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CategoriesItalian, Cooking Classes
Location1295 University Ave, San Diego, CA
Gift Tips
- Book a pasta-making class if you want a hands-on experience that ends with a meal you helped create.
- Try the homemade pasta dishes, especially options like asparagus sausage fettuccine or carbonara, for a strong taste of the kitchen’s style.
- If you’re planning a date night, the intimate evening classes offer a relaxed setting with a full multi-course experience.
- Bring a bottle of wine, since the restaurant is BYOB friendly while it waits for a liquor license.
- Consider going with a small group or private party, as the classes work well for birthdays, bachelorette outings, and family gatherings.
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Price$$
AmbienceCasual, Intimate, Romantic
Year Established2018
Hours
Monday: 11:30AM-3PMTuesday-Thursday: 11:30AM-3PM, 5PM-10PMFriday-Saturday: 11:30AM-3PM, 5PM-11PMSunday: 10AM-2PM, 5PM-10PM
Mattarello Cooking Lab is in San Diego, CA 92103, in the Hillcrest area. It combines an Italian restaurant with cooking classes, giving guests a chance to enjoy Southern Italian food in a hands-on setting.
- Ambiance: Mattarello Cooking Lab offers a casual, intimate, and romantic setting that works well for date nights, small groups, and special occasions.
- Cuisine: The restaurant focuses on Southern Italian food made from scratch, with handmade pasta, fresh sauces, and local and organic ingredients.
- Highlights: Guests can join pasta-making and bread classes, learn from skilled instructors, and bring their own wine while the restaurant remains BYOB friendly.
The kitchen is led by Lucia Celi, who brings family recipes and pasta-making tradition from southern Italy. The menu reflects that background with a focus on careful preparation and simple, flavorful dishes.
Along with dining, the restaurant offers a learning experience that makes it stand out. Guests can make their own pasta, try new techniques, and then sit down to enjoy the meal afterward.
The space is a good fit for people looking for something personal and memorable. It is especially appealing for couples, friends, and families who want an activity that feels both social and rewarding.
Customer Reviews
Came for the bread class and was taught so much and the bread we made I have to say was AMAZING
The owner himself taught us and what knowledge I'm telling... read review
My wife's birthday and she wanted to do something a little different. Came up with the idea to come here and take a little cooking class. We both love pasta... read review
I booked a night cooking class and was very disappointed. I did not feel like the quality was anywhere near the 80 dollar price tag.
The red sauce that... read review
Elizabeth D.
01/02/2026
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03/29/2026
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