Top Rome Dining Experiences

You can eat pasta to your heart’s content while in Rome, but what happens after the vacation ends? Learn how to recreate classic Roman pasta dishes like cacio e pepe or amatriciana during this small-group cooking class. Get hands-on instruction within the home of an Italian nonna in an intimate group, with vegetarian options available. After the course, sit down to enjoy your freshly prepared meal.

Rome Pasta Making Class with Sauces and Wine Included (gf option)

Rome Pasta Making Class with Sauces and Wine Included (gf option)

Rome Cooking Master Class: Make Pizza and Tiramisu Together

Bring the whole family—everyone gets to cook!

Learn to cook classic Roman dishes during a group cooking class held inside a local restaurant near the Vatican. Instead of just dining out, step into the kitchen to prepare fresh fettuccine, stuffed ravioli, and tiramisu, with guidance that helps you recreate the recipes at home. After cooking, sit down with your group to enjoy your meal with unlimited wine, plus additional courses prepared by the chef.

Rome Hands-On Pasta & Tiramisu Class near Vatican, Unlimited Wine

Rome Hands-On Pasta & Tiramisu Class near Vatican, Unlimited Wine

Learn how to make two classic Italian dishes—pizza and tiramisu—from scratch during this small-group cooking class, located in the heart of Rome on the corner of Piazza Navona. Get hands-on guidance from your instructor, learn handy cooking tips and tricks, and sample your creations at the end of class. Leave with your appetite satisfied, plus, an understanding of Italian food you won't find in the guidebooks.

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Pizza Cooking Class with Tiramisu and Drinks in Rome City Center

Ancient Mosaic Workshop in Rome

Escape the crowds in Rome and discover the peaceful Castelli Romani hills, famed for its wine production since ancient times. Skip the hassle of the train with hotel pickup and a scenic drive aboard a private vehicle directly to one of the most historic wineries in Frascati. Tour the vineyards and barrel room before sitting down to taste a variety of wines paired with olive oil and other local treats.

Countryside Wine Tasting with Local Family & Food Pairing

3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Roman Gladiator School: Learn How to Become a Gladiator

No visit to Italy would be complete without learning to cook. Join a local host in their Roman home for this intimate experience, with a maximum of 12 travelers. You'll learn how to hand-roll fresh pasta, prepare one filled pasta and one plain pasta, then discover the art of tiramisu. To keep the convivial spirit flowing, your package includes an aperitif, plus water, wine, and coffee with lunch.

Cesarine: Small group Pasta & Tiramisu class in Rome

Hands-On Cooking Class in Rome: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu

Take a break from Rome’s ancient attractions with a modern-day experience at the Hard Rock Cafe Rome. With skip-the-line entry to the popular restaurant, bypass the lines and get priority seating for American favorites such as burgers, mac ‘n’ cheese, or barbecue ribs. See rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia, including a trench coat worn by John Lennon, a patent-leather suit worn by Bono, and pages from Jim Morrison’s yearbook.

Hard Rock Cafe Rome with Set Lunch or Dinner

Private fine dining in Michelin Restaurants

Pizza is undeniably one of Italy’s most famous culinary exports. Learn the secrets behind traditional pizza making in Rome with this small-group cooking class. Under the guidance of an Italian chef, you’ll make pizza dough from scratch and top it with your favorite ingredients before feasting on the fruits of your labor with fellow foodies. Conclude your experience with Italian gelato.

Pizza and Gelato Making Class in Rome

Visit the hills of the Castelli Romani—a wine-producing region with volcanic landscapes—for a private wine tasting tour in a local winery and farmhouse. Meet the winemaker, tour the vineyards and cellars, and learn about local wine production. Taste three varieties of wine paired with specialties such as pizza, olive oil, and fruits and vegetables from the farmhouse garden. Enjoy roundtrip hotel pickup and transport in air-conditioned vehicles.

Rome Countryside Delights: Exclusive Wine Tasting Tour

3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Indulge in a private Roman countryside wine-tasting experience at a historic family-owned winery that has perfected its craft since 1712. Enjoy comfortable hotel pick-up and drop-off, allowing you to fully relax as you savor premium wines paired with local delicacies like artisanal cheeses and fresh bread. This intimate experience blends history, hospitality, and exceptional flavor, making it perfect for wine lovers seeking a memorable escape.

