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¡Aprende a preparar masa de pasta fresca tradicional con un gourmet local! Combine su plato de pasta casera con un tomate clásico o una elegante salsa de salvia y mantequilla para hacer deliciosos fettuccine.

Destination

Rome, Italy

Category

Cooking Classes

Duration

3 horas

Cuisine

Italian

Available languages

English, Italiano

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Massimo.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at approximately via Michelangelo Buonarroti, Rome to start your culinary journey.

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2. Example menu

   This is what our dinner could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Primer Curso

   Fettuccine hecho en casa desde cero

4. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the menu? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

I can personalize this tour for you

• Dime la fecha de tu viaje y el tamaño del grupo
• Dime tus preferencias y deseos para que pueda personalizar el tour para ti.
• Espera mi oferta personal en tu bandeja de entrada!

Contáctame

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Sandra

21 junio 2025

It was a great experience to get cooking Insights for homemade Pasta. Massimo was the best Chef ever and made that cooking class to an unforgetable event for us in the Heart of rome! Thank you so much Massimo for your kindness, Expertise and hostility. We appreciated it so much! Highly recommend! Best regards Sandra & Kathi Grazie a tutti

Nathalie🇩🇪 Germany

15 junio 2025

Massimo war ein toller Gastgeber. Mit viel Liebe hat er uns sowohl in die römische Geschichte als auch in die Kunst des Pastamachens eingeführt. Massimo ist sehr freundlich, lustig und macht den Kurs mit Herzblut. Danke für wunderbare Stunden!

Ajan

30 mayo 2025

Would definitely recommend. Massimo shares a lot of his experience and knowledge about roman/Italian culinary history. Very friendly and great workshop, we will be able to make pasta at home!Very nice local experience

anne🇳🇱 Netherlands

10 mayo 2025

We recently had the pleasure of attending a cooking class with Massimo, and it was an incredible experience! Our kids absolutely loved learning how to make pasta from scratch, and Massimo did a fantastic job explaining each step of the process. His welcoming personality made us feel right at home, and we appreciated how he encouraged our children to get involved and have fun in the kitchen. Since the class, we’ve already put our new skills to the test and made our own pasta at home, which turned out to be a great success! The clear instructions we learned from Massimo made all the difference, and we can’t thank him enough for the wonderful lesson. If you're looking for a fun and engaging cooking experience, we highly recommend booking a pasta-making class at Massimo’s lovely home. It's an experience you won't want to miss! Thank you, Massimo, for a delightful and educational morning!We loved the lesson!

Jeffrey

8 noviembre 2024

We couldn't have been any happier with our day with Massimo. The cooking experience was as authentic as you'll get in a cozy intimate kitchen. He explained and let us participate in a fun, relaxed manner. Our 5 yr old son thoroughly enjoyed making the pasta and of course eating the final product! We can't recommend this enough and so happy we chose over some commercial larger group type session. We also did the food walking tour with Massimo which was just as good. He took us to spots we probably wouldn't have seen and got to learn some history and local insight about the coffee, sweets, Roman pizza, porchetta a d of course gelato. Also highly recommend this tour. Thanks again Massimo for making some memorable moments during our trip to Rome!Amazing!!

Angelee🇺🇸 United States

5 agosto 2024

Our 8 year old daughter was thrilled to learn how to make pasta from scratch and we had a great time watching her learn. Massimo was very patient and clear in explaining the techniques and gave us some great tips on making delicious sauces that we plan to try to make at home in the future.

rhonda🇺🇸 United States

25 septiembre 2023

I can't tell you how pleased we were after taking this class with Massimo. It has been two weeks, and we just got back home, and I still can't stop thinking about how good the pasta/sauce tasted, and how simple the ingredients were. Looking forward to trying it on my own with my husband. Our group of 4 ladies highly recommend this class if you come to Roma. The food, the conversation, Massimo and the overall experience were all amazing. Book it, you won't regret it.What a memorable experience!

