A Perfect Cooking Class in Rome - Our Top Picks for 2025 (with reviews)

A couple of years ago, we took our first cooking class in Rome at a charming studio tucked away in Trastevere.

That morning, we got our hands messy rolling fresh pasta and simmering rich tomato sauce that filled the kitchen with amazing aromas.

The laughter, flavors, and warmth of that day still stay with us—making it a memory we treasure.

Since then, joining a Rome cooking class has become a tradition whenever we visit. Each experience teaches us something new—whether it’s authentic Italian techniques, the story behind a local ingredient, or a deeper love for Roman cuisine.

Our pasta skills keep improving, but more than that, we love connecting with passionate chefs and sharing meals with fellow food lovers from around the world.

We’ve curated a list of the best cooking classes in Rome for 2025, based on personal experience and research.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned home cook, you’ll find everything from pasta and pizza workshops to full Roman meal classes.

Most cooking classes in Rome happily accommodate dietary preferences. If you’re gluten-free, we recommend choosing a private class to ensure your needs are fully met.

1. Pastamania cooking class in Rome

• Starting times: Available at 12:30pm, 4pm and 7:30pm throughout 2025
• Duration: The class lasts approximately 3 hours
• Location: Held in a charming cooking studio inside Palazzo Grazioli, Via della Gatta 14 — right in the heart of Rome. It’s just steps from Piazza Venezia and a short walk to the Colosseum.
• Price: Just €65 per person

Pastamania Rome cooking class highlights:

✅ Hands-on pasta making (fettuccine, ravioli & tortelli)
✅ Vegan & vegetarian-friendly options available
✅ Family & kid-friendly atmosphere
✅ Wine from Tuscany included
✅ Central location near the Colosseum
✅ Printed recipes to take home

If looking for hands-on Rome cooking lesson in the heart of the city, this is a thing. We highly recommend Pastamania, a fun, hands-on pasta-making experience just a short walk from the Colosseum.

From Nerva Boutique Hotel (where we love to stay), you can easily get there. Friendly and professional chefs, pass their knowledge about Roman cuisine onto you.

During this Rome cooking class, you’ll make fresh pasta from scratch (fettuccine, ravioli, and tortelli), craft delicious sauces, and enjoy your homemade meal with Tuscan wine.

The class is relaxed, interactive, and beginner-friendly—and yes, you’ll leave full and happy. You’ll also get printed recipes to recreate everything at home! Families with kids will enjoy this class!

👉 Click here to book this top-rated Rome cooking class – spots fill up quickly, so we recommend booking early!

2. A warm, hands-on cooking class in the heart of Rome

• Rome With a Chef cooking classes are scheduled twice daily: 12pm and 4:30pm in 2025
• Classes take place near Termini Station (Via Cesare Balbo 25); between Via Cavour and Via Nazionale; easy to reach from anywhere in Rome
• 👍 One of the most popular and the best cooking classes in Rome! Perfect for families with kids!

✅ Make fresh pasta & tiramisù from scratch
✅ Enjoy prosecco, local wine & a limoncello toast
✅ Learn traditional Roman sauces (carbonara, cacio e pepe & more)
✅ Small groups (max 14 people)
✅ Warm, welcoming chefs & cosy studio

If you're looking for one of the most welcoming and fun cooking classes in Rome, Rome With a Chef offers an unforgettable hands-on experience in a cosy studio right in the city center—just a short walk from Sophie Terrace Hotel (one of our top hotel picks).

This small-group Rome cooking class (max 14 people) starts off on a bubbly note, with a glass of prosecco and a warm introduction from your friendly chef. First up, you'll dive into dessert by preparing a classic tiramisù—layering creamy mascarpone with coffee-soaked savoiardi.

Then, it's time to roll up your sleeves and make fresh pasta from scratch. Using just flour and eggs, you'll knead and shape dough into fettuccine, and cook up traditional Roman sauces like carbonara or cacio e pepe to pair with your pasta.

After the cooking is done, you’ll sit down to enjoy your homemade meal with a glass of local wine and your tiramisù masterpiece. The class ends with a toast of limoncello and great memories shared with fellow food lovers.

💶 Price: Just €79 per person

👉 Book your spot on this top-rated Rome cooking class – spaces are limited, so reserve early!

