for this experience I propose a "spoon" appetizer, a cream of bean soup, croutons and salami norcino, followed by a spaghettone with red wine, cream of pecorino romano and crispy bacon. In this dish I enclosed the two things that can not miss during a Roman dinner, red wine and pecorino cheese. For the second course, the meatballs with beer and bacon, a dish that, as the name suggests, combines tradition and imagination. And to finish "the" most loved dessert, Tiramisu! All this in the tranquility of my home restaurant on the outskirts of Rome, furnished with a unique style that reflects my kitchen, a "modern rustic" that will make you feel at home.I am waiting for you!a drink and a bottle of wine for every two people included in the price.

tradition and fantasy #2

For this experience I propose "la panzanella" a typical Roman appetizer, revisited in a modern way. For the first course I propose my workhorse, the spaghettone with cream of zucchini and crispy bacon, a dish delicate and strong at the same time.For the second course I have combined two cultures that are dear to me, the Roman and the Sicilian, creating a dish with unique textures and flavors, the Sicilian meatballs ... my passion! Accompanied by a fresh salad fantasy.And to finish "the" dessert, his majesty the tiramisu!All this in the tranquility of my home restaurant on the outskirts of Rome, furnished with a unique style that reflects my kitchen, a "modern rustic" that will make you feel at home.I'm waiting for you! 👨🏻🍳A drink and a bottle of wine for every 2 people are included in the price...also coffee of course 😉

Tradition and fantasy #1

First a nice welcome prosecco and then straight to the kitchen, where I will teach you how with just four ingredients (pecorino romano cheese, guanciale, eggs and pepper) you can create three exceptional dishes that represent the art of Roman cucina povera!I call them " the three queens"cacio e pepe, gricia and carbonara!!!Finally everyone at the table to enjoy what we have prepared together with a good glass of wine!Pasta , wine and four laughs...what more could you want?I am waiting for you in my home restaurant :-)

Traditional Roman first courses

Monterotondo

Alessio

Rome

Marco

This cooking class set in Rome is perfect for small groups of people.We will start with the creation of the tiramisù, typical dessert, which will need to rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour.In the meantime, we will continue by preparing two types of fresh handmade pasta, together with their sauces: namely carbonara and matriciana.We will end the experience eating everything we have prepared: you can't say you've been to Rome if you don't try these dishes!

Cooking class in Rome: carbonara and tiramisù

The three-hour course includes the making of these three typical Roman Sunday dishes.We begin with the preparation of Tiramisu that needs to rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour.We will continue with the preparation of the ragout that will cook slowly while we prepare handmade fettuccine.Last we will prepare the "stracciatella," a broth in which we are going to dip a beaten egg flavored with spices and parmesan cheese.And finally, if we have been good, we will taste our labors!

Family Sunday in Rome

We will find out together how the real Roman pansanella is prepared.A bruschetta softened by tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, artichokes and spices.We continue with the handmade fettuccine with a white sauce based on mushrooms, peas and bacon.We will finish by making a coffee tiramisù.Once all this is done, all we have to do is taste the fruit of our work!

Handmade fettuccine and bruschette on the Roman table!

In just three courses I will try to accompany my guests in the heart of Roman cuisine with an appetizer based on small appetizers.A reinterpretation of the famous saltimbocca alla romana.As a first course I tried to play with the ingredients that cannot be missing from a Roman's table:Fresh pasta, guanciale, pecorino romano and pepper.We will sweeten the end of the evening with a classic coffee tiramisu.

A feast in Rome

Andrea

Typical Roman dishes. The best carbonara in Rome, all the secrets for an unforgettable sauce.In the garden or at home the palate will be conquered.Good company and traditional Roman dishes as my mother used to make them. You will become part of the family. Learning the secrets or simply enjoying the freshly prepared dishes.

