Rome : Cooking Class in a Real Roman Home in Trastevere

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

3 hours

Mobile ticket

You’ll step into a Roman kitchen and actively prepare traditional dishes with your own hands, guided naturally by Ilaria. Along the way, you’ll learn family tricks behind each recipe — gestures and timing that never make it into cookbooks — and then enjoy everything you’ve cooked together in a warm, relaxed atmosphere.

This is not a cooking class in the traditional sense. It’s a dining experience in a real Roman home in Trastevere, where you cook together, talk, drink wine, and sit at the table like locals do. No uniforms or professional kitchens — 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 and traditions 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

Cancellation Policy

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

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 8 guests, there’s plenty of time to cook, chat, ask questions, and enjoy each moment at an easy, unhurried pace. Together, you’ll make fresh pasta completely from scratch, shaping 3 classic types : fettuccine, ravioli, and orecchiette. You’ll then prepare 3 traditional Roman sauces — cacio e pepe, fresh tomato sauce with basil, and Norma sauce — using seasonal ingredients and time-tested techniques. Along the way, you’ll enjoy small 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 connection. To finish, you’ll prepare Tiramisu following Ilaria’s family recipe : simple, honest, and deeply satisfying. You’ll leave with practical 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

Enjoy local appetizers

- Assorted Bruschetta with Fresh Burrata, Scamorza, Tomatoes and more - Seasonal vegetables fried in Pastella, prepared by the guests

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

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.

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