Ben🇺🇸 United States

18 septiembre 2023

Our experience with Massimo, learning to cook fettuccini and two beautiful sauces in his kitchen in Rome, was amazing! From the first "hello" to the last "good bye", it was like we were learning from an dear friend. He shared his home and his expertise, while allowing us to get our hands dirty as we participated in this fully immersive cooking class experience. It was so successful, I've already been able to recreate one of the sauces in my own kitchen. After the experience, he shared even more of his expertise by sending a very complete cooking guide for a number of other Italian delights. I can't wait to try them all! Thank you again Massimo for our amazing time together. It was a highlight of our visit to your beautiful city!Gained new skills and a new friend!

Gloria🇺🇸 United States

28 agosto 2023

Massimo was great and although I had made noodles before I feel I learned the correct way The sauces were great and I enjoyed talking with Massimo and learning the real way Massimo and makinf fettuccine

jana🇺🇸 United States

7 julio 2023

Our lunch with Massimo was amazing! We learned great techniques in his kitchen and then enjoyed the best pasta with homemade sauces we have ever had! Highly recommend this class when in Rome! Incredible pasta and experience!

Lori🇺🇸 United States

11 junio 2023

Massimo was so kind to welcome us into his home and share his cooking expertise with us. We had 4 generations working together in his kitchen, ages 87 to 4. We all took turns learning how to mix, roll, slice and cook our own homemade pasta. The best part was getting to eat what we made. YUM!! Massimo was a patient instructor who made us feel comfortable right from the minute he greeted us. He answered all of our questions and entertained us with stories of how his Grandmother made this recipe for Sunday family dinners. We brought leftovers home with us and he shared the recipes with us. I can't wait to try making the pasta back home in the USA. We all enjoyed our afternoon. I would highly recommend this experience to families of all ages. Great experience for our whole family!

Sylwia🇺🇸 United States

2 junio 2023

We did a fettuccine cooking class with 4 adults and 2 young children (ages 1 and 4). We were nervous initially because our kids are young but Massimo was wonderful! He set my 4 year old up with a bowl of “pasta mixture” for her to play with and she loved it. He was very welcoming and we felt like we learned so much! Truly felt like a casual Thursday afternoon making pasta with a friend. Felt like cooking with a friend

Kirsty🇮🇪 Ireland

27 mayo 2023

On a budget I chose pasta making over the food tour as I wanted most to finally find the pasta of my dreams. Historically I’ve only really encountered heavy pasta dishes so I was hoping to experience a revolution. As well as Massimo having his cat cushion and remote stolen by a toddler, he showed us how easy pasta can be. Minds blown. Great explanations and tips as well as 3 complementary sauces. We are excited to immediately try everything again as soon as we’re home. An absolute must do if you have kids, no matter how small. Definitely a highlight!Finally the pasta of my dreams

Samantha🇺🇸 United States

11 mayo 2023

We had a great experience with Massimo. He was responsive and very welcoming. He explained things well and was a patient teacher. Must do in Rome

Joon-Li🇺🇸 United States

13 abril 2023

My family had a wonderful afternoon with Massimo. He was very kind and welcomed us into his home. Making the pasta and sauces was quite enjoyable, but the entire experience was made even better by Massimo’s expansive knowledge of Italian history and culture. We had a wonderful time just talking with him. It was our very first day in Rome, still tired from jet lag, but Massimo made us laugh and the time passed so quickly.Massimo is so welcoming!

Barbara🇩🇪 Germany

9 abril 2023

We had a very nice afternoon with Massimo and we can fully recommend this cooking class. We will for sure make pasta now more often by ourselves. Thank you!Very nice experience

Gabrielle🇺🇸 United States

18 diciembre 2022

My husband and I did a cooking class with Massimo on our honeymoon! It was one of the best experiences during our honeymoon and honest some of the best pasta we had our whole trip! We would love to do another cooking class with Massimo when we are back in Rome! Thank you so much for the incredible experience!The best cooking class!

