Rome: Pizza & Tiramisu Class with Wine in Prati

Summary

Roll dough by hand, sip wine, and taste Rome’s old traditions

You’ll roll up your sleeves in a real Roman kitchen, learn centuries-old pizza techniques from a local chef, and share laughs over free-flowing wine as you bake your own Margherita in Prati’s oldest wood-fired oven. Finish with homemade tiramisu and leave with hands dusted in flour — plus maybe a story or two worth telling back home.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the sharp crackle from that old wood-fired oven — it’s tucked in the back of this little restaurant in Prati, and honestly, I could smell the smoky crust before we even tied our aprons. Our chef (he introduced himself as Marco) had flour on his shirt and a grin like he knew what we were in for. He showed us how to stretch the dough, not too thin, not too thick — my first try looked more like a map of Sicily than a pizza base. Marco just winked and said, “It’s Roman style.” I liked that.

We learned this thing called mozzatura — apparently it’s a 600-year-old way to cut mozzarella. The word itself is fun to say, though I probably butchered it. There was something kind of calming about pressing and shaping the cheese with my hands while everyone chatted around me. The room felt warm (not just from the oven), and there was this gentle clink of glasses as someone poured another round of wine. I don’t usually drink much at lunch but, well, when in Rome…

Tossing my pizza into that ancient oven felt weirdly exciting — you have to use this long paddle and move fast or risk losing your toppings to gravity. The smell when it came out: sweet tomatoes, charred edges, basil wilting just so. We all sat down together to eat what we made; mine looked wonky but tasted right. Someone’s tiramisu came out perfect and she laughed when we tried to copy her layering technique — mine sort of slumped over but still tasted like coffee clouds.

I keep thinking about that afternoon — the flour on my hands, the way Marco told stories about his grandmother making dough at dawn. It wasn’t fancy or staged; just good food, new friends, and a little slice of Roman life you can actually taste.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Pizza and Tiramisu Cooking Class

• Receive apron and ingredients
• Create pizza dough
• Learn traditional dough techniques
• Cut dough with mozzatura method
• Prepare Margherita pizza
• Bake pizza in wood fired oven
• Enjoy pizza with wine and soft drinks

Top questions

Where does the pizza class take place?

The class is held in a locally loved restaurant in Rome's Prati neighborhood.

Is wine included during the pizza making class?

Yes, wine and soft drinks are included with your meal.

Who teaches the pizza class?

A local chef leads the workshop and guides you through each step.

What traditional technique will I learn?

You’ll learn mozzatura—a 600-year-old method for cutting mozzarella cheese.

Do I get to bake my own pizza?

Yes, you’ll make your own Margherita pizza and bake it in Prati’s oldest wood-fired oven.

Are public transportation options nearby?

Yes, public transportation is available close to the restaurant.

Is this class suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What’s included

Your experience includes hands-on pizza making with a local chef in Rome’s Prati neighborhood using their historic wood-fired oven; you’ll enjoy free-flowing wine and soft drinks alongside your homemade Margherita pizza and finish off with fresh tiramisu before heading out into the city again.