Rome: Pasta Cooking Class & 3 Spritz Cocktails Near Colosseum

Make pasta by hand & sip spritz cocktails steps from the Colosseum

You’ll roll fresh pasta by hand in a lively Roman kitchen just steps from the Colosseum, learn to mix three classic Italian spritz cocktails with a pro mixologist, and share laughs (and maybe some flour disasters) with fellow travelers. Expect local flavors, real recipes to take home, and that warm buzz only Rome can give you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pasta and Spritz Cocktail Class

• Meet host at cooking school
• Learn to make Aperol spritz
• Mix, roll, and knead pasta dough
• Slice and cook fresh pasta
• Prepare carbonara or cacio e pepe sauce
• Make Hugo spritz while cooking
• Enjoy pasta and drinks
• Make Limoncello spritz to finish

The experience

“In Rome, we never trust a skinny chef,” Marco grinned as he handed me my first Aperol spritz. I laughed, but honestly, after seeing how much flour ended up on my shirt (and the floor), I get it. The kitchen was already humming when we arrived: soft clinks of glasses, that citrusy spritz smell in the air, and someone’s playlist quietly looping old Italian pop. Marco (our chef and unofficial comedian) showed us how to swirl orange slices in our glasses before we even touched the pasta dough. It felt like hanging out at a friend’s apartment more than any class I’ve taken.

I didn’t expect to feel so… proud? Kneading the dough was messier than it looks on YouTube. My hands were sticky, but Marco just shrugged and tossed me more flour. “Like this,” he said, rolling out fettuccine with such easy confidence that I almost forgot we were right near the Colosseum: could see its edge through the window if you leaned just right. We made carbonara (with plenty of pecorino) and cacio e pepe for the vegetarians. Someone tried to say “guanciale” with a hard ‘g’ and everyone cracked up, even the mixologist, who kept us topped up with Hugo spritz while we cooked.

The Limoncello spritz at the end tasted like summer holidays: bright and sweet and a little too easy to drink. We swapped stories with travelers from Brazil and Japan over plates of pasta that somehow all looked different (mine: slightly lopsided). Marco promised we could recreate it at home with his recipe ebook, but honestly, I think it’s his jokes I’ll miss most. Walking back out into Rome’s late afternoon light, a little tipsy and still smelling like lemon peel and cheese… well, that’s something I’d do again without thinking twice.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes hands-on pasta making guided by a local expert chef near the Colosseum, three different spritz cocktails mixed by a professional mixologist as you cook, unlimited water or soft drinks throughout the class, plus digital recipes to take home so you can try it all again later.

Options for this experience

3 options

Class on Pasta and SpritzGuide in English · 12:00, 16:30 and 20:30Over just 3 hours, you'll pick up the basics of Roman cooking, then enjoy the fresh pasta you made along with 3 spritz cocktails!

Prosecco and Limoncello, with ClassGuide in English · 12:00, 16:30 and 20:30All the standard class content, along with 2 glasses of prosecco and a chilled limoncello to end the session.

Pasta and Spritz Class, PrivateGuide in English · 12:00, 16:30 and 20:30Take part in a fun private cooking class in Rome to learn how to make pasta and spritzes. You'll enjoy what you prepare and get to take the recipes home with you!

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 12:00, 16:30 and 20:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

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.

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Good to know

Public transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Carpe Diem Tours

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Top questions

Is this pasta cooking class near the Colosseum?

Yes, it's in central Rome just steps from the Colosseum.

How many types of spritz cocktails do we make?

You’ll make three: Aperol, Hugo, and Limoncello spritzes.

Are vegetarian options available during the class?

Yes, cacio e pepe is offered for vegetarians instead of carbonara.

Can people with gluten or lactose intolerance join?

No, unfortunately gluten- or lactose-free options aren’t available due to ingredients used.

Do I get recipes to take home after the class?

Yes, you receive an ebook with all recipes from your experience.

Is hotel pickup included for this cooking class?

No hotel pickup is included. Public transport options are nearby.

Are infants allowed at this activity?

This experience isn’t suitable for infants. If they join they must sit on an adult’s lap as there are no separate seats or workspace.