Cookies! They are not just something we eat. This site uses cookies so we can provide you the best user experience and deliver advertising and offers that are relevant to you. To read more about our cookie policy, including how to change your cookie settings, please read our Privacy and Cookie Policy. By continuing to use the site you are agreeing to our cookie policy.
I accept
VIEW PHOTOS
VIEW PHOTOS

Host: Silvia

Ravenna, Italy

USD
$185-$305 per person

Authentic Pasta-Making Class in in a Local’s Home in Ravenna

Host offerings
  • House
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food Tour

Meet Silvia

Silvia’s love of traditional Emilia-Romagna cooking began in her grandmother’s kitchen, where she learned to make handmade pasta, piadina (the region’s traditional flatbread) and other local specialties. A professional tour guide for over two decades, Silvia also loves sharing the food, history and culture of Ravenna, the city where she grew up. She fondly remembers the simple, fresh and delicious meals shared at her grandparents’ home and hopes to recreate that same experience for her guests. Silvia and her boyfriend enjoy cooking together, experimenting with recipes and celebrating the flavors of their region. Beyond food, Silvia is passionate about art and especially Ravenna’s famous mosaic tradition, giving her a deep connection to the city’s culinary and cultural heritage. When asked why she wanted to host, Silvia said, “When I started traveling, I brought home recipes from different countries. I think food is one of the best memories we can preserve from a trip, and I want to give that to my guests.”

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (2-4 guests) Enjoy a private Italian meal in the heart of Ravenna’s city center at Silvia’s home. Silvia will welcome you with piadina, a traditional flatbread from Romagna, served with Italian cheese, honey and jam. Passionate about the cuisine of Emilia-Romagna, Silvia enjoys sharing traditional family recipes passed down from her grandmother. At Silvia’s table, enjoy a home-cooked Italian meal featuring regional and family favorites. Depending on the season, dishes might include strozzapreti panna e salsiccia (pasta with cream and sausage) or gnocchi di patate alla sorrentina (potato gnocchi with tomato sauce and mozzarella), accompanied by a fresh salad or seasonal roasted vegetables. End your meal with a classic Italian dessert such as tiramisu.

Cooking experience: (2-4 guests) During your hands-on cooking class in the heart of Ravenna’s city center, learn to make traditional Italian pasta in Silvia’s home. This private Ravenna cooking class lasts about two hours and includes making fresh pasta or gnocchi, a traditional sauce and dessert. Silvia can teach you to make a variety of handmade pasta, such as tagliatelle, tagliolini, strozzapreti or cappelletti, so please let her know if you have a preference. Silvia learned the art of pasta making from her grandmother and will share stories of growing up in Ravenna and cooking with her family as you work together in the kitchen. After your class, sit down with Silvia and her boyfriend to enjoy the homemade Italian meal you helped prepare.

Notes: Silvia can accommodate vegetarian and lactose-free diets on request. Please note that Silvia also runs a B&B from her home, so you may see other guests during your visit. However, your Traveling Spoon cooking class and meal will always be private and exclusively for your party. Your host has a cat in her home.

Languages spoken: Italian, English, French

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Gnocchi alla sorrentina or tagliatelle with sausage ragù
  • Piadina flat bread with Squacquerone, a traditional soft cheese from Romagna
  • Seasonal vegetables
  • Tiramisu

Traveler reviews

5.0 (3)
Silvia was the perfect host and a wonderful guide! We had a fantastic evening learning to make some delicious dishes from her family and then enjoying some scintillating conversation! We throughly enjoyed the evening!
- Sarah_S July 30, 2024
Online Class Review
Silvia was personable and encouraging. I especially enjoyed hearing the history of Italian flatbread. Silvia, your English was terrific. Her recipe fit the timeframe and was fun to make and eat! it was a lively and fast paced class. Thank you, Silvia, for taking your dinner time to teach.
- Roberta March 31, 2021
Online Class Review
We had so much fun with Silvia in the hand-rolled pasta class! She made the experience so much fun, taught us a lot about the history of the dish, and helped us with our (poor) Italian. We will definitely take another class with her!
- Liz February 01, 2021

Silvia

$185-$305 USD

per person
100% VETTED
Learn more
  • No waiting! Booking confirmed instantly
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $185 Not offered
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $305 Not offered
Alcohol
 $25 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $185 Not offered
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $305 Not offered
Alcohol
 $25 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 1:00pm-3:00pm 8:00pm-10:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 9:30am-1:30pm 6:30pm-10:30pm

Meet Silvia

Silvia’s love of traditional Emilia-Romagna cooking began in her grandmother’s kitchen, where she learned to make handmade pasta, piadina (the region’s traditional flatbread) and other local specialties. A professional tour guide for over two decades, Silvia also loves sharing the food, history and culture of Ravenna, the city where she grew up. She fondly remembers the simple, fresh and delicious meals shared at her grandparents’ home and hopes to recreate that same experience for her guests. Silvia and her boyfriend enjoy cooking together, experimenting with recipes and celebrating the flavors of their region. Beyond food, Silvia is passionate about art and especially Ravenna’s famous mosaic tradition, giving her a deep connection to the city’s culinary and cultural heritage. When asked why she wanted to host, Silvia said, “When I started traveling, I brought home recipes from different countries. I think food is one of the best memories we can preserve from a trip, and I want to give that to my guests.”

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (2-4 guests) Enjoy a private Italian meal in the heart of Ravenna’s city center at Silvia’s home. Silvia will welcome you with piadina, a traditional flatbread from Romagna, served with Italian cheese, honey and jam. Passionate about the cuisine of Emilia-Romagna, Silvia enjoys sharing traditional family recipes passed down from her grandmother. At Silvia’s table, enjoy a home-cooked Italian meal featuring regional and family favorites. Depending on the season, dishes might include strozzapreti panna e salsiccia (pasta with cream and sausage) or gnocchi di patate alla sorrentina (potato gnocchi with tomato sauce and mozzarella), accompanied by a fresh salad or seasonal roasted vegetables. End your meal with a classic Italian dessert such as tiramisu.

