Rome: Pasta Cooking Class & 3 Spritz Cocktails in City Center

Summary

Roll pasta sip spritzes meet locals in a lively Roman kitchen

You’ll laugh with new friends as you roll fresh pasta in a lively Roman kitchen, guided by a local chef who shares family recipes and stories. Taste three different Italian spritz cocktails as you cook and eat together in the heart of Rome. Go home with recipes—and memories that stick longer than flour on your hands.

What’s the experience like?

Someone slides a cold glass into my hand before I’ve even taken off my jacket — bright orange, fizzy, smells like oranges and something herbal. Aperol spritz, obviously. Our chef, Martina, grins at the group and says “Salute!” and just like that, we’re all laughing together even though half of us only met five minutes ago. The kitchen’s windows are open and you can hear Rome outside — scooters, a church bell somewhere, someone yelling “andiamo!” down the street. It’s not quiet but it feels good.

We get flour everywhere right away. Martina shows us how to make pasta dough from scratch (I definitely cracked my egg weird but she just winked). There’s this moment where your hands are sticky and you’re not sure if you’re doing it right — then suddenly it comes together and you’re rolling out fettuccine with strangers who are starting to feel like friends. She tells us about her nonna’s carbonara recipe while we all sip Hugo spritzes (minty, kind of floral? I liked it more than I thought I would). Someone tries to say “pecorino” with an American accent and everyone cracks up.

By the time we sit down to eat our own pasta — cacio e pepe for me — there’s sauce on my shirt and I don’t even care. Martina pours Limoncello spritzes for everyone and says something about how food is always better when you make it yourself. She’s right. I still think about that first bite: peppery, creamy, somehow both rich and simple. Maybe it was the wine talking but nobody wanted to leave the table just yet.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Tipsy cooking class with pasta and spritzes

• Meet chef and guests with Aperol spritz
• Learn to roll and cut fresh pasta
• Cook pasta with carbonara or cacio e pepe
• Enjoy Hugo spritz while cooking
• Eat pasta with new friends and chef
• Drink Limoncello spritz to finish

Top questions

What does the Rome tipsy cooking class include?

The class includes making fresh pasta with sauce, tasting three spritz cocktails, unlimited water/soft drinks, recipes to take home, and guidance from a local chef.

Where is the tipsy cooking class held in Rome?

The class takes place in central Rome; the exact meeting point may vary but will be within a five-minute walk between two locations.

Are dietary restrictions accommodated?

The class cannot accommodate coeliac disease, gluten intolerance, vegan or lactose-free diets due to ingredients used. Notify them in advance for other restrictions.

How many spritz cocktails do you make during the class?

You’ll make and taste three different Italian spritz cocktails: Aperol Spritz, Hugo Spritz, and Limoncello Spritz.

Is hotel pickup included for this cooking class?

No hotel pickup is included; however, public transportation options are nearby for easy access.

Can infants join the Rome cooking class?

This experience isn’t suitable for infants; if they attend they must sit on an adult’s lap as there are no separate seats or workspaces available.

How long does the tipsy cooking class last?

The duration isn’t specified exactly but expect an afternoon session including time for making drinks, preparing pasta, eating together and chatting.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes expert guidance from a local chef as you prepare handmade fettuccine with traditional sauce in central Rome. You’ll enjoy three different Italian spritz cocktails—Aperol, Hugo, and Limoncello—plus unlimited water or soft drinks throughout the class. Recipes are yours to take home so you can try recreating everything long after your Roman holiday ends.