PASTA MAKING CLASS
Handmade Fresh Pasta Making Class on a Private Terrace Near the Vatican Museums
You Start With Flour and Eggs. You Finish With Lunch.
This pasta making class in Rome does not begin with pre-made dough. You mix the flour, you crack the eggs, you work the dough by hand from the first step. Chef Jacopo guides every stage of the process on a private rooftop terrace five minutes from the Vatican Museums, in one of the few pasta classes in Rome held outdoors with city views.
By the end of the class, you will have made fresh fettuccine or tagliatelle by hand, prepared a seasonal sauce to go with it, and sat down on the terrace to eat the full meal with wine.
What you make:
- Fresh egg pasta dough from scratch
- Fettuccine or tagliatelle, hand-shaped and cut
- A traditional seasonal Italian sauce
What is included:
- Welcome Spritz aperitivo on arrival
- All ingredients and professional cooking equipment
- Hands-on pasta making instruction from a professional chef
- Full sit-down tasting meal of everything you prepared
- One bottle of wine per three guests
- Still and sparkling water
- Recipe booklet to take home
- Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Difficulty: Very easy. No cooking experience required
- Language: English, Italian, Spanish
- Location: Terrazza Trionfale in Via Trionfale 132 – Rome
- Price: From €70
Fresh Pasta from Scratch, Not from a Box
The class is held on Terrazza Trionfale, a private rooftop terrace at Via Trionfale 132 in the Prati neighborhood of Rome. The terrace is not open to the public and is not shared with other groups. It is used exclusively for Locals Food Crew experiences.
The setup includes a full working station with a pasta machine, preparation boards, ingredients measured and laid out before you arrive, and enough space for each participant to work independently at their own section of the table.
The Vatican Museums main entrance is a five-minute walk from the terrace. Elevator access is available in the building. The terrace is covered with string lights overhead and is set up for evening classes as well as daytime sessions.
Access
Elevator available in the building
Nearest metro
Ottaviano, Line A (10-minute walk)
Nearest landmark
Vatican Museums main entrance (5-minute walk)
Address
Via Trionfale, 132 - Rome
Who Teaches the Class
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hef Jacopo leads every pasta making class personally. He has been working with traditional Italian pasta formats for over a decade and teaches the class in English, Italian, and Spanish. The instruction is practical and direct. Every participant works at their own station and receives individual feedback throughout the session, not just a group demonstration.
The class runs in a small-group format by design. You are not in a kitchen with thirty other guests watching one person cook. Every participant makes their own pasta from start to finish.
Who the Pasta Class Is Right For
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he pasta making class is suited to complete beginners, couples looking for a hands-on food experience in Rome, families with older children, small groups of friends, and solo travelers. No cooking background is required.
It is one of the few pasta classes in Rome that combines a genuine skill-building session with a proper sit-down meal at the end, in a private outdoor setting near the Vatican. It works as a standalone activity for a day in Rome or as the anchor of a full afternoon and evening near the Prati neighborhood.
The recipe booklet makes the class useful beyond the session itself. The pasta you make in Rome, you can make again at home.
Dietary Requirements and Practical Information
Locals Food Crew accommodates vegetarian and gluten-free guests where possible for pasta classes. Because fresh egg pasta is central to the experience, some adaptations may affect the format. Contact the team directly before booking to confirm what adjustments can be made for your group.
Food allergies must be communicated at least 24 hours before the class.
In the event of rain, the class moves to a covered area on the rooftop or to an indoor dining space. All sessions run regardless of weather. There are no cancellations due to rain.
Frequently Asked Questions
The class covers fresh egg pasta made from scratch. The format is fettuccine or tagliatelle, shaped by hand and with a pasta machine. A traditional seasonal sauce is prepared alongside the pasta. The exact sauce varies by season and is selected by Chef Jacopo.
Yes. The class is rated very easy. No prior cooking or pasta making experience is required. Chef Jacopo guides every step from mixing the dough to shaping, cutting, and saucing the pasta.
The class runs for 2 hours and 30 minutes, which includes the welcome Spritz on arrival, the full hands-on pasta making session, and the sit-down tasting meal at the end.
The price includes the welcome Spritz, all ingredients and professional cooking equipment, hands-on instruction from Chef Jacopo, the full sit-down tasting meal, one bottle of wine per three guests, still and sparkling water, and a recipe booklet to take home. Excluded are additional alcoholic beverages beyond the included wine, cocktails and mixology service (available as an add-on), transportation, and hotel pick-up.
The class is held on Terrazza Trionfale at Via Trionfale 132, 00136 Roma, in the Prati neighborhood. The Vatican Museums main entrance is approximately five minutes on foot. Elevator access is available inside the building.
Yes. The class ends with a full sit-down meal on the terrace. You eat the pasta and sauce you prepared during the class, accompanied by the included wine and water.
Yes. Every participant receives a recipe booklet at the end of the class covering the full pasta dough method, correct quantities, and the seasonal sauce recipe.
A 100% cancellation fee applies to bookings cancelled within 2 days of the scheduled class. The booking cut-off is 2 days in advance.
Yes. The primary setting is an outdoor rooftop terrace covered with a pergola and string lights. In the event of rain, the class continues in a covered section of the terrace or in an indoor dining space.
Yes. Contact Local Food Crew directly for private group bookings, custom scheduling, and pricing for larger parties.
Yes. The experience is listed as family friendly. Contact Local Food Crew directly to confirm suitability for specific age groups before booking.
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Sessions are available on selected dates between April and October. Chef Jacopo leads every class personally in a small-group format.