Cooking experience: (2-4 guests) During your hands-on cooking class in the heart of Ravenna’s city center, learn to make traditional Italian pasta in Silvia’s home. This private Ravenna cooking class lasts about two hours and includes making fresh pasta or gnocchi, a traditional sauce and dessert. Silvia can teach you to make a variety of handmade pasta, such as tagliatelle, tagliolini, strozzapreti or cappelletti, so please let her know if you have a preference. Silvia learned the art of pasta making from her grandmother and will share stories of growing up in Ravenna and cooking with her family as you work together in the kitchen. After your class, sit down with Silvia and her boyfriend to enjoy the homemade Italian meal you helped prepare.

Notes: Silvia can accommodate vegetarian and lactose-free diets on request. Please note that Silvia also runs a B&B from her home, so you may see other guests during your visit. However, your Traveling Spoon cooking class and meal will always be private and exclusively for your party. Your host has a cat in her home.

Languages spoken: Italian, English, French

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Gnocchi alla sorrentina or tagliatelle with sausage ragù
  • Piadina flat bread with Squacquerone, a traditional soft cheese from Romagna
  • Seasonal vegetables
  • Tiramisu

Traveler reviews

5.0 (3)
Silvia was the perfect host and a wonderful guide! We had a fantastic evening learning to make some delicious dishes from her family and then enjoying some scintillating conversation! We throughly enjoyed the evening!
- Sarah_S July 30, 2024
Online Class Review
Silvia was personable and encouraging. I especially enjoyed hearing the history of Italian flatbread. Silvia, your English was terrific. Her recipe fit the timeframe and was fun to make and eat! it was a lively and fast paced class. Thank you, Silvia, for taking your dinner time to teach.
- Roberta March 31, 2021
Online Class Review
We had so much fun with Silvia in the hand-rolled pasta class! She made the experience so much fun, taught us a lot about the history of the dish, and helped us with our (poor) Italian. We will definitely take another class with her!
- Liz February 01, 2021
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $185 Not offered
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $305 Not offered
Alcohol
 $25 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $185 Not offered
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $305 Not offered
Alcohol
 $25 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 1:00pm-3:00pm 8:00pm-10:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 9:30am-1:30pm 6:30pm-10:30pm
ABOUT TRAVELING SPOON

Traveling Spoon connects you with meaningful culinary experiences, from private cooking lessons to homecooked meals in people's homes. Enjoy an immersive cultural experience that gives you a glimpse into the local way of life.

FAQ

    You can cancel your reservation up until 48 hours before your experience for a full refund minus a 4% processing fee. Experiences within 48 hours are not refundable.

    If you have a question for your host, you can include a note in the field "Write a note to your host" during the booking process. Once your booking is confirmed, you will be emailed your host's direct contact information and you will also be able to message the host through your profile. You can always cancel your booking and receive a full refund 48 hours or more before your experience. If you have other questions you can also email us at reservations@travelingspoon.com.

    Most of our hosts are able to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, including vegetarian and gluten free options. For vegetarian travelers, we have an icon on each host profile to indicate whether that host can also offer a fully vegetarian menu. There is a section in the booking form to note any allergies or dietary restrictions which will be sent directly to your host.

    Some hosts offer alcohol as an optional add-on for travelers who are of legal drinking age. Pricing for alcohol is visible on the host profile page and includes one to two glasses of wine, beer or local alcohol.

    Have a flight or other tour planned and can't make the timing provided? If the timing listed on the host's profile doesn't work for you, our hosts can often accommodate timing changes. Because all of our experiences are private our hosts are happy to tailor experiences to meet your travel needs. Simply note your request in the booking process.

    Your card will not be charged until your host accepts your booking. Typically hosts respond to bookings within 72 hours. In the event your host is unavailable on your selected date and your host rejects your booking your credit card will not be charged.

    Your host's detailed contact information, including their phone number, address, and direction notes, will all be provided immediately upon successful confirmation of your experience (after your hosts accepts your booking and your credit card is successfully processed). This information will be emailed to you to the email address you used to sign up, and will also be visible on your Traveling Spoon profile.

    All prices are noted per person prices unless otherwise specified. Transportation is typically charged on a per car basis. Children aged 5-11 are 50% off, and infants aged 0-4 are free. Hosts set their own prices and Traveling Spoon marks up the experiences; on average hosts receive over 70% of the price paid by the traveler.

    100% of Traveling Spoon experiences are private! Just you and your host and host's family.

    Hosts typically respond to booking inquiries within 72 hours. If for some reason you have not heard from your host or if you have any questions you can always contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com.

    Your safety and security are our top priority. To ensure this, Traveling Spoon personally vets 100% of all hosts, including an in-person host visit, to ensure each host and experience meets our strict quality requirements.

    Some hosts offer transportation as an optional add-on for travelers. Typically this is round trip transportation with pick up and drop off at your hotel. Pricing is quoted per car. Specific instructions for transportation will be provided in your confirmation details when your booking is confirmed.

    Many of our hosts accommodate solo travelers. You can see if a host accepts solo travelers by looking at the traveler range found next to the experience descriptions on the host profile (indicated by the numbers in parentheses next to "In-home meal", "Cooking experience" and "Market visit").

    Most of our Traveling Spoon experiences are incredibly family friendly and can accommodate infants and children. If a host is unable to accommodate children that will be noted in the "Notes" section of their profile. Our child pricing policy is children aged 5-11 are 50% off, and infants aged 0-4 are free.