13 Best Cooking Classes in Rome for 2026

This guide will reveal you the best cooking classes in Rome, we personally tried and loved.

These hands-on Rome cooking classes dive into authentic Italian cuisine. Learn to make fresh pasta, classic sauces like carbonara, crispy fried zucchini flowers, wood-fired pizza, Saltimbocca alla Romana, and desserts like tiramisù or gelato.

It’s more than just food—it’s laughter, flour on your hands, and unforgettable flavours. 👌 See our picked cooking classes across Italy!

Scroll through to find your perfect class—market-to-table, pasta with a nonna, or a full Italian dinner.

Rome Cooking Classes at a Glance

1. Fettuccine & Tiramisù Roman Class
   Best for: First‑timers • Duration: 2.5h • From: €39 • Location: Piazza Navona • Family-friendly, accessible
2. Pasta and Italian Sauces with Chef Riccardo
   Best for: Serious pasta lovers • Duration: 3h • From: €79 • Location: Monteverde • Small group, limited spots
3. Roman Pasta & Tiramisù Class with Wine
   Best for: Travellers who prefer small, intimate groups • Duration: 3h • From: €99 • Location: near the Colosseum / Jewish Ghetto • Authentic and fun
4. Pasta Making & Tiramisù Class
   Best for: Groups of friends who want a relaxed, social class • Duration: 2.5h • From: €99 • Location: Piazza Navona • Family-friendly, accessible
5. 1 hour Pizza Making Class
   Best for: Pizza funs • Duration: 1h • From: €53 • Location: near Vatican • Family-friendly, short
   
6. Roman Cooking Class with Ilaria
   Best for: People who want a private, tailored experience • Duration: 4h • From: €115• Location: Private home in Trastevere • Family-friendly, local

1. Rome cooking class - fettuccine pasta and tiramisù

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9 (2320 reviews)

Looking for one of the most fun, hands-on cooking classes in Rome? In this popular fettuccine and tiramisù class, you’ll learn how to make authentic Italian pasta from scratch right in the heart of the historic center, just steps from Piazza Navona.

What you’ll do

• Make fresh fettuccine pasta by hand, starting from simple ingredients (flour and eggs)
• Roll, cut, and shape those classic flat, thick ribbons of pasta
• Cook and toss your pasta in traditional Roman sauces like tomato, amatriciana, or cacio e pepe
• Prepare a classic tiramisù for dessert so you can recreate it at home

What to expect

The class takes place in a cosy local restaurant (Gusto Restaurant) close to Piazza Navona, easy to reach from anywhere in Rome’s historic center. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, so it’s perfect for beginners, families, and anyone who wants a fun food experience during their trip.

At the end of the class, you’ll sit down to enjoy the fresh pasta and tiramisù you’ve made, with a glass of wine, feeling genuinely proud of your Roman meal.

Practical details

🕒 Class Times: Various times from 10:30 AM until 7:30 PM (daily in 2026)
⏳ Duration: ~2.5 hours
📍 Location: Gusto Restaurant, close to the Piazza Navona; easy to reach from anywhere in historic centre
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly: Welcoming kids from little ones to big kids
♿ Wheelchair accessible

2. Riccardo's cooking class in Rome - Pasta and Italian sauces

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 (593 reviews)

Looking for an authentic Rome cooking class?

Chef Riccardo’s Roman cooking school offers a real hands-on pasta-making experience—far from the typical touristy workshops in the busy city center.

Located in a cosy local neighbourhood, this class feels more like stepping into a friend’s kitchen than joining a formal course.

With small groups of just 10 people, you’ll enjoy a relaxed and personal cooking experience in Rome. Roll up your sleeves and learn how to make fresh homemade pasta from scratch—from ravioli and tortellini to fettuccine and spaghetti alla chitarra.

As you cook, you’ll smell classic Roman sauces simmering nearby: carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana, or arrabbiata. Expect hands-on fun, flour-dusted counters, laughter, and expert tips from a true Roman chef.

👌 Chef Riccardo also offers private cooking classes in Rome with customizable menus—gnocchi, risotto, tiramisù—and options for gluten-free, vegan, or dairy-free diets.

