Italian Cooking Classes Northern Suburbs

Marissa B. September, 2026

Booked the class Dough to Dinner Pasta Making with Chef Rakhi in Chicago (North Center)

Had an amazing time with Chef Rahki. She hosted us and made us feel right at home. The class was perfectly paced and the meal was delicious. I would recommend this course to everyone!

Khristian J. June, 2026

Booked the class Dough to Dinner Pasta Making with Chef Rakhi in Chicago (North Center)

Chef Rakhi was fantastic! We shared so many laughs and she made me feel comfortable to be open to learning. I learned how to make pasta from scratch which was on my bucket list of things to do for a long time. The Caesar salad made me decide to never buy Caesar salad dressing from the store ever again! Bolognese was fantastic! Dessert was also wonderful! I highly recommend Chef Rakhi!

Melissa B. April, 2023

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

This is our second Cozy Meal with Chef Paco and both times have been such a blast! We loved learning to make ravioli and even want to try it at home. The whole experience was amazing and food was out of this world. 5 stars always got Chef Paco! Weâ€™ll for sure be back!

Charles G. April, 2023

Booked the class Pasta Rolled by Hand with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco is the man! We had such a great time. I left the class with new knowledge and am ready to make our dishes at home on my own now. Chef Paco was totally professional, kind, and clearly has amazing skills in the kitchen. His kitchen was incredibly clean and prepared for our class. Could not recommend him enough and I am already planning my next cooking class with him as soon as I can!

Mallory M. February, 2023

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Amazing class! Chef Paco was a great instructor. Food was delicious. Great idea for a gift or even date night!

Ben B. October, 2022

Booked the class Pasta Rolled by Hand with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco is an amazing host and incredible chef. We thoroughly enjoyed learning how to make handmade pasta in his beautiful home where we were able to interact as a team!

Lauren B. July, 2022

Booked the class Pasta Rolled by Hand with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

This class was so fun we decided to buy some of the equipment to do it again at home! This was our first time doing a class and it exceeded our expectations me and my boyfriend had an amazing time and Chef Paco was so nice and helpful the whole time. Would definitely take another class in the future this is such a fun experience.

Ivan L. February, 2022

Booked the class Pasta Rolled by Hand with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco was an amazing host! Very charismatic and friendly, and the food was delicious! would definitely recommend.

Aubrey N. February, 2022

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

This experience was both super informative and extremely fun! There was one other couple present with my partner and I and we all had a great time chatting. We crafted our ravioli dough and after sat down to eat while Chef Paco made us salad. Chef Paco is super intelligent as well as a great host. We had a blast and plan to be back for more of his classes. Highly recommend this for any occasion!

Mario F. January, 2022

Booked the class Pasta Rolled by Hand with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

We had an amazing experience with Chef Paco!

Nick A. January, 2022

Booked the class The Art of Gnocchi with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco was great! He welcomed us into his home and expertly walked us through how to make delicious gnocchi. I got this as a gift for my girlfriend for Christmas and she loved it! We had never taken a cooking class before and this set the bar extremely high. Definitely going to take one of Chef Paco's other classes in the future!

Madison K. January, 2022

Booked the class Pasta Rolled by Hand with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco truly gave us such an incredible experience!!!! We felt so welcome, and learned so much. The food was delicious, and you can tell he really knew his pasta. I would recommend to everybody!!

Megan K. December, 2021

Booked the class The Art of Gnocchi with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Great experience for me and my Mom. Chef Paco is very attentive, patient, and passionate about cooking. Very welcoming and generous host. the food was great!

Sarah F. December, 2021

Booked the class The Art of Gnocchi with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

My family and I loved our class with Chef Paco. We had a group of 7. He came to our home with all of the necessary ingredients and extra equipment. He was engaging, fun, and an excellent cook. His recipes were fantastic and made their preparation so easy. I can't recommend his class enough. I will definitely book him again and recommend him to others. Thanks Chef Paco!