3. Rome pasta and tiramisù making class by the Colosseum

• Enjoy Cooking cooking class in Rome is held daily at 2pm and 6pm throughout 2025
• The classes take place at the cooking studio situated steps away from the famous Colosseum
• Not recommended for people with gluten intolerance
• 👍 Among the best cooking classes in Rome (with excellent reviews)! It's popular among families!

✅ Make ravioli from scratch (dough, filling & sauce)
✅ Hands-on tiramisù dessert making
✅ Small group setting for a cosy, personal experience
✅ Friendly, passionate local chefs
✅ Beautiful studio steps from the Colosseum
✅ Great mix of culture, fun & authentic Roman flavours

If you're anything like us and love diving into local food wherever you go, this Rome cooking class is a must. Hosted by Enjoy Cooking, it takes place in the cutest little cooking studio just steps from the Colosseum—and it’s been on our foodie bucket list for a while now!

What makes it so special? First off, the small group size creates a cosy, hands-on atmosphere where you really get to learn (and have fun). You start by making ravioli from scratch—we’re talking mixing the dough, crafting the filling, and finishing it off with the perfect sauce, all with the help of friendly, passionate chefs.

Then it’s time for dessert: classic tiramisù, layered with love using fresh, quality ingredients. It’s a total crowd-pleaser and surprisingly fun to make.

Once everything’s ready, you sit down and enjoy your creations with a view of the Colosseum—yes, it’s as dreamy as it sounds. You’ll even take home a recipe booklet so you can recreate the dishes whenever the craving hits. We seriously can’t wait to take this class!

💶 Price: €99 per person

👉 Book this unforgettable cooking class in Rome – pasta, tiramisù, and Colosseum views await!

4. In Rome pasta making and tiramisù class in Rome

• In Rome Cooking cooking class in Rome starts at 5:30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
• Location of the class is close to Piazza Navona, easy to reach from anywhere in Rome, even on foot
• 👍 Among the best cooking classes in Rome - suitable for kids!

✅ Hands-on pasta making (tagliatelle, ravioli & tortellini)
✅ Classic tiramisù for dessert
✅ Wine & antipasti included with your meal
✅ Cosy cooking school near Piazza Navona
✅ Vegetarian & gluten-free options available
✅ Kid-friendly (ages 5+)

The In Rome cooking class is a truly special experience! Set in a cosy cooking school near Piazza Navona, you'll learn from friendly chefs who use great teaching techniques to make cooking fun and easy.

In just 2.5 hours, you’ll get hands-on with making authentic Italian dishes. You’ll start by preparing fresh pasta dough, then roll out tagliatelle, stuff ravioli, create tortellini, and cook delicious sauces to go with your pasta. And, of course, you’ll finish with a classic tiramisù.

After all that cooking, you’ll sit down to enjoy the meal you’ve just made, paired with wines and antipasti. Plus, you’ll have time to take a relaxing stroll through Rome’s historic center afterwards!

Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request when booking, and the class is perfect for everyone—including kids aged 5 and up. We’re so excited to try this pasta-making class ourselves!

💶 Price: €104 per person

👉 Book InRome pasta making class in Rome! 

5. Riccardo's cooking class in Rome (pasta class and Italian sauces)

• The Cooking Lab Rome cooking class runs twice a day, Monday through Friday, with sessions at 11am and 5pm
• To reach the location, you'll need to take a bus or tram
• Chef Riccardo also offers private classes with option of your favourite recipes (gnocchi, tiramisù, risotto) or special dietary restrictions (like gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan)
• 👍 Among the most genuine cooking classes in Rome! Kids can join!

✅ Make fresh pasta from scratch (ravioli, tortellini, fettuccine & more)
✅ Master classic Roman sauces like carbonara, amatriciana, cacio e pepe & arrabbiata
✅ Use top-quality ingredients in an authentic Italian kitchen
✅ Small group size (max 10 guests) for a relaxed, personal vibe
✅ Family-friendly—kids 5+ can join the fun
✅ Vegetarian options available upon request

On our next trip to Italy, we’re excited to join one of the top-rated cooking classes in Rome with Chef Riccardo at The Cooking Lab! This authentic, hands-on experience is perfect for anyone wanting to learn how to make traditional Italian pasta and sauces from scratch.

In this 3-hour class, you'll roll up your sleeves and create fresh pasta like ravioli, fettuccine, tortellini, cappelletti, or spaghetti alla chitarra—all using the highest quality ingredients. You'll also learn to prepare iconic Roman sauces such as carbonara, amatriciana, cacio e pepe, and arrabbiata.

