Reviewed · COOKING CLASSES
Rooftop Pasta,Tiramisu and wine! Cooking Class with Wine tasting!
Fresh pasta, creamy tiramisu, and five Italian wine tastings make this Rome class more than a quick cooking demonstration. You work with Chef Alfons, prepare the food yourself, and then sit down to eat it.
I like the small group limit of 10, which should give you a fair chance to ask questions. I also like the relaxed family appeal: children and teens have received extra attention, while adults get a proper meal and wine tasting.
The main caution is that this is a short class, about two and a half hours, so the lesson stays focused. Also, recipes and videos are meant to be sent afterward, but one participant had trouble receiving them.
In This Review
- Key points to know before booking
- Making pasta from flour to fettuccine
- Tasting five Italian wines during the lesson
- Building tiramisu layer by layer
- A rooftop meal in central Rome
- How much value do you get for $132?
- What Chef Alfons adds to the experience
- Families, couples, and solo visitors
- Useful booking details and one follow-up issue
- Is this class worth booking?
- FAQ
- Where does the cooking class begin?
- Where does the experience end?
- How long does the class last?
- How many people can join the class?
- What food will I make?
- Is wine included?
- Is limoncello included?
- Can children attend?
- Is transportation included?
- Can I cancel for a full refund?
Key points to know before booking

- Chef Alfons leads the class: Expect practical instruction, cooking tips, and a friendly teaching style.
- You make two Italian staples: The class covers fresh fettuccine from scratch and traditional tiramisu.
- Five wines are included: The tasting includes Italian red, white, and rosé wines, followed by limoncello.
- The rooftop setting is unusual: You cook at a special central Rome venue, though no particular view is promised.
- The food is substantial: You eat the pasta and tiramisu you prepare, with bottled water included.
- The group is capped at 10: This suits visitors who want hands-on help instead of a large demonstration.
Making pasta from flour to fettuccine
The class begins with fresh pasta dough. Chef Alfons guides you through mixing, kneading, and rolling, so you are not simply watching a professional work while standing safely out of the way.
That hands-on format is the real reason to book. You get a feel for the dough and learn the basic steps that make homemade pasta different from dried supermarket noodles. The class focuses on fettuccine, a useful shape to learn because it pairs well with several sauces and is straightforward to repeat at home.
The practical value is clear. You do not need to return home knowing only that pasta dough contains flour and eggs. You get a chance to see how the dough changes as you work it, then roll and prepare it for cooking.
Sauce preparation follows. The supplied information names tomato and Alfredo-style sauces as examples, but it does not promise one fixed sauce for every session. If a particular sauce matters to you, ask Chef Alfons at the start.
The class is designed for beginners, families, and couples who want a shared activity. One family found the adults and teens equally involved, and children received extra attention. That makes this a better fit for a mixed-age group than a technical lesson aimed only at serious cooks.
More gelato and tiramisu classes:
- 3 in 1 Cooking Class near Navona: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu
★ 5.0 · 7,376 reviews - Rome: Pasta & Tiramisu Class with Fine Wine by the Vatican
★ 4.9 · 4,852 reviews - Rome: 3-in-1 Fettuccine, Ravioli, and Tiramisu Cooking Class
★ 4.9 · 2,704 reviews
Tasting five Italian wines during the lesson

Wine is served throughout the experience, not just placed beside your finished plate. The stated tasting includes five Italian wines, with rosé, whites, reds, and a typical Roman wine to finish the tasting portion.
There is a small detail worth checking when you book. One part of the description lists one rosé, two whites, one red, and a final Roman wine. The included section lists two reds, two whites, and one rosé. The reliable point is that five wines are included, while the exact selection may vary.
This is a tasting, not a full wine course. You should expect an introduction to several Italian styles rather than a long lesson about vineyards, appellations, or food chemistry. Still, it adds useful context to the meal and gives you flavors to compare while you cook.
I especially like this arrangement for visitors who want to try Italian wine without scheduling a separate tasting. You can sample the wines in a social setting and then enjoy your homemade pasta with a glass.
Alcohol is served only to people age 18 and older. Bottled water is also included, and the experience can include a soft drink according to the general description. If you do not drink alcohol, confirm the nonalcoholic option when booking, since the exact beverage choice is not detailed.
Building tiramisu layer by layer
After the pasta work, the class turns to tiramisu. You learn to prepare mascarpone cream, soak the ladyfingers properly, and layer the dessert.
