Rome: Trastevere Cooking Class Pasta & Tiramisu in Local Home

Hands-on pasta and tiramisu making in a real Roman kitchen

You’ll step straight into a Roman home in Trastevere to learn how to make fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch with local chef Ilaria. Between hands-on lessons and stories around the table, you’ll share laughter, wine, and homemade dishes with new friends—leaving with full stomachs and memories that stick around longer than any recipe card.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Learn and cook traditional Italian dishes

• Arrive at a Roman home in Trastevere
• Prepare fresh pasta dough and tiramisù
• Enjoy Italian aperitivo with wine and bites
• Shape pasta into fettuccine, ravioli, and orecchiette
• Cook pasta with traditional sauces
• Eat the homemade meal together

The Experience

I still smell the coffee from the tiramisu on my fingers. We’d just walked up those old steps in Trastevere — the kind of building where you hear neighbors talking through open windows — and suddenly we were inside Ilaria’s kitchen. She greeted us with this quick, warm smile, like she’d known us forever. There were only six of us, so it felt more like visiting a friend than joining a class. Ilaria started us off with flour everywhere (honestly, I got half of it on my shirt) and stories about her grandmother’s tricks for pasta dough. She showed me how to knead until it “feels like your earlobe” — which made us all laugh, but it actually works.

We took a break for aperitivo — little bites and a glass of red that tasted way better than anything I’d ever picked out at home. The window was cracked open, so you could hear someone playing guitar down the street, and there was this faint smell of basil from the counter. When we got back to rolling out fettuccine, Ilaria kept an eye on everyone but never hovered. She let me mess up my first ravioli (“too much filling,” she said, grinning), then helped me fix it without making me feel silly. At some point I forgot I was in someone else’s house.

The best part? Sitting down together at her table — mismatched chairs, plates stacked high with pasta we’d made ourselves, everyone passing bread and pouring wine for each other. Someone asked about her family’s recipe for cacio e pepe, and she told us about Sunday lunches growing up in Rome. It wasn’t just about food; it was about being let into something real, even if just for one night. Walking out later into the Trastevere evening (full and maybe a little tipsy), I realized I’d remember that kitchen light for a long time.

Top questions

Is this cooking class suitable for beginners?

Yes, the class is designed for beginners as well as passionate home cooks.

How many people are in each class?

The group size is small—no more than 8 guests per class.

Where does the cooking class take place?

The class is held in a real Roman home in the heart of Trastevere.

What dishes will we learn to make?

You’ll make Fettuccine with cheese and pepper sauce, ravioli with ricotta and spinach, orecchiette with Norma sauce, and tiramisu.

Are drinks included?

Yes, Italian red and white wine, soft drinks, still or sparkling water are included.

Is there an aperitivo or appetizer included?

Yes, you’ll enjoy an aperitif selection of traditional Italian appetizers during a short break.

Are vegetarian or lactose-free options available?

Yes—these options are available upon request after booking.

Can children join the cooking class?

Yes—the experience is suitable for families with children; infants can ride in strollers or sit on laps.

What’s included

Your evening includes hands-on cooking instruction in a real Roman home in Trastevere with chef Ilaria; all ingredients to prepare fresh pasta (fettuccine, ravioli, orecchiette) and tiramisu; an aperitivo with Italian appetizers; dinner featuring your homemade dishes paired with Italian red or white wine; plus recipes and family cooking secrets to take home—all shared around a lively table before heading out into Rome’s night air.