Rome Countryside Vineyards and Wine Tasting - Private Tour

Rome Countryside Vineyards and Wine Tasting - Private Tour

Private Wine Tasting in Rome with Delectable Meats and Cheeses

There's nothing like a homecooked meal to complete your Roman holiday and with this small-group tour, you can learn to make authentic Italian food from scratch. Head to the town of Zagarolo, located in the beautiful Roman countryside, and learn how to prepare a traditional Italian meal from start to finish with your host. Then sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor with your host and some homemade wine before heading back to the big city.

From Rome: Pasta Fresca Cooking Class in a Farmhouse with a Local

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Indulge in a true epicurean feast in Rome with more than 25 different tastings, without having to research where to go, during this half-day eating and walking tour of Rome. Stroll around the dynamic food markets, chat with the so-called Michelangelo of pizza at the famed Pizzarium (and sample a slice). Munch on cured meets and cheeses, and savor fresh pasta and wine at an award-winning restaurant. Finally, finish off the tour with some delicious gelato.

Rome Food Tour with Trionfale Food Market visit by Cooking Italy

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Rome: Heritage Dinner at the Jewish Ghetto’s Oldest Restaurant

If there’s one souvenir you should take home from Rome, it’s the ability to cook fresh Italian cuisine. Stepping inside a local restaurant, you’ll try your hand (following your chef guide) at both pesto and fresh Fettuccine pasta—one of the few sauce-included experiences in the city. Of course, you’ll also dine on your creations, with appetizers and drinks for a full, only-in-Rome dining experience.

Pesto and Pasta Cooking Class in Rome City Center

Pesto and Pasta Cooking Class in Rome City Center

Combine sightseeing and eating your way around Rome’s historical sights in one half-day food, wine, and landmarks tour. Visit the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and other inspiring monuments. Along the way, stop to explore Campo de' Fiori’s farmers market and sample specialties such as cheeses, wines, prosciutto, pizza, and gelato. Your food and wine tastings amount to a large lunch, and are all included.

Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Campo Dei Fiori Market Food and Wine Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Don’t just eat like a Roman—learn how to cook like one, too. Choose a lunchtime or dinnertime session, and sign up for a pasta- and tiramisu-making cooking class. With just a small group for company, you’ll learn how to fill ravioli and make perfectly folded tortellini, as well as master the art of tiramisu. Each class includes personal instruction, antipasti, a Prosecco reception, wine or beer with your meal, and drinks.

Pasta Making and Tiramisù Class in Rome (SHARED)

Pasta Making and Tiramisù Class in Rome (SHARED)

Take a break from sightseeing to learn how to make an authentic Spritz cocktail and fresh pasta like a Roman. This cooking class explores traditional recipes with a local chef in the heart of the city. Working alongside the chef, prepare pasta dough from scratch, cut it into fettuccine and maltagliati, then assemble a bruschetta starter and tiramisu for dessert. Afterwards, sit down for lunch or dinner featuring the dishes you've prepared served with wine, limoncello, and espresso for the perfect introduction to Italy’s remarkable food traditions.

Spritz, Fettuccine & Maltagliati with Tiramisù in Central Rome

Cooking Class with a local "Mamma" in Soriano, little town close to Viterbo

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Rome Tipsy Cooking Class: Make Pasta and Mix 3 Spritz Cocktails

David_H, Oct 2026

Best time!!

Domenica and Aqib made this an unforgettable experience! The class was so much fun, the cooking lesson was not just enjoyable but informative, and the class itself was a blast. I would give this an 11/10 and recommend that everyone do this when visiting Rome!

Cooking Class in the Heart of Rome: Pizza and Tiramisu Making

Ellen_H, Oct 2026

Pizza and Tiramisu cooking class with Lori

Take the pizza and tiramisu class with Lori. Lori was AWESOME and you could tell she had a passion for cooking and teaching. Her recipes were so good and we enjoyed her class so much. Will take another class with Lori when we come back to Rome! Thank you Lori, Ellen (wife of manello) :)

Ancient Mosaic Workshop in Rome

Amanda_G, Sept 2026

Wonderful experience with very kind and skilled instructor Guilia

Wonderful experience making mosaics with Giulia. I came with my SIL who only speaks Hungarian and my two adult sons, one of whom is autistic and noticeably different. I mention this only because Giulia gave him extra instruction and encouragement without this being shared with her. I used Google translate to translate Giulia’s instructions into Hungarian for my SIL so she could follow along. The consensus from the group was that everyone had a wonderful time and learned something as well. My SIL said this activity was her favorite of all we did in Rome. Studio Cassio also let me add my SIL and other son the day before even though the workshop was technically full (could not purchase more tickets). We are all happy to have our personalized souvenirs from Rome!

