Rome: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class near Vatican with Wine

Summary

Make fettuccine and ravioli from scratch with a Roman chef near the Vatican

You’ll knead fresh pasta dough by hand with a local chef guiding you step by step near the Vatican. Taste your own fettuccine and ravioli with Roman sauces, sip wine or Spritz, then finish off with homemade tiramisu around a lively table. It’s hands-on, messy fun — and you’ll leave full in every sense.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me was the smell — not basil or garlic like I expected, but this buttery warmth drifting out of the kitchen as we walked in. Our chef, Marco, grinned and handed me a glass of cold prosecco before I even got my apron on. He joked about “fuel for the dough,” and honestly, I needed it — my hands were already sweating just looking at the flour mound on my station. The place is tucked away close to the Vatican walls, but inside it’s all chatter and clinking glasses, nothing stiff or fancy.

We started making fettuccine, and Marco kept circling around, nudging elbows and showing us how to coax the dough instead of fighting it. My ravioli looked more like little pillows than anything you’d see in a restaurant, but he said that’s half the charm. Everyone laughed when someone’s filling exploded out the side (not naming names). There was this moment where I caught myself just zoning out on the sound of rolling pins thumping against wood, sauce bubbling somewhere behind me — you know that feeling when you realize you’re actually here?

I didn’t expect to care so much about tiramisu, but layering those biscuits and mascarpone was weirdly soothing after all the pasta action. We could pick our own toppings; I went for chocolate shavings and probably too much cocoa powder (Marco raised an eyebrow). Sitting down together at this long table with plates of our own fettuccine and ravioli — plus bruschetta and another glass of wine — felt almost like being at someone’s family dinner. The sauces were classic Roman ones: cacio e pepe for mine, salty and sharp. People swapped bites without asking. I still think about that creamy tiramisu at the end — maybe it was just being there with strangers who suddenly felt like friends.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hands-on Italian cooking workshop

• Enjoy Italian aperitif with chips
• Knead dough and shape fettuccine
• Prepare and fill ravioli
• Create personalized tiramisù
• Savor pasta with Roman sauces
• Eat bruschetta and drink
• Indulge in homemade tiramisù

Top questions

Is this pasta & tiramisu cooking class close to the Vatican?

Yes, it's located just steps from the Vatican Museums in Rome.

Do I get to make both fettuccine and ravioli during the class?

Yes, you'll make fresh fettuccine and stuffed ravioli from scratch.

Is wine included during the cooking workshop?

Yes, you'll enjoy Italian wine or Spritz during your meal.

Can vegetarians or gluten-free guests join this class?

Absolutely—just let them know in advance for vegetarian or gluten-free options.

How long does the cooking session last?

The hands-on part lasts about 2 hours.

Will there be an English-speaking chef guiding us?

Yes, an English-speaking local chef leads the workshop throughout.

Is lunch included after we cook?

You’ll eat everything you prepare: pasta dishes, bruschetta, and tiramisu—with drinks included.

Is this class suitable for kids or people using wheelchairs?

The location is fully wheelchair accessible; infants can join in strollers too.

What’s included

Your day includes all ingredients and utensils for making fresh fettuccine, ravioli, and tiramisu by hand; a welcome aperitif with chips; bruschetta; traditional Roman sauces prepared by your chef; one drink (wine, beer or soft drink) plus water; full guidance from an English-speaking local chef; use of aprons; air-conditioned comfort throughout; vegetarian and gluten-free options available if requested in advance—and of course you’ll sit down together to enjoy everything you’ve made before heading out into Rome again.