Italian Dessert Class: Panna cotta, Tart & Affogato Gelato Making
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Step into Rome’s only professional pastry lab open to travelers and discover the secrets of authentic Italian desserts. In this unique setting, normally reserved for pastry chefs, you’ll use high-quality ingredients to prepare classics like Nonna’s tart, panna cotta, and gelato affogato. Guided step by step by Chef Nazzareno or one of his pastry chefs, you’ll receive personal attention throughout the class, making it fun and accessible for both adults and children. Families especially love the warm atmosphere, the welcome toast with Prosecco or juice, and the certificate of participation that becomes a sweet keepsake to take home—together with your handmade desserts.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Children must be 5 years old or older
Participants under 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Any allergy, intolerance, or dietary restriction must be communicated at the time of booking via message or email.
Our laboratory is located just steps from Battistini metro station on Line A, directly connected to Rome’s city center.
Not suitable for celiac disease or severe gluten allergy
Not suitable for nut allergies.
Not suitable for lactose intolerance
What To Expect
After a friendly toast with Prosecco, or juice for kids, enjoy this hands-on pastry cooking class in Rome that has already attracted both international visitors, Locals and Italian food lovers. Our laboratory is located just steps from Battistini metro station on Line A, directly connected to Rome’s city center. The activity takes place inside a pastry Laboratory and gives you the opportunity to discover the real processes of italian pastry. The class is suitable for families, couples, group of friends & kids! Forget the usual savory cooking classes and treat yourself to something truly special and authentic: discover how to make the iconic panna cotta, a delicious homemade tart, and the classic ‘affogato al caffè’ – the irresistible coffee-drenched gelato that Italians love.
Sample Menu
dessert
Italian fresh Panna Cotta
Served with your choice of fresh toppings
dessert
Nonna's Tart
Crafted and oven-baked right in our pastry lab.
dessert
Traditional Italian Affogato Gelato
No-coffee options available for Children
Options
Italian Dessert Class: Panna cotta, Tart & Affogato Gelato Making
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Glass of Prosecco (juice x children)
all the ingredients/equipment to make the recipes
Recipes and dedicated Follow-up support to help you recreate the desserts at home
The Tart you made
The panna cotta you made
Affogato Gelato
tips
Extra Drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A beautiful Mother's Day
ramonarC9855OI,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful class. Both Alishba and Thomas were great. Fantastic desserts and we had so much fun. Ramona
Delicious and delightful
Elaine B,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An afternoon of sweetness with our charming chef, Siva. We made three different desserts, and took home lots of leftovers.
Delicious and delightful
S2471FZelaineb,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shiva was an absolute delight as she showed us how to make three different, amazing desserts! We left with plenty of extras, to keep us fat and happy for the rest of our trip.
So much fun!!! And we learned a lot. Our chef, Shiva, is a great teacher and absolutely lovely. Best we've done!
Donna H,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shiva is amazing! So lovely and we had a great time. Learned a lot and really enjoyed our time with her.
instructor was so friendly and informative. got to try so many desserts and learnt a lot
Jasmin A,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00had so much fun and got to eat delicious desserts
A great lesson from Beartrice
U573ATgaryt,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great lesson from Beartrice. learning to make jam tarts, Canoli and Gelato in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
100% recommend
H8844JNenricob,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The class was great!! The chef Bea explained each step with detail and never failed to make us laugh. 100% recommend for any sweet tooth
Fun class for parents and kids
Erl803,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This class was a lot of fun for the whole family. We made delicious treats and the instructors made it so easy. Highly recommended!
Fun and tasty experience!
Q3381JEdianab,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fun experience! The class was fun and food super good. Thanks for an entertaining and tasty evening. Our whole family enjoyed it.
Best thing to do in Rome!
Q3047HCannar,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fun and delicious experience! We learned to make classic Italian desserts like panna cotta and gelato from scratch. The instructors were super friendly and made everything feel easy and relaxed. I’d recommend this to anyone visiting Rome with a sweet tooth!
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