Cooking class details

🕒 Class Times: 11 AM & 5 PM, Monday to Friday
⏳ Duration: ~3 hours
📍 Location: The cooking studio is situated south of Villa Doria Pamphili and is easily accessible by bus or tram from the historic centre, or on foot from Trastevere
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly: Suitable for kids 5+
🌱 Dietary options: Private classes offer vegetarian, vegan, glute-free and dairy-free options 🍞 🥛

3. Authentic Roman pasta and tiramisù class with fine wine

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 (36 reviews)

For a truly memorable culinary experience in Rome, this cooking class is hard to beat. Held in a small, friendly group with passionate local chefs, it offers hands-on learning in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

The class starts with fresh ravioli—dough mixed, filling prepared, and perfectly paired with a traditional sauce. Next comes tiramisù, Italy’s famous dessert, layered with creamy mascarpone and just the right touch of coffee.

When the dishes are ready, participants enjoy them with wine and lively conversation, all while catching glimpses of the Colosseum nearby. The evening combines cooking, culture, and a taste of authentic Roman life in a way that’s unforgettable.

A take-home recipe booklet ensures that these culinary creations can be recreated long after the class ends. One of the best cooking classes in Rome for an authentic, hands-on Italian food experience.

Cooking class details

🕒 Class Times: 10 AM, 2 PM, 6 PM (daily in 2026)
⏳ Duration: ~3 hours
📍 Location: Choose between two stunning studios:
- Just steps from the Colosseum
- In the heart of the Jewish Ghetto (historic center)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly: Perfect for kids of any age
♿🚫 Not Wheelchair accessible

4. Pasta making and tiramisù cooking class in Rome

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9 (216 reviews)

In Rome Cooking offers one of the best cooking classes in Rome's historic centre. It’s especially great for families with kids.

In just 2.5 hours, you'll roll up your sleeves and:

• 🍝 Make fresh pasta from scratch – prepare dough and shape tagliatelle, ravioli, and tortellini
• 🧀 Cook traditional Roman sauces to complement your pasta
• 🍰 Create a classic tiramisù – rich, creamy, and layered with love

After cooking, you’ll sit down to enjoy your full Italian meal with wine and antipasti, all in a warm and welcoming setting just steps from Piazza Navona.

Cooking class details

🕒 Class Times: 5:30 PM (Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in 2026)
⏳ Duration: ~2 hours 30 minutes
📍 Location: In a cosy cooking school near Piazza Navona — easy to reach on foot from anywhere in central Rome
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly: Suitable for kids 5+
🌱 Vegetarian options on request
🍞 Gluten-free options on request

5. 1 hour pizza making class in Rome

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 (479 reviews)

The timing of this Roman pizza class is perfect for slipping in between sightseeing stops. Spend an hour learning how to make pizza at PummaRe' Pizzeria in Prati, where hundreds of pizzas are baked fresh every day.

The evening starts with a warm welcome—snacks and a refreshing spritz—before rolling up your sleeves to knead the dough, shape it, and add your favorite toppings. Your pizza bakes in a traditional wood-fired oven, and just minutes later, it’s ready to enjoy.

With small groups, friendly instructors, and a relaxed, fun atmosphere, this class is just steps from the Vatican Museums. It’s one of the best-reviewed Roman cooking classes.

Cooking class details

🕝 Class Time: 2:30 PM (Sunday, Wednesday & Friday in 2026)
⏳ Duration: 1 hour
📍 Location: PummaRe' Pizzeria, Via Andrea Doria 41m, close to Metro: Cipro – Line A
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly: Open to children of every age
🥦 Dietary options: Suitable for vegetarians and lactose-intolerant guests, gluten-free options available on request
♿ Not Wheelchair accessible

6. Hands-on pasta and tiramisù making class in Rome

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9 (327 reviews)

One of the best cooking classes in Rome, this hands-on experience takes place in a cosy, modern studio in the very central location.

You’ll cook like a Roman in a small group (max 14), starting with a glass of prosecco and expert guidance from your local chef.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• 🍰 Start with dessert – make a classic tiramisù from scratch, layering creamy mascarpone with espresso-soaked savoiardi.
• 🍝 Make fresh pasta by hand – knead, roll, and cut your own fettuccine using flour and eggs.
• 🧀 Cook authentic Roman sauces – such as carbonara, cacio e pepe, or amatriciana.
• 🍷 Enjoy your meal – sit down with a glass of wine and savour your handmade dishes.
• 🍋 Toast with limoncello to end the experience on a high note.

You can even join this class straight after landing at Fiumicino Airport—just hop on the Leonardo Express, which drops you off a short walk from the location.

