Set in the rolling hills surrounding San Gimignano, Home Restaurant La Barbarella offers a unique opportunity to dive deep into Tuscan culinary traditions in a warm and personal setting. Guests are welcomed like family and invited to cook, taste, and experience Tuscany as locals do.

🍝 Home Cooking Classes with a View

At La Barbarella, you’ll learn how to prepare homemade pasta and traditional pizza from scratch. Led by passionate locals, the cooking classes are hands-on, fun, and set in a cozy Tuscan kitchen overlooking vineyards and olive groves.

Whether it’s kneading dough for tagliatelle or crafting the perfect pizza, every step is an invitation to connect with the culture through food. This is more than a recipe—it’s a memory in the making.

🍷 Wine-Paired Dinners Under the Tuscan Sky

In the evening, La Barbarella transforms into a gourmet dining experience. Enjoy a four-course meal paired with local wines, including selections from the nearby Chianti and Vernaccia regions. The menus are seasonal, highlighting fresh local ingredients and time-honored recipes that reflect the richness of Tuscan cuisine.

These dinners are a highlight for travelers seeking something intimate, authentic, and beyond the typical restaurant experience.

🔗 Complete Your Journey with Local Experiences

Looking for even more authentic things to do around San Gimignano? Pair your cooking class with other local activities such as truffle hunting, wine tasting, or guided tours through medieval vineyards.

You can easily discover and book these through San Gimignano Experience —a curated platform that brings together the best food, nature, and cultural activities in the region, all hosted by passionate locals.