Gnocchi Cooking Class, Made by Hand
A hands-on Italian cooking day with chefs Gabriele Franco & Silvana Franze. Saturday 1 August 2026 at La Botte D'Oro, Leichhardt — roll ricotta & potato gnocchi from scratch, then sit down to eat what you made. Seats are limited.
Seats are limited — bookings essential. A collaboration with Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat.
The Class
Two gnocchi, two sauces — one unforgettable Italian cooking day.
Spend the day in the kitchen with Italian chefs Gabriele Franco & Silvana Franze, learning to make two classics from scratch: pillowy ricotta gnocchi with Gorgonzola and traditional potato gnocchi with Napoletana sauce. It's hands-on, relaxed and plenty of fun.
You'll start with antipasto plates and a welcome glass of wine, roll your own gnocchi alongside the chefs, then sit down to enjoy what you made — all to a soundtrack of Italian music in the heart of Sydney's original Little Italy.
Recipe cards and a little gift to take home are yours to keep.
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The Gnocchi Experience
Everything included
Antipasto on Arrival
Settle in with shared antipasto plates the moment you arrive.
Welcome Glass of Wine
A welcome glass of wine to toast the day, Italian-style.
Hands-On Gnocchi Class
Make fresh gnocchi by hand, guided every step by our Italian chefs.
Two Gnocchi, Two Sauces
Ricotta gnocchi with Gorgonzola, and potato gnocchi with Napoletana sauce.
Italian Music & Atmosphere
A warm, lively Italian atmosphere all afternoon long.
Recipe Cards & a Gift
Recipe cards to take home, plus a small gift to remember the day.
The Day
How the class works
A relaxed cooking day, Italian-family style — here's how it unfolds.
Book Your Seats
Reserve your place — seats are limited and the cooking days book out fast.
Arrive at 11:30
Settle in with antipasto plates and a welcome glass of wine as the day begins.
Roll Your Gnocchi
Get hands-on making ricotta & potato gnocchi from scratch with the chefs.
Sit & Savour
Sit down to eat your gnocchi with Gorgonzola and Napoletana, then take home your recipe cards and gift.
The Details
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
Two kinds of gnocchi from scratch — ricotta gnocchi with creamy Gorgonzola, and potato gnocchi with Napoletana sauce — guided hands-on by Italian chefs Gabriele Franco and Silvana Franze.
Antipasto plates on arrival, a welcome glass of wine, the hands-on gnocchi class, the gnocchi you make for lunch, Italian music, recipe cards to take home and a small gift to remember the day.
None at all — the class is hands-on and beginner-friendly. Our Italian chefs guide you through every step, from the dough to the sauce.
Saturday 1 August 2026, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, at La Botte D'Oro, 137 Marion Street, Leichhardt NSW 2040. Seats are limited and bookings are essential.
Yes — parking is available across the road at MarketPlace, Marion St Leichhardt, until 10:30 pm.
Seats are limited so bookings are essential. Call La Botte D'Oro on (02) 9560 1349 to reserve your place. You can also download the flyer to share.
The Flyer
Gnocchi Cooking Class — Official Flyer
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Book the Gnocchi Class
Saturday 1 August 2026 · 11:30 am – 2:30 pm · $149 per person · La Botte D'Oro, Leichhardt. Seats are limited — bookings essential.
Call (02) 9560 1349A Gnocchi Cooking Class in Leichhardt — Fresh Gnocchi, Made by Hand
Looking for an Italian cooking class in Sydney? On Saturday 1 August 2026, La Botte D'Oro in Leichhardt hosts a hands-on gnocchi cooking class with chefs Gabriele Franco & Silvana Franze: roll fresh ricotta and potato gnocchi from scratch ($149 per person), then sit down to enjoy them with Gorgonzola and Napoletana sauce. With antipasto, a welcome wine, recipe cards and a gift to take home, it's a relaxed day out in Sydney's original Little Italy.
Seats are limited, so booking ahead is essential — call (02) 9560 1349. You can also see the flyer to save, print or share. Explore our full menu, see what else is on at What's On, or plan a bigger celebration with private dining & functions.