Katherine🇺🇸 United States

27 noviembre 2022

I actually had a dream last night I was making pasta in my own home just the way Massimo taught us! It was very fun to get hands on to make the pasta and even better to get to eat it later. We were able to have 2 different sauces which were delicious (the butter sage was to die for). And we got some great recommendations from Massimo for dinner. Excellent start to vacation

Melanie🇺🇸 United States

28 agosto 2022

I am so glad that I found Massimo to learn how to make homemade pasta and ravioli. The experience was one of our favorite things we did in Rome. Massimo is a wonderful teacher who helped us understand the history and secrets of making delicious pasta and ravioli. The food and wine was phenomenal. We can’t wait to get home to try and recreate our meals again! Also, Massimo sent us all of his other recipes as well. Highly recommend! Next time we are in Rome we want to check out his food tour.A memory we won’t forget!

yelena.pedan🇺🇸 United States

25 agosto 2022

Massimo spent an August afternoon making home-made pasta from scratch with our family. It was just us and Massimo in his kitchen. Massimo is very warm and inviting host. From our week in Rome, the time that we spent with Massimo learning how to make pasta dough, stretching it out, cutting it into noodles, making the sauces, and of course eating it, is on the top of the list (for both us, parents and the kids). Thank you Massimo for your hospitality and sharing your family recipes with us.An afternoon with Massimo making pasta

Mirjam🇳🇱 Netherlands

28 abril 2022

My daughter (14) and I enjoyed Massimo's Cooking Class very much. He was very welcoming, gave us several useful cooking tips and explained all a bout Italian pasta tradition. A very enjoyable way of spending the afternoon, resulting in a delicious meal!Pasta with a personal touch

Stephan🇩🇪 Germany

9 enero 2022

We enjoyed taking part in the process of making homemade pasta, the results were delicious. Especially appreciated the authenticity to cook in Massimo's kitchen and receive tips on local gourmet food supplies. Authentic cooking experience

EINAV🇬🇷 Greece

24 diciembre 2021

We had great time with Massimo who tought us all the rules about preparing and cooking pasta. It was so tasty and Massimo was a great supportive teacher! If you want a to have a pasta class do not hesitate and contact Massimo!!Cooking with Massimi

Selma🇩🇪 Germany

13 noviembre 2021

Ein entspanntes Kochevent mit hervorragendem Ergebnis. Massimo hat kompetent auf alle Fragen antworten können und wir fühlen uns motiviert, frische Pasta auch zuhause auszuprobieren. Perfekte Pasta

Unknown

26 octubre 2021

Massimo was welcoming, knowledgeable and a great teacher. His apartment is a quick and pleasant walk from the Colosseum. We sat in his kitchen, drank wine and learned all about making pasta. We’ve successfully reproduced 2 of the recipes at home and are looking forward to making the third soon. This was one of the best activities I’ve ever participated in while on vacation - highly recommend.Exactly what we hoped for

Sandra🇺🇸 United States

11 octubre 2021

The pasta class with Massimo was such an amazing and lovely experience! He is beyond welcoming and warm. He invites you into his home has if you are family and that sets the tone for the entire experience. We had so much fun making the fettuccine and ravioli- it was like we were transported back to cooking with our grandmother. Massimo was so wonderful at explaining everything, answering our questions and also adjusting things for our food allergies. This was the absolute perfect cooking experience. We are planning how to make these recipes at home for family and friends already. We will definitely be calling him next time we are in Rome to take another class with him.Felt like we were cooking with family!

lee

9 septiembre 2021

I'm so glad that I chose Massimo for my friends! A young couple from Israel that wanted to learn how to make good original pasta! Massimo was fantastic for the job! Everything was very clean, professional and of course - very tasty! I will recommend him for my other friends! Thank you very much!I'm so glad that I chose Massimo for my friends!

