The Italian Experience (in-person)

We get you to knead, laugh and eat authentically.

We are not an Italian Restaurant. We want you to feel in an authentic Italian kitchen with family and friends without leaving your house. That’s the difference!

The kitchen is the heart and soul of the home. It’s where meals and memories are made, where families and friends gather, where traditions are born, and where stories are told and retold.

Discover the pleasure to make homemade Pasta with your loved ones, and learn tricks, tips, and techniques to make pasta from scratch. We engage kids and adults in this interactive hands-on experience using only the best ingredients imported from Italy or locally sourced.

We bring all the necessary to your place and we take care of the final clean-up.

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HOW IT WORKS

Pick an appetizer, a pasta shape, a pairing sauce, and, if you like, an add-on and wine from our menu
We come to your house will ALL the necessary to make you an authentic Italian meal in your kitchen
Have fun while-u-learn: we teach you how to make your own pasta. Every single one of you will make your own portion of pasta!
While you enjoy the appetizer included in the price, we make the sauce from scratch and we clean up.
The pasta YOU made is ready! Buon appetito!

COSTS

The price includes the ingredients, tools, one appetizer, pictures of the event, and the final clean-up. We serve you at the table. Please note that Holidays rates might vary.

$80 for each person (adults and kids from 11 years old )

$55 (4-10 years old) – Kids under 4 are FREE with a paying adult

Travel fees from central Naperville, IL

from 15 miles to 29 miles $35

from 30 miles and over $50

Minimum applied

6 attendants if you are located within 20 miles from central Naperville, IL

8 attendants if you are located more than 20 miles from central Naperville, IL

For groups of fewer than 6 people, the minimum fee is $480 (tools, ingredients, and final clean-up included) plus add-on and travel fee where applicable.

Gluten-free – Please note that our classes are NOT suitable for allergies and celiac disease because our tools are not for the exclusive use of GF doughs. We can accommodate maximum 2 GF people/party. For Gluten Free pasta we apply a fee of $35.

MENU

GLI ANTIPASTI (appetizers)

Crostini caramelized onions: toasted Italian bread topped with homemade caramelized onions and greens paired with Castelvetrano olives mix.
Bruschetta: toasted Italian bread rubbed with raw garlic and topped with a heavenly diced tomato medley including red onions, Italian EVOO, oregano, and thyme.
Capri on a stick: mini mozzarella cheese balls skewered with sweet basil leaves and juicy cherry tomatoes drizzled with tangy-sweet balsamic glaze

LE PASTE (pasta shapes)

Tagliatelle (fettuccine) – suggested for large group
Farfalle (Bow-tie)
Garganelli (square noodle rolled into a cylindrical shape)
Tortellini bugiardi (tortellini without filling)

I SUGHI (sauces)

Pomodoro della nonna – classic tomato sauce, soffritto (onion, celery, carrot), garlic, basil, EVOO, salt, pepper
Dolce ricotta – tomato sauce, ricotta cheese, garlic, basil, EVOO, salt, pepper – NEW!!!
Campidanese – tomato sauce, sausage, onion, EVOO, salt, pepper, pecorino romano cheese
Pesto alla Genovese – basil, Pecorino cheese, pine nuts, garlic, salt, pepper, EVOO
Crema di Parmigiano Reggiano – Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, milk, butter, flour
Sicilian pesto Roma tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Ricotta cheese, basil, pine nuts, EVOO, salt, pepper
Ragu’ rosso di salsiccia onion, EVOO, mild Italian sausage, tomato sauce, salt, pepper
Ragu’ bianco di salsiccia – garlic, carrot, onion, EVOO, celery, chicken stock, mild Italian sausage
Sugo alla puttanesca – tomato sauce, garlic, EVOO, chili pepper, anchovies (optional), parsley, kalamata olives, capers *spicy*
Amatriciana – tomato sauce, bacon, EVOO, Calabrian chili pepper.
Crema al Limone – Lemon juice, lemon zest, cream, butter, pepper, salt, wallnuts.

Contact us to plan your event or if you don’t see what you are looking for!

GLI SFIZI (sweet and salty add-ons)

Orders need to be placed at least one week before the event. Prices are intended for 4 persons, send us an inquiry for a larger group

The magnificent Antipasto Italiano (serving 4-6 people) (Prosciutto Crudo di Parma DOP, Soppressata, Mortadella w/pistacchio, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Fontina cheese, Caciocavallo Cheese, Fresh Mozzarella, Fig jam, Walnuts, Valencia almonds, Figs, Castelvetrano Olives, “Gianduiotti” chocolates, dried Apricots, Pineapple, Papaya, Grapes, Grissini breadsticks) *ingredients subject to availability* $135
The BIG magnificent Antipasto Italiano (serving 10-15 people) $185
The Pecorino Romano Cheese Course Pecorino cheese bites, grapes, crackers, fig jam, Balsamic glaze $45
Artisan Sicilian Cannoli 10 count – filled on the spot $45