Pasta Emilia, cooking teacher

Pasta Emilia

Pasta Emilia

location_on Surry Hills, Sydney

local_activity classes: Italian CookingCooking

4.8 (64)
Instagram followers7k

Pasta Emilia is founder Anna Maria Eoclidi’s tribute to the gastronomic traditions of her home in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. In the making for centuries, it's a restaurant, cooking school and certified organic food lab producing fresh pasta and sauces. Drawing from our rich history, we look forward to this century dedicated to celebrating the clean and responsible provenance of our ingredients. For us, good food, great organic produce and celebrating life’s special moments is in our blood, and we can’t wait to share it all with you.






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Reviews

(64)


Tyson Brown Mar 2024


what an amazing class. This was so fun, my partner and I really enjoyed it and our teacher Anna was fantastic.

Cooking class review by Tyson Brown - Sydney

Vladimir Gligorovski Feb 2024

56 ClassBento workshops attended • 44 reviews


I really like the session we had with the teacher and guests also I do a lot of different classes and it’s nice early in the morning to get out first thing in the morning to have that to do

Petie Walker Feb 2024


Fantastic class and a great team building exercise - loveliest tutors and great food, will be back

Daniel Teudt Feb 2024


Anna was amazing! We definitely will go again, it’s a great mix of story and understanding of the techniques and opportunity to talk about what brought you to the class and discuss with others.

Yasmin Farhart Feb 2024


It was great, I enjoyed making my own pasta, but like what the other reviews have said all of the pastas get mixed together in which can be uncomfortable for people to eat as I wanted to eat the pasta I created. I like how Emilia helped everyone make their own pasta, she’s a very helpful teacher.

Lisa Navarra Jan 2024


Class was relaxed and super fun. Instructors were so helpful and knowledgeable and the food at the end was delicious! Beautiful restaurant setting which made for an authentic Italian experience

Steve Manion Dec 2023


We really enjoyed the class, knowledge imparted, and service after the class :) The teacher could project his voice more though, and it would have been nice to be served the gnocchi my partner and I made, rather than someone else's - but can understand this probably makes things tricky in the kitchen. It would definitely improve the experience if this was possible though!

Carol Pedersen Nov 2023


The teacher was so helpful enthusiastic and really prepared everything was so well organised and lots of fun

Sam Lamberto Nov 2023


Teacher was excellent and loved the smaller group setting. Much more expertise and advice from the teacher.

Andrea Dell Nov 2023


I enjoyed myself on the whole but the class size was too big for my liking.

Glenn Williams Nov 2023


Anna made us all feel very comfortable. She obviously knows her stuff! I thoroughly enjoyed learning how to make pasta and now would like to buy a pasta making machine and do more at home. Thank you for this great experience. Lovely restaurant and wonderful staff.

Cooking class review by Glenn Williams - Sydney

Tamie Stephens Oct 2023


I had the best day ever during Ana Maria's pasta making class!
Whilst I've made my own pasta before, I picked up some great tips and tools that I've already tried out at home (and my family is happy!).
I would highly recommend this class to everyone who's interested in making their own pasta - I'm already looking at booking a gnocchi making class :-)

Megan Budek Sep 2023


Teacher was very knowledgeable. However as my fettuccini started to collapse after setting for so long, she just smooshed it into a ball and gave it to someone else to redo. Disappointed that I couldn’t redo it again for practice. Heads up to everyone that even though you get to eat the pasta at the end, it’s not just yours that you eat. They put all the pastas together that everyone made. This turned off some of the members of my group so they didn’t eat any.

Brooke Farmer Sep 2023


The pasta making experience and teacher were both great.
None of us felt comfortable eating Pasta which was made by a whole group of people we didn’t know - so our plates were left full and bellies empty. Would have been better if we were able to eat out own creations. Website also stated we would receive a pasta sauce to take home and venue said this is no longer the deal.