This is a smart choice for a short class because tiramisu does not require complicated equipment. The key lessons are proportion, texture, and timing. Too much coffee mixture can make the ladyfingers soggy, while too little leaves the dessert dry. A guided class gives you a better chance of understanding that balance.
The dessert is made during the session and served as part of the meal. You are not simply handed a small sample at the end. The class includes homemade tiramisu, which helps make the price easier to assess.
First-time cooks should find this section approachable. Families can divide the work, and couples can take turns with the cream and ladyfingers. The lesson also gives you a recipe base to repeat at home, provided you receive the promised follow-up materials.
A rooftop meal in central Rome
The setting is a special rooftop venue in central Rome, with the meeting point at Viale delle Milizie 108. The activity begins and ends there, so you do not need to manage a transfer between the cooking site and a restaurant.
The rooftop setting gives the class a more distinctive feel than a standard indoor kitchen. Still, keep your expectations practical. The information does not promise a specific panorama, famous landmark view, or open-air meal in every condition. Book this for the cooking and food, with the rooftop as a pleasant extra.
The location is near public transportation. That matters in Rome, where a cooking class can be awkward if it sits far from the sights or requires a complicated taxi ride. Plan to arrive at Viale delle Milizie 108 with enough time to find the exact entrance, since the supplied details do not describe the building access.
The class lasts about two hours and 30 minutes. That is long enough for a complete meal and two recipes, but short enough to fit around sightseeing. I would place it on a day when you want a break from museums and ancient monuments rather than at the end of an already packed schedule.
More Rome wine tastings worth an afternoon:
- Rome: Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting
★ 4.5 · 5,232 reviews - Rome Food Tour: Unlimited Tastings with Fine Wine & Barolo
★ 5.0 · 3,365 reviews - Rome: Pasta Making Class with Wine, Limoncello, and Dessert
★ 4.9 · 3,177 reviews - Rome: Trastevere Food tour with Free-Flowing Fine Wine
★ 5.0 · 2,853 reviews
How much value do you get for $132?
At $132 per person, this is not a bargain meal. It becomes more reasonable when you count what is included: instruction from a local chef, hands-on pasta making, tiramisu, a meal, five wine tastings, bottled water, and limoncello.
A restaurant meal in Rome may cost less, but it will not teach you how to make the food. A separate cooking class and wine tasting could also approach this price, depending on the format. Here, the value comes from combining food, instruction, drinks, and a social activity in one two-and-a-half-hour session.
The class is especially worthwhile if you want to bring home a skill rather than only another restaurant memory. It also works well for a special occasion, a couple’s activity, or a family afternoon.
The value is weaker if you do not drink, dislike group activities, or want a serious culinary course. The class is friendly and practical, but the short duration means it cannot cover every pasta shape, sauce, or wine style.
A certificate of awareness is included. It is best viewed as a small souvenir rather than a professional cooking qualification.
What Chef Alfons adds to the experience
Chef Alfons is the central personality of the class. The strongest details connected with his teaching are his patience, humor, clear explanations, and willingness to give practical tips.
That matters because cooking classes can fail when the instructor rushes through basic steps or spends too much time performing. Here, the format calls for you to mix, knead, roll, prepare sauce, and assemble tiramisu yourself.
Chef Alfons also gives recommendations for things to do next in Rome. That can be useful when you have just arrived and want a few local ideas, though the information does not specify which sights or restaurants he recommends.
The class has also worked with very small groups, including a session with only one participant. A group that small is not guaranteed, but the maximum of 10 keeps the class from becoming a large crowd. If you prefer close attention, this limit is one of the strongest reasons to choose it.
Families, couples, and solo visitors
Families with teenagers or older children should find the format appealing. The class has enough variety to keep different ages involved, and children have received special attention during the cooking. Since alcohol is restricted to people 18 and older, adults and minors will have different tasting options.
Couples get a built-in date activity with a meal at the end. The work is cooperative without requiring advanced cooking skills, and the wine tasting gives you something to discuss as you prepare the food.
Solo visitors can also fit in well. A very small session may give you more direct time with Chef Alfons, although group size depends on bookings. The activity’s social structure makes it easier to meet people than a private restaurant meal.
I would not choose this class if you need a fully private experience unless the provider confirms that arrangement. The activity is described as small-group, not automatically private.
Useful booking details and one follow-up issue
You receive confirmation when you book, and the activity accepts a mobile ticket. It is near public transportation, begins at Viale delle Milizie 108, and returns to the same meeting point.
