Rome: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class by Colosseum with Wine

Summary

Handmade ravioli and tiramisu near Rome’s Colosseum with local chefs

You’ll knead dough by hand, roll fresh pasta sheets, fill your own ravioli, and build classic tiramisu from scratch—all just steps from Rome’s Colosseum. Guided by a Roman chef (with plenty of wine flowing), you’ll share laughs and stories while learning real techniques. Expect flour on your shirt and maybe a new favorite dessert recipe to bring home.

What’s the experience like?

We ducked off the busy street just as the bells started ringing somewhere behind us, and I remember thinking—this is really happening, I’m about to knead pasta dough in Rome. Our chef (Francesca, with a laugh that made everyone relax) waved us inside. The kitchen smelled like flour and something faintly lemony. You could see the top of the Colosseum through the window if you leaned just right. She handed me an apron and said, “Don’t worry, your hands will know what to do.” I wasn’t so sure.

We started mixing eggs into flour—my hands got sticky fast—and Francesca showed me how to press with my palms, not my fingers. There was a moment when I looked around at everyone’s lumpy dough and realized nobody here was a pro. Someone spilled wine on their recipe sheet (the wine never seemed to run out), and we all laughed. Rolling out the pasta was oddly calming; you could hear someone humming softly near the stove. When we filled our ravioli, Francesca told us stories about her grandmother’s kitchen in Trastevere—she said every Roman has their own secret for getting the edges sealed tight.

I didn’t expect to enjoy making tiramisu as much as I did. The mascarpone was cold and creamy between my fingers, and when we layered it with coffee-soaked biscuits, Francesca winked at me—“More cocoa?” she asked. I probably overdid it but honestly, who cares? Sitting down together at the end felt like a small party: plates of ravioli steaming up my glasses, everyone clinking glasses of red wine. The Colosseum lit up outside as dusk crept in—I still think about that view sometimes when I taste espresso back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Pasta and Tiramisu Making Class

• Meet local chef near Colosseum
• Watch pasta dough demonstration
• Learn rolling and cutting techniques
• Make ravioli filling and shape
• Create tiramisu layers
• Prepare own ravioli and tiramisu
• Taste dishes with fine Italian wine

Top questions

Where does the pasta & tiramisu class take place?

The class is held at a location near the Colosseum in Rome.

Is wine included during the cooking class?

Yes, there is an ample selection of high-quality Italian wines included.

How many people are in each group?

The class is limited to a small group of up to 10 people.

What dishes will I learn to make?

You’ll learn two types of handmade pasta (including ravioli) and classic tiramisu.

Is this experience suitable for celiacs?

No, it’s not recommended for people with celiac disease due to gluten content.

Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?

Some dietary restrictions can be accommodated—contact them for details.

Are recipes provided after the class?

Yes, recipes for both pasta and tiramisu are provided as part of the experience.

What’s included

Your day includes a hands-on masterclass near the Colosseum led by an experienced Roman chef, all ingredients for two types of fresh handmade pasta plus tiramisu (with recipes), bottomless Italian wine throughout, and a relaxed tasting session where you enjoy everything you’ve created together before heading out into Rome’s evening glow.