The Art of Pizza at L'Amico

Step into the vibrant open kitchen of L'Amico for an intimate and hands-on pizza-making experience inspired by the vision of chef and owner Laurent Tourondel. Renowned for his creative approach to Italian-inspired cuisine, Tourondel has made L’Amico one of Manhattan’s favorite destinations for wood-fired pizza, building the restaurant around the warmth and energy of its twin copper-clad wood-burning ovens. The class itself is led by L’Amico’s expert pizza chef and culinary team, who bring years of experience crafting the restaurant’s celebrated pies.

Guests are welcomed into the kitchen with an introduction to the story behind L’Amico’s distinctive pizza style—neither strictly New York nor traditionally Neapolitan, but a reflection of Tourondel’s own culinary journey and passion for rustic Italian cooking. Gathered beside the glowing ovens, participants learn the fundamentals of exceptional pizza making, from stretching dough and balancing toppings to understanding the intense heat that creates the perfect combination of crispness, char, and chew. Along the way, the team shares insights into the premium ingredients that define L’Amico’s pizzas, including artisanal cheeses, seasonal vegetables, carefully sourced cured meats, and vibrant San Marzano tomatoes.

The experience becomes interactive as guests move to the workstations to create their own personalized pizzas under the guidance of the restaurant’s pizza specialists. Whether opting for a classic combination or experimenting with flavors inspired by L’Amico’s menu, participants learn professional techniques for shaping, topping, and launching their creations into the wood-fired ovens. 

Concluding around a communal table, guests enjoy a feast of freshly baked pizzas, including their own creations and several of L’Amico’s signature favorites.