Cooking Class: Pasta & Tiramisu with a Private Italian Chef

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Rome, Italy

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Learn how to make two of Italy’s most beloved dishes in just a couple of hours with this small-group cooking class. Roll up your sleeves and get hands-on with a professional chef, picking up tips and techniques for making fresh pasta paired with two classic Roman sauces. Whip up a dish of tasty tiramisu and then sit down to sample your handiwork over a group meal.

Make the most of your time in Rome with an express cooking class
Conveniently located in central Rome
Learn the secrets to making fresh pasta and sauces, plus tiramisu
Top off your class with lunch, featuring the dishes you’ve made together

Sample Menu

Main

Fettucine alla carbonara OR fettucine cacio e pepe

Made from handmade dough and locally sourced ingredients

Dessert

Tiramisù

Just creamy, dreamy traditional tiramisù

What's Included

Lunch

We will have Pasta (Carbonara/Cacio e Pepe) and Tiramisu
Non-alcoholic beverages (water, juice, soft drinks, etc.)
Alcoholic Beverages

We will offer a glass of Prosecco, wine and a Limoncello shot
Vegetarian options

No gluten-free options
No vegan options
No dairy-free options

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Cesare Balbo, 25, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Your chef will welcome you at the venue. Look for the “Rome with Chef” logo. Arrive 10 minutes early at Via Cesare Balbo 25, near Hotel 77 (small brown door next to green one). Meeting point may vary but both locations are within a 5-minute walk. Late arrivals may not participate.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Rome

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

The meeting point may vary slightly depending on the day. If so, we’ll inform you in advance—both locations are only a 5-minute walk apart.
This experience isn’t suitable for infants. If they join, they must stay on an adult’s lap since no separate seat or workspace is available.
Please note that due to the menu we prepare during the class, we are unable to accommodate participants who have coeliac disease, gluten intolerance, and/or follow a vegan diet. We also cannot accommodate lactose intolerance as we use dairy products.
If you have any specific dietary requirements or restrictions, please advise us ahead of the experience!
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Sydney_F

We had the best experience taking this cooking class! I booked this class for my mom and I and we had so much fun and we learned how to make homemade pasta and tiramisu. The chef marcel was amazing she was so kind and such a great teacher! We really had a great time in the class and I would highly recommend it!!

Reviews

4.8

based on 46 reviews

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Great Time

Eric_A, Sept 2025

Gio is an excellent chef and an even better instructor. With what we learned in the preparation of our pasta, sauces and tiramisu along with the techniques we are planning a large family meal just to show it all off.

Response from Host, Sept 2025

Thank you, Eric! 🙌 We’re so glad you had a great time learning from Gio. Excited to hear you’ll be sharing your new pasta and tiramisu skills with your family—buon appetito!

Highly recommend!

NicoleM_L, Jun 2025

This experience was absolutely AMAZING! Jennifer was the perfect host and teacher l. She was kind and helpful and very very fun! I highly recommend this experience for all levels of cooking ability.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you, Nicole! We're so glad you had an amazing time with Jennifer—she’ll be thrilled to hear this! Thanks for the high recommendation! 🍝🍰✨

Very welcoming and...

Hailey_T, Jan 2025

Very welcoming and informational tour into all the tips and tricks about pasta and tiramisu making! Would definitely do another class!

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you, Hailey! We're thrilled you enjoyed the class and found it informative. We'd love to have you join us again for another fun cooking experience! 😊

Fun pasta class

Linda_M, Nov 2024

We really enjoyed our pasta class. It was one of our favorite activities of our trip tough Rome. Great fun and very nice people. Thank you so much and please send recipes.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you, Linda! We're so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the class. The recipes will be on their way to you soon—happy cooking! 🍝✨

Loved it

Jessica_W, Oct 2024

Sherri and Ingar were fantastic. They were fun, welcoming and really knowledgeable. It was a diverse group and they made sure everyone learned the skills and had a great time. The food and wine were delicious - such a great afternoon. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for the lovely review, Jessica! 🍝✨ We're thrilled to hear that Sherri and Ingar made your cooking class enjoyable and inclusive. It sounds like a fantastic afternoon filled with delicious food and great company! We appreciate your high recommendation and hope to see you again soon! 🍷😊

The best experience

Maura_M, Oct 2024

This was a wonderful experience! I learned how beautiful simple cooking can be and it was so much fun! I cannot recommend Sunaz enough, she was wonderful! Thank you!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback on our service. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience. We hope to see you again very soon!

Fun and Delicious!

caroline_p, Sept 2024

What a fun time we had making homemade pasta and tiramisu! This was a great and delicious experience! The ladies made it very fun and interactive! Would love to do this again!

