Fresh pasta and tiramisù, all in three hours.
This Rome class near Navona gives you multiple hands-on wins in one sitting: you start with tiramisù, then make fresh pasta dough and shape fettuccine and ravioli, finishing with a sit-down meal and drinks. You pick a start time from a range throughout the day, show up on your own at Via Giuseppe Zanardelli, and cook in English with a small group capped at 18.
I love that the instruction is table-focused, so you are actually making things (not just watching someone else work). I also like the variety: you get pasta skills plus a dessert that feels very Italian, including coffee or limoncello at the end.
One thing to consider: you choose your pasta sauce options, but you are not going in to learn full-on sauce cooking at the same level as the pasta and tiramisù steps.
Key points at a glance
- Three dishes, one smooth flow: tiramisù first, then fettuccine and ravioli.
- Small group pace (max 18): easier for the chef to check your dough and shape work.
- Sauce choice, not sauce class: you pick options like Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, or Tomato and Basil.
- Included drinks with your meal: wine or soft drink plus water, and a limoncello or coffee finish.
- Real-world take-home value: many people leave saying they will recreate the recipes back home.
- Family-friendly cooking time: multiple instructors have led groups with kids and beginners comfortably.
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- Key points at a glance
- What You’ll Actually Cook: Fettuccine, Ravioli, and Traditional Tiramisu
- Near Navona, Meet at Via Giuseppe Zanardelli: Timing and Getting There
- The Tiramisù Workshop: Assemble, Then Eat It Properly
- Fettuccine from Scratch: Dough Feel, Rolling Rhythm, and Sauce Choices
- Ravioli from Scratch: Ricotta and Parmigiano Filling, Shape Skills That Stick
- The Sit-Down Meal: Wine, Water, Limoncello or Coffee, and What Portioning Feels Like
- Pricing Value Check: Is .44 Worth It?
- Who Should Book This Class (and Who Might Want Something Else)
- Tips so Your 3 Hours Go Smoothly
- Should You Book This Cooking Class Near Navona?
- FAQ
- How long is the cooking class?
- What dishes do I make during the class?
- Is the class suitable for beginners?
- Is the class taught in English?
- How big is the class?
- What drinks and dessert extras are included?
- Do they teach you how to make the sauces?
- Where does the class meet?
- What is the cancellation policy?
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What You’ll Actually Cook: Fettuccine, Ravioli, and Traditional Tiramisu
This is a 3-in-1 class, so you get three separate skill sets instead of one long workshop. The focus stays practical: you learn the mechanics of making fresh pasta dough, how to roll and shape, and how to assemble a classic tiramisù the traditional way.
On the savory side, you make fettuccine and ravioli from scratch. That means hands-on work with dough and rolling, plus stuffing and shaping for ravioli. For the filling, you’re guided toward a mix based on ricotta and Parmigiano, and you’re also taught how to work with seasonal ingredients for the ravioli filling.
For dessert, you start with tiramisù instruction right away, before the pasta gets underway. You make it yourself, then you eat it at the end along with coffee or limoncello. It is a smart order: dessert momentum early makes the whole session feel fun, not like a never-ending kitchen project.
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Near Navona, Meet at Via Giuseppe Zanardelli: Timing and Getting There
The meeting point is Via Giuseppe Zanardelli, 14, 00186 Roma RM, and the class ends back there. The location is described as near public transportation, so you should be able to plug it into your day without a big detour.
You also get flexibility at booking: there are start times all throughout the day, so you can match this with how your feet and energy are doing. That matters in Rome. Some days are museum-heavy; some days are weather-heavy. People have specifically called it a great “reset” day when sightseeing leaves you tired, or when rain turns your plans into a blur.
Also, the class is in high demand. On average, it is booked about 40 days in advance, so if you are traveling during a busy period, I would not wait until the last minute.
The Tiramisù Workshop: Assemble, Then Eat It Properly

Most cooking classes teach food, then feed you later. This one builds in a real dessert outcome: you start by making tiramisù, and you finish the experience by eating what you made yourself.
You get guided instruction for the classic method, then at the end you get that final payoff with the tiramisù, plus coffee and limoncello. The drinks are not just an add-on; they are part of the tasting rhythm of the class.
A small but important detail: one coffee-hating household situation came up in the reviews, and the team worked with an ingredient alternative for someone who did not want coffee in their tiramisù. That tells you the chefs are paying attention to real preferences, not just reading from a script.
Fettuccine from Scratch: Dough Feel, Rolling Rhythm, and Sauce Choices

After the tiramisù start, you move into fresh pasta. For fettuccine, you learn how to form the dough, roll it, and cut it into fettuccine.
The practical truth: rolling pasta is where beginners usually get nervous. Here, the class approach is very hands-on at the table, and the chefs keep things moving so you do not feel lost. People repeatedly mention that instructors like Mattia, Carlotta, Lori, Leo, Mimi, Maria, Paris, Tom, Peris, and Furio are patient, attentive, and good at making the steps feel doable.
Once the fettuccine is ready, you get to choose your sauce pairing. The menu gives you options such as:
- Cacio e Pepe
- Tomato and Basil
- Amatriciana
Here’s the key value point: you get to make the pasta and then choose the flavor direction, without turning the class into a full sauce masterclass. In fact, one review flagged that sauce-making is not taught. That lines up with the tour description that explicitly says making the sauce is not included. So if you came for a full cooking seminar on Italian sauces, you might feel slightly limited. But if you came to master fresh pasta technique, this is a good trade.
Ravioli from Scratch: Ricotta and Parmigiano Filling, Shape Skills That Stick

