Pasta Making Class - Succulent Handmade Gnocchi in Mid-City Area

Chef Luana was so welcoming and helpful with my work team. She has such great hospitality and shared so many secrets and tips. We really enjoyed her class and highly recommend!

This Gnocchi cooking class with Chef Luana was absolutely incredible a truly authentic Italian experience from start to finish. From learning traditional techniques passed down through generations to understanding the heart behind each dish, there is truly nothing like being welcomed into an Italian family kitchen. The ingredients, the stories, and the hands-on process made everything so special. The gnocchi we made was beyond delicious, and the entire experience was thoughtful, intimate, and unforgettable. If you’re looking for a genuine, traditional Italian cooking class that goes far beyond a recipe, this is it. Highly recommend to anyone who loves food, culture, and meaningful experiences.

My wife has always gone out of her way to demonstrate her love and care for me, including taking me on a trip to Italy last year, my first time in Europe. So, when it bame time to celebrate her 60th birthday, I wanted to make it something that would touch her heart. She loves Italy and she loves cooking shows, so I thought that she might really enjoy some up close and personal time with an expert in preparation of Italian cuisine. I was blessed to find Chef Luana, a restauranteur from Italy with over 50 years of experience and someone who is committed to making time spent in her kitchen is joyous and scrumptious. Chef Luana walked us through the steps to make gnocchi, dressed three different ways, all while also making brushetta for us to nosh on. After the gnocchi Chef Luana brought out a cake that she made specially before our arrival to celebrate my wife's birthday. After three hours of cooking, eating, and listening to the chef's tales of running a restaurant in Italy we left feeling well satisfied. It was an event that helped jumpstart a full day of activites to bring a smile to my wife's face and heart and Chef Luana got the ball rolling. I highly recommend takng any of her classes. I intend to take both her pasta class and her pizza making class in the not-to-distant future.

Chef Luna was so helpful and sweet with making gnocchi! The food was some of the best we have ever eaten!

Chef Luana was fantastic. We had a wonderful authentic experience in her lovely apartment. I was there to celebrate my boyfriend and his sisters birthday and she surprised us with having the place decorated for their celebration. The food was fantastic, tasted as if you were transported to Italy! Highly recommend.

Amazing cook and so kind! We learned so much!

The gnocchi class with Chef Luana was absolutely fabulous. My better half and I had the best time learning and experiencing true Italian cuisine from this master chef! Her authenticity and detail to creating the meal made us feel as though WE were Italian chefs. We have not stopped bragging about our experience with Chef Luana and how amazingly good the food was. We look forward to exposing our friends and family to the gifts of cooking/preparing meals that she offers. Needless to say, I highly recommend Chef Luana's cooking class! I've uploaded a few photos, but don't judge us too harshly. We are not quite at Chef Luana's level just yet!

We had an incredible experience cooking with Chef Luana! Her energy, great conversation, and helpful instruction made the time fly. We made amazing gnocchi, bruschetta, and finished with a delicious dessert!! We cannot wait to book another class with her soon!

Had a fantastic experience making gnocchi with chef Luana! My boyfriend and I took the class for a birthday celebration, and it was a perfect way to enjoy time together while learning something new. Chef Luana was very welcoming and patient as she taught us her gnocchi recipe, as well as showed us how to make an amazing cheese sauce to go with it. She also provided homemade bread with bruschetta as an appetizer, and ice cream for dessert. I'd highly recommend this class to anyone interested in learning how to prepare a delicious dish or just celebrate a special occasion.

Chef Luana was great! She was thorough and patient for someone with zero experience in cooking Italian. She also gave me and my partner bruschetta as an appetizer and ice cream as dessert. She was great!

Fun night out making gnocchi with chef Luana! Food was so good and we loved hearing about Italy! If you’re looking for a fun thing to do, this is a must!

We had the most amazing experience taking Chef Luana’s cooking class! The unique and creative approach of using a shovel to make gnocchi was so much fun and truly unforgettable. Chef Luana’s expertise, warmth, and engaging teaching style made the class enjoyable from start to finish. The gnocchi turned out absolutely delicious, and we appreciated her passion for sharing authentic techniques. Thank you, Chef Luana, for such a wonderful experience—we’ll be raving about this class to everyone we know!