Rome: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class near Termini

Summary

Make pasta from scratch and real tiramisu in central Rome

You’ll roll up your sleeves in a small Roman kitchen just steps from Termini, learning to make fresh pasta and real tiramisu alongside a local chef. Taste as you go, laugh with new friends over prosecco, and bring home recipes (and maybe a little flour on your shirt). It’s warm, hands-on, and surprisingly memorable.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect flour to get everywhere — honestly, even in my hair — but that’s what happened about twenty minutes into our Rome cooking class near Termini. Our chef, Marco, grinned when he saw me struggling with the dough (“You knead it like you mean it!”), which made everyone laugh. The kitchen smelled faintly of espresso and something sweet I couldn’t place at first (turns out it was the mascarpone for tiramisu). There were only eight of us, so it felt more like a casual dinner party than a class.

We started with tiramisu. Marco showed us how to dip the ladyfingers just right — not too soggy — and I tried to repeat his quick wrist motion. Mine looked a bit lopsided but tasted better than any dessert I’ve made at home. The best part? Sneaking tastes between steps while Marco told us stories about his grandmother’s recipes. For the pasta part, rolling out the dough was way harder than YouTube makes it look. My hands got sticky and someone (I think her name was Julia?) accidentally flung flour onto her neighbor’s shirt. No one cared; we were all too busy laughing and sipping prosecco.

After we finished shaping the pasta (I made cacio e pepe — still crave that peppery bite), we sat down together with our plates and swapped travel stories. The light outside had gone gold by then, and someone put on quiet music in the background. It felt like we’d known each other longer than two hours. I still think about that moment when I taste coffee or see fresh basil at home, you know?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Learn to make pasta and tiramisu

• Arrive at cooking school in Rome
• Learn to make tiramisu step by step
• Prepare fresh pasta from scratch
• Shape, roll, and knead pasta dough
• Cook pasta with traditional sauces
• Enjoy dishes with drinks and chef
• Receive recipe e-book to take home

Top questions

Where is the cooking class located in Rome?

The class takes place near Rome Termini station in central Rome.

Is this cooking class suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, vegetarian options are available during the class.

What dishes do you learn to make?

You’ll learn to make fresh hand-made pasta from scratch and homemade tiramisu.

Are drinks included in the experience?

The class includes unlimited water and soft drinks plus one glass of prosecco, wine, or limoncello.

How many people are usually in the group?

The cooking class is small-group based for a friendly atmosphere.

Do I get recipes to take home?

Yes, you’ll receive an ebook with all the recipes after the class.

Can guests with gluten or lactose intolerance join?

No, unfortunately this experience isn’t suitable for gluten or lactose intolerances due to the menu.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to the meeting point near Termini.

What’s included

Your day includes all fresh ingredients for making pasta and tiramisu from scratch, step-by-step guidance from an expert local chef in a small group setting near Rome Termini station, unlimited water and soft drinks plus one glass of prosecco or wine (with non-alcoholic options), vegetarian choices if needed, and an ebook of recipes to take home after sharing your meal together.