Once the cooking is done, the best part begins—you get to enjoy the delicious dishes you’ve made, served with local wine. The class is intimate (with a maximum of 10 people), making it a warm, friendly, and personal experience.

Kids aged 5 and up are welcome, and there are vegetarian options too, making it perfect for families or foodies of all kinds.

💶 Price: €79 per person - a great value

👉 Join Chef Riccardo for his Roman cooking class!

6. Cook With Us in Rome cooking class (Morning & Afternoon)

• The Cook With Us in Rome cooking class starts at 9:20am and 3:30pm throughout 2025
• Meeting place is at VyNIQUE Farnese in Piazza Farnese, not far from the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Piazza Venezia
• Stay only a few steps away at Pettinary Village B&B
• 👍 One of the best cooking classes in Rome for families – and it’s vegan-friendly too!

✅ Hands-on cooking in a cosy studio in Centro Storico
✅ Make handmade pasta (fettuccine, cavatelli, ravioli & more)
✅ Learn to cook two traditional sauces
✅ Create a classic tiramisù for dessert
✅ Small group (max 10 people) for a personal, relaxed vibe
✅ Led by friendly local chefs Gianni & Cesare
✅ Great for families—kid-friendly and interactive

Set in a cosy cooking studio in Rome’s historic Centro Storico, this hands-on Rome cooking class with local chefs Gianni and Cesare is a truly authentic culinary experience.

Your Cook with Us in Rome adventure starts with a visit to a nearby market to shop for fresh, seasonal ingredients. Back in the kitchen, you’ll prepare a full Italian meal from scratch—including an antipasto (like tempura zucchini flowers or Roman artichokes), handmade pasta (fettuccine, cavatelli, or ravioli) with classic sauces, and a traditional tiramisù for dessert.

Expect to get fully hands-on, kneading and shaping pasta by hand with expert guidance. After cooking, you’ll sit down to enjoy your creations with a glass of local wine in a relaxed, small-group setting (max 10 people).

It’s a fun, interactive experience for all ages—family-friendly and led by chefs who love sharing their passion for Italian food.

💶 Price: €120 for a 4-hour experience

👉 Book your spot in the Cook With Us in Rome cooking class - morning or afternoon!

7. Pizza and gelato making class in the heart of Rome

• In Rome Cooking pizza making and gelato class is available at 5:30pm (on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) in 2025
• Class takes place at cooking studio close to the Piazza Navona (Corso del Rinascimento, 65); easily reachable from anywhere in Rome
• 👍 This Rome cooking class comes highly rated with 5 stars!

✅ Make authentic Italian gelato from scratch
✅ Learn to knead and shape your own pizza dough
✅ Enjoy a welcome prosecco & snack reception
✅ Sip local wine with your finished meal
✅ Fun, hands-on experience for all ages
✅ Friendly, expert chefs guide you step by step
✅ Brand-new studio just a block from Piazza Navona

Easily located just a block from Piazza Navona, the brand-new In Rome Cooking Studio offers an unforgettable culinary experience with pizza and gelato-making classes.

This 2.5-hour class begins with a warm welcome: enjoy a prosecco and snack reception as you settle in. Then, dive straight into making your own gelato from scratch, followed by the fun process of kneading pizza dough and crafting your personalized pizza—choose from a variety of toppings like prosciutto, tomato sauce, olives, and more!

Within minutes, you'll be enjoying a crispy, freshly baked pizza, paired with gelato and local wines—the perfect end to a hands-on culinary adventure. The friendly, knowledgeable chefs guide you through every step, ensuring everyone—from adults to kids—has an enjoyable experience.

💶 Price: €104 per person

👉 Book your Pizza and Gelato Making Class in Rome today!

8. Rome cooking class with Chef Ilaria in Trastevere

• Chef Ilaria cooking classes in Rome are available twice a day: at 10am and 6pm in 2025
• Head to Via Garibaldi, 39, a short walk from Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere (cross Ponte Sisto from historic centre to reach the location)
• 👍 Among the most authentic cooking classes in Rome!

