Rome · Hands-on cooking class
Make gnocchi and tiramisu in a 1923 Roman café. Then eat it all, with wine.
Two hours, hands-on, max 10 guests, led by a local host. No experience needed. Everything is provided, including the wine.
- 2 hours
- Max 10 guests
- In English
- Vegetarian
- Free cancellation, 24h
- Afternoon slots, Monday to Saturday
- 2 hours
- Max 10 guests
- In English
- Vegetarian
- Free cancellation, 24h
- Afternoon slots, Monday to Saturday
Not a demo. You cook.
Most Rome “cooking classes” are a chef cooking while you watch. Here you roll, cut, shape and layer everything yourself, then sit down to eat it.
Hands-on from the first minute
Gnocchi from scratch, shaped by hand. Tiramisu built layer by layer. You leave knowing how to make both at home.
Max 10 people
Small enough that the host sees your hands, corrects your dough and answers every question.
A real café, open since 1923
Not a rented tourist kitchen. A family-run Roman café and roastery, ten minutes from Villa Borghese.
Wine with your meal
The class ends at the table. Your gnocchi, your tiramisu, a glass of wine, nobody rushing you out.
How the two hours go
- 1Arrive, apron on, glass pouredMeet your host at the café counter. Five minutes early is perfect.
- 2Gnocchi, from potato to plateMix, roll, cut and ridge each piece by hand, the way Roman grandmothers still do it.
- 3Your sauce: fresh tomato or basil pestoBoth are made in the room. Pick one, or taste both.
- 4Tiramisu, layer by layerEspresso-soaked savoiardi, mascarpone cream, cocoa. Yours goes in the fridge while you eat.
- 5Sit down and eat what you madeGnocchi first, tiramisu after, with wine. The recipes come with you.
What's included
- Hands-on gnocchi making, tomato or pesto sauce
- Tiramisu making
- Wine at the table
- All ingredients, equipment and aprons
- A local host, in English, for the full two hours
- The recipes, sent to your email
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
Where you'll cook
A family café and roastery in the Salario district, a ten-minute walk from Villa Borghese and Piazza Fiume. Tell the staff at the counter you're here for the class. Arrive five minutes early. The class starts and ends at the café.
What guests say
“I can confidently say this is the best cooking class I have ever taken. The experience is very hands on, authentic, and the food tastes amazing.”
“We did the Gnocchi, Pesto and Tiramisu-class and we are more than happy. … If you want to learn to cook like a real italian nonna, this is a must-do!”
“We all had a great time, with lots of laughs. It was very informative and learned a lot about making tiramisu and gnocchi’s. … I would strongly recommend this class for a fun filled time.”
“If you’re thinking about booking this experience, do it. The entire staff was so kind and accommodating. It was very interesting to learn about how authentic Italian pasta and desserts are made.”
“The small group was perfect. The setting had a nice feeling to it. The food was delicious. … Gnocchi recipe was egg-free.”
“Highly recommend this cooking class! … So fun and such delicious food. 10/10 experience!”
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Questions, answered
What will we cook?
Handmade potato gnocchi with a fresh tomato or basil pesto sauce, and a classic tiramisu. You make everything yourself, then eat it.
Is the class suitable for vegetarians?
Yes. The whole menu is vegetarian, no substitutions needed.
Do I need any cooking experience?
None. The host shows each step and you follow. Beginners and children with an adult are welcome.
How many people are in each class?
Ten at most. Private classes for groups up to 12 are available on request.
Do we get to eat what we make?
Yes, that is the last part of the class: gnocchi, then tiramisu, with wine at the table.
What should I wear or bring?
Comfortable clothes and closed shoes. Aprons are provided. Bring your appetite and, if you like, your phone for photos.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancel up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund. Inside 24 hours the booking is non-refundable.
Eat like a Roman. Cook like one first.
Two hours, ten guests, a 1923 café. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Pick a date and you're in.