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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
111 reviews
Our family had a fabulous time making three kinds of pasta and then eating our delicious creations. Christina was warm, welcoming and a fantastic teacher. We are all experienced cooks but learned so much. It was an experience we will never forget!

Elizabeth - January 2026

Cristina's class was a very fun and unique experience in Rome! We took the Sweet Delights of Rome class and had a great time learning how to make classic Roman desserts. This was a very unique part of our trip - very different from the usual pasta or pizza cooking classes you see. Everything we made was so delicious and Cristina was a lovely and kind host. She was very welcoming and friendly and has a beautiful villa! We would highly recommend this experience!

Harneet - January 2026

My partner and I had a beautiful, authentic and delicious evening at Cristina’s cooking class, and we absolutely recommend for any trip to Rome. The class is very literally hands on, and Cristina walked us step by step through how to make three different pastas and techniques. Bring your appetite! In addition to the pasta, we enjoyed an antipasto of bruschetta, cheese and meat (with a special treat of trying Cristina’s home grown extra virgin olive oil!) This would be a great experience for any age, and we hope to come back some day!

Kate - October 2025

Ho scelto la cooking class di Cristina tra le proposte romane ed è stata una scelta azzeccata. Cristina e la sua casa sono sinonimo di preparazione, cordialità e professionalità. È stata una maestra eccezionale, super preparata sulle qualità delle materie prime e prodiga di consigli. Ci ha offerto un aperitivo nel suo affascinante giardino e ci ha coccolato al momento di assaggiare i piatti preparati insieme. Super consigliata.

Maurizio - September 2025

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

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