--- title: "Rome: Somm-Led Fine Italian Wine & Dinner in a Renaissance Palace" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 145 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.77 reviews: 300 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Dinner with four wine pairings rank_in_category: 17 of 20 (Wine Tours & Tastings) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-somm-led-fine-italian-wine-dinner-in-a-renaissance-palace/ --- # Rome: Somm-Led Fine Italian Wine & Dinner in a Renaissance Palace **Guidekin's take:** A sommelier led dinner in a family run restaurant inside a Renaissance palace, with a reserved table that skips the waiting list, an aperitivo to start and several courses paired with good wines, rated 4.77 across 300 reviews. Dinner, four paired wines and the English speaking host are included at €145 per person, tips are not. Smart casual dress. In our comparison: #17 of 20 in Wine Tours & Tastings, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Immerse yourself in the very best of Italian cuisine on this 2.5 hrs wine & food pairing experience guided by a professional sommelier. You will taste very good wines and fine food in a awarded restaurant. Your table is already reserved, so you will skip waiting lists at this local institution: Casa Bleve. With a culinary connoisseur hosting the evening, indulge in a classic Italian ‘aperitivo’ (aperitif) in the atmospheric of a family-run restaurant. Feasting on three mouthwatering courses of perfectly prepared local specialties in the stunning dining room. To make the evening even more memorable, each delectable dish is paired with a glass of fine, regional wine. Learn everything about wine pairing tecniques and local wines. Perfect to celebrate your Roman Holiday or a personal event sharing with a small sized group of 10 people max. Gourmand and food connoisseurs from all over the world know this place, located in a Renaissance palace few steps to Pantheon & Navona, join us! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide in Piazza della Minerva… - Max 10 people: small group - Starts 18:50, 18:55, 19:00: 3 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age 18+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €145 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.77/5 from 300 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: GOURMETALY FOOD TOURS OF ROME - Group: Shared, up to 10 travellers - Guide languages: English, Italian - Start times: 18:50, 18:55, 19:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.77 from 300 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 279 of 300. - 5 stars: 263 (88%) - 4 stars: 16 (5%) - 3 stars: 13 (4%) - 2 stars: 4 (1%) - 1 star: 4 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the food, wine pairings and knowledgeable hosts, but some question whether the dinner justifies the cost. **Praised:** - Clear explanations of Italian wines and why each wine suits its dish - Flavourful food with wines that complement each course - Welcoming hosts make dinner feel relaxed and conversational - An elegant restaurant setting with a pleasant dining atmosphere **Complaints:** - Some guests felt the dinner was overpriced for the food and wine served - Small wine pours left some guests dissatisfied - Advertised wine cellar visits were omitted on some bookings - Some expected more privacy but ate in a busy restaurant alongside other diners Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-11-06 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - apetizer, pasta, meat, dessert - Wine tasting: 4 good wines paired with food - English speaking local Food connoisseur/Sommelier guiding the event - VIP access with no line to the reserved table ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities - Personal shopping (possibility to buy wine to take away) - Access to the cellar in case of archaeological works ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 18:50, 18:55, 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - 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 Meet your guide in Piazza della Minerva at the Elephant Statue. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ53CNF05gLxMRAVTkuA0eJM8 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum drinking age is 18 years - Dress code is smart casual - Vegetarian menu are available. Please specify 24 hours before departure. - Menu varies according to season - Not recommended for vegan and gluten free travellers - All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned ## Compared with other Wine Tours & Tastings | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #17 of 20** | €145 | 2h 30m | 4.77 (300) | shared, max 10 | | [Rome: Wine Tasting in Trastevere with Food and Gelato](/italy/rome/tours/rome-wine-tasting-in-trastevere-with-food-and-gelato/?format=md) | €42 | 1h 30m | 4.95 (407) | shared | | [Tuscany Day Trip from Rome with Wine Tasting & Traditional Lunch](/italy/rome/tours/tuscany-day-trip-from-rome-with-wine-tasting-traditional-lunch/?format=md) | €280 | 12h | 5.0 (96) | shared | | [Rome: Wine Tasting and Food Pairing with gelato in Trastevere](/italy/rome/tours/rome-wine-tasting-and-food-pairing-with-gelato-in-trastevere/?format=md) | €39 | 2h | 4.97 (88) | shared | Ranked #17 of 20 in Wine Tours & Tastings by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €39 to €360, median €95; typical length 4h 15m. 5 of 20 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/wine-tours-rome/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-somm-led-fine-italian-wine-dinner-in-a-renaissance-palace/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md