Euan🇨🇭 Switzerland

5 noviembre 2019

My family joined Massimo in his home for the fettuccine making class. We’ve two daughters, aged 12 & 9, who were eager to learn how to make an authentic Italian meal and they weren’t disappointed. Massimo was a welcoming and gracious host, who was patient and attentive with our kids. They loved the class and the food was delicious. The only thing I may change would be to add an extra 15 to 30 minutes to the class timing when doing classes with kids, as they may be a little slower to do the pasta making. Overall, a really fun afternoon and tasty treat for anyone who wants an introduction to making a classic Italian dish. Also, really appreciated some great insider tips on where to eat around the city from a genuine Roman foodie. Thanks, Massimo! Family fun and a treat for your tastebuds

Haakon🇳🇴 Norway

26 octubre 2019

During our holiday in Roma we wanted to learn how pasta is made in an Italian home. We found Massimo in the WithLocals App, made our reservation, paid by credit card a month in advance and met Massimo at the agreed time in his apartment. Massimo is super friendly, funny and clever. Together we made fettucini and ragu (Bolognese sauce) from A to Z, and that became a wonderful, tasty lunch. Our warmest recommendations for Massimo. We would like to make Carbonara with him next time in Roma. Thank you soo much Massimo, for a marvellous time in your friendly company. A great experience with Massimo in Roma

Snezana🇨🇭 Switzerland

17 octubre 2019

Massimo is a great entertainer. Our teens loved that they could participate in pasta making process and are asking me to get pasta making machine so that they can use it at home. Meat souse was the best they ever had and they promised to make it again at home. By themselves! This is exactly what I was looking for in such a course. I can only thanks Massimo for being such a great teacher and providing wine for parents.great time for a family

Mellisa🇨🇦 Canada

16 julio 2019

My son and I had the best time, Massimo was a most wonderful and gracious host, he made it fun and comfortable and it was literally the best meal we’ve ever had!! Highly recommend this cooking experience!! A memory to last a lifetime!! Fettucine class was a wow wow wiw!!

Jessica🇺🇸 United States

13 junio 2025

Massimo not only shared his family recipes and kitchen but shared one of our favorite memories of the trip! Having our children make pizza together and enjoy every bite of their work was a core memory. Thank you, Massimo! 10 stars for Massimo!

alex🇺🇸 United States

11 junio 2025

The chef has a cute apartment in a great part of a city. He was amazing with our teenage children, guiding them through the preparation and keeping them entertained with eloquent stories of history of Roman culinary art. We also got some amazing tips for day-to-day cooking. And, of course, the food was excellent! Highly recommend the experience! marvelous experience!

Stephan

9 junio 2025

Massimo gibt auf sehr angenehme und unterhaltsame Weise Einblick in die römische Küche und Lebensart. Eine wunderbare Auszeit vom Sightseeing und absolut empfehlenswert. Mille Grazie Massimo ❤️Der Höhepunkt unseres Romaufenthaltes

Nicola🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 junio 2025

We had a great couple of hours with Massimo in his lovely home, learning to prepare three of the five classic Roman pasta sauces (and of course eating the results!). Despite already considering ourselves decent cooks, we learned a lot of great tips about making our recipes authentic. Our two girls (14 & 8) really enjoyed it, and Massimo did a brilliant job of including them. Overall, a fantastic experience, a great thing to do with kids in Rome. Highly recommended. And thanks for the Gelato recommendation to Massimo - it was delicious!Fantastic Roman experience

Linda

1 junio 2025

Walking the streets of Rome with Massimo was a delight! He shared his favorite food locales and treats with us, all the while providing us great background and history of his amazing city. He was so easy to talk to and tour with. Can’t imagine a better way to start off our time in Rome! Street food tour did not disappoint!

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29 mayo 2025

We booked a cooking experience with Massimo and it was fantastic. I asked for a few extras and he was able to accommodate all our needs. He was very knowledgeable, not just about cooking but about Rome which we both enjoyed. I would definitely recommend this experience to my friends and family !

misty🇺🇸 United States

26 mayo 2025

Massimo was easily reachable prior to the tour. No issues finding him at our meeting point. He made the day interesting with pointing out historical information as well (like going behind the churches and noticing the little things). The food was all wonderful and all enjoyed! Yummy street food with a mix of culture

Martin

20 mayo 2025

We learned loads, got nice conversations and had a great mealBest experience!

