Rome: Pizza & Tiramisu Cooking Class Near Piazza Navona

Summary

Hands-on pizza making in Rome’s center with tiramisu dessert

You’ll knead fresh dough by hand in a Roman kitchen steps from Piazza Navona, guided by a local chef who keeps things lighthearted. Taste your own pizza creation hot from the oven, then layer up creamy tiramisu while sharing laughs with new friends over wine or coffee. It’s hands-on, deliciously messy, and full of small moments that linger long after dessert.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I was nervous about the dough. There’s something about Italian pizza that feels sacred — like you shouldn’t mess it up in front of real Romans. Our chef, Marco, greeted us with this huge grin and flour dust on his shirt (he said it’s a good luck charm). “Don’t worry,” he told me, “everyone’s first pizza is a little… creative.” The kitchen was just off a narrow street near Piazza Navona — you could hear scooters buzzing outside and the smell of tomatoes hit before we even started chopping anything.

We got right into kneading, which is harder than it looks on YouTube. My hands stuck to the dough at first — Marco showed me how to flick my wrists so it didn’t glue itself to my fingers. There were only ten of us, so he actually came around and joked with everyone (he called my lopsided circle ‘modern art’). Picking toppings was its own adventure; I went classic but someone else piled on everything. The oven heat made the whole place feel cozy even though it was raining out. When our pizzas came out bubbling and golden, we all kind of stared at them for a second before digging in. I swear mine tasted better because I’d wrestled with it.

Tiramisu was next — espresso everywhere, mascarpone so creamy I kept sneaking tastes when Marco wasn’t looking (he caught me once and just winked). The layering is oddly soothing, almost meditative if you don’t mind getting your fingers sticky. We sat down together at a long table — strangers an hour ago but now swapping stories over wine and laughing about who made the tallest tiramisu tower. Someone tried to say ‘buon appetito’ with a Texan accent and Marco nearly dropped his limoncello laughing. It felt like one of those meals that sticks with you way after you leave Rome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Pizza and Tiramisu cooking class

• Meet local Italian chef
• Learn to knead pizza dough
• Choose pizza toppings
• Prepare Roman-style pizza
• Make traditional Tiramisu dessert
• Enjoy homemade pizza with wine
• Eat freshly made Tiramisu
• Drink local Limoncello

Top questions

Where does the cooking class take place in Rome?

The class is held in central Rome near Piazza Navona.

Is the pizza & tiramisu class suitable for beginners?

Yes, the chef guides everyone step-by-step regardless of experience.

How many people are in each cooking class?

The maximum group size is 12 participants.

Are drinks included during the class?

Your choice of wine or soft drink is included, plus water and limoncello or coffee.

Do I get to eat what I make?

Yes, you eat your own pizza and tiramisu at the end of the class.

Is this cooking class wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible.

Are children or infants allowed?

Infants and small children can attend; strollers are welcome and infant seats are available.

What’s included

Your evening includes all fresh ingredients and equipment for both pizza and tiramisu making, step-by-step guidance from a local chef in central Rome near Piazza Navona, your choice of wine or soft drink during dinner along with water throughout, plus your own homemade pizza followed by freshly prepared tiramisu — finished off with either limoncello or hot coffee before heading out into the city again.