Rome: Gelato, Tiramisu & Cannoli Pastry Lab Cooking Class

Make classic Italian desserts in a real Rome pastry lab with local chefs

You’ll step into a working Roman pastry lab, learn hands-on from local chefs how to make tiramisu, cannoli, and real Italian gelato, all ingredients included. Taste your creations with new friends over a glass of Prosecco (or juice), then take your desserts home as sweet souvenirs. Expect laughter, flour-dusted fingers, and stories you’ll want to retell.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pastry cooking class in Rome

• Arrive at pastry laboratory
• Meet expert pastry chefs
• Learn to make Italian Tiramisu
• Prepare Sicilian Cannolis with ricotta
• Make fresh gelato with toppings
• Taste gelato with group
• Wrap creations to take home

The experience

“Don’t worry if your cannoli looks funny: mine did too the first time,” Chef Matteo grinned at me, dusting his hands off on his apron. I liked him right away. The pastry lab was humming when we walked in: metal bowls clinking, someone laughing near the espresso machine. It’s just a few minutes from Battistini metro but feels like you’ve stepped behind some invisible curtain into Rome’s sweet side. There were seven pastry chefs around, all busy with cakes for someone’s wedding (I caught a glimpse, white roses everywhere), but Matteo and Francesca took us under their wing for our class.

I’d made tiramisu before at home, but never like this. The espresso here is so strong it almost punches you awake, and the mascarpone is silkier than anything I’ve found in London. We dipped ladyfingers together (Matteo showed us how quick you have to be or they’ll get soggy), and then he told us about his grandmother making tiramisu for every birthday. There was Prosecco for us (juice for the kids next to me), and the smell of cocoa powder hung in the air while we layered everything up. My fingers got sticky with ricotta filling when we moved on to cannoli. Francesca laughed when my first one split down the side. “It happens,” she said, handing me another shell.

The best part? We made gelato from scratch: real gelato, not the stuff that melts into soup in two minutes outside. They let us choose toppings from bowls of fruit and chocolate chips lined up along the counter. When we finally sat down together to taste what we’d made, I realized I’d stopped thinking about my phone or what time it was. Just quiet happiness and that cold-sweet bite of pistachio gelato melting on my tongue. They wrapped up our desserts so we could take them away (though honestly half of mine disappeared before we left). I still think about that moment: the way light came through the window and everyone seemed a little proud of what they’d made.

What’s included

• Your day includes all ingredients and equipment needed for making tiramisu, Sicilian cannoli, and fresh gelato in a real Roman pastry laboratory.
• bottled water.
• a glass of Prosecco (or juice for children).
• your own handmade desserts packed up to take away.
• printed recipes.
• plus guidance from expert local pastry chefs throughout your session.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 19:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Polish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by VICE ITALIA

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Polish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

Where is the pastry cooking class located in Rome?

The class takes place in a professional pastry laboratory near Battistini metro station on Line A, about 10 minutes from central Rome.

How long does the gelato & tiramisu class last?

The hands-on cooking class lasts approximately 2 hours inside the pastry lab.

Is hotel pickup included for this Rome cooking class?

No hotel pickup is included by default, but a driver service can be arranged by email for an extra charge.

What desserts do you make during this class?

You’ll make Italian tiramisu with espresso coffee, Sicilian cannolis filled with ricotta cheese, and homemade gelato with fresh toppings.

Are vegan or gluten-free options available?

Vegan options are not available. Gluten intolerance can be accommodated if mentioned at booking (not suitable for celiac disease).

Is the pastry lab wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces of the laboratory are wheelchair accessible.

Will I get recipes to take home after the class?

Yes, you’ll receive recipes plus follow-up support so you can recreate these desserts at home.