Pasta, Truffle & Wine in a Medieval Village Near Parma
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A real family home. A medieval village in the Parma hills. Fresh pasta made by hand, a panoramic terrace, and an Italian lunch or dinner with local wine. This is a morning or afternoon well spent — with me, Virginia, Mamma Nadia, and possibly two very curious cats. - A real family home, not a cooking school — you'll cook in our kitchen, eat at our table, and share the afternoon with us like a guest, not a tourist - Calestano, a medieval village in the Parma hills — not a city kitchen, but a panoramic terrace overlooking countryside that most visitors never see - Ingredients from our own garden — seasonal, organic, and picked that morn - Local black truffle, available as an add-on — harvested right here in these hills - Maximum 8 guests — intimate by design, never acrow - Private transfer from Parma available — no car needed, no stress
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Reviews(102)
Such a wholesome and cute experience! Very nice pasta making teacher, her soul was sweet and welcoming! Her mum was extremely kind and smiley the whole time. It truly felt authentic and full of love, the eating and wine after was amazing too!
We had the most incredible experience just outside of Parma with this pasta, truffle, and wine experience—it was truly the highlight of our time in Italy. From the moment we arrived, our host welcomed us into their home. The setting in the countryside was absolutely beautiful and so peaceful. We started by learning how to make fresh pasta from scratch, with hands-on guidance that made it both fun and approachable. I can see a pasta maker in our future 😬 What made this experience unforgettable was the warmth and authenticity. Sitting down together to enjoy the meal we prepared, paired with incredible local wines, felt like being part of a true Italian family. The conversation, the laughter—it was everything you hope for when traveling. If you’re near Parma and want a genuine, intimate food experience that goes beyond a typical class, this is an absolute must. I would recommend it again and again
Experience was amazing. The small village was in a gorgeous location. Food was so fresh and incredible.
Nice place where we had a pleasant time with family.
What a wonderful experience. Beautiful family and fabulous food. Just loved it! It was a little way out of Parma, so make sure you have your own transport, otherwise talk to the host.
A perfectly spent afternoon! A beautiful town, an apartment with a cozy atmosphere created by the hosts and the cats. A wonderful workshop, full of concentration and laughter, ending with us eating everything we prepared ourselves.
"I had a wonderful time at the pasta-making class with Virginia and her mom. They were incredibly warm and welcoming. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Parma!"
Very personable , spoke good English was very fun and we learned a lot. The town is beautiful. The pasta was delicious
Great hands on pasta making class hosted by Virginia and her mom about 45min drive south of Parma in lovely little village. It was very fun and a great way to spend time with locals and meet fellow travelers.
Virgina greeted us promptly at our hotel and transported us to and from her home. It is in a quaint small village in the surrounding mountains. We enjoyed learning about the art of making pasta and definitely had a deeper appreciation for it after this class. Her mother was delightful sharing her homemade delights.