Then comes the part most people remember. Ravioli is the “show you did it” pasta, because shaping makes your progress obvious.
You make the ravioli filling using ingredients the chef guides you through, and the menu points to a filling with ricotta and Parmigiano. You also get direction on working with seasonal ingredients for the stuffing, so your ravioli is not just a random paste-it-together exercise.
The real win is shaping. Ravioli forces you to slow down just enough to learn how dough behaves. You get practice sealing, portioning, and making consistent shapes. It is also a great skill to take home, because you can repeat ravioli at different sizes and fillings later.
And yes, there is a reason people talk about this segment so often. Even those who wonder if they should skip ravioli end up saying you will not regret doing it. Ravioli tends to be the portion that feels most like learning a craft, not just assembling a meal.
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The Sit-Down Meal: Wine, Water, Limoncello or Coffee, and What Portioning Feels Like

After you finish cooking, you sit down with your meal. Drinks are included:
- a glass of wine or a soft drink
- water
- a shot of limoncello or hot coffee at the end
This is one of the most underrated parts of the experience. Cooking classes sometimes turn into a busy cooking sprint, then everyone eats separately, standing up, with plates that cool off. Here, the structure is a sit-down meal with your finished food.
One review also mentioned how the team can serve individual portions even when the group is around 20 people. That helps keep the vibe calm and practical, especially when families are there. It also means fewer awkward bottlenecks and less waiting around while someone else plates.
About portions: one person felt the portions could be bigger. That is worth knowing. If you have a big appetite, consider the fact that this class is mainly about learning technique and tasting what you made. You get a full experience, but it is not positioned as a heavy food-only dinner where you leave stuffed.
Pricing Value Check: Is $83.44 Worth It?

At $83.44 per person, this class can feel like a splurge—until you price it the Roman way: ingredients, chef instruction time, and the “you learn, then you eat” structure.
What you get for the money is tightly packed:
- you make three items: fettuccine, ravioli, and tiramisù
- you get included water
- you get wine or soft drink
- you get a limoncello or coffee finish
- group size stays capped (max 18), which usually means more hands-on attention
So the value is not that you pay for a big plate of food. The value is that you pay to walk away with technique you can use again. Multiple reviews mention recreating the dishes at home, and even in one case, the recipes were emailed afterward. That’s the kind of “I can use this later” payoff that justifies the price for many people.
Who Should Book This Class (and Who Might Want Something Else)

This class is a strong fit if you:
- want a beginner-friendly introduction to fresh pasta
- like hands-on learning without feeling put on the spot
- want an activity that works for couples, solo travelers, and families
- are pairing it with sightseeing and want a break that is not just a restaurant stop
It is also a good option for mixed skill groups. One review described a non-cooking 20-year-old enjoying it, and another described a child around age 11 having a great time. That points to clear guidance and an approach that does not assume cooking experience.
You might consider another option if you:
- are specifically hunting for a sauce-focused cooking class (because sauce-making is not part of the core instruction)
- are expecting the biggest dinner in Rome rather than a technique lesson plus meal
Tips so Your 3 Hours Go Smoothly

Here are the practical moves that will help you enjoy the process instead of racing through it.
- Wear something you can move in. Rolling dough and shaping ravioli are hands-on, so comfortable clothes matter.
- Keep your expectations on the right track: the class is 3 hours, so you will learn key techniques, not perfect everything.
- Choose your sauce pairing early in the process in your mind. Then when it is time to select, you are not thinking too hard while your pasta is doing its thing.
- If you are coffee-sensitive, remember the final coffee and limoncello are part of the experience. One review noted ingredient alternatives were offered for someone who does not like coffee in tiramisù, so if it matters to you, say something.
- If you are going on a rainy day, this is one of the easiest “plan B” Rome activities. A covered outdoor area helped people stay warm and dry in bad weather.
Should You Book This Cooking Class Near Navona?
I think you should book it if you want a Rome experience that is hands-on, structured, and genuinely memorable. The combination of fresh pasta skills plus traditional tiramisù, plus included drinks, makes it feel like more than just a meal.
If you want to become a sauce expert, this may disappoint a bit because sauce-making is not the main teaching focus. But if you leave knowing how to make fettuccine and ravioli dough and build tiramisù the classic way, that is a win.
One more practical note: because this is booked out around 40 days on average, try to lock in your slot before your ideal day disappears.
FAQ
How long is the cooking class?
The class runs about 3 hours.
What dishes do I make during the class?
You make tiramisù, fettuccine, and ravioli.
Is the class suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is described as perfect for cooks of all experience levels.
Is the class taught in English?
Yes, it is offered in English.
How big is the class?
The experience has a maximum of 18 travelers.
What drinks and dessert extras are included?
You get a glass of wine or a soft drink, water, and at the end a shot of limoncello or hot coffee, along with the tiramisù you made.
Do they teach you how to make the sauces?
No. You choose your sauce, but making the sauces is not included in the class.
Where does the class meet?
It meets at Via Giuseppe Zanardelli, 14, 00186 Roma RM, Italy, and it ends back at the same meeting point.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience starts. If you cancel within 24 hours of the start time, the amount paid is not refunded.


























