Rome : Pasta and Tiramisu Class in a Roman Home in Trastevere
Overview
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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
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 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
Enjoy local appetizers
- Bruschetta with Fresh Burrata and Fresh Tomatoes, - Artisanal Sausage
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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Rome : Cooking Class in a Real Roman Home in Trastevere
Reviews
62 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A most fantastic Roman evening
Laura T,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an absolute delight! Aria made it seem doable and worth the effort to make your own pasta. The dishes were delicious. The whole event was superb. Aria and her family welcomed us into their home (with a most amazing kitchen and garden) and were part of the magic of the evening I love to get a glimpse into the lives of people living where I travel and this was the highest achievement of that goal. Go hungry!!
Best cooking class ever!
Monique A,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I did this cooking class on our honeymoon and it was the most fun/unique experience we did during our time in Rome! Aria is so sweet and so good at what she does! The pasta and tiramisu turned out phenomenal! I couldn’t recommend this experience more!
Intimate dinner with wonderful conversation
Brendon K,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was exceptional! Our hosts created a wonderful evening where conversation flowed as we learned about making wonderful Italian dishes.
Worth every euro!
Michelle S,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was worth every penny. Illaria and her husband were a joy. The food was delicious and the experience fantastic. Stepping into their world and learning their recipes and tips was a joy.
Not your standard cooking class
Christina C,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of the best things I participated in while visiting Italy. Iliana is wonderful. She welcomed us into her home and taught us how to make 3 different pastas, 3 sauces, along with bruschetta, tiramisu, and pastella. It was fun learning to make pasta and share a meal while learning about our lives and culture. It was my birthday and unbeknownst to me she came out with a special tiramisu containing a lit candle and sang happy birthday. It was a memorable evening I won't soon forget. If you have the time book Iliana's class. Her home is lovely and you'll have recipes to share for a lifetime. Plus she provides her contact information in case you have questions. She will be there for you even after the class is over. Highly recommend
A must! Don’t miss out on this experience 🍝🍷🍝
Lauren G,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Truly one of our favorite experiences in Rome! Ilaria and her family are so kind and welcoming. The food was incredible and we learned so much from her. I can’t recommend this experience enough!
Great night!
Gloria G,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Intimate setting in a local home. 100% Hands on class. Lots of food and wine. Come hungry. Recommend
Don’t miss this experience
Jessica M,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is truly a unique experience. We created wonderful memories with fellow travelers and a local family learning their family recipes.
Best Cooking Class in Rome!
Dina V,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing evening! THe best Cooking Class we have had. Menu was amazing and the host is not only a professional Chet but so gracious hosting in her home. Great conversation and all the food was absolutely delicious. Cant say enough wonderful things!
We had a great time...
Andrea G,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time meeting and cooking with Ilaria - we both learned a lot as well as we enjoyed some good wine and great conversation. Would highly recommend to anyone.
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