✅ Hands-on pasta making (fettuccine, ravioli & orecchiette)
✅ Learn to cook traditional sauces like tomato & cacio e pepe
✅ 4-hour experience in Chef Ilaria’s cosy Roman kitchen in Trastevere
✅ Intimate group size (max 8 people)
✅ Homemade tiramisù for dessert
✅ Vegan & vegetarian options available upon request
✅ Welcoming, family-style atmosphere

What makes the cooking class in Rome with Chef Ilaria truly special? It offers a warm, inviting atmosphere (taking place in her Roman kitchen) and accommodates groups of up to 8 people. You'll be cooking extensively during this 4-hour culinary experience in Trastevere.

Chef Ilaria will guide you through the process of making pasta dough, and then you’ll shape it into perfect fettuccine, ravioli, and orecchiette. Once the pasta is cooked (fresh pasta cooks quickly), it will be paired with delicious sauces, such as a refreshing tomato sauce and the cheesy cacio e pepe.

The highlight of this pasta-making class in Rome will be gathering around the table with Chef Ilaria's family and your fellow cooks. You’ll enjoy plenty of wine and indulge in tiramisù at the end. Vegan and vegetarian options are available - just inform in advance!

💶 Price: €119 per person

👉 Join this exceptional Rome cooking class!

9. Rome cooking class - fettuccine pasta and tiramisù

• Eat and Walk Italy Rome cooking class is available at various times between 11am and 7:30pm in 2025
• Location of the classes is Gusto Restaurant, close to the Piazza Navona
• 👍 Among the best cooking classes in Rome's historic centre!

We know that Eat and Walk Italy's cooking classes in Rome tick all the boxes. They are fun and educational at the same time, and not pricey at all. During the 2.5-hour course, a real Italian chef will teach you how to make pasta.

But first, using a bunch of fresh ingredients, you'll craft a tiramisù! Next, the chef will show you how to make fresh pasta – kneading the dough and shaping fettuccine. You'll choose the sauce you want your pasta to be served with (tomato, amatriciana, or cacio e pepe).

You'll feel happy while gathering around the table and feasting on yummy pasta and tiramisù. Plus, you'll be treated to a shot of refreshing limoncello (or a cup of hot coffee) at the end.

👉 Join this Rome cooking class!

10. Pizza making class in Rome (with wine and gelato)

• Devour Tours hosts pizza making class in Rome at 7pm
• Meet your guide in Piazza di San Giovanni della Malva in Trastevere; cross Ponte Sisto to get here from historic centre
• This tour is adaptable to vegetarians, pescatarians, vegans and dairy-free intolerants - just inform the operator in advance
• 👍 This is among the best cooking classes in Rome with excellent reviews!

We chose Devour Tours pizza making class in Rome as one of the top options due to the excellent feedback it has received. Once you arrive at the cosy kitchen in Trastevere, you'll be welcomed with bruschetta and an aperitif.

Then it’s time to get your hands dirty! Under the guidance of expert chefs, you'll dive into the art of pizza crafting. You'll learn the secrets of kneading the perfect dough, stretching it just right, and getting creative with your toppings.

You'll have a delicious pizza in minutes, and then you can enjoy it around the table with your fellow cooks. You'll enjoy wine or beer, along with gelato prepared by your chef. 👉 Join this cooking class in Rome!

11. Pizza, gelato and supplì cooking class in Rome

• Enjoy Cooking Rome cooking class is available at 10am, 2pm and 6pm in 2025
• The classes take place close to the Colosseum (Via della Polveriera, 9); can be easily reached from anywhere in Rome on foot or by metro line B; for staying steps away book Residenza Flavia (very comfortable & amazing hosts)
• 👍 This is the only cooking class in Rome offering supplì making!

✅ Cook just steps from the Colosseum
✅ Make gelato from scratch using fresh ingredients
✅ Prepare crispy Roman supplì (fried rice balls)
✅ Knead and top your own pizza with classic Italian ingredients
✅ Enjoy your meal with unlimited Italian wine
✅ Includes a recipe book to take home
✅ Small group (max 8) for personal attention
✅ Kid-friendly experience

We would definitely love to take this Rome cooking class, as it takes in a cosy kitchen right across from the Colosseum and includes three Italian favorites: pizza, gelato, and Roman supplì—plus unlimited Italian wine.

Participants start by making gelato from scratch using fresh milk, sugar, and egg yolks, then prepare crispy Roman supplì (fried rice balls with mozzarella). Finally, you’ll knead your own pizza dough, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy a perfectly puffed, wood-fired crust.

After your pizza, you’ll be served the gelato you made earlier. The class includes a recipe book, has a small group size (max 8 people), and is family-friendly, making it one of the most fun and flavourful cooking classes in Rome.