Response from Host, Sept 2024

Thanks, Caroline! We’re so glad you had a fun and delicious time making pasta and tiramisu. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the interactive experience and would love to join us again! 🍝🍰

Fun and delicious

Patti_J, Sept 2024

Sherry and Angela were fabulous instructors. Very pleasant and helpful. Made cooking fun. And glasses of Prosecco were kept full. Tour was enjoyable and delicious.

Response from Host, Sept 2024

Thank you, Patti! We’re delighted you had fun and enjoyed the delicious food with Sherry and Angela. It’s great to hear the Prosecco kept the experience lively and enjoyable! 🥂🍝

Great time - go do it!

Darrell_Y, Jul 2024

My adult family had a great time with Ida learning how to make some amazing pasta and sauces. We all said that this really was a lot of fun with good food and drinks and Ida was the best!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you, Darrell! We're glad you and your family had a great time at the Pasta & Tiramisu Authentic Cooking Class with Ida. Appreciate your feedback!

Pasta and tiramisu class

Jason_H, Aug 2023

Fun experience. Food was delicious and probably the best pasta we had in Italy. Would highly recommend.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon.

What a fun experience!

Meaghan_G, Jun 2023

My husband and I booked this as a fun experience and we had the best time! We were given wine upon arrival and all throughout the class. Our chef, Marzi, was so sweet and made us feel welcome. The food of course turned out amazing and will forever remember this experience. Excited to replicate the past and tiramisu dishes at home!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

We’re so grateful that you took the time to share your feedback with us. It’s our pleasure to serve customers like you. Have a wonderful day!

Best meal we had in Italy!

Heather_R, Jun 2023

This cooking class was the highlight of our time in Rome! We had so much fun making a delicious meal and our instructor was great.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your review with the rest of our community. We're glad you had a good time with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Must do!!

Emily_V, May 2023

What an amazing experience - we had a great group and a highly talented instructor. The pasta and tiramisu was SO GOOD!! Wine was also good :)

Response from Host, May 2023

We are delighted to hear that we provided you with excellent service! We appreciate your feedback and would love to work with you again in the future.

Great Fun in Rome 🇮🇹

Donna_H, Nov 2022

OMG this is a must do! Did this cooking class with my daughter and we absolutely loved it! Marcella was friendly fun and made this a great experience. We had a group of 8 which was great everyone was so friendly, what a great way to learn a little Italian Cooking. Can recommend this enough! 5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A culinary delight

Ian_A, Sept 2022

Lovely people teaching you how to cook simple pasta completely from scratch — the teaching was excellent and the food was wonderful. Would recommend this class to anyone looking to learn a few classic Roman dishes that’ll wow people when you get home.

Amazing experience!!

Sydney_F, Aug 2022

Had the greatest...

Cami_D, Aug 2022

Had the greatest experience doing this class. Marco and Gabi were so helpful, everyone was so kind, and we had an absolute blast—and the delicious food was the cherry on top!

Delicious!

Lakin_L, Jun 2022

Great evening learning about pasta and tiramisu. I enjoyed that it was a smaller group. Wish it had been a little more hands-on with the sauces prep, but it was still enjoyable

Eat authentic

jeffrey_m, Feb 2020

They took us to all the little stores and restaurants that we never would have found. Nice guide. Lots of information about authentic Italian food. Very helpful.

Response from Host, Sept 2020

Thanks for taking the time to write this review. We’re so glad you enjoyed it!

Great Introduction to Roman Food

Gilberto_A, Feb 2020

My husband and I have been on a few food tours. Usually, it’s a crowded affair with at least 12 participants. It’s the first time that a food tour felt like we were meeting a new friend who is showing us his hometown and the places he loves to eat. There were just the three of us- me, my husband, and sister-in-law. Instead of our guide, Bruce, spewing information after information, we had casual conversations about Roman food and culture, as well as sharing bits about life in the United States (home) and the UK (where Bruce is from). Bruce led us mostly to places that both locals and tourists flock to. Roman food is generally simple, affordable, and tasty like pizza rosso. On this tour, we had a taste of Italian cured meats accompanied by red wine, 3 types of pizza, zuppli, 2 types of pasta dishes, gelato, Italian coffee, and pastry. The place that left an impression is PaStation . With an English sounding name, one would easily brush it off as an inauthentic Italian pasta place. But their pasta Amatriciana is very good, and their Cacio e Pepe is better than the one we had in Trastevere. At the end of the tour, we were very full with barely enough space for coffee and pastry. We had an enjoyable experience learning a bit about Roman food. Thank you, Bruce, and Roman Adventure! It was worth spending a few hours with you!!

Response from Host, Feb 2020

Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us and we agree, Bruce is truly a gem to have on our team! We're so glad you enjoyed it :-)