Rome: Spanish Steps Cooking Class with Pasta & Tiramisu

Summary

Make pasta from scratch near spanish steps then share tiramisu and laughter with locals

You’ll roll up your sleeves in central Rome for a hands-on cooking class near the Spanish Steps, learning to make fresh fettucine and creamy tiramisù from scratch. Laugh with locals, sip wine as you cook, then sit down together to enjoy your creations — plus a shot of limoncello or espresso to finish. Expect warmth, real flavors, and memories you’ll want to bring home.

What’s the experience like?

We walked into this little restaurant just off the Spanish Steps — you could smell flour and coffee even before stepping inside. Paolo was already rolling up his sleeves, grinning like he knew we were about to mess up the first batch (which, yeah, we did). There were only six of us in the group, plus Anna, who kept topping up our water and wine and telling stories about her nonna’s secret sauce. The kitchen felt warm and sort of chaotic in a friendly way, like everyone was invited to join in no matter how clumsy.

I’d never made pasta by hand before — turns out it’s stickier than I thought. My fingers got coated in dough while Paolo showed us how to knead it just right (“like you’re giving it a massage,” he said). We laughed when someone dropped an egg on the floor; Anna just shrugged and handed over another one. The whole thing didn’t feel rushed at all. At one point I looked out the window and caught a bit of late sunlight bouncing off cobblestones outside — Rome really does glow differently here.

The best part? Sitting down together to eat what we’d made — fettucine with whatever sauce we chose (I went for cacio e pepe). Everyone swapped bites and compared whose noodles turned out weirdest. Making tiramisù together was honestly more fun than I expected; there was espresso everywhere and someone tried to pronounce “savoiardi” but gave up halfway through. When Paolo poured us each a limoncello at the end, I felt that kind of happy-tired you get after a good meal with new friends. I still think about that first bite of homemade pasta sometimes — it tasted like effort and laughter, if that makes sense.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Cooking class with pasta and tiramisù

• Arrive at central Rome restaurant
• Meet instructors Paolo and Anna
• Learn pasta making by hand
• Discover history of Italian pasta
• Prepare pasta with chosen sauce
• Cook tiramisù together
• Enjoy a glass of wine
• Receive award certificate

Top questions

How long is the cooking class near the Spanish Steps?

The cooking class lasts about 2 hours.

Is wine included in the Rome pasta & tiramisu class?

Yes, a glass of red or white wine is included with your meal.

Can I choose my own pasta sauce during the class?

You can choose your preferred sauce for your pasta dish.

Is there vegetarian or non-alcoholic options available?

Yes, soft drinks are available instead of wine if you prefer.

Are children allowed at this cooking class?

Yes, infants and small children can attend; strollers are welcome.

Is the location wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Do we get to eat what we cook during the lesson?

Yes, you'll enjoy both your handmade pasta and tiramisù together after cooking.

What happens at the end of the meal?

You can choose between a shot of limoncello or an espresso after eating.

What’s included

Your experience includes all ingredients and equipment for making fresh fettucine pasta and tiramisù from scratch in a restaurant near Rome’s Spanish Steps. You’ll get step-by-step guidance from local hosts, enjoy your choice of sauce for your pasta dish, sip a glass of wine or soft drink with lunch, bottled water throughout, plus a final limoncello or espresso before heading out again.