💶 Price: €99 per person

👉 Take part in this unique Rome cooking class!

12. Authentic countryside cooking class near Rome (Zagarolo)

• Claudia and Bruno offer a cooking class in Zagarolo, a charming town near Rome, starting at 10am (every day) in 2025
• Catch an early morning train from Roma Termini to Zagarolo (train number 21904); your host will be waiting for you at Zagarolo train station
• 👍 This is among best cooking classes near Rome!

✅ Prepare a full Italian Sunday lunch, just like the locals
✅ Cook seasonal starters like vegetable fritters, savoury strudel, or crostini
✅ Make handmade pasta such as lasagna, ravioli, or fettuccine with local flour and farm-fresh eggs
✅ Learn traditional mains like saltimbocca rolls or delicious vegetarian alternatives
✅ Finish with a seasonal dessert like a tart or parfait
✅ Dine with homemade wine in a charming home surrounded by olive trees and vineyards

We would choose this cooking class near Rome, in the picturesque town of Zagarolo, for a truly special culinary experience.

At this hidden gem, you’ll be welcomed into the warm and rustic home of your hosts, Claudia and Bruno, who are passionate about traditional regional cuisine. Together, you’ll prepare a full Italian Sunday lunch, just like the locals do.

The menu changes with the seasons, but rest assured—you’ll be making a delicious variety of dishes, from vegetable fritters to fresh handmade pasta like lasagna, ravioli, or fettuccine (using flour from a local mill and eggs from a nearby farm), followed by saltimbocca rolls as the main meat course, and a tart or parfait for dessert.

The best part of this cooking class near Rome? Sitting down to enjoy the feast you’ve prepared, either in the cosy dining room or outside in the garden, surrounded by olive trees and vineyards. The class gets excellent reviews—and it's surprisingly affordable!

💶 Price: €99 per person

👉 Book your Roman countryside cooking class today!

13. Pizza and gelato making class in Rome (close to Vatican)

• Holy Pizza hosts cooking classes in Rome at 11:30am, 2:45pm and 6:20pm
• Classes take place in a historic loft, located in Borgo Pio - a quick walk from the Vatican Museums, St Peter's Square and Castel Sant' Angelo
• 👍 One of the best cooking classes in Rome for families!

The pizza and gelato goes well together! Why not to join Holy Pizza cooking class in Rome, that lasts for 3 hours, and make them both from scratch.

The real "pizzaiolo", meaning professional pizza maker, will teach you how to select the right flour for pizza, how to knead and shape the dough. You'll start with flour, salt, yeast, and water and end up with an awesome pizza that you will top with your favourite topping.

In this Rome cooking class, you’ll also have the chance to whip up some gelato - you'll be amazed at how simple it is! Class includes delicious appetizers paired with excellent wine or artisan beer, water, and soft drinks. And of course you will eat everything you prepare! Recipes will be provided, so you can recreate all these in your own kitchen! 👍 Book this pizza and gelato making class in Rome!

14. Rome pasta making class in Trastevere

• Devour Tours hosts cooking classes in Rome at 8:30am and 4:15pm
  
• Meeting point is Piazza di San Giovanni della Malva in Trastevere; can be easily reached on foot from anywhere in historic centre; stay nearby at Trastevere & Gianicolo Sweet Rest
• 👍 Among the best cooking classes in Rome in Trastevere!

We included this 3-hour pasta making class on the list of the best cooking classes in Rome for several reasons. The class is set in a spacious and cute kitchen, two kinds of pasta are made, and it's pretty affordable.

You'll munch on appetizers and prosecco while learning to make fresh pasta! We're sure you'll enjoy working on pasta—kneading the dough, rolling it out, cutting... You'll have all the equipment needed! Once you make fettuccine and ravioli, you'll cook sauces together with a chef!

An additional plus! While your handmade pasta rests, the chef will demonstrate the art of making authentic gelato. Finally, you'll eat everything you've cooked, accompanied by wine. 👉 Save your spot on this pasta class in Rome!

15. Rome pastry making class (gelato, tiramisù and cannoli)

• Vice Italia pastry classes in Rome are scheduled for 5pm and 5:30pm in 2025
• Classes take place at Via Soriso, 68a; take metro line A (10 minutes from the centre of Rome), get off at Battistini stop and then walk; a driver driver service (at extra charge) can be arranged for you
•  👍  This sweet cooking class in Rome is a favourite with everyone!