Annemarie K. November, 2021

Booked the class Pasta Rolled by Hand with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Highly recommend. Our pasta class with Chef Paco was excellent. Great fun and delicious food. He is very knowledgeable. Hope to take more of his classes in the future. A+

Michael K. October, 2021

Booked the class The Art of Gnocchi with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

We had a great time with Chef Paco. He hosted in his beautiful home and was instructive, fun, and down-to-earth. We had an amazing meal and can't wait to try and make it again on our own. Go Mustangs!

Robert D. September, 2021

Booked the class Pasta Rolled by Hand with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco was so much fun, knowledgeable, gave us great tips for cooking at home, and helped stuff our bellies with incredibly tasty food!

Michelle U. August, 2021

Booked the class Pasta Rolled by Hand with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

We absolutely loved the pasta making class with Chef Paco! My daughter and I learned so much and we had a great time too. Because it was at his home, it was so much easier to be able to learn how to replicate the techniques to use in our kitchen when we attempt make it again. We are already looking at the schedule to find another class to take with him! A great experience all around.

Dena Z. August, 2021

Booked the class The Art of Gnocchi with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

This review is a little late. I signed up for Chef Paco's class called, "The Art of Gnocchi" on July 15th with my father, stepmother and aunt. My father and aunt had milestone birthdays approaching that are 4 days apart, so this was a gift. The class was fantastic! Chef Paco was very friendly, professional and helpful with his instructions. He has a wonderful home and had nice music playing while we cooked (70's classic rock, a favorite in my family). And all of the food was fantastic, including the salad and dessert. We all had a great time. I would definitely sign up for another Cozy Meal class. Thank you again, Chef Paco!

molly o. July, 2021

Booked the class Pasta Rolled by Hand with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

I went with my mom and my sister and we had an amazing time with Chef Paco. It was the most enjoyable experience we had in Chicago. Chef Paco was very helpful and created such a fun environment for everyone. The food was great and we would definitely book with him again!

Blake H. June, 2021

Booked the class Pasta Rolled by Hand with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Delicious pasta! We had a blast sharing stories with Chef Paco and learning to make pasta.

Sara B. June, 2021

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

We had a great time celebrating my momâ€™s birthday with Chef Paco! The raviolis we made were delicious and we finished off the meal with an amazing lava cake. I would definitely recommend taking a class with Chef Paco!

Alex G. June, 2021

Booked the class Pasta Rolled by Hand with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Excellent experience with Chef Paco! Homemade pasta was delicious and extremely fun. Love Chefs kitchen, his energy and everything about it. Canâ€™t wait to come back to try another class with Paco soon!!

Melloney D. May, 2021

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

What an amazing time we had with Chef Paco! We seriously can't stop people how amazing it was. The food was excellent, and even though I was terrible with the dough, Chef Paco made the experience wonderful. 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend. Honestly can't wait to do it again.

Erin G. April, 2021

Booked the class The Art of Gnocchi with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco was absolutely amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable and personable. He taught us how to make delicious food while providing a fun environment. The experience was top notch and it was a perfect date night or group activity.

Olivia D. March, 2021

Booked the class The Art of Gnocchi with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

This class was absolutely wonderful! I cannot recommend it enough. The gnocchi was amazing and fun to make. Chef Paco was a blast and very informative. The class environment was more intimate than traditional cooking class settings. I got this class as a gift for my boyfriend Rudy and would 100% recommend!

Parshva B. March, 2021

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco was fantastic. Everything was neat and easy to follow. He did a great job explaining how to properly round out the dough. You can tell he had tremendous knowledge about the industry and the cuisine. The dessert was great too!

Christopher B. February, 2021

Booked the class The Art of Gnocchi with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

My girlfriend and I attended Chef Paco's The Art of Gnocchi experience and it was wonderful. He was an excellent host. He provided a safe and comfortable experience with social distancing and masks. The instruction was excellent and professional and he has a fun personality. I highly recommend booking with Chef Paco.

