Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
• Nonna knew her business after working so long in the restaurant industry so expect some top quality dishes to learn to make!
• Choose from several mainstays of Italian cuisine and learn to make gnocchi!
• Get to know Janice and Francesca through their class and feel like you’ve got to know their grandmother too!
• Enjoy a wonderful, family orientated cooking class, that will leave you impatient to get home and repeat the experience with your own family!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Experience Authentic Italian Cooking with Janice and Francesca: Just Like Grandma's Recipes Indulge in an unforgettable culinary adventure with Janice and Francesca, two warm-hearted and hospitable Italian sisters. Join them as they reveal their treasured family secrets, passed down from their beloved Nonna, and teach you how to prepare the most mouthwatering gnocchi. This classic Italian dish is served in a lusciously rich and creamy tomato sauce, guaranteeing a delightful explosion of flavors. Once you've perfected your cooking skills, unwind and savor a delectable dinner in the charming city of Rome, surrounded by newfound Italian friends. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Italian culture as you relish the genuine hospitality of your hosts. It's worth noting that Janice and Francesca have successfully completed a professional course in "Table Etiquette," ensuring an elevated dining experience that combines delectable cuisine with refined manners.
Sample Menu
starter
Mix of Italian specialties
main
Gnocchi
with tomato sauce and our special basil OR with pesto
dessert
Dessert
Tiramisù OR Grandmother's Millefoglie OR Chocolate caprice cake
What‘s Included
Dinner
Bring home traditional recipes and culinary skills
Experience first hand the local culture and cuisine
Easy-to-follow cooking class for all levels
Transfer to and from the venue can be arranged at a competitive fare
Drinks and beverages (Red Wine, White Wine, Spirits, Aperitif)
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Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Dinner in Rome
BSTIBBENS3,,Jun 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Janice and Francesca were wonderful! They provided an excellent meal for my husband and I. We were treated with appetizers, taught how to make delicious gnocchi, and they even prepared dessert! They treated us like family and made us feel so special. I left feeling like we were friends 💜 next time we are in Rome we will definitely pop in again to say hello. Don’t miss out meeting these wonderful humans!
A very memorable experience!
Thomas W,,Jun 3, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our time with Janice & Francesca. They made us feel like family. We cooked, we drank, we laughed, we shared stories, and we ate. We ate lots of wonderful food. In our pre-trip communications with them, I had shared that our trip was a celebration of my wife and my 35th anniversary. The other wonderful couple there that night had also shared that it was their 20th. The sister’s presented us each with a special dessert and music during the evening. So very special for them to remember. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to get a feel and taste for authentic Italian hospitality, and food, with recipes straight from the old country. I feel as if we’ve added to our family now.
Fabulous Roman cooking evening
U6841FUjenniferk,,May 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most wonderful evening with Janice, Francesca and Pietro! They are the sweetest pair of sisters who taught us how to make delicious gnocchi, taught to them from their grandmother who owned a restaurant in Rome. They were such ingratiating hosts who made us feel like old friends. We loved getting to know them, Pietro, and other guests from around the world. Thank you for a most memorable evening! P.s. they also serve yummy aperitifs and desserts!
Truly authentic Roman Family! Beautiful people
K5219NNmichaelf,,Apr 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Janice and Francesca are amazing people. Warm, friendly and genuinely caring. This is a truly authentic Italian dinner with a great family. It was my mom and dad’s 50 th anniversary and they went above and beyond to make it special. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip! By the end of the night we became friends and would open our homes to these kind and warm women to come stay with us!
MUST DO DINNER IN ROME
VivianGarciaDOJ,,Oct 4, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My favorite part was the warmth & enthusiasm Janice & Francesca gave to us. We spent 3 weeks in Italy & dinner with them was a highlight! The food was the best we had in Rome & the ambiance was spectacular. I will recommend this to all that travel to Rome. The driver they recommended was great & we booked him to drive us the the airport. He was also friendly & funny & he gave us a mini tour on our way & back to our hotel.
An evening with friends
Road609622,,Aug 8, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00we had a wonderful evening with francesca and janice. they gave us a warm welcome, we ate well and the cooking class was perfect
The most wonderful evening learning and cooking with family
lauracI4710WI,,Jun 21, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Francesca and Janice were the most amazing hosts! We felt like family when we left! They opened up their home, taught us how to make incredible Italian pizza and filled us with memories forever. Our family includes 3 teens and it is a highlight of their Italy trip. If you are looking for an intimate experience of Italian cooking, dinner, culture and life…this is for you!
A delicious meal with our new friends in Rome!
DenniseK2,,Jun 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I had the delightful experience of enjoying a delicious meal hosted by Janice and Francesca. Their generous spirit had us feeling right at home and we left knowing we had made forever friends! The food was out of this world. We felt spoiled with the amount of attention we received and it is definitely an authentic experience. We highly recommend taking advantage of the private car for transportation - so worth it. Our driver was on time and most excellent. If we had more time in the Eternal City, we would visit with Francesca and Janice (and, let's not forget Pietro!) again. A most marvelous time. Thank you!
Authentic Italian Experience
Jae C,,Jun 8, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Francesca & Janis were great hosts and teachers. We had a great time learning to make gnocchi. Even we couldn't ruin the gnocchi and the rest of the courses were even better. Just as good as the food was the interaction with our hosts and their family. We have the recepies and look forward to making the gnocchi again. This experience was one of the highlights of our time in Rome we highly recommend it.
Truly a homemade Dinner experience
EdL297,,Dec 14, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience and wonderful hosts Janice and Francesca were. We were welcomed like family as soon as we arrived and the cooking experience is something to be remembered. Can't wait to get back home and share the recipe with our family. We would highly recommend this experience for anyone looking to make new friends in Italy and learn how to make an Italian home cooked meal.
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