✅ Make three classic Italian desserts: gelato, tiramisù & cannoli
✅ Hands-on pastry class in a real professional kitchen
✅ Learn to bake and fill your own cannoli shells
✅ Enjoy your freshly made gelato on the spot
✅ Take home your tiramisù and cannoli creations
✅ Led by expert pastry chefs
✅ Fun, beginner-friendly experience
✅ Sweet 2-hour workshop in the heart of Rome

If you adore sweets like we do, this pastry-making class in Rome is the perfect experience for you! In this 2-hour baking workshop, expert chefs will teach you how to make a trio of iconic Italian desserts: gelato, tiramisù, and cannoli.

The class takes place in a real pastry kitchen, fully equipped with all the tools and ingredients you need. You’ll feel like a true pastry chef as you learn to whip up creamy gelato, layer rich tiramisù, and bake and fill your own crispy cannoli shells.

Once your masterpieces are complete, your desserts will be carefully wrapped for you to enjoy at home. And of course, the gelato will be savoured right away – because who can resist? This affordable workshop is perfect for solo travellers, families, or groups of friends.

We’re huge fans of sweets ourselves and can’t wait to take this class soon – we’re sure it’s going to be an unforgettable experience!

💶 Price: €78 per person

👉 Sign up for Rome pastry cooking class!

16. Pasta and tiramisù making class in Rome (near Vatican)

• Insideat runs cooking class in Rome at 4:30pm
• The class takes place at PummaRe' Restaurant (Via Andrea Doria, 41m), only steps away from the Vatican Museums; use metro line A to get here (Cipro Station)
• This pasta class is suitable for vegetarians
• 👍 Among best cooking classes in Rome near the Vatican!

We're sure you would love this 3.5-hour cooking class in Rome, where you'll have the chance to make a variety of artisan pasta by hand, as well as tiramisù.

After a welcome drink and snacks, you'll start by making tiramisù (you'll decorate it to your liking). Next, you'll dive into pasta making, with chefs showing all the steps and revealing the secrets for perfect pasta. Two different kinds of pasta are on the menu: ricotta and parmesan ravioli (tossed in butter and sage or tomato sauce) and flat ribbons of pasta, called fettuccine (tossed in cacio e pepe or carbonara sauce). Once the cooking ends, you'll feast on everything you've prepared, paired with some good wine. You'll receive the recipes later on! 

👉 Book this popular cooking class in Rome!

17. Pasta making class in Rome (1 hour)

• Insideat Rome pasta making class is available at 2:30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in 2025
• The class takes place at PummaRe' Restaurant, only a short walk from the Vatican Museums; the nearest metro is Cipro (use line A)
• 👍 This is among the best cooking classes in Rome (with excellent reviews)!

This short pasta-making class in Rome is the perfect break from sightseeing. Spend 1 hour at a restaurant near the Vatican learning the art of pasta making.

First, you’ll be warmly greeted and served homemade appetizers and a drink. Then, you’ll mix flour and eggs to create the perfect pasta dough, roll it out, and cut it into fettuccine. Classes are small (max 14 people), and the restaurant is wheelchair accessible. Each participant will have a dedicated workstation.

The class ends with a tasting session, where you’ll enjoy a plate of freshly made pasta tossed in sauce, perfectly paired with a glass of wine. You’ll wonder why you didn’t do this sooner! Children aged 6 and older are welcome to join.

💶 Price: €61 per person

👉 Join this cooking class in Rome!

18. Pasta and gelato cooking class in Rome

• Holy Pizza offers group cooking classes in Rome (up to 15 people) and semi-private class (up to 8 people)
• Cooking classes take place at Holy Pizza (Borgo Vittorio 9B), close to Castel Sant'Angelo (can be easily reached from anywhere in Rome)
• 👍 This is among the most popular cooking classes in Rome!

Get ready to cooking! This 2.5-hour fun cooking class in Rome, takes you into the world of Italian cuisines, known for it's simplicity and fresh and quality ingredients. On the class, you'll master the art of making homemade fettuccine and tomato sauce, as well as gelato using fresh ingredients and basic kitchen tools. Once the cooking ends, you'll feast on everything you've prepared, plus appetizers and fantastic wine/beer (or soft drinks). Participants of all ages love this pasta making class near the Vatican! 👉 Join this cooking class in Rome!