The cancellation policy is generous if you plan ahead. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside that 24-hour window are not refunded or accepted.
One practical issue concerns the recipes and videos. The class is supposed to provide follow-up material, but one participant did not receive it by email. The provider apologized and explained that the automatic message had failed, suggesting contact through Instagram or WhatsApp.
I would save the provider’s contact details and ask about the recipes before leaving. That small step may help if the automated delivery does not arrive.
Is this class worth booking?
I would book this class if you want a relaxed food activity that combines cooking, wine, and a full meal without taking up an entire day. The strongest reasons are Chef Alfons’s engaging instruction, the small group size, the generous food portions, and the chance to make both pasta and tiramisu yourself.
It is also a good pick for families and couples who want something different from Rome’s usual sightseeing circuit. You leave with practical cooking experience, a memorable meal, and a taste of several Italian wines.
I would pause if $132 feels high for a short activity, if you want a formal wine education, or if you need guaranteed recipes immediately after class. For most food-minded visitors, though, the combination of hands-on work, five tastings, limoncello, and a central rooftop setting gives the afternoon solid value.
FAQ
Where does the cooking class begin?
The class begins at Viale delle Milizie, 108, 00192 Roma RM, Italy.
Where does the experience end?
The activity ends back at the meeting point.
How long does the class last?
The experience lasts approximately two hours and 30 minutes.
How many people can join the class?
The maximum group size is 10 travelers.
What food will I make?
You will make homemade fettuccine from scratch and traditional tiramisu.
Is wine included?
Yes. The experience includes a tasting of five Italian wines, including red, white, and rosé selections.
Is limoncello included?
Yes. A limoncello tasting is included at the end of the meal.
Can children attend?
The supplied information does not state a minimum age for the class. Alcohol is served only to people age 18 and older, and children have received special attention during the cooking.
Is transportation included?
Transportation is not listed as included. The meeting point is near public transportation.
Can I cancel for a full refund?
Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted and are not refunded.
More Pasta in Rome
- Learn to Make Pasta & Tiramisu with Wine and Limoncello Included
★ 5.0 · 2,345 reviews - Become a Masterchef in Rome: Pasta, Ravioli and Tiramisù Class
★ 5.0 · 2,156 reviews - Enjoy Spritz and Pasta Making in Piazza Navona
★ 5.0 · 1,681 reviews - Rome: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class near the Spanish Steps
★ 4.8 · 1,395 reviews
More Cooking Classes in Rome
- Rome: Fettuccine Pasta Cooking Class in Rome’s City Center
★ 4.8 · 2,414 reviews - Rome: Traditional Pasta with Cocktails Cooking Class
★ 5.0 · 2,374 reviews - Rome: Fettuccine and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine
★ 4.8 · 2,013 reviews - Pasta Cooking Class Near the Colosseum with 3 Spritz Cocktails
★ 5.0 · 1,686 reviews
Newest reviews from Rome
- ROME:Colosseum & Ancient Rome – private/small group TOUR★ 5.0 · 24 reviews
- Off the Beaten Track in Rome: Rione VI Parione Private Tour★ 5.0 · 24 reviews
- Cinematic Photoshoot in Rome★ 5.0 · 24 reviews
- Rome: Best of Colosseum and Roman Forum Small Group Guided Tour★ 4.5 · 24 reviews
- The Labyrinth of Rome between catacombs and ancient quarries★ 4.5 · 24 reviews
- Vatican and Trionfale Market Tour with Wine and Food Tasting★ 5.0 · 24 reviews
- private tour: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica★ 4.5 · 24 reviews
- 3 Hours Mosaic Workshop in Trastevere★ 5.0 · 24 reviews
Cooking Classes, compared.

3 in 1 Cooking Class near Navona: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu
Read our review →
Pasta Making Class with Wine, Limoncello, and Dessert
Read our review →
3-in-1 Fettuccine, Ravioli, and Tiramisu Cooking Class
Read our review →
Fettuccine Pasta Cooking Class in Rome’s City Center
Read our review →
Traditional Pasta with Cocktails Cooking Class
Read our review →
Fettuccine and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine
Read our review →
Pasta Cooking Class Near the Colosseum with 3 Spritz Cocktails
Read our review →
Enjoy Spritz and Pasta Making in Piazza Navona
Read our review →Browse the lists this tour appears in