Lia Sep 2023


This class was terrific. Anna Maria is a passionate and experienced pasta maker who loved explaining both pasta techniques and the history and origins of everything we were taught. We made a range of different pasta including ravioli tortellini plus various pasta shapes and colour techniques.
I attended with a girlfriend and we both love the class even though we have previously made pasta there was something to learn. We later ate our pasta with some lovely sauces which were cooked for us and was delicious. There was even some fresh pasta packs to take home.
I would recommend this course and would certainly do it again with more friends.

Cooking class review by Lia - Sydney

Marie Mir Aug 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


The gnocci class was great. The class is held in a cooking classroom at the back of the restaurant, with plenty of room for at least 10 people. It’s hands on cutting, grinding, peeling, mashing and cooking in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. We learned how to make gnocci with 3 different sauces which we got to enjoy after class. You learn so much about Italian cuisine with plenty of tips and tricks to take home. It’s a lovely way to spend at Saturday morning/lunch and will be back to enjoy the restaurant with friends. Highly recommend to anyone interested in Italian pasta. Loved it!

Cooking class review by Marie Mir - Sydney

Belinda Field Aug 2023


Great cooking class, explained well and super tasty. Cute authentic venue and highly recommend to anyone.

Maria Natoli Aug 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


The class was great, the teacher was lovely and made it very personalised. Delicious food too!

Koen Ruymaekers Aug 2023


I definitely recommend attending one of Ana's classes on how to make pasta.

The set-up is great: you're all around one big table where Ana explains how to make pasta. You then get to do it yourself on equipment provided.

In the end, Ana clocks your pasta with a nice sauce and you get to eat your own produce with a beautiful glass of wine, made on Ana's farm.

Money well spent on an enjoyable couple of hours.

Jake Herrett Aug 2023


We had such a great experience. The satisfaction of creating your own pasta and then enjoying it. Anna was lovely and enjoyed her passion and connection to the land and it’s produce both here and in her home area in Italy Heading home to play

Marcus Rowan Aug 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


A lot of fun, a great teacher and a good feed. Highly recommend as a couples activity.

Riana Das Jul 2023


A group of 3 of us attended this class to celebrate a hens occasion. Pasta Emilia, where the class was held, was absolutely charming and transported us to Italy. Aprons are provided so you don't have to turn your house upside down trying to find one like I stupidly did!

The teacher was lovely, very approachable and sweet - no airs or judgement which was thoroughly appreciated and enjoyed. It was more of a teamwork environment where all class attendees do different parts of the prep, so some on potato peeling and ricing, some on sauce making, so not everyone gets a chance to learn every aspect, which I think could be changed. Everyone does get there own actual gnocchi to make which was extremely fun and insightful - a great, learning experience. When cooked up for us, each gnocchi variation was divine and tasted wonderful (coming from someone with high food standards!) - salad was so fresh and delicious too. The gnocchi came out pillowy soft and tasty. Although expensive, we thought this class was so fun and interesting - thoroughly enjoyed.

Christopher Fahmy Jul 2023


Amazing cooking class, would highly recommend. The gnocchi was the best we have ever had, the teacher is high class and absolutely amazing.

Highly recommend 1000%

Juls Lopinto Jul 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


The class itself was fun and knowledgeable. However, we paid for 3 tickets and after the class we only got 1 pasta to take home instead of 1 each and we also didn’t get our free sauce. Very disappointing and misleading!

Xianzhuang Meng Jul 2023

10 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


I like this class very much. Very exciting! Teacher is really really nice! Looking forward to more classes!

Cooking class review by Xianzhuang Meng - Sydney

Chris Crossley Jul 2023


Great idea. It was presented well with enough information to keep everybody engaged but not to much to take in. The food was fantastic. Really enjoyed it

Ziye Yu Jul 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Really knowledgeable and gave easy to follow instructions. Would highly recommend this pasta making class!

Renad Monshi Jun 2023


Very affordable. Accessible location and great value for money.

Friendliest teacher and assistants. Super warm and fun environment. Great experience. Ideal for date nights and/ or birthday, hens, school excursions.

Introductory Pasta Making Class review by Renad Monshi - Sydney

Brook Cina Jun 2023


Ok so this class was so much fun! Creating our own pasta from scratch and learning along the way on the many different types of pasta shapes, flavours and techniques! I’m glad I finally made a booking, what an experience!