19. Pasta and tiramisù making class in Rome

• The Roman Food Tour offers cooking class in Rome at 2pm
• The meeting point is La Nicchia Cafe (Via Cipro 4L), not far from the Vatican Museums and Trionfale Market
• 👍 Among the best cooking classes in Rome near the Vatican!

This foodie experience in Rome combines delicious food tasting with cooking lessons in a local restaurant. First, you'll visit the gourmet shop and taste the finest ingredients, such as the finest cheeses, cured meats, balsamic vinegar, truffles, pestos...

Next, you'll go to the restaurant kitchen to learn how to make gnocchi and ravioli from scratch, as well as tiramisù. Prosecco and wine will be offered while you cook and again when you sit down in the dining area to relish the delightful meals you've prepared. This is one of the most popular cooking classes in Rome! 👉 Save your place here!

20. Marilee's private cooking class in Rome

• Liv Tours offers a cooking class in Rome starting at 10:00am, available Monday through Saturday.
• Round-trip car transfer service from your Roman accommodation is included in the price!
• 👍 This is one of the most genuine cooking classes in Rome!

If you're searching for a truly special cooking class in Rome, this is the one we’d love to take ourselves. Hosted by the wonderful Marilee, this hands-on experience takes place in her Roman home and lasts at least 5 hours — a full afternoon of cooking, eating, and making unforgettable memories.

You’ll prepare a variety of traditional Italian dishes, including:

• Pizzelle – mini deep-fried pizzas
• Ricotta and spinach ravioli with butter and sage sauce
• Pappardelle with ragù sauce
• Saltimbocca alla Romana – veal topped with prosciutto and sage

As you cook, you’ll enjoy great company and Italian wine, and at the end, you'll sit down for a full meal featuring all your handmade dishes. It’s more than just a class — it’s a warm, authentic Roman experience.

Marilee is fantastic with children, making this class a great choice for families too. And the best part? A private driver will take you back to your accommodation afterward — relaxed, satisfied, and smiling.

👉 Book your Roman cooking class with Marilee today — we’re sure you’ll love it as much as we would!

21. One-hour pizza making class in Rome

• Insideat pizza class in Rome starts at 2:30pm (Sunday, Wednesday and Friday) in 2025
• The class takes place at PummaRe' Pizzeria (Via Andrea Doria), 41m), only steps away from the Vatican Museums; Cipro metro station is the closest (line A)
• 👍 One of the best cooking classes in Rome for families!

Wondering where to learn how to make pizza in Rome? We have an answer! Right where hundreds of freshly baked pizzas come out of the oven every day. See pizza making classes in Naples!

PummaRe' Pizzeria in the Prati neighbourhood will welcome you with nibbles and spritz. Next, you'll dust off your hands, knead the perfect pizza dough, then roll it out and top it with your favourite toppings. Your pizza then goes into a traditional wood-fired oven, and after a few minutes, it's ready to enjoy. You'll love small groups and friendly teachers on this Rome cooking class. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible! Combine this class with visiting the Vatican!

 👉 Join this pizza making class in Rome!

22. Pasta and tiramisù cooking class in Rome

• IQook Experience Rome cooking class begins at 6pm (every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) in 2025
• The cooking school is centrally located (Via Firenze 10); walk along Via Cavour from the Colosseum or Via Nazionale from Piazza Venezia; the nearest metro stop is Repubblica
• 👍 Among the best cooking classes in Rome in historic centre!

What makes this cooking class in Rome so special are small groups (up to 6 people) offering cosy atmosphere and central location (not far from Via Nazionale). You'll spend 2.5 hours at a brand new cooking school, learning to make a pasta dough, then shaping fettuccine and ravioli, followed by tiramisù, Italy's beloved coffee-infused dessert. 

Lastly, you'll enjoy the meal you've cooked paired with a glass of wine. Don't worry, there are soft drinks for the little ones and non-drinkers too!

To wrap up the class, enjoy a sweet dessert and top it all off with a warm cup of coffee or a refreshing shot of limoncello. Everyone gets plenty of personal attention throughout the experience, so you’re never on your own. And don’t worry - you’ll get all the recipes emailed to you afterward, so you can recreate the magic at home!

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23. Rome tiramisù and gelato (sorbetto) making class

• Gourmetaly dessert cooking class in Rome starts at 4:30pm (Sunday, Tuesday and Friday) in 2025
• Meet your guide at Piazza di San Cosimato in Trastevere; you can easily walk to this spot from Centro Storico or Prati
• 👍 Among the best cooking classes in Rome for sweet lovers!