Cooking class details

🕒 Class Times: Twice daily in 2026 - 12 PM and 4:30 PM
⏳ Duration: ~3 hours
📍 Location: Via Cesare Balbo 25, near Termini Station and just a short walk from the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore; we love staying at nearby Sophie Terrace Hotel
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly: Kids of all ages are welcome
♿🚫 Not Wheelchair accessible

7. Pastamania Rome pasta making class

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 (113 reviews)

Pastamania Rome is one of the most popular cooking classes in Rome—and for good reason.

Led by friendly, professional chefs, this class guides you through making three types of fresh pasta from scratch
✔️ Fettuccine
✔️ Ravioli
✔️ Tortelli

You’ll also prepare classic Italian sauces and enjoy your homemade creations over a relaxed meal, paired with Tuscan wine.

The class is interactive, beginner-friendly, and designed for all ages. Whether you’re a couple, a solo traveller, or a family with kids, you’ll feel right at home—and yes, you’ll leave full and happy.

Plus, you’ll receive printed recipes to recreate everything at home!

cooking class details

🕒 Class Times: 12:30 PM, 4 PM, 7:30 PM (daily in 2026)
⏳ Duration: ~3 hours
📍 Location: Charming cooking studio at Palazzo Grazioli, Via della Gatta 14 (near Piazza Venezia, 10 min from the Colosseum); easily to reach from Nerva Boutique Hotel
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly: Kids 3+ welcome!
♿🚫 Not wheelchair accessible

8. Rome cooking class in a local home in Trastevere

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 (41 reviews)

Want to cook with a local in Rome? Then this pasta-making class in Trastevere is just the thing. Chef Ilaria welcomes you to her kitchen for an amazing mid-day or evening cooking experience.

During this fun 4-hour class, you'll learn how to:

1. Mix and knead a perfect fresh pasta dough
2. Shape traditional Italian pasta shapes (fettuccine, ravioli, and orecchiette)
3. Create the perfect sauce pairings (cacio e pepe and tomato)
4. Pair wine with food like an Italian

The cooking class in Rome is more than just a lesson—it’s a meal shared around the table with Chef Ilaria’s family and fellow guests. Expect warm hospitality, flowing wine, and homemade tiramisù to end the meal on a sweet note.

cooking class details

🕒 Class Times: 10 AM & 5:30 PM daily (2026)
⏳ Duration: Approximately 4 hours
📍 Location: A local home in Trastevere, steps from Basilica di Santa Maria—easily reached on foot from the historic centre via Ponte Sisto or from Prati
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly: Kids of all ages are welcome
🥦 Dietary options: Vegan & vegetarian options available upon request
♿ Not wheelchair accessible & stroller accessible

9. Hands-on cooking class in Rome with Gianni and Cesare

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 (232 reviews)

Join local chefs Gianni and Cesare for one of the best family-friendly cooking classes in Rome. Start with a visit to a nearby market, then head to a cozy kitchen in the historic center to cook a full Italian meal from scratch.

You’ll prepare:

• Antipasto (e.g. tempura zucchini flowers or Roman artichokes)
• Handmade pasta like fettuccine or ravioli with traditional sauces
• Classic tiramisù for dessert

Hands-on, fun, and great for families, solo travelers, or couples. Enjoy your meal with wine in a small-group setting.

cooking class details

🕒 Class Times: 9:20 AM & 3:30 PM, daily throughout 2026
⏳ Duration: ~4 hours
📍 Location: VyNIQUE Farnese, Piazza Farnese, just steps from the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Piazza Venezia
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly: Kids 6+ are welcome
🌱 Vegan options available
♿ Wheelchair accessible

10. Pasta and tiramisù cooking workshop in Rome

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 (100 reviews)

This Rome pasta workshop is a great way to learn, eat, and enjoy a taste of Rome in just one evening.

You’ll be cooking in a modern, fully equipped studio with a small group of just six people, so it’s easy to follow along and really stay involved. The location is super convenient too—right by the Colosseum and Termini station, which is great if you’re coming in by train.

Over 2.5 hours, you’ll learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch, including fettuccine and ravioli, and then whip up a classic tiramisù with rich coffee and creamy layers. When everything’s ready, you’ll sit down to enjoy the meal together, with drinks included and a final espresso or limoncello to finish.

The instructors are friendly, fun, and make the whole experience feel relaxed—even if you’ve never cooked before. You’ll also get the recipes by email so you can recreate the dishes at home.

According to guest reviews, it’s truly one of the best cooking classes in Rome— and fairly affordable, too.

