Rome Pasta Cooking Class: Handmade Ravioli & Tiramisu

You'll make two types of handmade pasta in the same afternoon you learn tiramisu.

A three-hour cooking class in Rome near Piazza Mattei where you learn to make fresh pasta dough, shape ravioli with filling, and layer tiramisu from scratch, guided by a local chef in English. The class takes groups of up to twelve and ends with a tasting of what you've prepared. It's tailored for both beginners and experienced cooks, and dietary restrictions can be accommodated (though the experience is not recommended for people with celiac disease).

The experience

The class starts with a welcome from your chef at the workshop near Piazza Mattei, then moves straight into pasta making. You'll learn to mix and knead dough from scratch, then roll it to the right thickness: the chef demonstrates each step and you practice alongside them. Once you've got the feel of the dough, you move into ravioli: preparing a filling, then shaping and folding each piece by hand. This is where the class slows down enough for you to actually get it right, because the chef is watching and correcting as you work.

After ravioli comes tiramisu, and this is the part that surprises people. It's not a quick dessert, it's a layering technique that takes focus. You'll learn how to build each creamy layer from scratch, which means understanding why the order matters and what each ingredient does. By the time you've finished, you've made three separate dishes in one afternoon, and your hands have done the work instead of watching someone else do it.

The class wraps with a tasting session where you sit down and eat what you've made. Everything you prepared during the three hours is part of this: the pasta, the ravioli, the tiramisu. The group stays small, capped at twelve people, which means the chef can actually see what you're doing and adjust the pace if someone needs an extra minute. The workshop is a short walk from Piazza Mattei, and public transportation stops are nearby if you're coming from elsewhere in Rome.

What’s included

• Three-hour hands-on cooking class led by a local chef in English.
• instruction in making fresh pasta dough and two pasta types.
• ravioli filling and shaping.
• tiramisu layering technique.
• tasting of everything you've prepared.
• small group capped at twelve people.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 18:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (7 to 17 years) · Infant (under 7): free

GroupUp to 12

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

Infant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by EC Tours

Is this one for you?The workshop is near Piazza Mattei in central Rome with public transportation nearby, so you don't need a car or a hotel pickup to get there. Book this if you're staying in the city center or comfortable using the metro to reach the class.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 17 years); Infant (under 7): free.

Can I take this class if I've never cooked pasta before?

Yes. The class is designed for both beginners and experienced cooks, and the chef guides you through each step of making the dough, rolling it, and shaping the ravioli. You'll practice alongside the demonstration, so there's no expectation that you already know how.

What exactly do I make during the three hours?

You make two types of handmade pasta from dough, shape ravioli with filling, and layer tiramisu from scratch. All three are prepared during the class, and you taste everything at the end.

Is the class in English?

Yes, the chef is a licensed English-speaking guide, so instruction and explanations happen in English throughout the three hours.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

The workshop can accommodate most dietary restrictions if you let them know in advance. However, the experience is not recommended for people with celiac disease. Contact the operator before booking to discuss your specific needs.

Where exactly is the class located?

The workshop is near Piazza Mattei in central Rome, close to the Turtle Fountain. Public transportation options are available nearby, and the location is walkable from many parts of the city center.