✅ Hands-on tiramisù & gelato (sorbetto) making
✅ Make traditional savoiardi cookies from scratch
✅ Vegetarian-friendly (private options for gluten- or lactose-free)
✅ Small group size – max 6 guests
✅ Kid-friendly experience in a professional kitchen

Sweet lovers will enjoy this 2.5-hour tiramisù and gelato (sorbetto) making class held in the heart of Trastevere. You’ll be in a professional kitchen with a small group (up to 6 people), learning how to make two of Italy’s most beloved desserts.

Have you ever made tiramisù completely from scratch—including baking the savoiardi biscuits yourself? You’ll do just that in this Rome cooking class. You’ll also whip up sorbetto, a refreshing, dairy-free treat made with fresh fruit, water, and sugar.

At the end of the class, you’ll get the recipes and, of course, enjoy the delicious sweets you’ve created!

💶 Price: €79 per person

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24. Gourmetaly Rome cooking class in Jewish Ghetto

• Gourmetaly pasta cooking classes in Rome are available daily in 2025, with start times at 4:50pm, 4:55pm, and 5pm
• Meet your host in Piazza Mattei, in front of the door no.12; easy to reach on foot from anywhere in Rome
• 👍 This is among the best cooking classes in Rome's Jewish Ghetto!

✅ Make fresh pasta dough from scratch
✅ Cook two classic Roman sauces (cacio e pepe & amatriciana)
✅ Vegetarian option: tonnarelli all’arrabbiata
✅ Seasonal Roman-Jewish vegetable dishes (like fried artichokes, stuffed zucchini flowers)
✅ Taste a traditional ricotta & sour cherry cake
✅ Enjoy your meal with Italian wine
✅ Small group size (max 10 people)
✅ Cosy, historic location in the Jewish Ghetto
✅ A full Roman food experience in just 3 hours

This 3-hour hands-on pasta making class in Rome takes place in a cosy, ancient eatery tucked away in the historic Jewish Ghetto—right in the heart of the city.

With small groups (up to 10 people), it's the perfect way to dive into Roman culinary traditions in an intimate, welcoming setting.

You’ll start by learning how to make pasta dough from scratch, just like Italian nonnas have for generations. Then, craft two classic Roman sauces: the creamy simplicity of cacio e pepe and the bold flavour of amatriciana. Vegetarians will love making tonnarelli all’arrabbiata, a spicy tomato, chili, and parsley pasta dish.

But this isn't just a pasta making class in Rome—it's a full Roman food experience. Depending on the season, you’ll also prepare authentic vegetable dishes like fried artichokes (winter) or stuffed zucchini flowers (summer). And to finish, enjoy a tasting of a beloved Roman Jewish ricotta and sour cherry cake.

After cooking, sit down with your fellow foodies to enjoy everything you've made—paired with Italian wine, of course!

Whether you're a foodie, a family, vegetarian, or vegan, this Gourmetaly experience is one of the most memorable and inclusive cooking classes in Rome.

💶 Price: €97 per person

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These are our favourite cooking classes in Rome's Centro Storico:

• Pastamania Rome cooking class
• Rome pasta and tiramisù making class by the Colosseum
• In Rome pasta-making and tiramisù class in Rome
• Rome with a Chef pasta and tiramisù making class

What you’ll cook in a traditional Rome cooking class?

Cooking classes in Rome include preparation of various dishes. For example, on the cooking class with Gianni and Cesare, you'll be frying stuffed zucchini flowers or artichokes (depends on a season), while Enjoy Cooking's class covers pizza, supplì and gelato making.

If you join cooking class in Zagarolo (near Rome), you'll be preparing full Italian meal, which is wonderful.

Those who want to master in Italian pasta and sauces, take part in the cooking class in Rome with Chef Riccardo. Marilee's private cooking class in Rome includes lots of cooking (pizzelle, ravioli and papparedelle with sauces, saltimbocca alla Romana).

Pastamania cooking class in Rome is also for pasta lovers; you'll learn how to make fettuccine, ravioli and tortelli and sauces as well. Holy Pizza cooking class in Rome will show you how to make a pizza from scratch (and gelato).

Sweet lovers will adore the pastry making class with gelato, tiramisù and Sicilian cannoli class and Gourmetaly's tiramisù and gelato making class.

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