Cooking class details

🕕 Class Time: 6 PM (Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday in 2026)
📍 Location: A modern studio just a short walk from Termini, easily reached from Monti and Piazza Venezia. Nearest metro: Repubblica.
⏳ Duration: 2.5 hours
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly: Open to children of every age
♿🚫 Not Wheelchair accessible

11. Rome pizza making class in Trastevere

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 (75 reviews)

Experience the best of Italian food culture with this evening pizza making class in Rome, held in the charming Trastevere, just across Ponte Sisto from the historic center.

Start with a fun spritz-making session, then roll up your sleeves and make pizza from scratch. Learn to knead the dough, stretch it like a pro, and add your favorite toppings.

Once baked, enjoy your pizza with unlimited wine and beer, and finish with a warm Nutella pizza for dessert.

With glowing reviews, a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, and great value, this pizza making class in Rome is one of the most fun—and delicious—ways to spend an evening in the city.

Pizza making class details

🕖 Class Time: 7 PM (Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays in 2026)
⏳ Duration: ~2.5 hours
📍 Meeting Point: Cooking studio at Piazza di San Giovanni della Malva, Trastevere — an easy walk from the historic center via Ponte Sisto.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly: Kids of all ages are welcome
⚠️ Note: Not suitable for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease
♿🚫 Not Wheelchair accessible

12. Rome pizza and gelato making class near Castel Sant'Angelo

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9 (121 reviews)

This is the perfect Rome cooking class for travellers who want to learn authentic recipes, make fresh pizza and gelato from scratch, and enjoy a real Italian culinary experience just steps from two of Rome’s most iconic sites.

🍕 What You’ll Do:

• Make your own Roman pizza from scratch with a real pizzaiolo (professional pizza chef) - Pick your favourite toppings!
• Make your own gelato—yes, the easy way!
• Enjoy light appetizers, plus wine or soft drinks throughout the class
• And of course, you’ll feast on everything you prepare
• Bonus: You'll take home a recipe book to recreate it all back in your own kitchen!

We especially love this experience because it feels personal and relaxed—great for kids, families, couples, or even solo foodies.

Cooking class details

🕒 Group Class Times: 10:30 AM, 2 PM and 5:30 PM
👨‍🍳 Semi-Private Class Times: 11:30 AM, 2:45 PM and 6:20 PM
⏳ Duration: Around 2 hours
📍 Location: Borgo Pio – steps away from Castel Sant’Angelo and close to the Vatican Museums
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly: Suitable for kids 5+
♿🚫 Not Wheelchair accessible

13. Marilee's private cooking class in Rome

This is a truly special cooking class in Rome—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 (long flat pasta) 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.

2 Special cooking classes in Rome:

Pizza, supplì and gelato workshop in Rome

If you want a fun and unique Rome cooking class, this experience is ideal—especially if you’re after more than just pasta. Set in a cosy modern kitchen on Via della Polveriera 9, it’s just steps from the Colosseum and easy to reach by foot or Metro Line B. It’s also close to great stays like Residenza Flavia.

Class details:
🕒 10 AM, 2 PM & 6 PM (daily, 2025)
⏳ ~3 hours
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly
🌱 Most dietary needs (not GF or nut-free)
👥 Small groups — max 8 people

This class packs three Italian favourites into one fun session—pizza, gelato, and supplì. It’s a great pick for travellers who want something different from the usual pasta-making class.

After your meal, you’ll enjoy the gelato you made earlier and take home a recipe booklet so you can recreate everything at home.

Italian gelato, tiramisù and cannoli cooking class in Rome

This sweet experience deserves a spot on any list of the best Rome cooking classes.

Held in a real pastry lab on Via Soriso 68a—just 10 minutes from central Rome on Metro Line A—this hands-on workshop teaches you how to make three classics: gelato, tiramisù, and cannoli.

Led by expert pastry chefs at Vice Italia, you’ll get step-by-step guidance as you churn creamy gelato, layer a perfect tiramisù, and bake and fill crispy cannoli shells from scratch. You can enjoy your gelato immediately, while your tiramisù and cannoli are packed to take home for later.

With its cosy setting, welcoming instructors, and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 rating from 101 reviews, this Rome pastry-making class is a favourite among families, solo travellers, and anyone with a serious sweet tooth.

👉 Classes run daily in 2026 at 5 PM and 5:30 PM, last around 2 hours, and are family-friendly for kids 5+ with an optional driver service available.

Anyone got an idea for a cooking class in Rome that is a step above the standard pasta making?

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