The venue itself is presented classic, rustic and cottage like! Charming and truly beautiful :)

Introductory Pasta Making Class review by Brook Cina - Sydney

Marlene Marte May 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Was a really fun class done by the lovely Italian teacher at the restaurant :)
We learnt a lot about pasta, it's origin, and of course, how to make it.
It was super easy, and the end result was super yummy!
It was also paired with salad and wine.
I highly recommend this experience for anyone, my partner and I loved it.

Jennifer Chiplin May 2023


The teacher was welcoming and provided a perspective of Italian regions in relation to types of pasta. Very clear instructions and assistance provided. Lunch was great tasting the pasta in the restaurant. A great experience. I would recommend the class.

Shruti Jadhav Apr 2023


I never thought past making would be so much easy and therapeutic. Would highly recommend it.

Victoria Carter Apr 2023

10 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


The class was lovely, great teachers and amazing atmosphere. The class was simple enough for beginners but fun at the same time Highly recommend if you’re after something fun. Also the food at the end is Devine.

Introductory Pasta Making Class review by Victoria Carter - Sydney

Emily Garrett Apr 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Lots of fun. Easy to follow. Delicious lunch. Anna Maria was a great host & made it an enjoyable experience!

Katel Flaux Apr 2023


It was a really good experience. Teacher was great. A lot a fun ! Highly recommended

Michelle Tran Mar 2023

10 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


Incredible class! The restaurant itself looked so authentic. Our host was very knowledgeable, warm and friendly. She walked us through the history of her hometown and showed us a demonstration of how to make the pasta from scratch. We then got to have a turn at mixing, rolling, kneading and cutting shapes from our pasta dough. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our first pasta making experience. The food ended up tasting delicious! Looking forward to coming back here again!

Cooking class review by Michelle Tran - Sydney

Harry James Feb 2023


Teacher and venue are great, the class is easy to follow and you dont have to worry about making a mistake. Would highly recommend to give this a go and the service for the meal is top notch.

James Moon Feb 2023


The teacher was great. Anna has a nice relaxed style, good sense of humour and lots of interesting stories about growing up in Italy.

A great beginner's class all round!

Cooking class review by James Moon - Sydney

Ming-E Yip Feb 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


It was a super wholesome experience, not only how to make pasta but the life and story of the place you're making it in and the extensive life experience the owner/teacher has. She was really inspiring that life can turn in many directions when it comes to a career. Making shapes and styles was great to know. I want to make more! The lunch afterwards was delicious!

Cooking class review by Ming-E Yip - Sydney

Hue Hominh Feb 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Teacher is friendly and knowledgeable. Class content is great as well as pasta taste. Venue is very nice. Recommended.

Cooking class review by Hue Hominh - Sydney

Vladimir Gligorovski Feb 2023

56 ClassBento workshops attended • 44 reviews


The class was quit good but the food was great and the hospitality was nice

Megan Ivey Jan 2023


We had such a fun class making pasta. Anna’s knowledge was amazing and the food we created was delicious

Kim Tesoriero Jan 2023


I really enjoyed our pasta class today. Anna was wonderful and very informative and the lunch and a glass of wine was a great way to finish up.

Fabio Dec 2022


Anna is an amazing teacher! We all had fun while making different tipe of pasta. Then at the end we all eat the pasta we make and drink a good glass of wine.
I highly recommend to take this fun cooking class.

Maya Ausset Dec 2022


Amazing class, amazing teacher.
It was great to hear about Anna's own and her restaurant history. So much fun and eating the pasta at the end with delicious sauces and Anna's organic wine made the experience so special.
Thank you so much!

Cooking class review by Maya Ausset - Sydney

Kelly Peterson Nov 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


The class was held in a great Italian restaurant and the teacher was knowledgeable, friendly and very supportive. We had fun and also learned how to make fettuccine and tortellini! Then they were cooked and we had a meal of the pasta we all made! Served with a glass of wine. We were also given a little goody-bag with some of their pasta and pasta sauce to take with us. Well worth the cost of the class. Thank you!

