Rome: Pasta & Tiramisù Cooking Class with Wine & Prosecco

Summary

Make pasta and tiramisù from scratch in Rome’s lively center

You’ll roll fresh pasta dough by hand in central Rome, guided step-by-step by a local chef who keeps things light (and keeps your glass full). Taste your own fettuccine and tiramisù creations alongside regional wines. Expect laughter, flour everywhere, and that sweet moment when you realize you’re eating what you made yourself.

What’s the experience like?

You know that feeling when you walk into a place and just smell garlic and coffee in the air? That’s how it started for me, right near Rome’s Opera House. The kitchen was bright but not fancy — more like someone’s home than a school. Our chef (I think her name was Giulia?) handed me an apron and poured us each a glass of Prosecco before we’d even touched any flour. I remember glancing around at the others, everyone sort of grinning nervously, like we’d all just realized we were about to make real Italian pasta in Rome. Not sure why my hands shook a little when I cracked my first egg onto the flour mound.

Giulia didn’t rush us — she let us fumble with the dough, showing how to press it with our palms until it felt “like your earlobe” (her words). There was this moment where she laughed at my ravioli shapes — honestly, they looked more like little pillows than anything you’d see in a trattoria. But she said that’s part of it. The sauce simmered quietly on the stove while we worked, and I kept catching whiffs of basil and tomato every time someone opened the lid. At some point I realized I’d stopped worrying about getting it right — it was just fun.

Tiramisù came next. We dipped ladyfingers in espresso so strong my fingers smelled like coffee for hours after. Someone tried to say “mascarpone” with an American accent and Giulia nearly snorted wine out her nose laughing (she said it much better than us). We ate everything together at this long table, passing bottles of wine back and forth, kind of proud of what we’d made even if my ravioli still looked wonky. When they brought out tiny glasses of limoncello at the end, I felt that warm buzz you only get after good food and new friends — or maybe just from all the wine.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Cooking Italian pasta and tiramisù

• Arrive at cooking school near Opera House
• Prepare traditional Italian pasta dishes
• Cook fettuccine and ravioli
• Make classic tiramisù dessert
• Taste your own creations with regional wines

Top questions

Where is the cooking class held in Rome?

The class takes place in a modern open space near Rome's Opera House in the city center.

What dishes do you make during this pasta & tiramisù cooking class?

You’ll prepare fettuccine or ravioli as well as classic tiramisù from scratch.

Is there wine included with the class?

Yes, regional wines are served during the meal along with welcome Prosecco and limoncello at the end.

Are drinks other than wine available?

Coffee and soft drinks are also included if you prefer something non-alcoholic.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options available close to the venue.

Can infants join this cooking workshop?

Infants can attend but must sit on an adult’s lap during the experience.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes a welcome glass of Prosecco on arrival, all ingredients for making fresh pasta and tiramisù under your chef’s guidance, plenty of regional wine or soft drinks with your meal, coffee afterwards, plus a final shot of limoncello before heading out into Rome again.