Countryside Wine Tasting with Local Family & Food Pairing

Amariah_P, Sept 2026

Must do

This was truly one of the most special experiences of our trip to Italy. Getting to visit a winery that has been family-run for 12 generations made it feel so much more meaningful and personal. The breathtaking views, beautiful grounds, incredibly welcoming staff, and delicious wine and food pairings made the entire experience unforgettable. Our driver, Stefano, made the journey just as memorable. He was wonderful and shared so many fun facts about Rome, the countryside, and the area as we made our way to the winery in Frascati. His knowledge and personality added so much to the experience I know this is one of those places I’ll look back on and remember for years to come. I truly hope I get the chance to return someday. 🍷🇮🇹❤️

Rome Pasta Making Class with Sauces and Wine Included (gf option)

Aryion_P, Sept 2026

Food was delicious,...

Food was delicious, company was fantastic, and Eugenio was a great teacher! I had so much fun learning how to cook the Roman staples. I would have loved to get into the more technical aspects of the cooking, so would recommend this to people looking for good food, wine, and company, not really intensive cooking intructions.

Pasta Making and Tiramisù Cooking Class in Rome

Emily_M, Sept 2026

Amazing experience! So much fun!

We had an amazing time!! Gianluca was an amazing instructor who was great at teaching, kept the energy high and everyone laughing and having a great time. I would highly recommend this class for a small group, authentic atmosphere with great hospitality. Wish I could take another class from this company while we are here!

Rome Cooking Class: Make Pizza and Pasta with Wine & Dessert

Lauren_D, Aug 2026

10/10 cooking experience

The cooking class was such a fun experience!! From start to finish the class was engaging! We got to make homemade pizza and put it in the pizza oven ourselves (SO COOL)! Making pasta from scratch was an experience I’ll never forget! The class overall I would recommend time and time again! It was so fun and left with a full stomach!!

Rome Pizza or Pasta Cooking Class Gelato Tasting & Unlimited Wine

Shamir_P, Jul 2026

A Fantastic Family Experience with Chef Anna!

We had an amazing time at the pizza and gelato making class with Chef Anna in Rome. From the moment we arrived, she made everyone feel welcome and created a fun, relaxed atmosphere. The pizza making was hands-on and easy to follow, with Anna sharing lots of helpful tips along the way. It was great to make our own authentic Italian pizzas from scratch, and they tasted incredible. The gelato making was just as enjoyable. Learning how traditional Italian gelato is made was fascinating, and of course, tasting the finished product was a real highlight! We did this experience with our children, and they absolutely loved getting involved. Anna was patient, engaging, and made sure everyone, regardless of age or ability, had a great time. If you’re looking for an authentic, interactive experience in Rome that’s suitable for families, couples, or anyone who loves Italian food, we would highly recommend this class. It was one of the highlights of our trip and created some wonderful family memories. Thank you, Chef Anna! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rome Pasta or Pizza Cooking Class with Gelato & Wine

Katie_M, Jul 2026

We really enjoyed this...

We really enjoyed this class, and our 8 and 6 year olds loved being able to make their own pastas. Our teacher was very engaging and the time flew by! We learned a lot. Our only negative feedback would be that the name says you'll make gelato but we only learned how to make pasta. We got to eat some freshly-made gelato at the end of class, but my spouse and I were most looking forward to learning how to make it, not just eat it.

Rome Candlelight Wine and Dine in Ancient Ruins Near the Pantheon

Steven_W, Jun 2026

Unforgettable dining experience.

This was an intimate experience with only 6 guests the night we went. The experience delivered on every expectation, and Lisa was a wonderful host. We were served four wine-paired courses of traditional Roman food, well prepared and nicely presented. The venue was in the excavated remains of a Roman bath underneath a local restaurant, and the space was charming. We had our adult children with us, but this would be an unforgettable date-night experience in Rome.

Cooking Class in Rome: Chef in a Day

Merri_P, May 2026

You have to book this!!!...

You have to book this!!! Nothing else like it!! We have done several cooking classes, but this is by far the best ever!! We learned so much, and Chef was entertaining, and personal, and fun!!! I want to go to his estate in Ubruzzio and do another one!!! Thanks for an unforgettable experience!!