--- title: "When in Rome: Pasta Cooking Class & Dinner in the Jewish Ghetto" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 87 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 56 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 119 of 197 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/when-in-rome-pasta-cooking-class-dinner-in-the-jewish-ghetto/ --- # When in Rome: Pasta Cooking Class & Dinner in the Jewish Ghetto **Guidekin's take:** A pasta class on Piazza Mattei in the Jewish Ghetto with a chef who learned at her grandmother's side, ending with your pasta, a seasonal fried specialty and the Ghetto's ricotta and sour cherry tart, with wine and a cotton apron to keep. Class, dinner, wine, apron and a cookbook are included at €87 per person, pickup is not. Not a kosher class. In our comparison: #119 of 197 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Learn how to make authentic roman-style pasta from a professional Chef that started to cook with her Grandma! Meet your host in Piazza Mattei, one of the most fascinating squares of Rome,just in the heart of the Jewish Ghetto, a charming area beloved by locals and full of history. Enjoy the easy-going happy lifestyle! Learning history and legend around the Jewish district and its unique food style. You’ll learn to make home-made pasta from scratch, cleaning and preparing seasonal vegetables to fry, like artichokes or zucchini flowers or other amazing fresh vegetable to make the original “fritto romano”. In the end taste the amazing torta di ricotta e visciola, the famous ricotta cheesecake made with simple and delicious ingredients. The experience is suitable to everyone, kids, vegan people, vegetarians are welcome. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet the guide outside the restaurant la… - Starts 16:50, 16:55, 17:00: 3 departures a day - Food included: Drinks: Italian wine and water - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €70: ages 4 to 8 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €87 per person for the Special Pics Cooking option; other options up to €97 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.93/5 from 56 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: GOURMETALY FOOD TOURS OF ROME - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 16:50, 16:55, 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.93 from 56 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 55 of 56. - 5 stars: 53 (95%) - 4 stars: 2 (4%) - 3 stars: 1 (2%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the hosts and food; accounts differ on how much cooking guests do beyond making pasta dough. **Praised:** - Friendly chefs and hosts who make the class feel personal - Clear translation and guidance while making pasta from scratch - Pasta, wine and desserts praised for their flavour - Food history and insights into the Jewish Ghetto - A relaxed activity that children and adults enjoy together **Complaints:** - Some cooked full dishes, while others report little cooking beyond making pasta dough Written by Guidekin from the 54 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-03-23 to 2026-09-25); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Special Pics Cooking | €87 / person | English | Be the chef & our social Star: You will be our star ! take part on our our "social media cooking class" | | Shared Pasta cooking Class | €97 / person | English | - | ## What's included - Equipment: All kitchen and cooking equipment - Bottled water - Your Souvenir: 100% cotton Apron - Drinks: Italian wine and water - Meal: Fresh homemade pasta, a seasonal fried specialty, and ricotta & visciole Tart - Free Cookbook and Best Restaurants' guides ## Not included - Personal shopping - Additional food not included in the program - Hotel pick up and drop off ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun - Departures: 16:50, 16:55, 17:00 - 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 Meet the guide outside the restaurant la Taverna Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJlRNvXElgLxMR5Kg9ajpbYy0 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Note: clients are solely responsible for their health conditions, we cannot guarantee special food requirements - Please note that these allergens can be present in the tastings: milk, eggs, soya, mustard, nuts and gluten. - Note: This is not a Kosher cooking class - Not recommended for allergic to gluten ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #119 of 197** | €87 | 2h 30m | 4.93 (56) | 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 | Ranked #119 of 197 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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