Dolce Vita by Night

a taste of local Florentine culture & seasonal ingredients

It is impossible to think about Italy without thinking of delicious Italian food. Food is at the heart of Italian gatherings, and at these gatherings, we’re always talking about what we’ll eat at our next meal. I’ve always LOVED pasta so much that I decided to move to Italy and pursue a culinary career and learn from the experts on how to make fresh pasta. Now that I’m living the Dolce Vita, I want to share my love of fresh pasta with you so you can take your memorable vacation experience home and share it with your family and friends.

Dolce Vita Fresh Pasta by Night

Pasta Making Dinner Party

Wonder what living in a magical city like Florence would be like? Ever want to pick up and move to Florence, enjoy the taste of the dolce vita while eating artisanal cheese & salumi & learn about wine….live the dream? I moved to Florence to pursue my culinary dreams, passion for wine, scenic Tuscany, winding cobblestone streets of Florence and want to share the flavors I’ve discovered here with you. I welcome you to my cozy home for an evening of cooking together, good wine and laughs in my very Florentine neighborhood of Sant'Ambrogio for a taste of local social life.

I want to combine my passion for fresh pasta and seasonal ingredients to create really delicious flavors together.

You will get a break from the restaurant scene, and learn how to cook your own dinner that has been uniquely inspired.

We will make an antipasti, a fresh pasta course and a dessert

This class option is perfect for those that want to spend the day exploring or at museums and get an authentic local dinner cooking experience

Approximately 3.5 HRS

Highlights:

  • Small group of 4 max

  • Menu is created that very morning with what’s in season

  • 1 Antipasto, 1 Fresh Pasta & Tiramisu

  • Chill vibes

  • Prosecco/Spritz & Wine

  • Time for tons of questions, and not rushed

  • If you LOVE dogs, you have to meet my Layla, a cute 16 yo shih tzu who is the Director of Hospitality

  • The class is very vegetarian friendly since it’s all farmer’s market based, please advise in booking notes

  • Not Gluten Free or Vegan since the pasta class uses flour and eggs throughout the menu.

    A private vegan class can be requested by contacting me for details provided the entire menu is vegan for everyone

Reviews

  • Don’t hesitate to register for one of Ileana’s classes. We had an amazing time learning how to make some seasonal Tuscan dishes. Truly a memorable experience and I look forward to returning again one day. 🇮🇹

    -Renee

  • We had an amazing night pasta class with Ileana! She taught us how to make homemade pasta with technique and recipes that will be easy to repeat at home to impress our loved ones and friends. She is an excellent communicator with setting up a class and meeting up. She even let my one year old tag along for the evening! Extremely nice, knowledgeable, and kind. You will have a wonderful experience making delicious dinner, dessert, and drinking wine with Ileana and friends! Book a class in Florence, Italy while you are there you wont regret it! Thanks again the Dolce Vita Experience!

    -Chris S

  • What an awesome experience! Ileana was amazing, so kind and helpful and we made an incredible meal. I loved how intimate the group size was, and Ileana catered to what we wanted as far as food. Everything was fresh, local, and delicious! Plus, Ileana made us feel so comfortable inside her home and we had great conversation. Highly Recommend!

    -Jacob

Caprese Salad, Tuscan Tagliere, Prosciutto & Melone
Tagliatelle al Pomodoro
Grilled Eggplant Millefoglie for healthy alternative to parmigiana
Making Tiramisu
Tagliatelle al Pomodoro
Prepping Tomatoes
Making Pasta Dough with Spritz