Traditional Roman recipes

Three delicious pasta recipes.From the simplest to the most complex with homemade stuffed pasta.We will see together how to make fresh egg pasta, very tasty, in no time.You'll discover the secrets of the perfect pasta carbonara, with just the right sauce. Better than what you might eat at any restaurant in Rome, between tradition and starred cuisine.

Pasta Cooking Class: 3 different recipes

Savory baci di dama are beautiful to look at and delicious to eat.Dumplings according to my mom's original recipe have always made anyone fall in love.Wine donuts.All dishes, for those who want, can be made in a vegetarian version.In my spacious kitchen we will have fun cooking and eating.In spring, summer and fall you can eat in the garden.

Mother Rome

Tivoli

Elisabetta

Begin your experience preparing tiramisù and then proceed making two types of pasta from scratch, ravioli and fettuccine. With the assistance of an expert Cesarina, you will learn how to prepare the perfect dough and how to match seasonal ingredients to create wonderful combinations of flavors.Every participant gets their own work station and will sit down at the communal table to eat their delicious creations afterward.

Ravioli, Fettuccine, Tiramisù Feast near Rome

We will take a nice tour through the Tiburtine olive groves and city streets, and stop at local stores where local products can be purchased. We will then head to my home and together we will complete the dinner and taste what has been prepared.We will spend a friendly evening together with all our guests.

Tour among olive groves and a dinner in Tiburtina

Let's cook each dish of this three-course menu together and then sit down at the table and enjoy what we have prepared in a family atmosphere.What will we cook?An appetizer consisting of battered pumpkin flowers, the unmissable gnocchi with zucchini and guanciale, and finally coffee-tiramisù. I am waiting for you!

Cooking class with 3 recipes

During this cooking course you will learn how to prepare 3 typical recipes from the Rome area: battered squash blossoms, gnocchi and tiramisu.Under my guidance you will learn how to make gnocchi dough like a Roman Cesarina following my family's recipes!Each participant will have his or her own station and will be actively working, equipped with a gremband and a handout where the recipes will be explained, with ingredients and steps.At the end of the course, we will cook together and sit at the table and enjoy the prepared dishes, with local wine of excellent quality!

Gnocchi and tiramisu cooking class in Tivoli

We'll begin this cooking class by preparing handmade pasta using eggs and flour, sharing the secrets of grandmothers for perfect results. We'll create both a stuffed pasta and a simple version. To complete the experience, we'll make a beloved dessert typical of Lazio, starting from scratch, and have fun throughout the process.

Let's learn how to cook pasta

Stroll through the vibrant local fruit and vegetable market, explore the area's traditional artisan shops, marvel at the Tiburtina waterfall, and continue with a walk through picturesque olive groves. Finally, return home where a delicious lunch made with local products awaits you, featuring homemade pasta crafted with eggs from nearby farms.

Market, artisans & nature: culinary adventure with homemade 

Carmelo

An unforgettable 4-hour tour to discover Rome and its most authentic flavours. You will discover the products that make it iconic all over the world. You will taste the "supplì", "pizza bianca with mortazza" or the popular "trapizzino" cradled by the breathtaking views of the most beautiful city in the world.

Let's enjoy the best roman street food tour

A journey between Sicily and Rome with an appetizer, a mouthwatering first course and dessert.During your course you will taste the italian flavors: caprese salad, the traditional handmade pasta and the iconic Sicilian cannoli.Wine and liquors are from SicilyWaiting for you to enjoy the best Italian home dinner in Rome

A food experience between Rome and Sicily

Also available in german language!A journey between Sicily and Rome with a mouthwatering appetizer, first course and dessert.During your course you will learn by doing (and eating) how to make the traditional caponata, handmade pasta and the iconic Sicilian cannoli on your own.Vegetables sicilian caponataMaccarruna all’amatriciana (handmade pasta made with durum wheat flour from the Sicilian hinterland)Sicilian ricotta cannoli with chocolate or pistachios

Cooking class between Sicily and Rome: iconic dishes

Cristina

The course is held in a villa immersed in the green with secular olive trees a few kilometers from San Pietro. During the course we will prepare together the tonnarelli with the "chitarra" in the four Roman versions: cacio e pepe, carbonara, gricia and amatriciana.

