Italian Cooking Classes in Chicago, IL

Italy is the world’s second largest wine producer, but navigating an Italian wine section can be a daunting task. In this beginners wine class, our Eatalian wine expert will help you to distinguish Italian grapes and taste wine like a pro. One thing that makes Italian wines so fascinating is the diversity in both culture and geography throughout...

Learn how to prepare a mouth-watering, Italian seasonal feast paired with regional wines. You will receive a generous tasting pour of each wine pairing while enjoying the meal prepared by the chef. Menu: Arugula Salad with Artichokes, Fennel and Crispy Prosciutto ​Orecchiette with Asparagus, Spring Onions, Mushrooms and Parmesan Cream Sautéed...

Warmer days are coming, and we’re ready. To kick off the season of sun, we’re hosting weekly hands-on arancini classes at our tasting lab! The epitome of southern Italian street food, these small risotto balls are stuffed with mozzarella and peas, dredged in breadcrumbs, and deep fried. The resulting arancini — named for the "little oranges"...

In quality, quantity and pure enjoyment, Italy is the world’s greatest wine-grower. But until the 1950’s, most Italian wine was sold in bulk, with no reference to grape, region or vintage.  How did this nation known for straw-wrapped bottles of plonk transform into America’s favorite import? We’ll taste 5 favorite Italian wines paired...

Spend an evening preparing a scrumptious Italian feast uniting the very best of land and sea.  Menu Includes: Crab Cakes with Basil Aioli Bistecca Toscana (Red Wine Marinated Ribeye Steaks) with Gorgonzola Fonduta  Rosemary Potatoes Roasted Asparagus with Lemon-Parsley Gremolata Fresh Ricotta and Chocolate-Filled Cannoli Skills Covered...

In this new class format, sit around the table as our chef demonstrates how to create a simple, high-quality Regional Italian Classic dish. Our chef will guide you through each step of the preparation a classic Primo, Secondo or Contorno dish from start to finish – all while you sit back and sip on a perfectly-paired glass...

Spend an evening preparing a scrumptious Italian feast uniting the very best of land and sea. Menu: Crab Cakes with Basil Aioli Bistecca Toscana (Red Wine Marinated Ribeye Steaks) with Gorgonzola Fonduta Rosemary Potatoes Roasted Asparagus with Lemon-Parsley Gremolata Fresh Ricotta and Chocolate-Filled Cannoli Skills Covered in Class Include: ...

Bring the magic of a Venetian night to your own home with an assortment of cicchetti (chee-KET-tee), tantalizing noshes that line counters of tucked-away wine bars, favored by locals. Your Chef can even recommend a vino bianco, vino rosso or Prosecco to enjoy your cicchetti like a true Venetian. Menu:  Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Antipasto...

Everyone's favorite-Surf and Turf-and all'italiana this time! Enjoy the delicious beef and seafood combination in this grilled Italian version.  Menu: Grilled Baby Octopus with Frisée, Radicchio and Charred Lemons Bistecca (Grilled Strip Steaks) with Lemon, Roasted Garlic and Oregano Butter Panzanella with Artichokes, Tomatoes, Chickpeas...

Spend an evening preparing a scrumptious Italian feast based on fresh produce, fresh seasonings, fine meats and seafood. To make your meal complete, your Chef is happy to recommend an Italian white, red or sparkling wine from The Chopping Block's cellar. That's amore! Menu: Shrimp Diavolo (Sautéed Shrimp in Spicy Tomato Sauce) with Garlic Bread...

Summer means longer days, warmer temperatures, and an unlimited selection of wines perfect for dining al fresco. Join us as our wine experts uncork 5 spectacular, warm-weather vini to sip and enjoy. Whether sparkling, white, rosé, or even red, these wines can get you through the upcoming BBQs, outdoor concerts and lazy nights on the porch this season....

Spend an evening preparing a scrumptious Italian feast based on fresh produce, fresh seasonings, fine meats and seafood. To make your meal complete, your Chef is happy to recommend an Italian white, red or sparkling wine from The Chopping Block's cellar. That's amore! Menu: Shrimp Diavolo (Sautéed Shrimp in Spicy Tomato Sauce) with Garlic Bread...

Mamma Mia! Master the art of creating authentic Neapolitan pizzas in your own home. Menu (June 30): Grilled Radicchio and White Bean Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Potato-Rosemary Pizza with Prosciutto and Parmesan Cheese Pistachio Pesto, Italian Sausage and Fontina Cheese Pizza Margherita (Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil) Pizza Skills...

For generations in the old trattorias of Rome, the Thursday menu is dedicated to gnocchi. Join us for Ghocchi Giovedì or “Gnocchi Thursday” for a hands-on gnocchi-making class in our tasting lab! In this class, our chef will demonstrate how to prepare potato gnocchi from scratch using simple, high-quality ingredients. Then, you’ll...

Italy's flavors are as unique as its regions, each with their own blend of ingredients and flavors, always made with passion and reverence for tradition.  We invite you to join us for our Cucina Regionale series, where we take you through a journey of regional Italian cuisine, supper-style! Our chef will prepare a sit-down, family-style...