Top Rome Dining Experiences

Discover the roots of one of the world’s most famous pasta dishes at Rome’s legendary Alfredo alla Scrofa Restaurant. Learn the original recipe for fettuccine Alfredo from the house chef during a cooking lesson, then sit down to enjoy your handmade meal along with Italian antipasti and wine. Sign the VIP guestbook to join generations of film and music stars who have enjoyed Alfredo’s signature dish over the past century.

Foodies will love the chance to learn to make some favorite Italian dishes, including pasta from scratch, ravioli, and tiramisu. Immerse yourself in Italian culture through its food, and learn more than you would just eating these dishes at a restaurant. The class takes place at a local restaurant, so you can get a behind-the-scenes look at how Italian restaurants run. Every participant gets their own work station and will sit down at the communal table to eat their delicious creations afterward.

Savor the authentic taste of two Italian homestyle favorites during this cooking class and meal led by a professional chef. Tie on an apron, sip a glass of wine, and learn to make stuffed ravioli and Nonna’s meatballs from scratch. Sit down with new friends to enjoy the homemade lunch or dinner, paired with red or white wine.

When in Rome, treat yourself to a luxurious Italian dinner at a family-run restaurant near the Pantheon. Hosted by a culinary connoisseur, this evening experience includes local specialties, from pasta to a meat dish to dessert. Each course is accompanied by a glass of regional wine, and the evening starts with a classic Italian aperitivo in the private cellar, where you enjoy a glass of prosecco served with cured meat and cheeses. This small-group dinner is limited to 10 people for a more intimate experience.

Take a break from Rome’s ancient attractions with a modern-day historical experience at the Hard Rock Cafe Rome. With this skip-the-line entry to the popular restaurant, you’ll avoid the lines and receive priority seating for a meal of American favorites like a burger, mac ‘n’ cheese, or barbecue ribs. See rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia such as a trench coat worn by John Lennon, a patent-leather suit worn by Bono, and pages from Jim Morrison’s yearbook. Select from three menu options to suit your tastes.

WE ALWAYS LOVED CREATING MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES FOR OUR GUESTS, NOW WE LOVE CREATING MEMORABLE AND SAFE EXPERIENCES FOR YOU! We'll provide you all the necessary devices. During the experience the distance will be of at least one metre from the others, you'll use disposable gloves and masks. Moreover, all of you will make a single-portion of fresh pasta in order to eat what you've made! Enjoy a short walking tour around Frascati, a little town near Rome, before being introduced to some homemade wines (2 tasting wines produced by our family) and joining a cooking class. Throughout your cooking class, you will learn how to make authentic Roman-style pasta from scratch, before sitting down to enjoy it with your group. At the end of the experience you’ll have the opportunity to go back with your mind to the Roman Times visiting the cave under the restaurant, an old cellar used as a shelter during the wars.

Learn to make fresh pasta and tiramisu, then dine on the rooftop of a private house near Vatican City and watch the sun go down. The relaxed Rome cooking experience includes a glass of prosecco, which you’ll sip as you learn to make classic pasta such as fettuccine and ravioli from scratch. The class is suitable for all ages, and can accommodate vegetarian requests.

See the Eternal City lit up at night on this evening tour of Rome with dinner. Begin at a restaurant near the Trevi Fountain for a traditional Italian meal, then take a walk around the area—part of Rome’s historical center—to enjoy the nighttime ambiance. Afterward, a panoramic coach tour takes you to see illuminated attractions, finishing at the Colosseum.

This is a unique social dinner with a Dinner hostess guiding you through Italian food and music. Savour ten different dishes from the Italian cuisine (like Spaghetti Carbonara and pasta Cacio e Pepe) accompanied with Prosecco and wine. Enjoy live music performed by professional artists. The powerful and emotionally voice of our mezzosoprano accompanied by the pianist or the accordionist will guide you through Tarantella (folklore), film music, O sole mio and Opera. If you never have heard a live Opera singer this is a good opportunity to discover an Italian art form and enjoy a uniquely thrilling and fun evening. This is an Italian evening where you will meet new friends and have a good time.

 In 4 years of activity in my pasta shop I received many nominations: in the prestigious "Gambero Rosso" guide from 2017 and as the best among 10 pasta factories in Rome. In Italy the "pasta factory" is a place where fresh pasta is produced and sold to those who want to cook it at home. I was inspired by the pasta that my grandmother used to prepare when I was a child. It was a very special pasta and today I realized my dream because I am proud to teach, right inside my "pasta factory", the old Italian method of making pasta for hundreds of people who want to learn how to eat healthy pasta according to the true Italian tradition transmitting all the love and passion of my family. Today I dedicate myself to organizing high-value cooking classes to teach how to make fresh artisan pasta in a simple and effective way, thus managing to make all the recipes of the lesson at home.

