Trastevere : Cook Pasta & Tiramisu in our Home Kitchen
Overview
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3 hours
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Step into a real Roman home in Trastevere and cook fresh pasta and tiramisu with Ilaria and her family, sharing wine, stories, and the simple warmth of a home kitchen, just like friends.
Born and raised in Rome, Ilaria comes from three generations of chefs. She started cooking in her family’s restaurant when she was just a young girl, and later refined her skills by graduating from the Italian Chef Academy, a renowned Italian culinary school. Today, she loves sharing everything she has learned — the recipes, of course, but also the stories, the little tricks, and the gestures that have always been part of her life.
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
If you truly want to understand what Italian cooking feels like, there’s no better place than a family kitchen. Ilaria and her family will welcome you into their home in Trastevere just as they would welcome a friend : with a smile, a glass of wine, and a table ready for kneading dough. With a small group (maximum 8 people), the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. Together, you will prepare fresh pasta from scratch — fettuccine, ravioli, and orecchiette — and cook seasonal sauces using fresh ingredients - cacio e pepe, fresh tomato sauce with basil, and Norma sauce . Along the way, you’ll enjoy local appetizers, wine, and family anecdotes. Once everything is ready, you’ll sit down together to enjoy the meal. To finish, you’ll make tiramisu using Ilaria’s cherished family recipe. You’ll leave with new skills, recipes that work, and the memory of a warm afternoon spent in a Roman home.
Sample Menu
starter
Enjoy local appetizers and a glass of wine while cooking
main
Learn to make 3 shapes of pasta from scratch (fettuccine, ravioli, orecchiette).
main
Prepare 3 sauces-cheese and pepper, fresh tomato sauce with basil, and Norma sauce
dessert
Make tiramisu following a cherished family recipe
You will taste the homemade Tiramisu made with a traditional family recipe.
main
Italian wine
What‘s Included
Full lunch or dinner with the dishes you prepared
Small group experience (maximum 8 participants)
Local appetizers - Bruschette, homemade fried vegetable, Burrata and more...
Recipes to take home
All ingredients, kitchen tools, and equipment
Hands-on cooking class in a real Roman home in Trastevere
Red and White local wine included
Vegetarian options available upon request
Preparation of family-recipe tiramisu
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Trastevere : Cook Pasta & Tiramisu in our Home Kitchen
Reviews
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pasta Cooking Memories that will last forever
Sierra L,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We booked this pasta class for its intimate cooking experience and was beyond blown away. We were welcomed into their beautiful home and family. Ilaria was so kind and informative. She let us ask so many questions and took the time to share even more. Pasta making was so fun, but tasting homemade sun-dried tomatoes and olive oil from their farm was so special. It was the perfect ending and final memory before heading home. We are forever grateful. Can’t wait to share photos with her once we try pasta at home.
Best night in Rome!
Inger C,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wow wow wow, my husband and I had a most wonderful evening with Ilaria and her family! I learned so much about authentic Italian cooking, we were welcomed to their home, and made to feel so comfortable. A beautiful experience, I highly recommend doing this, just remarkable, a real highlight!!
Highlight of our Rome trip
Melissa B,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I can not say enough about this truly special experience in Rome. Truly the best part of our Rome stay. Ilaria & her family were so welcoming & her helpful instructions gave me so much more confidence in the kitchen. I look forward to recreating the recipes at home. Don’t hesitate- book this one of a kind experience.
Welcoming and wholesome experience
Kerry B,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was THE most wholesome experience of our 5 day trip to Rome. Ilaria is charming, patient, welcoming and above all else the most magnificent chef. Ilaria and her family welcomed me and my two sons into their home with warmth. The whole evening felt like we were cooking/chatting with friends, never feeling rushed. The pasta was the best we had during our visit to Rome. Everything was fresh and plentiful, we had full belly's so make sure you go with plenty of room. Honestly, I couldn't recommend this experience enough, it truly made our trip. When peoole ask about Rome, its the first thing we talk about. Thank you for having us!
Exceptional Cooking Class
Kelly H,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ohh my goodness, this was the highlight of our time in Rome. It doesn’t get any better than an authentic Italian pasta meal. Chef Ilaria was a complete delight. She provided us with excellent instructions as well as a warm and inviting home. This was a true gift to ourselves. We met new friends and took away beautiful memories. Please book this experience. FIVE stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Amazing authentic Italian cooking experience
Pam M,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing cooking experience with Ilaria - one of the best excursions we have ever had. We enjoyed tasting 3 different appetizers, 3 different sauces, made 3 types of pasta, in addition to tiramisù. We enjoyed wine through the evening as well. We loved the hands on experience of making pasta. Ilaria was a great teacher, providing guidance and positive feedback along the way. We also enjoyed meeting Ilaria’s husband and children. Ilaria was very warm and welcoming into her home. It truly was an authentic Italian cooking experience!
Amazing cooking class in Rome!
cathy o,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You cannot come to Rome without this cooking class with Ilaria and Samuel. Their home is amazing, the food we prepared delicious and her instruction was superior.
One of the best things we did our entire trip!
H9565KZelizabethg,,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was hands down one of the most intimate & amazing experiences we could have done! The family is simply just the best, and so inviting to have us in there home. We made excellent dishes, had some of the best laughs and all in all, it truly was an experience I'll never forget. I already wait to go back - book this, you won't be disappointed 🫶🫶🥹🥹🍝🍝
10/10 Recommend
Abby P,,Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00BOOK THIS CLASS, we had the most amazing time, we learned so much and the food was delicious!! Ilaria is an amazing chef and taught us so much about Italian cuisine. We feel lucky we got to take her class.
Great! Memorable
Kyle Z,,Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The class was so great. We learned to make great food in a family kitchen. Hosts were so friendly. Will remember this experience
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