Rome : Pasta and Tiramisu Class in a Roman Home in Trastevere
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Step into a real Roman kitchen and prepare traditional Italian dishes with your own hands, guided by Ilaria in a warm and welcoming home. Along the way, you’ll discover the small family tricks behind each recipe — the gestures, timing, and instincts that rarely make it into cookbooks.
This is not a cooking class in the traditional sense.
It’s an authentic experience in a real Roman home in Trastevere, where you cook together, share stories, drink wine, and sit around the table just like locals do. No professional kitchen — just a family home, real food, and genuine connection.
If you truly want to understand what Italian cooking feels like, there’s no better place than a family kitchen. Born and raised in Rome, Ilaria comes from three generations of chefs and loves sharing not only recipes, but also the memories, traditions, and everyday rituals behind them.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
What To Expect
This experience is designed for everyone : complete beginners, confident home cooks, couples, solo travelers, and families with children. With a small group of no more than 6/8 guests, there’s plenty of time to cook, chat, ask questions, and enjoy each moment at a relaxed and unhurried pace. Together, you’ll make fresh pasta from scratch, shaping three classic types : Fettuccine, Ravioli, and Orecchiette. You’ll then prepare three traditional sauces — cacio e pepe, fresh tomato sauce with basil, and Norma sauce — using seasonal ingredients and time-honored technique. Than you’ll prepare Tiramisu following Ilaria’s family recipe : simple, authentic, and deeply satisfying. Along the way, you’ll enjoy appetizers, wine, and plenty of conversation. Once everything is ready, you’ll sit down together to share the meal — often the most memorable part of the experience, when cooking naturally turns into connectio. You’ll leave with practical cooking skills, recipes that truly work at home, and above all, the memory of time spent in a Roman kitchen where strangers become guests, and guests leave feeling like friends.
Sample Menu
starter
Aperitif
small bites, such as bruschetta topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and creamy burrata.
main
Fettuccine with cheese and pepper
main
Ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach with fresh tomato sauce
main
Orecchiette with Norma sauce
dessert
Tiramisu made following a Ilaria' family recipe
main
Drinks Included Wine Water & Soft drinks
Options
Rome : Cooking Class in a Real Roman Home in Trastevere
What‘s Included
An intimate cooking experience inside a private Roman family home
Small, curated groups for a calm, refined, and personal atmosphere (max 8 guests)
Wine served during the experience.
Preparation of classic Italian sauces using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Vegetarian and lactose-free options are available upon request after booking
A slow food experience focused on quality, tradition, and connection
Welcome aperitif with small bites to start the experience.
Preparation of Tiramisu following Ilaria's family recipe.
Making fresh pasta from scratch : fettuccine, ravioli, and orecchiette.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
75 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bella serata
Michael K,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Being invited into someone’s home with a warm welcome was only the start. Then to learn about making authentic Italian cuisine from real, down to earth local people was second to none. The vibe was perfect and the banter flowed all evening, along with the wine. My wife and 2 adult daughters absolutely loved this experience!
This was one of the most...
Jessica I,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of the most amazing experiences in all my travel. The husband and wife were welcoming! Even one of their sons popped in to say hello. Sooo much good food and learning.
Amazing experience!!
Lindsay S,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I cannot recommend this class highly enough!! Ilaria and Samuel were warm and welcoming and we felt like family. Ilaria was patient with us and I’m so proud of the meal we made! I’ve already ordered my pasta press so I can use Ilarias’s recipes at home! This was a joy and a special experience in Rome
This was so fun and...
Megan O,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was so fun and unique. Ilaria and her family welcomed us into their beautiful home and we made delicious food while engaging in wonderful and fun conversation. Loved it!
One of the highlights of our trip
S4676ZXchuckm,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was the highlight of our trip to Rome! Thank you.
Cooking in Roma!
Kara K,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ilaria and her family were an absolute joy to meet and share this especially memorable experience with! The food was delicious and we will be teaching our family back home how to make pasta now!
Cooking in Roma!
Kara K,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ilaria and her family were such a delight to meet and enjoy this experience with. It was our favorite dinner experience in all of Italy. The food we made was delicious. The recipes were simple to follow and her instructions are very helpful. We took the recipes home and will be making them for our family!
Amazing!
LandyV L,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Aria and her husband are amazing hosts! Their house is beautiful, with a warm and colorful personality. Her instructions were clear, her dishes are tasteful and the conversation was great! A highly recommended experience if you would like to try amazing food and meet great Italians!
Loved!
Elizabeth C,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was so fun!!! Illaria is a warm, welcoming and expert cook. It was fun to be in her kitchen, and the location of her home in Trastevere is unique and special. I would do this again with friends, clients and my kids! It’s a great experience
The best experience!
Ashley G,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the first experience I booked when planning our 25th anniversary trip to Italy, and I am so happy I did. Ilaria and Samuel are gracious hosts. It was nice to spend time in an Italian home, not just a hotel or B&B. This small group experience was cozy and authentic. Ilaria is a wonderful chef and teacher, and the food was amazing. Our adult children are coming over tonight to make pasta. Using Ilaria's family recipes and techniques, it promises to be a wonderful time together as a family. This experience is a little more expensive than some of the others, and worth every penny!
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