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Cristina

Cesarina from 2020

My speciality: Tonnarelli (homemade pasta) with cheese and pepper (or gricia)

I live in: Rome

Spoken languages: English and Italian

Good to know

I offer vegetarian alternatives

Hi from Cristina!

Cristina welcomes her guests in a villa surrounded by greenery with large outdoor spaces and large windows, where you can admire the garden and the centuries-old olive trees. A little corner of paradise not far from the center of the Eternal City. "Since my tender age I have always looked with admiration the love with which my grandmother, of Apulian origins, worked for hours in the kitchen. I still remember her hands and her aprons, often soiled with flour and the aroma of 'good things and genuine' that spread throughout the house and enveloped me in a pleasant feeling of well-being."

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My specialities
  •  Cold cuts and cheeses with bruschetta
  •  Tonnarelli (homemade pasta) with cheese and pepper (or gricia)
  •  Gnocchi (homemade pasta) alla amatriciana (or tomato and basil)
Experiences
Reviews
5.0
107 reviews
I had an incredible experience at this cooking class! We made gnocchi, cacio e pepe, and ravioli, and honestly the food was better than any restaurant I’ve eaten at in Rome—and I’ve been here for two weeks. The class was taught in great English, in a beautiful home that immediately felt welcoming. My teacher was amazing: she has so much experience and explains not just what to do, but why—from ingredient choices to techniques. I loved that she wasn’t the type to “do it for you”; instead, she let me make mistakes and learn from them, which made it way more rewarding. She even used her own homemade olive oil in every dish, which added something truly special. Beyond the cooking, her family was so kind and helpful, even with transport. It felt like spending the evening with friends. Oh—and did I mention the food was unbelievably good? Big shout out to her new company, Dibon Appetit. Wishing a very happy 22nd birthday to her daughter, too!

Derrick Williams - September 2025

Cristina hosted the most amazing cooking class! From the moment we arrived, she welcomed us into her beautiful home and made us feel completely at ease. The class was perfectly paced — we started by making a classic tiramisu, then took a lovely break to enjoy a delicious appetizer outside in her garden before moving on to making two different pastas from scratch. The ravioli was an absolute standout — my boyfriend hasn’t stopped talking about it since! Cristina generously shared all of her recipes with us so we can recreate the dishes at home and bring a little piece of Rome back with us. What truly made this experience unforgettable, though, was Cristina herself. She shared her journey as a chef and how she learned to cook from her grandmother at a young age. Her passion for cooking and for sharing her culture shines through in everything she does, making the class both fun and deeply personal. Even though we traveled about 20 minutes outside of Rome by Uber, it was so worth it. We left with full bellies, new skills, and wonderful memories. This was a highlight of our trip, and we can’t recommend Cristina’s class enough. We’re already dreaming about coming back to Rome to learn even more from her!

Cassidy and Dylan - September 2025

What a WONDERFUL afternoon we had!!!! Cristina was a patient, kind, fabulous host and teacher!!! We made four pastas by hand and enjoyed them with four sauces!! We will be sure to make them at home as well!! Cristina’s home and setting are gorgeous and it was the perfect way to end our vacation!!! Grazie, Cristina!!!

Lisa & Rob - August 2025

Thoroughly enjoyed my cooking experience with Cristina. A lesson with her is as laid back or as intensive as you would like it to be and afterwards she shares summaries of the recipes with you. Cristina's home serves as a wonderful venue for the class, she is a good communicator and explains the dishes well. I loved both the tonnarelli cacio e pepe as well as the suppli balls.

Edwin Cheng - August 2025

Cristina was very welcoming and thorough with her explanations on how to make each dish. She also answered a lot of questions about Roman and Italian food. Her villa is amazing with an amazing garden to have your meal. She also makes her own olive oil which was very special. Thank you Cristina for making our first cooking class memorable!

gdubb - August 2025

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