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Best 5 Italian cooking classes in Washington D.C.

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Our top 3 picks

Italian cuisine is something that is equally exciting and comforting to eat. It is filled with fresh but bold flavors and the cooking process involves a lot of love.

These Italian cooking classes in Washington dc will teach you how to achieve this and how to respect the Italian language, and the Italian culture alongside the cuisine.

You will learn how to make amazing recipes such as fresh pasta and turn it into many different shapes, how to make a delicious pizza, and even learn the art of ricotta gnocchi, and more from these cooking classes as the chefs take you through the whole process.

These Italian cooking classes in Washington dc are a great starting point for anyone as you will learn how to prepare amazing recipes, cook delicious food, and have fun in the process!

1Top choice

Toscana Market - Italian cooking classes in Washington D.C.: Fresh Pasta Making Class

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  • US$120price
  • 2 hoursduration
  • Max 8group size

Pasta and wine are a match made in heaven so come and join one of these Italian cooking classes in Washington dc as they show you why that is.

This Italian cooking class will teach you how to make delicious fresh pasta dough from scratch and how to turn it into ravioli, garganelli, pappardelle, and how to use it for lasagna. You will also be taught how to make soft gnocchi from potatoes during one of these classes.

This is a great cooking class for anyone that loves pasta and always runs out of dinner ideas as these Italian dishes can be customized to your taste every time.

Price
US$120
Duration
2 hours
Address
1280 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Max guests
8
What to bring
Friends and a smile!
Wine is included
2Top choice

The Yards - Italian Classics: Gnocchi & Capaletti

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  • US$125price
  • 2.5 hoursduration

Come and join one of these Italian cooking classes and learn how to make delicious gnocchi and the best cappaletti from scratch.

The chef will teach you how to make your own pasta dough and use it to create capaletti alongside pillow-soft gnocchi. You will then enjoy your dishes along with dessert and even take home some of the pasta that you made.

These classes are a great place to get creative and enjoy some good food after you learned some new skills.

Price
US$125
Duration
2.5 hours
Address
301 Water Street, Washington D.C, District of Columbia 20003
What to bring
Your friends and a smile!
Mimosas and wine are available
3Top choice

The Italian Culture Society - Italian Cooking Classes

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  • US$95price
  • 3 hoursduration
  • Max 12group size

Knowing how to make a variety of different types of cuisine opens the door for you to learn many more dishes so come and join this Italian cooking class and learn all the secrets.

These cooking classes will teach you how to make dishes such as risotto with mixed mushrooms and porcini, a salad with pears, walnuts, and blue cheese, and even a ricotta and mixed berries tart.

These Italian cooking classes are the perfect place to learn new dishes to cook or polish up on some skills that you already have and it is even more fun with a partner so don't forget to bring yours!

Price
US$95
Duration
3 hours
Address
4833 Rugby Ave # 201, Bethesda, MD 20814, United States
Max guests
12
What to bring
Yourself is all that is needed!
4

Nicoletta Italian Kitchen - Be your own pizzaioli!

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  • US$45price
  • 3 hoursduration
  • Max 10group size

Pizza is always welcome at the dinner table no matter the season so be sure to take this cooking class to spruce up your summer pizza this year!

The chef will teach you how to make your dough from scratch, and how to build the perfect pizza, and after everything, you can sit down and enjoy a meal with something to drink.

This cooking class is a great place to learn the basics of pizza making that will enable you to make any pizza that you want in your own home.

Price
US$45
Duration
3 hours
Address
901 4th St NW, Washington D.C, District of Columbia 20001
Max guests
10
What to bring
A friend and an appetite!
Beverages are available
5

Toscana Market - Italian Cooking Classes in Washington D.C.: Roasted Chicken-Risotto-Lasagna Cooking Class with Wine

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  • US$120price
  • 2 hoursduration
  • Max 12group size

Risotto is one of those Italian dishes that everyone loves and you can customize it to your heart's content. This class will teach you how to make it from scratch and you won't want to eat it any other way again.

The risotto will be paired with the most beautiful truffles and the chef will even teach you how to make the best roast chicken, beef lasagna and even Sicilian ricotta cannoli.

This class is perfect for anyone that wants to learn some new Italian dishes as you will learn the basics and will then be able to add your own touch and flavor combinations for dinner with the family.

These Italian cooking classes in Washington d.c are absolutely incredible but don't forget to take a look at the Italian cooking classes in Dallas for even more dishes and recipes to learn.

These cooking classes will make you feel like you were transported to Italy from your private home and the various courses will allow you to learn just about anything about Italian food and the culture.

Price
US$120
Duration
2 hours
Address
1280 4th St NE, Washington, D.C 20002
Max guests
12
What to bring
Yourself and an appetite!
A cocktail is included

Compare at a glance

#ClassPriceDurationGroupBook
1Toscana MarketTop choiceUS$1202 hoursMax 8Check
2The YardsTop choiceUS$1252.5 hours-Check
3The Italian Culture SocietyTop choiceUS$953 hoursMax 12Check
4Nicoletta Italian KitchenUS$453 hoursMax 10Check
5Toscana MarketUS$1202 hoursMax 12Check

How we chose these

This page ranks 5 classes in Washington DC. Every entry was compiled from the page where that class is booked, and the details under each one were read off that page rather than from a press release or a directory summary.

Prices on this page run from $45 to $125. Sessions run from 2 hours to 3 hours. Those were the figures published when this page was last checked; they change, so confirm on the provider's page before booking.

For every entry we recorded the price for all 5, how long it runs for 5 of 5, the maximum group size for 4 and the address for 5. Where a field is missing below, the provider does not publish it, and we have left it blank rather than guessing.

The order reflects our judgement of how much of the session is genuinely hands-on rather than a demonstration, what you cook, and whether you eat it afterwards, how many people are in the room and what the price includes once wine, a market trip or a meal is counted, as far as each provider describes them. Where two were hard to separate, the one that is clearer about what you actually get went higher.

How to use this page. Treat it as a shortlist to compare, not a substitute for the provider's own page. Dates, menus and prices change at short notice, so confirm what is running, in which language, and what the price includes before you pay. We earn a commission on some bookings made through these links. That never changes the order: the ranking is set before any link is added, and no provider can pay for a place on this page.

  • Pasta Making
  • italian cooking
  • italian food
  • pizza making
  • pasta
  • washington
  • washington dc
  • DC
  • Pizza
  • Hands-on cooking classes