Rome: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine & Lunch

Summary

Hands-on pasta and tiramisu workshop in Rome’s cozy center

You’ll roll fresh pasta dough for fettuccine and ravioli in a cozy Roman kitchen, guided by a local chef who shares family tips along the way. Taste your own creations — plus homemade tiramisu — over lunch with wine and limoncello included. Expect laughter, flour-dusted hands, and new friends around the table.

What’s the experience like?

"Don’t worry, nobody gets it perfect the first time," our chef said, grinning as I tried to fold my ravioli without the filling squishing out the sides. The kitchen smelled like flour and a little bit of lemon zest from the tiramisu we’d just started — honestly, my fingers were already sticky from dipping those biscuits into coffee. There were six of us around the table, all strangers at first but somehow laughing together by the second round of kneading. I could hear traffic outside on Via della Vite but inside it was just clinking bowls and someone humming softly (maybe me).

I thought making pasta would be harder — or maybe I was distracted by our guide telling stories about her grandmother’s Sunday lunches. She showed us how to roll fettuccine thin enough to see light through it, which sounded impossible until you actually do it. My ravioli looked more like little pillows than neat squares, but nobody cared. When we finally sat down in the restaurant part of the place (it’s right in central Rome, so you can peek out at people walking by), they brought out our plates with butter and sage melting over everything. The wine helped too — I picked red, but there was white if you wanted.

The tiramisu tasted better than any I’ve had back home — maybe because we made it ourselves or maybe because I accidentally got cocoa powder on my shirt and everyone laughed. After dessert came a tiny glass of limoncello that made me squint a bit (I’m not used to drinks that strong). It felt good though, sitting there with people you didn’t know two hours ago, full and kind of proud. The chef checked in on us again — she remembered everyone’s names somehow.

I still think about that warm butter smell from the ravioli sometimes when I’m back home making dinner and wishing for Roman sunlight through the window. If you’re looking for a pasta cooking class in Rome that’s more like a real afternoon with friends than a formal lesson, this is probably it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hands-on Italian cooking workshop

• Prepare classic tiramisù layers
• Knead and roll pasta dough
• Shape fettuccine and ravioli
• Enjoy meal with wine and limoncello

Top questions

Is this pasta cooking class in Rome suitable for beginners?

Yes, no prior experience is needed; the chef guides you step-by-step.

What dishes do we make during the class?

You’ll prepare fettuccine, ricotta-parmesan ravioli with butter & sage sauce, and classic tiramisu.

Is lunch included after the cooking workshop?

Yes, after cooking you’ll enjoy your handmade pasta and dessert as a full meal.

Are beverages provided during the class?

A glass of wine or soft drink is included with your meal; water is also available.

Can vegetarians join this Rome pasta workshop?

Yes, vegetarian options are available; just mention it when booking.

Where is the cooking class located?

The class takes place in a cozy restaurant in central Rome.

Is this experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible.

Are children allowed at this cooking class?

Children can join if accompanied by an adult; infants’ seats are available.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes hands-on instruction from a local chef as you make fettuccine with your choice of sauce (Amatriciana, Cacio e Pepe or tomato-basil), ricotta-parmesan ravioli cooked in butter and sage, homemade tiramisu for dessert, plus a glass of wine or soft drink with lunch — finished off with limoncello or Italian coffee before heading out into Rome again.