta Workshop

  Maria G. • November 1, 2015
  The instructor Mario is talented and an excellent instructor; he explained theory and other cooking concepts in an easy manner without being authoritative. No question was stupid, and I asked plenty. I would definitely take another class at this school.