Rome: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine & Prosecco

Summary

Make pasta and tiramisu in Rome’s foodie quarter with wine flowing

You’ll join a small group in Rome’s foodie neighborhood near the Vatican for a hands-on pasta & tiramisu making class with a local chef. Expect floury hands, plenty of laughs, unlimited fine wine and prosecco, plus recipes to bring home so you can relive those flavors later. It’s warm-hearted chaos in the best way.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest — I almost missed the start because my Google Maps glitched and sent me to the wrong side street. So there I was, slightly sweaty, apologizing as I ducked into this cozy little restaurant tucked away near the Vatican. The chef, Marco, just grinned and waved me in like he’d seen it all before. There was flour dust on his apron and a kind of warmth in the air that made me feel less like a tourist and more like someone’s distant cousin who finally showed up for dinner.

We started with fettuccine — Marco handed us eggs and flour and told us to “forget about measuring,” which made me nervous at first. My dough looked weirdly lumpy but he just shrugged, “It’s Roman style,” he said, then winked. The table smelled faintly of sage from the butter sauce simmering nearby. Someone spilled wine (not me for once), and everyone laughed. There was this moment when we were all kneading together, hands sticky, music humming low in the background — it felt less like a class and more like a kitchen after Sunday lunch.

The tiramisu part was messier than I expected. I tried to say “savoiardi” properly; Marco laughed so hard he nearly dropped the mascarpone. We layered everything up while sipping prosecco (honestly lost count of how many glasses). At some point I realized I hadn’t thought about my phone or emails for over an hour — just focused on getting cocoa powder everywhere but where it belonged. When we finally sat down to eat what we’d made — ravioli with ricotta and spinach, fettuccine with tomato sauce — it tasted richer because we’d messed it up together first.

I still think about that first bite of tiramisu; maybe it was the espresso or maybe just being surrounded by people who didn’t care if you got powdered sugar on your shirt. If you’re looking for a Rome cooking class that feels real — not staged or stiff — this is it. Includes all the wine you can handle (trust me), recipes to take home, and a chef who treats you like family even if you show up late.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Pasta and tiramisu cooking class

• Arrive at local restaurant near Vatican
• Learn to make homemade pasta
• Prepare fettuccine and ravioli dishes
• Make traditional tiramisu dessert
• Enjoy dishes with wine and drinks
• Receive recipes to take home

Top questions

Is wine included in this Rome pasta & tiramisu cooking class?

Yes, free-flowing fine wine and prosecco are included for guests 18 and over.

Where does the cooking class take place?

The class is held in a locally loved restaurant near Vatican City in Rome’s foodie district.

What dishes will I learn to make?

You’ll make fettuccine with tomato sauce, ravioli stuffed with ricotta and spinach (with butter & sage), plus classic tiramisu.

Are soft drinks available during the class?

Yes, unlimited soft drinks are provided along with alcoholic beverages.

Is this cooking class wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Can infants or small children join?

Infants and small children can attend; prams or strollers are welcome.

How big is each group?

The group size is limited for a more personal experience.

Will I get recipes to take home?

Yes, you’ll receive recipes so you can recreate everything at home.

What’s included

Your day includes hands-on pasta and tiramisu making in a Roman restaurant near Vatican City, unlimited fine wine or prosecco for adults (plus soft drinks), all fresh ingredients provided by your local chef host, recipes to keep afterward, and plenty of time to enjoy your homemade meal together before heading out into Rome again.