The four Roman pasta dishes

The course takes place in a villa immersed in the green with olive trees a few steps from St. Peter's. During the course we will prepare together four typical sweets of Rome: donuts with wine, ricotta and sour cherry tart of the ghetto, tiramisu and maritozzi with cream.

The sweet delights of Rome

Cooking class in a villa surrounded by greenery with centuries-old olive trees, a few km from San Pietro. Together we will prepare artichokes alla giudia (if it is not artichoke perriod we can prepare either zucchini flowers in batter or mozzarella in carrozza) amatriciana potato gnocchi and tiramisù.

Artichokes, Gnocchi and Tiramisù cooking class in Rome

La Cesarina Cristina welcomes its guests in a villa surrounded by greenery with large outdoor spaces and large windows, where you can admire the garden and ancient olive trees. A little corner of paradise not far from the center of the Eternal City.During this cooking class you will learn to prepare 3 fresh pasta recipes, in a villa surrounded by greenery with centuries-old olive trees: ravioli stuffed with ricotta, potato gnocchi and fettuccine.Each participant will have his or her own station and will be actively working, equipped with an apron and a handout where the recipes will be explained, with ingredients and steps.At the end of the course you can relax at the table, enjoying the menu prepared together with drinks included (local wine, water and coffee).

Pasta Lovers cooking class in Rome

The course will be held in a villa surrounded by greenery a few kilometers from St. Peter's, a quiet corner perfect for cooking and then enjoying your own preparations . During the course you will start by cooking various types of pizza-possible vegetarian options-and then finish with fresh, sweet ice cream.

Pizza and Ice Cream cooking class 

Cooking class in a villa surrounded by greenery a few kilometers from San Pietro. In the course we will prepare together the supplì, rice balls stuffed with meat and mozzarella cheese, the tonnarelli, a pasta that is prepared with an ancient wooden instrument called "guitar" and the magnificent maritozzi with cream.

Rome on the table

Valeria e Valentina

Cooking class with 3 recipes (appetizer, fresh pasta dish and dessert) .Tired of the same old restaurant?In a historical house in the Parioli district we are waiting for you to knead with flour and many more local products. All together around the dining table we will enjoy the delicacies cooked by you, all accompanied by a good glass of wine.

Rome in a pot: fresh pasta and Roman cuisine course

Bored of the old restaurant experience? join us for a fantastic culinary adventure!Traditional italian cooking from scratch.The Best Cacio e Pepe in town. An excellent homemade limoncello or arancello will close the meal.We can discuss fluently in english, french, german and spanish

An ode to Cacio e Pepe: traditional lunch or dinner in Rome

Hi dear, with Valentina and Valeria you will discover the typical local market with its seasonal vegetables and fruit, fish and meat, bread and cookies.We will do the shopping of all we need to prepare at home a delicous meal and have a lot of fun.

Tour of a typical local market and cooking class

Sacrofano

Nilde

By now I specialize in making great gluten-free focaccia pizza, tall, crispy at the base and super tasty! Our friends are lining up!Let's prepare it together, it takes a little time but the steps are simple and you just need to know a few tricks...At the end we will taste the pizza with a good beer in the living room and if possible in the garden...watching the dome of St. Peter's emerging from the clouds!A secret? We produce the oil ourselves! My husband and I will be waiting for you at our house!

Let's make a great gluten-free focaccia-pizza!

A family apericena, dedicated to everyone because it is elaborated with gluten-free products, cheeses from the local cheesemaker and inspired by seasonality. It will not miss the tasting of a good wine from Lazio that we will choose for the occasion. All served in our house in the country and, if the weather permits, in the open air, under the porch or in the beautiful garden, together with my husband and with the cheerfulness that only good air and good food can transmit. There will be no shortage of rustic food designed from time to time based on the products available, a focaccia pizza and another surprise dish, sweet or savory! Get inspired!

