Rome: Piazza Navona Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class

Summary

Fresh pasta and tiramisu class in Rome’s Piazza Navona with real Italian flavors and hands-on fun

You’ll knead dough with locals in a sunlit room above Piazza Navona, learn to make fettuccine and classic tiramisu from scratch, then taste your own creations with wine and bruschetta as Roman life bustles outside. Expect laughter over imperfect noodles and a view you’ll remember long after dessert.

What’s the experience like?

"You really have to get your hands dirty," our host grinned, sliding a bowl of flour toward me. I was still half-distracted by the noise outside — the clatter of plates from the terrace, some busker’s accordion leaking through the open window, and that late Roman sunlight bouncing off the cobbles of Piazza Navona. There were only six of us at the table, but it felt like we’d known each other longer than just fifteen minutes. Maybe it was the wine (already poured), or maybe that’s just what happens when you’re all fumbling with eggs and flour together.

I thought I knew pasta, honestly. But watching Chef Marco show us how to coax dough into fettuccine — he made it look so easy. Mine looked a bit lopsided, but he just laughed and told me “it tastes better if it’s not perfect.” When we moved on to tiramisu, I tried saying “savoiardi” like he did (Li laughed at my accent), then dipped those biscuits in espresso so strong it made my hands smell like coffee for hours after. They whisked our desserts away to chill while we scribbled down which sauce we wanted for our pasta: cacio e pepe for me, because apparently I’m a cliché now.

While we waited for our dishes to cook, bruschetta arrived — tomatoes so sweet they almost didn’t need salt, olive oil slick on my fingers. The restaurant buzzed around us; waiters calling out orders in quick Italian, someone arguing about football near the window. When my plate came out (my actual pasta!), I had this weird little jolt of pride. Eating something you made yourself in a place like this… well, it hits different. And then dessert — my own tiramisu, creamy and cold against all that summer heat outside.

I still think about that view over Piazza Navona as I sipped limoncello at the end. It wasn’t fancy or perfect — just real people laughing over messy aprons and sticky fingers. If you’re looking for a Rome cooking class that feels more like hanging out than posing for Instagram… yeah, this is probably it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Pasta and Tiramisu cooking experience

• Join cooking class at Ristorante Tucci
• Learn to make fresh pasta
• Learn to make tiramisu dessert
• Place order for pasta sauce
• Tiramisu placed in fridge
• Seated at restaurant tables
• Enjoy bruschetta appetizer
• Choose a glass of beer or wine
• Eat pasta with chosen sauce
• Enjoy tiramisu dessert
• Option to order coffee or limoncello

Top questions

Where does the cooking class take place?

The class is held at Ristorante Tucci overlooking Piazza Navona in Rome.

What dishes do you make during the class?

You make fresh fettuccine pasta (with your choice of sauce) and classic tiramisu.

Are drinks included in this Rome cooking class?

Yes, you get a glass of wine or beer with your meal, plus water and soft drinks.

Is there an option for gluten-free or lactose-free dishes?

No, this class is not recommended for those with gluten or lactose intolerance.

How many people are usually in each group?

The experience is small-group; exact numbers can vary but it's not a large crowd.

Can children join the pasta & tiramisu class?

The class isn’t recommended for kids under 6-7 years old.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to Piazza Navona.

Do you eat what you cook during the experience?

Yes! You eat your handmade pasta and tiramisu at the restaurant afterward.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes all ingredients and tools for making fresh fettuccine pasta and traditional tiramisu alongside local hosts in central Rome; bruschetta appetizer; one glass of wine or beer (or soft drink); bottled water; coffee or limoncello after your meal; plus aprons provided — everything set up right above lively Piazza Navona before you head back out into Rome’s evening air.