Ben G. January, 2021

Booked the class The Art of Gnocchi with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Great teacher, great food, great conversation! Highly recommend Chef Paco - we had a blast!

Veronika M. January, 2021

Booked the class Pasta Rolled by Hand with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Gave the pasta making dinner to my boyfriend as a gift...he absolutely loved it...we had a blast!! Chef Paco is very knowledgeable, hands on, and a great host. The entire meal was absolutely fantastic (especially the pasta in a cream and whiskey sauce). We will absolutely book Chef Paco again and bring some friends!!

Wisdom B. December, 2020

Booked the class Pasta Rolled by Hand with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Very professional! Beautiful set up to make that experience amazing

Dara Kristine M. August, 2020

Booked the class Pasta Rolled by Hand with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco was super friendly and knowledgeable. My husband and I have always wanted to learn how to make fresh pasta and he showed us how it was done. The pasta dishes were very delicious. We had a great time learning from Chef Paco. He explained what was going on very clear so we understood what was happening. I also like that we did the class at the privacy of our own home so it was a real hands-on experience. He answered our questions clearly and was very patient with us when we were doing hands-on stuff. We can't wait to take another class with him in the future.

Dan S. March, 2020

Booked the class Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

This is an excellent class and you should take it, whether you want a good pizza recipe or simply an enjoyable evening out. Our class had a small group (four of us) and loose, relaxed vibe, with not so much instruction as to feel like a lecture but enough so you'll know what to do when you want to give it a shot at home. The food was wonderful and the evening was, overall, more than worth the price for us.

John C. February, 2020

Booked the class Pasta Rolled by Hand with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Paco was awesome, very informative and shared a lot of neat experiences around his training, and experience with the Chicago food scene. The food was delicious, and we had a very good time hanging out with other dining guests. Thanks for the awesome night!

Lindsay F. February, 2020

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

We absolutely loved this new experience full of tasty food and good conversation. If youâ€™re looking for a fun different date idea, this is it. Chef Paco made us feel so welcomed and confident in our cooking. We are excited to try another recipe again some time! PS. The lava cake is to die for.

Atlee S. January, 2020

Booked the class Pasta Rolled by Hand with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Nothing short of amazing! Chef Paco was warm, knowledgeable and made us feel right at home. My husband and I took the hand rolled pasta class for his birthday and were able to be so involved in the cooking. I would recommend cooking with chef Paco to EVERYONE! Best date experience weâ€™ve had in quite some time! Thank you to the chef!

Fabio B. December, 2019

Booked the class The Art of Gnocchi with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

It was a very nice experience. Paco made this an enjoyable time. I went with my family and we had a great time! The food was awesome. Thanks!

Vincent D. December, 2019

Booked the class The Art of Gnocchi with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Amazing meal and fantastic experience. Chef Paco made sure we nailed the gnocchi and had an amazing meal

Vincent D. December, 2019

Booked the class The Art of Gnocchi with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco did an amazing job walking us through the whole process from step 1 and making sure we understood what we needed to do to replicate the process at home. The two dishes we cooked were fantastic and we had a very fun night. Would definitely recommend

Dillon M. November, 2019

Booked the class The Art of Gnocchi with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Paco was awesome! We took his class gnocchi class, and it was absolutely delicious. He was great with helpful tips in the kitchen as well. We had some beginners in our group, but he made everyone feel comfortable. Once we rolled the gnocchi, he handled the rest of the details and allowed us to sit back and enjoy our meal. I would highly recommend Paco's class to anyone looking for a fun night out and some delicious food!

Jacob L. October, 2019

Booked the class Pasta From Across Italy with Chef Frank in Niles

Frank was very insightful and knowledgeable. He really took the time to teach and explain how to make delicious meals! My fiance and I will definitely repeat

Kathryn H. September, 2019

Booked the class Pasta From Across Italy with Chef Frank in Niles

Frank is really knowledgeable and super fun! We learned a lot of techniques and really cool recipes and had a great time! 10/10 would recommend.

