If there’s one experience in Positano I always recommend, it’s a cooking class. Rolling fresh pasta while you look out at the cliffs, an aperitivo in hand, then sitting down to eat everything you made. It’s the most delicious way to connect with the coast, and one of the highlights I always include when talking about the best things to do in Positano.

I’m Italian, born and raised in Bologna, and grew up around proper home cooking, so I’m picky about classes. The ones below feel local, hands on, and genuinely welcoming.

There aren’t many classes in or from Positano that include transport or are easy to reach on your own. Spots go quickly, especially in high season, so I recommend booking well in advance if you’re visiting then.

The good news is that most classes on the platforms I recommend offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time, so you can reserve your place now without stress if plans change.

Below is a quick comparison of the classes so you can see duration, setting, and transport at a glance.

Pasta Classes in Positano

Positano Spaghetti Experience

Duration: ~3 hours · Transport: Not included · Best for: Pasta lovers, families

Hosted by a local family in their home, this workshop is all about spaghetti done right. You’ll prepare three different spaghetti dishes with sauces that show off the coast’s flavors, like cherry tomato, Amalfi lemon, and local chili.

There is a sweet finish with tiramisù (that you’ll make!), and it all begins with a prosecco aperitivo before a family-style meal of what you cooked. It is friendly, tasty, and easy to repeat at home. ➥ CHECK AVAILABILITY AND PRICES

Pros
✓ Clear theme with three spaghetti variations plus tiramisù.
✓ Prosecco aperitivo and a sit-down family meal.
✓ Home setting keeps it personal.

Cons
✗ Narrower menu than other classes.
✗ Transport to Montepertuso not included (you can get here by car, taxi or bus).

Ravioli & Tagliatelle Cooking Class at a Local’s Home in Positano

Duration: ~3 hours · Type: Small group · Best for: Hands-on cooks, friends, families

A friendly, home setting with balcony views where you make two fresh pastas (ravioli and tagliatelle) from scratch, practice filling and sealing ravioli so they do not open in the pot, and learn simple sauce pairings for tagliatelle.

You’ll also learn how to make tiramisù (my favorite dessert) or a chocolate cake with pears (an ancient family recipe).

This class takes place in a local home in Montepertuso above Positano, which keeps the atmosphere personal. It includes a relaxed aperitivo, a sit down meal of what you cooked, plus wine and limoncello. Max group size is 10, so you get real time with the host. ➥ CHECK AVAILABILITY AND PRICES

Pros
✓ Two classic shapes in one class, plus dessert.
✓ Drinks and full lunch included.
✓ Small group, personal atmosphere.

Cons
✗ Transport not included to Montepertuso.
✗ Not wheelchair accessible.

Cooking Classes in Unique Settings

Mozzarella, Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class on the Amalfi Coast

Duration: ~3 hours · Transport: Not included · Best for: Social, budget-friendly cooks who do not mind a short trip outside Positano

This shared class runs at a panoramic farmhouse in Pianillo, in the hills above the Amalfi Coast. You begin by assembling a classic tiramisù so it can chill, then see how mozzarella is made and shape small bocconcini from fresh curd.

Next, you make fresh pasta by hand, typically tagliatelle, and cook it with a seasonal sauce with organic ingredients from the farm.

Finally, sit down for a full meal that includes the mozzarella course, your pasta, and dessert, served with local wine and usually a limoncello toast to finish. ➥ CHECK AVAILABILITY AND PRICES

Pros
✓ Covers three Italian favorites in one sitting: pasta, mozzarella course, and tiramisù.
✓ Multiple daily classes with lunch or dinner.
✓ More affordable than most classes.

Cons
✗ Large group size means less individual time at each station.
✗ Transport not included, you’ll have to make your way to Pianillo by car, taxi or bus.

Amalfi Coast Cooking Class on the Farm

Duration: ~3 hours · Transport: Not included · Best for: Families, nature lovers, anyone who wants a rustic setting

Hosted at a scenic farmhouse above the coast with incredible views, this class mixes three skills in one go. You make a fresh pasta, learn the basics of mozzarella, and finish with tiramisù. The views are lovely, the atmosphere is relaxed, and you sit down to a proper meal with a glass of homemade wine.

Wear comfy shoes and plan your transfer, since it is a rural setting. I like that it’s very hands-on and the inclusions are generous for the time. ➥ CHECK AVAILABILITY AND PRICES

Pros
✓ Rustic farmhouse with views and a family feel.
✓ Pasta, mozzarella, and tiramisù in one class.
✓ More affordable than most other classes.

Cons
✗ Transport not included to Pianillo, you can get here by taxi, car or bus.
✗ Shared format rather than small group home style

Rooftop Cooking Class with Sea Views

Duration: ~2 hours · Transport: Not included · Best for: Time-pressed travelers who want a scenic, in-town class

This hands-on class takes place on the rooftop of Rada Restaurant above Spiaggia Grande, with wide sea views over Positano.

You’ll cook simple Campania dishes with fresh, local ingredients, then sit down to taste what you made with a glass of wine and a sip of limoncello. Recent menus feature gnocchi alla Sorrentina and fresh fish grilled with herbs, depending on what’s in season and available. ➥ CHECK AVAILABILITY AND PRICES

Pros

✓ Rooftop setting with panoramic sea views.
✓ Short format that fits busy itineraries.
✓ In central Positano, so you can easily walk there.

Cons

✗ It’s more expensive than other cooking classes.
✗ The menu can vary and the class is brief, so it is more about the atmosphere than deep technique.

A Private Cooking Class in Positano

Positano: Market Tour, Home Cooking Class & Dinner

Duration: 4 hours · Transport: Not included · Best for: Couples or friends who want a private experience

A private experience that starts by shopping for seasonal ingredients at the local market, then continues in a local home where a certified home cook walks you through three regional recipes at your own pace. Usually the menu includes some type of fresh pasta and tiramisù.

You taste everything you make with wines included, and you get that lovely feeling of an Italian evening at home. ➥ CHECK AVAILABILITY AND PRICES

Pros
✓ Fully private with a market visit.
✓ Cook three recipes and enjoy them with wine.
✓ Personal pace and plenty of time with your host.

Cons
✗ Higher price than group classes.