Kristina🇩🇪 Germany

10 mayo 2025

We really enjoyed our tour with Massimo - he managed to show us so much in 3 hours but we still felt like we had time to take in each individual element. He is incredibly knowledgable and passionate about all aspects of Roman history and culture and was glad to share this with us. Overall a great experience! Fantastic experience

James🇺🇸 United States

5 mayo 2025

Massimo gave us one of the best experiences of our entire trip to Rome. He took us to incredibly unique spots that we never would’ve found on our own—far from the typical tourist trail. Every tasting was something special and authentic, and we got to try so many different Roman foods that were totally new to us. On top of that, Massimo shared a wealth of fascinating history along the way that gave real depth to the places we visited and the food we ate. He’s passionate, knowledgeable, and so much fun. You must book with Massimo—he’s the best!10/10 Tasting Tour: Rome w/ Massimo

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22 abril 2025

Experience was excellent! Massimo has a very warm and welcoming demeanor that is open to all ages. He did great engaging our children (6 and 4 years old) in the cooking process while providing us with insights of Roman culture and history. It had a family atmosphere, even as a foreigner. Also, some of the easiest and tastiest pasta recipes. Certainly one of the best memories we have of our trip, highly recommend.Exceeded expectations

Joseph🇺🇸 United States

20 abril 2025

We booked Massimo as our guide for a food tour through Rome’s historic center. We were a group of 3 adults and 2 children, ages 8 and 4. Massimo was an incredible guide, and our 3 hours with him were among the best and most memorable experiences of our entire trip. Massimo’s stories about the history of the area really brought the neighborhoods to life and gave us a deeper understanding and appreciation for streets we had walked on many times before. He kept the kids engaged the entire time as well. His guidance was incredibly valuable because some of the most authentic foods and locations are hidden amid tourist traps. We wished we could have spent more time with him. I would recommend his tour to anyone visiting Rome, no matter the ages of your group, it will 100% be worth it. Rome Food Tour

Minha

15 abril 2025

Massimo is absolutely the kindest sweetest and most patient man. We came with 2 toddlers under the age of 3 and he was the nicest most gentle with them. Although they were super cranky he was very patient and the experience was so much fun overall. The food was the best food I had in Italy I would say and would highly recommend Massimo as a host!Amazing!!

Raffaele

15 abril 2025

absolut tolle Erfahrung! Vielen Dank Massimo, dass wir deine Gäste sein durften! Haben die römische Küche auf absolut authentische Art erlernen dürfen - völlig abseits der grossen Touristen-Massen.toller Kockkurs

Matt🇩🇪 Germany

9 abril 2025

Great pasta, great time.

Jill🇺🇸 United States

3 abril 2025

We had a wonderful time cooking with Massimo! My son really enjoyed participating in the cooking. It was fun and interactive- and delicious! We are looking forward to making the recipes at home as well! Thanks so much for a great experience!Great experience, especially for kids

Leigh-Anne

16 marzo 2025

We just adored our afternoon with Massimo. He is kind and welcoming, and a patient teacher to children. My kids absolutely loved their pizza making experience and I know they will remember it for a long, long time. Thank you, Massimo, for hosting us❤️ I hope we meet again! Perfect afternoon in Rome

Leanne🇺🇸 United States

24 febrero 2025

So patient with the kids, simple recipe but packed with flavor. Loved the whole thing!!Fantastic!

Vickie

21 febrero 2025

From the moment Massimo invited us into his home, we felt welcomed and relaxed! We learned so many subtle tips during our class, and he was so friendly! By the time we left, we felt like we had been with an old friend! Thank you, Massimo! So Friendly and Relaxing!