Brody P. July, 2019

Booked the class The Art of Gnocchi with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Paco was awesome! He was such a pleasure to learn from and so easy to talk to. This was the first cooking class Iâ€™ve ever done and Iâ€™m definitely going to recommend it to friends. The food was absolutely delicious

Sherry L. June, 2019

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Phenomenal experience! Did this as a surprise birthday for my boyfriend! We both canâ€™t stop talking about the amazing time we had along with the food! Chef Paco was so welcoming, fun, and professional! We felt like family.

Josh V. April, 2019

Booked the class Ravioli Techniques with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

April 20, 2019 As a self-proclaimed foodie and weekend warrior of the Chicago traffic and nightlife from Michigan, I wanted to experience something unique, fun, memorable, and small sided (romantic) in the Windy City. My date is a vegetarian so my quest to find a cooking class or experience that could cater to her lifestyle posed a challenge until I found Cozymeal and the Ravioli Techniques class with the personable Chef Paco. We arrived promptly for our class and he greeted us with a genuine friendly smile and showed us into his kitchen and well decorated home! The mood lighting was set and the music playlist was on point! After introductions, Chef Paco elaborated on his lustrous career as a chef, his travels, and experiences learned along the way. At this point, my date and I rolled up our sleeves and rolled out our ravioli after making pasta dough with Chef Pacoâ€™s expertise guidance while instructing us how to react if the pasta dough is too dry or too wet. We filled our ravioli with different types of mixtures Chef prepared for us ahead of time. After cutting out the ravioli, we sat down at our cozy table to share some moments over candlelight and wine as Chef Paco prepared our meal. The attention to detail could rival any â€œfancyâ€ Chicago restaurant. Our salad was expertly crafted with the freshest hand-picked ingredients. The ravioli was served with two different types of sauces that were just jam-packed full of flavor, my date even mentioned that she would have â€œlicked the plate clean if we were home!â€ A melt in your mouth chocolate lava cake was presented for dessert, there is never anything bad to say about chocolate lava cake! The experience moved at a good pace and Chef Paco knew how to keep us entertained while giving us time to live in the moment. The generous host even offered whiskies from his private collection! I would recommend booking with Chef Paco and I know I will myself in the future. The lines of communication was pretty open and response times were quick. This was my first time using the services of Cozymeal and it certainly hit all the marks of what I had in mind for a memorable date night. If youâ€™re a first timer, I recommend Chef Paco! If youâ€™re looking for a new experience, booking Chef Paco would not be a mistake!

Katie V. March, 2019

Booked the class Pasta Rolled by Hand with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Pacoâ€™s class was excellent! We had such an amazing experience that we want to come back to other cooking classes! His place is intimate and very professional. We learned great skills and recipes while also having fun and awesome conversation. The food was amazing and we canâ€™t recommend the class enough. Thank you Chef Paco for an amazing night!

Karen C. March, 2019

Booked the class The Art of Gnocchi with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Was looking for something to do with my husband and came across cozymeal. After trusting the reviews I booked with Paco and the art of gnocchi. We arrived at his home (itâ€™s a locked gate, and youâ€™ll think youâ€™re in the wrong spot, but he will look for you out his window and buzz you in), and he was immediately very warm and welcoming. We learned how to make the most delicious and tender gnocchi. I only wish we were more involved in the preparation and cooking of the the rest of the meal, because the gnocchi making part seemed very quick, but at the same time it was lovely to chat with the other couple there and just sit and enjoy a delicious meal. We will definitely be doing this again!

Aude C. March, 2019

Booked the class Pasta Rolled by Hand with Chef Paco in Chicago (West Ridge)

Chef Pacoâ€™s pasta rolled by hand class was delightful. We were amazed at how well our pasta dishes turned out. Chef Paco is a talented teacher: he was kind and patient and guided us through how to make fresh pasta. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend this class!

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