Gluten-free with taste: apericena in the Roman countryside

Fiano Romano

Laura

Passionate about breakfast and breakfast artifacts we will prepare and enjoy cakes, cookies and pancakes typically used for Italian and other breakfasts. We will favor homemade products

Let's prepare and enjoy a special breakfast together

Hands-on cooking class with 3 recipes (starter, pasta and dessert) followed by a 3-course menu with the recipes prepared during the class.

With hands in dough

We'll go to the local market to buy the vegetables and then to the trusted shop to buy the necessary products. Then, at home, we will cook together what we bought

Market, Cook and Dine and Aperitivo

Roberta

Everyday I step by the local market, a 5 minutes walk from my house, to buy fresh products for my family and I, to pick the best ingredients for my meals. This experience is a little insight on my daily life: we we will meet at my house and then walk to the local market where we can explore together the seasonal products and the flavors of fresh fruit and vegetables.After we have all the ingredients that we need, we can move back to my house. We will prepare the original strudel dough, which I learned from an old lady in the Alps who shared with me her love for the Italian traditional cuisine. We will also prepare the egg pastadough for our "tonnarelli" and the "carbonara" sauce, making a little culinary trip around Italy.After the hard work we will taste our food with a glass of wine

Market Tour and special Strudel class in Rome

Gianluca

Together, we will visit the local market filled with fresh products such as meat, vegetables, and fish. Once back home, we'll cook amatriciana pasta together, sample ham and cheeses, and create my tiramisu as a team. After enjoying our meal, I'll be delighted to offer you a taste of homemade genziana, a digestive drink accompanied by my famous 'sablè biscuits'.

From market to table: cooking Amatriciana & Tiramisu 

In a familiar and elegant environment overlooking the veio park, I propose a simple but refined cuisine with proposals for traditional Italian dishes with the possibility of making them together step by step.If you wish, we can buy raw materials together at the local marketMe and my amazing familiy is waiting for you

My sweet welcome

Ofelia

Every day can be a special day, but some days are really unique! S. Valentine, your birthday , holidays in general: Halloween, Carnival - very important holiday for Rome - Easter, Christmas and so on...Clearly in Rome and all over the world any holiday has its own special dishes!Here we propose a funny and unusual way to live your special days: learning how cook a traditional (or your favorite) recipe, or just choosing a dinner or lunch privately in a romantic situation in a 'restaurant just for the guest that you want'!For each holiday or special day: cooking class of a recipe, menu of 3 dishes, an aperitif. And a little tasty surprise that shouldn't be missing in a party time!

Special Cooking Class for festivities or events

Luciana

Perfect for those who are looking for fresh, authentic and genuine products, it is the best for those who love street food, mouth-watering dishes and excellent raw materials. It is a place that surprises you with its variety and where you always find also a lot of clothing, footwear, accessories and all kinds of household items. At the Testaccio Market, passion for excellence you see it, feel it, taste it, touch it. And in one way or another you take it all the way to your home.

Testaccio Market street food tour

Bagheria

Lorenza

After visiting the beach adjacent to my home, I'll offer my guests dishes that sensorially complement the visual experience of the sea. To start, we'll have octopus "murato" drowned in a creamy tomato and olive sauce; followed by linguine with scampi and scabbardfish rolls coated in aromatic herbs, nestled on a bed of anchovy spinach. To finish, a delicious lemon delight.

From Campofelice to Cefalù enjoying seafood delicacies

On a slightly uncertain day with overcast skies, mild weather, and a hint of gray... let's try lifting our spirits with a delicious lunch! My cannelloni with fennel-infused pork ragù and lean meatloaf come to the rescue. And for the grand finale, the true star of the menu: an exceptional and appetizing tiramisu!

