Italian Dessert Class: Panna cotta, Tart & Affogato Gelato Making

Overview

Available languages

Russian

English

Italian

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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

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

Options

Italian Dessert Class: Panna cotta, Tart & Affogato Gelato Making

Reviews

5.00

18 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fun class for parents and kids
Erl803,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This 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
5.00
What 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
5.00
Such 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!
Loved it
trinemarital,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I took the class with my husband and we both loved it. My personal favorite was the pannacotta because it was so smooth and creamy that it melted in my mouth. The service was fantastic. The chef was very passionate about the class and always made sure that we were both having fun and paying attention. I definitely recommend it to anyone with a sweet tooth or a passion for cooking!
Great experience
362shiv,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We didn’t expect such a beautiful class!! Fun, hands-on and delicious - we learned to make panna cotta, tart and affogato from scratch with a great chef. Perfect mix of learning, tasting and real Italian atmosphere.
Topppp
Josue Airam Q,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I went with my friends and we had a great time. I’m not much of an eater of things I haven’t tried before but I couldn’t resist trying crostatata and ice cream once we finished preparing them. The Service was excellent and the teacher made sure we had fun and understood what we are doing at all times. I can't wait to get back.
Great classes
alvaroq776,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The class was spectacular. I personally don’t like cooking, but my girlfriend loves it, so I decided to give it a try, and the truth is I was surprised with how much fun the experience was. The cake and ice cream were great, but what I liked the most was the pannacotta. Service was very good, the chef was very patient with us and even taught us how to prepare espresso to accompany desserts. I can’t wait to come back and I recommend everyone visiting Rome to take a look at these classes.
I loved it!
DayTrip05227182924,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I absolutely loved this pastry cooking class in Rome! Learning how to make panna cotta, crostata, and affogato gelato was a really fun and delicious experience. The instructor was patient and passionate, sharing great tips and some local secrets. Everything was hands-on, and the kitchen had a warm, authentic atmosphere. I recommand🔥
A Dolce Italia, dolce chef
552pal,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chef Bea was fantastic, she was patient with us and made the class a lot funnier with her humor. I thought the lesson was only about gelato and tart, however the chef taught us also how to prepare coffee the Italian way (the only way) to pair it with the desserts. After the class was done, I was left with a desire for more. I can’t wait to try the recipes at home, and I’ll definitely recommend Dolce Italia for your next visit to Rome.
Wow!
annarZ6366TE,,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a fun time, my little kids loved it! It was definitely something different to do in Rome that’s not a tourist trap. Definitely would recommend!! And the place was just so cool