When in Rome: Pasta Cooking Class & Dinner in the Jewish Ghetto

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  • Price from
    €87
  • Duration
    2 h 30 min
  • Group size
    Up to 15 travellers
  • Guide languages
    English

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    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.

    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

    What you will do

    • Stop 1

      Learn how to make authentic roman-style pasta from a professional Chef that started to cook with his Grandma!

      Your class will take place in the ancient eatery, nestled within a captivating edifice from the 12th century as seen in TV Stanley Tucci's "Searching for Italy"

      A signature cacio e pepe & amatriciana, toasting free-flowing wine.

      Meet your host in Piazza Mattei, a jewel among the squares of Rome, right in the heart of the charming Jewish Ghetto. Your host will assist you for all the time, translating the chef and giving you tips history & legends about the Jewish district & 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.

      Let's prepare two kind of sauces from fresh ingredients, then challenge yourself in the kitchen to cook a perfect pasta under the supervision of the chef.

      Sit at your table and taste your creations plus the "gift of the chef": the famous ricotta cheesecake. The food is enough to cover your dinner.

      This experience is suitable to everyone, kids, vegan people, vegetarians are welcome.

      Please note that the restaurant and food provided is not kosher.

    Meeting point

    Meet the guide outside the restaurant la Taverna

    End point: Meet the guide outside the restaurant la Taverna

    Important information

    • 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

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.