In this intimate, small-group cooking workshop in Rome, you’ll get hands-on instruction in making two types of time-tested pasta dishes from scratch. Along with the main dishes, you’ll also learn how to replicate your favorite sauces. Then, sit down to enjoy a tasty lunch or dinner freshly prepared by you, including tiramisu, an appetizer, and drinks.

Pizza is undeniably one of Italy’s most famous exports. Where better to learn the secrets behind traditional pizza making than in Rome during a 2.5-hour cookery experience. Under the guidance of an Italian chef, you’ll make pizza dough from scratch and top it with your favorite ingredients before feasting on the fruits of your labor with fellow foodies. Conclude your experience with Italian gelato and receive personalized attention from your pizza chef on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.

Go beyond the restaurant with this in-home dining experience in Rome. Meet your hosts and group for a traditional Italian dinner with a view from Gianicolo Hill. Learn about traditional Roman culinary culture through guided commentary and ask questions as you dine on a multicourse meal with wine.

Foodies won’t want to miss out on this private cooking class with a Roman cook. Learn all about the local culture through its cuisine. You’ll learn how to make three authentic Italian dishes, practice doing so, and eat your creations afterwards along with a glass of wine. In this class you’ll have fun and also learn skills that you can use later, once you’re back home.

Learn how to prepare an authentic Roman meal from scratch during this three-hour, four-course cooking workshop, which includes lunch or dinner. Enjoy a warm welcome in an authentic Italian home, where you’ll receive personalized, hands-on instruction in making a starter, pasta, main course, and dessert—plus a proper Roman espresso. Meals include red and white wines, plus two take-home souvenirs: an apron and reusable shopping bag.

Step inside your Roman host's home and kitchen to learn how to make traditional Italian pizza. You'll learn about Italian culinary culture and the history of pizza. Sip wine or beer and sit down to feast on your freshly baked pizza, chatting with your small group and asking questions of your guide.

If you want to learn how to make pasta with the best Italian pasta maker, Stefano Minnucci, in the most beautiful location in Rome, PIazza Navona this is the right course. During the Christmas period, the square hosts the Christmas markets and you can breathe the atmosphere of the party. Take part in our professional course by learning how to make three types of pasta and then celebrate with a refined and selected menu with tasting of fine wines.

At a wine bar near Campo de’ Fiori, enjoy a Rome wine-tasting session and light meal, hosted by the bar owner and sommelier. You’ll sample six wines from the Lazio region, plus enjoy bread, fresh pasta and dessert as you hear about the regional cuisine of Rome and greater Lazio. For more food, upgrade when booking to include an extra hour at the bar, during which you can enjoy light platters of cheese, salami, ham and smoked fish. This small-group activity is limited to eight people for a more personalized experience.

Learn to cook the tastiest and most representative recipe of Italian cuisine: tomato sauce! Discover all of Grandma's secrets with a passionate and hungry local on a stunning Roman rooftop. • Following Andrea's grandmother's recipes, you'll cook and then enjoy: Neapolitan sauce, classic Italian sauce, meatballs with Neapolitan sauce ('polpette al sugo'), Paccheri with classic sauce, and 'Gnocchi alla Sorrentina' • Wine and digestif are included, guests can also BYOB • Cook and dine on a sunny Roman rooftop and terrace • Andrea is a Doctor who's originally from San Marzano, the homeland of tomato sauce!

Had enough pizza and gelato? Then try out Rome’s most iconic, but lesser-known, dishes on this intimate, small-group food tour. Learn how locals eat and drink, with stops at neighborhood delis, pastry shops, and farmer’s markets in trendy Testaccio. Taste authentic Roman classics like suppli and saltimbocca alla Romana as you learn about the Eternal City’s rich, evolving culinary history.

During this multi-course dinner package, you’ll get an insider’s introduction to Rome’s rich gastronomy in a traditional Trastevere restaurant. Enjoy two different wines and ten different tastings, including a sit-down dinner that begins with an Italian-style aperitivo and ends with dessert. Upgrade to include a meat or fish option in addition to pasta dishes.

Experience Rome like a Roman with a traditional Italian dinner at a local restaurant in the Jewish Quarter. Join your hosts for a delicious 3-course dinner, sample a selection of typical Italian dishes, and learn about the family recipes from the chef. Each course is paired with regional wines and a maximum of 10 people ensures an intimate dining experience.

Italy is known for its deep ties to food and family, and there is no better way to experience authentic Italian culture than by dining in a local home. With this experience, connect with native of Rome to enjoy a four-course meal together while chatting about all things Roman. Relax on Stefano’s outdoor terrace with travelers from across the globe over a home-cooked dinner featuring authentic specialties paired with wine.

Eat and drink your way around Rome on an evening food tour of the city center and Trastevere. In a small group of no more than 12 people, you’ll learn about Rome’s cuisine through the ages, get tips for places to eat, and sample some of the finest food in town. The 4-hour tour is done by foot, and includes ample food samples, supper in a Trastevere restaurant, and a locally made gelato.