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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: 4.84
reviews: 114
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en, it]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 165 of 197 (Food Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/home-cooking-in-testaccio-cacio-e-pepe-amatriciana-carbonara/
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# 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 4.84 across 114 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.

In our comparison: #165 of 197 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## 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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: In the other side of the street of…
- Starts 11:00, 18:00: 2 departures a day
- Food included: Wine unlimited
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €79 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.84/5 from 114 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: CURIOSEETY
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Italian
- Start times: 11:00, 18:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.84 from 114 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 110 of 114.

- 5 stars: 107 (94%)
- 4 stars: 3 (3%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 3 (3%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the hosts, pasta techniques and shared meal; finding the apartment can be difficult.

**Praised:**
- Welcoming hosts and conversation that feels like a family visit
- Practical pasta making by hand and machine, with patient explanations
- Tips on traditional Roman sauces that travellers plan to use at home
- Enjoying the pasta made in class over a shared meal with wine
- Vegetarian and other dietary requests are accommodated

**Complaints:**
- Some find the apartment easily, while others struggle to locate it
- Some report uncomfortable heat in the apartment
- Some find the teaching detailed, while others describe it as basic or lacking explanations

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2021-11-21 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-03.

## 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: 2026-10-03
- 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

In the other side of the street of Dandy's Rome shop 

Please ring the buzzer 11 at Building C to be let in.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJuw2F4S1gLxMRlXYQGp3iPbw

Ends: back at the meeting point

## 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

## Compared with other Food Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #165 of 197** | €79 | 3h | 4.84 (114) | shared |
| [Rome Afternoon Sightseeing Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Gelato](/italy/rome/tours/rome-afternoon-sightseeing-vespa-sidecar-tour-with-gourmet-gelato/?format=md) | €149 | 4h | 5.0 (742) | shared |
| [Rome Pasta Making Class with Sauces and Wine Included (gf option)](/italy/rome/tours/rome-pasta-making-class-with-sauces-and-wine-included-gf-option/?format=md) | €85 | 3h | 4.99 (906) | shared |
| [Rome: 3 Spritz Cocktails & Fresh Pasta Cooking Class](/italy/rome/tours/rome-3-spritz-cocktails-fresh-pasta-cooking-class/?format=md) | €59 | 3h | 4.98 (1838) | shared |

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