Sorrento : Cooking class & Wine Pairing with Sommelier by the Sea

If I could give this experience more than 5 stars, I would. From the moment we were picked up at our hotel until we were dropped back off, every detail was absolutely exceptional. Being welcomed into a family’s historic home in the hills of Italy was a gift in itself. The home is filled with generations of history, and you immediately feel like you’re being invited in as friends rather than guests. We were greeted with delicious local cheeses and sparkling wine before beginning what became one of the highlights of our entire trip. We learned how to make ravioli, tagliatelle, and tiramisu completely from scratch, and every step was explained with patience, warmth, and genuine passion. The wine we enjoyed came from their own family vineyard, and the olive oil was made from olives grown right on their property. You simply can’t recreate an experience this authentic in a restaurant or cooking school. We were traveling with our five-year-old daughter, who quickly decided cooking wasn’t for her. Without hesitation, they graciously prepared a meal just for her, making sure she felt included and cared for. That level of kindness meant so much to our family. It’s hard to believe this is only their second season hosting guests. The experience was so polished, seamless, and thoughtfully curated that it felt like they had been doing it for decades. Every detail reflected genuine hospitality, pride in their family’s traditions, and a true love of sharing Italian culture. This wasn’t just a cooking class—it was an invitation into someone’s home, heritage, and way of life. It was one of the most memorable experiences we’ve ever had while traveling, and we can’t thank them enough for their generosity, warmth, and unforgettable hospitality. If you’re anywhere near the Amalfi Coast or Sorrento, don’t hesitate. Book this experience. It’s the kind of memory you’ll cherish long after you’ve returned home.

This was the best experience of our trip. I can honestly say I have never written a trip advisor review but I wanted to for Vittoria and Casa Fiorita. What a wonderful cooking class, it was so much fun and delicious. The wine pairing made it even better. You MUST do this if you’re in the area!! She even picked us up and dropped us off. 10/10. This is a such a good deal for what you pay for.

Lovely authentic experience with a local family. Stunning villa and outdoor kitchen facilities. Thoroughly enjoyed the food and wine pairing. My husband would've preferred to actually cook the food and sauce and not just prepare. But perhaps this isn't logistically possible with more people. My only recommendation would be for people to apply bug spray/wear long sleeve clothing as we got bit quite a lot by mosquitos as you are sat amongst the trees/gardens for food. We wish we had known :). I would book this again.

My family went to this cooking class this evening, and I honestly cannot express how incredible it was. I wish I had counted the number of times one of my family members said, “This is amazing” or “this is wonderful” or simply “wow!” as we stepped onto the grounds of their villa that was built in the 1700’s. The hosts were so fun and personable; we immediately felt like part of their family. We learned how to make fettuccine and ravioli, and we have already started planning a family night of pasta making back home. The view while having dinner was so beautiful it felt like a movie. They paired wines from their family vineyard, and the pairings were impeccable. I will finish this review with one word: Wow!!

We had such a great evening with Vittoria and our small group while on our trip to Italy. This was our favorite activity that we booked on our trip! The class was so fun. Delicious pasta, wine and tiramisu while enjoying the beautiful sunset. We can’t wait to recreate the recipes once we get back home. Would highly recommend this experience, thank you!

Excellent experience, a big thank you to Vittoria. We had really nice hands-on teaching how to make good pasta and tiramisu in a peaceful and relaxed environment. Something to definitely do at home with friends and family. A cherry on the cake was the excellent wines served with the food. I can really recommend for anyone looking for instructions in authentic Italian food preparation.

We had such an incredible time at our pasta making class and wine tasting with Vittoria! We learned how to make fettuccine, ravioli, and tiramisu. Everything was paired with delicious wine from her family vinyard and olive oil from their olive trees all while overlooking the bay of naples from a beautiful villa. A truly fantastic way to spend the day! Vittoria is a true master of her craft and a great instructor!

What a fantastic evening! Vittoria was a fabulous chef, sommelier and host! We had so much fun learning how to cook some of her family’s recipes and pairing them with wines from her mother’s vineyard. The setting was stunning as we were overlooking the meditation sea in the family villa’s outdoor kitchen and watched the sunset while eating the dinner we made! Highly reccommend!

Such an authentic, fun and engaging experience, cooking fettuccine, ravioli, and tiramisu from scratch and paired with wine from the owner’s vineyard!

Great host and fun cooking class with a beautiful view and tasty homemade wine from the family vineyard. Highly recommend!