Claudia Solin Oct 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Delightful instructors and very enjoyable class. The making part of the class felt a little rushed, which was a shame only because we ate our pasta and finished our meals with plenty of time to spare (almost a whole hour early). Would have enjoyed a little on a quick and easy sauce or inside to the ravioli. Maybe next time? Nonetheless, I would take this class again with friends for a very pleasant and delicious activity! Thank you.

Introductory Pasta Making Class review by Claudia Solin - Sydney

Cathrine Macri Oct 2022


Fabulous service from the team at Pasta Emilia.
the team had so much fun & the instructors were incredibly patient with our different levels of skill.

I would highly recommend.

Maria Costanzo Oct 2022


The Gnocchi class was great. The team provided a good explanation of the process, the ingredients used were great quality and the class was fun. We get to try the gnocchi with the 3 different sauces we made and all was delicious. The venue was lovely with a cozzy Italian vibe Highly recommended for a different experience. Thanks guys!

Cooking class review by Maria Costanzo - Sydney

Michael Chau Oct 2022


It was a great class and our teachers were very knowledgeable and supportive. We forgot to bring our aprons but luckily they even had spares!

Elyce Keirs Oct 2022


Fantastic host and teachers. Food and atmosphere was relaxing and fun! Highly recommend to anyone wanting to know the basics of pasta making.

Vipin Kannampuzha Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Anna was an amazing teacher and provided a wonderful experience. The setting was intimate and allowed us to learn and ask plenty of questions. Anna has a wealth of knowledge and she was more than happy to share that knowledge. The food was amazing but, more importantly, the skills learnt will serve us for years to come. Definitely a worthwhile experience!

Introductory Pasta Making Class review by Vipin Kannampuzha - Sydney

Siobhan Sullivan Apr 2021


Great teacher and venue
Very authentic
Feel confident with making pasta
The lunch after was delicious!

Andy Leung Mar 2021


Highly recommended pasta course. Host was knowledgeable and helpful. Staff were friendly and service was impeccable.

Arisa Martin Mar 2021

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


My husband and I absolutely enjoyed this class! We learned how to make different kinds of pasta! It was so much and we got to taste what we made with help of amazing teachers! I can't wait to make my own past at home!

Juliana Ferrighetto Mar 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


The class was lovely! I Can't wait to do the class for gnocchi! xx

Nathan Morris Mar 2021


The class was amazing! We had such a great time and the food was really tasty. We would definitely come back for more classes in future

Rebecca Drewery Feb 2021


Absolutely loved it! Nice, authentic feeling. Would definitely recommend this class to friends! Thank you :)

Felicity Lee Feb 2021


It was a wonderful experience. We really enjoyed the pasta making class. The staff are very friendly and willing to answer your queries. The food is very delicious as well.

Cooking class review by Felicity Lee - Sydney

Sarah Feb 2021

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


Fantastic venue. Fabio the teacher was very patient and understanding with all the class. Amazing value for money . We enjoyed the class so much we are going back next month for another class

Brooke Wemyss Feb 2021

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


Class was fantastic, so much fun. All materials provided. I am booked in to do another class here. Fabulous.
Please note that Fabio can be hard to hear at times (I had this issue, but it might just be me)

Gaurav Warudi Dec 2020


The class is really good value for money. Anna and Fabio were great teachers, hands-on and clearly passionate about making pasta. We were taught to hand-roll and make two types of pastas. And later the chefs whipped up a great lunch with the pastas we had made. A really fun way to spend a Saturday arvo with friends or your partner!

Amanda Zakhary Aug 2020


The teacher was very friendly and informative. The class felt very authentic and the teacher was able to give us real Italian info. The gnocchi making was fun and tasted delicious!

Gillian Brown Jul 2020

5 ClassBento workshops attended


Enjoyable and informative class.
teacher and chef very passionate and friendly. Generous with sharing their cooking tips and recommendations.
My son aged 11 was made to feel welcome and very much enjoyed the experience.
Lunch was slow to be served and extended the class by 2 hours. It would have been good to know this beforehand to avoid the parking ticket I received!

Cooking class review by Gillian Brown - Sydney

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