Tiramisu to share

Angelica

A fresh and flavorful menu featuring typical Roman products, easy to prepare, different from the usual traditional dishes yet still authentic. It will be fun to prepare old-fashioned pasta soup in my kitchen and create soft fruit tarts. You'll smell the aroma of toasted bread and learn how to sauté chicory with garlic and oil following the best Roman culinary tradition. A mix of tastes and flavors that create a uniquely Roman harmony in the kitchen and at the table. You'll enjoy what we've prepared together, seated at a flower-filled table, either in an elegant dining room or in a lush garden right in the heart of Rome, just steps away from St. Peter's.

Rome Caput Culinae

A tasty menu that is both traditional and original. Varied and easy to prepare.To be enjoyed in the dining room, in front of the fireplace, around an antique table, with antique chairs or in a flowery, private garden, by candlelight and lanterns.Take a seat at the cozy tables of the Cesarine to savor forgotten recipes, treasured and passed down through generations.During this cooking class you will learn to prepare 3 recipes: a typical appetizer from my area, a fresh pasta dish and a dessert.Each participant will have his or her own station and will be actively working, will be equipped with a greene and a handout where the recipes will be explained, with ingredients and steps.

Mom Rome

Maria Carla

A trip to Rome isn't complete if you haven’t been to a Roman market! All year round, the stalls burst with fresh local delights from the region's fertile soils, such as Roman artichokes, bitter "puntarelle" leaves and tantalising black cherries. Want to get a real taste of Rome's character? This is the place to be.Visit the vibrant local market and immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a Cesarina's home, enjoy an exclusive cooking class and taste authentic regional recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.

Market tour and cooking class in Rome 

Anna

I await you in my farmhouse in the heart of Rome, within the walls of Porta Portese. This ancient 19th century farmhouse was an inn for wayfarers entering Rome between the historic districts of Trastevere and Testaccio, one of the most characteristic areas in the capital.My kitchen is ready to welcome you and share the flavors of the Italian tradition with you, using only 0 km ingredients. Each ingredient is carefully chosen for its origin and quality, served with the passion of hospitality. I want to give you the authentic experience of the Italian table, where family and sharing are the key ingredients. My house tells the story of this ancient culinary tradition and I will be happy to make you feel part of it.

Roman 4-course menu in historical building 

Eager to join Marco and Michela for a taste of Roman cuisine? Along with delightful dishes, we'll cook the famous Roman pasta alla carbonara together while enjoying short, curious anecdotes about the history of Rome shared by my wife Michela, a tour guide. Discover traditional Roman flavors and toast with fine wine from the Castelli Romani region on our home terrace. We'll embark on a journey of taste, flavors, and aromas featuring quality ingredients. Make yourself comfortable: we're delighted to welcome you and are certain you'll feel right at home. See you soon!

Let's cook Carbonara together

Dear friends, welcome to our world. Are you ready to be guests in Marco and Michela's home, immersing yourselves in the wonders of Roman cuisine? Along with mouthwatering dishes, you'll enjoy captivating stories about Rome's history shared by my wife, a tour guide. We'll lead you on a culinary adventure through Roman gastronomic treasures, accompanied by fine wines from the Roman Castles, visible from our terrace. Embark on a flavorful journey featuring high-quality ingredients and savor the bold, unique flavors of Capitoline cuisine through our thoughtfully curated menu. Please, take a seat: we're excited to welcome you and ensure you feel right at home. See you soon!

A dinner in Rome

This will be a special evening for you: we'll pamper you and treat you like royalty while taking care of everything. The atmosphere will be romantic, and the food, a surprise. You'll enjoy a seafood dinner featuring the catch of the day. Together, we'll toast to your happiness and love. Good food, fine wine, and background music will accompany you throughout the evening. If you have a wish, express it... we'll do our best to fulfill it! Rome's magical nights are a dream... and dreams soon become reality.

