--- title: Home Cooking in Testaccio: Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, Carbonara lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 79 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 106 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 159 of 199 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/home-cooking-in-testaccio-cacio-e-pepe-amatriciana-carbonara/ --- # Home Cooking in Testaccio: Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, Carbonara **Guidekin's take:** The three Roman sauces, cacio e pepe, amatriciana and carbonara, learned in a Roman chef's home in Testaccio with unlimited wine and a traditional dessert, rated 4.87 across 106 reviews. Class, three pasta courses, wine and a recipe PDF are included at €79 per person, pickup is not. Vegan versions exist, and there are cats and dogs in the house. ## Overview Guided by a passionate Roman chef, you’ll uncover the secrets of three iconic sauces—Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, and Carbonara—each representing a timeless story of Rome’s rich gastronomic past. Using only fresh, locally sourced ingredients, you'll master techniques passed down through generations. After crafting your pasta dishes, enjoy a tasting session paired with specially selected local wines, followed by a traditional Roman dessert. We proudly offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free adaptations of all recipes, ensuring everyone can participate fully. What makes this experience truly unique is the warm, authentic atmosphere—like being welcomed into a Roman home. You'll leave not just with a full belly, but with insider culinary knowledge, cherished memories, and exclusive recipes to recreate the magic at home. ## Key facts - Price: from €79 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 106 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: CURIOSEETY ## What's included - Recipes PDF - Dessert - Hands on Cooking class Roman Pasta Dressings Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe and Amatriciana - Wine unlimited - 3 courses Pasta ## Not included - Hotel pickup - Hotel drop-off ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 18:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The meeting point is located at Via Galvani 4, Edificio C, Citofono 11. Please ring the buzzer for Citofono 11 at Edificio C to be let in. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - A minimum of 2 people per booking is required - Not recommended for travelers with serious allergies to dogs and cats ## How it compares in Food Tours Ranked **#159 of 199** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [rome-afternoon-sightseeing-vespa-sidecar-tour-with-gourmet-gelato](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-afternoon-sightseeing-vespa-sidecar-tour-with-gourmet-gelato/?format=md) — 5.0 (731) 2. 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