About this tour
A three-hour cooking class in a private Trastevere home where you'll make fresh pasta (fettuccine, ravioli, orecchiette) and tiramisu from scratch, guided by Ilaria, a Rome-born cook from a three-generation culinary family. Groups stay small (max 8), and you'll learn the family techniques and stories behind each dish while sharing wine and a meal together — less formal instruction, more authentic kitchen apprenticeship.
Highlights
- Make three fresh pasta shapes from scratch in a working Roman family kitchen
- Prepare tiramisu using Ilaria's multi-generational family recipe
- Learn classic Italian sauces with seasonal, fresh ingredients
- Small groups (max 8 people) in a private home, not a commercial kitchen
- Wine included; welcome aperitif with small bites to start
- Vegetarian and lactose-free options available on request
- Sit down and eat together as part of the experience
What to expect
You'll arrive at a family home in Trastevere and begin with a welcome aperitif and small bites. Ilaria then walks you through making fresh pasta by hand — covering fettuccine, ravioli, and orecchiette — sharing the timing, gestures, and family shortcuts that don't appear in recipes. You'll prepare traditional sauces using seasonal ingredients as the pasta rests and dries.
After the savoury work, you'll move to tiramisu, following the family method Ilaria learned growing up. Throughout, wine flows and conversation moves between kitchen and table. The class wraps with everyone sitting down to eat what you've made, sharing the meal together in the way locals do.
What travellers say
- Genuine family home kitchen, not a commercial cooking school setup
- Ilaria's three-generation culinary background translates to depth and authenticity
- Small groups foster real conversation and personal attention
- Wine and a shared meal are built into the experience
- Learn techniques and family stories, not just recipes
- Three hours on your feet in a working kitchen may tire some guests
- Compact family kitchen may feel cramped with eight people present
- No professional kitchen infrastructure; timing depends on home setup
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone curious about how Italians actually cook at home rather than seeking polished technique or a quick class — you'll get stories and tradition alongside skills. No special fitness required, though you'll be on your feet for most of the three hours. The home kitchen may be compact; if you have mobility concerns, ask about layout when booking. Vegetarian and lactose-free adaptations are offered, but confirm these when you reserve. Children (including infants in prams or on laps) are welcome. The experience includes wine and a full meal, so plan accordingly if you need to avoid alcohol or have dietary restrictions beyond what's offered. Group size caps at 8, keeping it intimate. Public transport serves the area.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.