A dinner party, an evening to remember forever

Dear friends, welcome to our world. Are you eager to be guests at Marco and Michela's home and taste some gems of Roman cuisine? In addition to the dishes, you'll also enjoy brief and intriguing anecdotes about Rome's history shared by my wife, a tour guide. We'll toast with a fine wine from the Roman Castles. We'll share a flavorful journey through Roman cuisine, prepared with top-quality ingredients. Make yourselves comfortable: we're delighted to welcome you and are confident you'll feel right at home.Our menu includes: mixed Roman appetizer (bruschetta, assorted cold cuts, olives, buffalo mozzarella), pasta alla carbonara, chicken with bell peppers, puntarelle salad, and for dessert, a delicious English trifle. We look forward to seeing you!

Imagine an evening dining in Rome...

Giovanni

A menu made of winking, sophisticated, precisely luxurious recipes. Games of flavors and textures accompany the most demanding palates. Among the recipes on offer, you can try Crostoni with guacamole and egg-poche, Fried Paccheri within baccalà on pumpkin cream, Cappelletti with cheese served on black garlic glaze, Agnolotti di carbonara "on the contrary" with crispy artichoke, Stracotto beef with celeriac puree and sun-dried cherry tomatoes, Baccalà cooked at low temperature with sweet-and-sour red onion and smoked potato quenelles. So many other dishes capable of surprising and delighting. If what you desire is a wonder and mouth watering menu then "Il Lussurioso" is for you!

A "lustful" menu in Rome

This menu offers you traditional Neapolitan dishes with the opportunity to watch the preparation of some of them. The products, cooking and legends that accompany each dish will be explained. You will be able to taste the famous pasta and potatoes with provola-cheese, genoese meat that cooks at least 3/4 hours, the historic salsiccia e friarielli, eggplant parmigiana, and the whole endless sea of delicacies that Neapolitan cuisine gives us! If the palate is not enough for you and you also want to satisfy your curiosity peeking through the stove this is your menu!

Neapolitan menu with cooking demo

Lorella

Hello, I am Cesarina Lorella!I will have the pleasure of hosting you in my home to let you enjoy the dishes of Roman cuisine, in a cozy and relaxing atmosphere with a garden view.The course will be accompanied by a good glass of wine and will end with an excellent dessert, of course prepared with my own hands.

Homemade Pasta Course in a Roman Villa

Federica

I live in a farmhouse dating back to the early 1900s, located along one of the most fascinating and historically rich streets in the world. Here, at my farm, you can immerse yourself in a unique taste experience: kneading, cutting, and cooking ravioli and maltagliati, blending ancient traditions with contemporary flavors. The olive grove and vegetable garden will serve as the backdrop for an unforgettable cooking class.

Pasta making class in a farm with 2 pasta recipes

Magliano Sabina

Patrizia

My guests will receive a warm welcome in the garden! I will accompany them to our on-site cheese factory, providing shoe covers and showcasing the cheese-making process. They will have the opportunity to personally prepare the ricotta that they will later enjoy at the table, alongside a rich menu I've prepared, consisting of an appetizer, first or second course, and of course, a wide selection of cheeses to their heart's content.

Cheese-making Experience: from craft to table 

I will teach my guests how to make delicious chicken liver pate crostini, totally homemade , with liver from my home chicken and bread made directly by me with sourdough !Then we will knead eggs from my chickens and flour and make a beautiful pastry which we will then cut by hand into fettuccine and use a super genuine dressing made with tomatoes and zucchini from my garden !Then again the eggs from my hens will be the stars and we will create sublime crepes filled with Nutella pieces of banana and dusted with plenty of powdered sugar!And all this we will eventually have created we will eat together !

Cooking at Elvirina's house

I'll teach my guests how to make fresh egg pasta using flour and eggs from my own chickens. After boiling the pasta, we'll season it with mozzarella, béchamel sauce (which we'll prepare), along with high-quality Parmigiano Reggiano and delicious beef. The result? An excellent lasagna that we'll enjoy together, accompanied by fine red wine from a local winery.

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