• Private Experience
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Enjoy a simple cooking class to learn a classic recipe of Italian cuisine. A lovely way to savor the best homemade risotto in Rome is with a local foodie.

Destination

Rome, Italy

Category

Cooking Classes

Duration

3 hours

Cuisine

Italian

Available languages

English, Italiano

Included

• Meals
• Equipment
• A glass of wine

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. Second course

   Risotto Primavera (Roman Risotto with vegetables, butter and parmesan)

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.

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• Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
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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

Vickie

21 February 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!

Michele

29 January 2025

During our recent visit to Rome, we participated in a risotto cooking workshop led by Massimo, and it was an absolute highlight of our trip! Massimo welcomed us into his beautiful classic apartment, located just a stone's throw from the Colosseum. Although the apartment is considered 'new' by Roman standards at 150 years old, it exudes the charm and history of the city. Massimo is not only a master in the kitchen but also an exceptionally friendly and engaging storyteller. As he taught us the art of making risotto, he shared fascinating stories about daily life in Rome and the cultural differences between northern and southern Italy. His stories were so captivating that, inspired by his anecdotes, we decided never to buy Barilla pasta again, just like him! ;-) His perfect command of the English language allowed us to have truly enjoyable and in-depth conversations. The cozy atmosphere was completed with a delightful glass of wine with the meal. And now the most important part: did we learn anything from the workshop? Absolutely! Massimo provided us with countless tips and tricks. Making risotto may not be complicated, but it does require constant attention and care. Thanks to Massimo, we now feel confident in making the perfect risotto at home. We highly recommend Massimo to anyone looking for a unique and educational culinary experience in Rome. Grazie mille, Massimo!Incredible Risotto Workshop with Massimo!

Tessa

16 February 2024

Massimo was very welcoming and provided us with many tips and tricks on perfecting our risotto making. He is very skilled and knowledgeable so it was well worth it. We tried it at home and got fantastic results! :) He also gave us great recommendations for restaurants and shared insights on the amazing city of Rome and its history. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Rome! To see how a true local lives is always fun and interesting. We will definitely be back! Grazie mille Massimo!Amazing risotto tips!

Susan🇺🇸 United States

21 July 2023

We had a wonderful afternoon with Massimo! He welcomed us into his historic apartment and was a gracious host, offering us still or sparkling water and allowed us to as involved or hands-off as we wanted in the cooking experience. There isn’t any air conditioning in his building, due to the historical facade, but he had an electric fan set up and offered us hand fans to keep cool. Massimo regaled us with lovely anecdotes and insights into Roman culture, and had many great tips for the rest of our trip here. His English is beautiful and his cooking is divine! He really made us feel like we could recreate the risotto at home. Would highly recommend taking a lesson from Massimo, regardless of skill level!A wonderful meal and a new friend!

Павел

15 January 2023

That was very cool and genuine experience! Massimo is a perfect host, lots of knowledge about Italy and Italian Cuisine and willingness to share that knowledge! Also I really liked the result we got - the carbonara was very good, I liked it more than in restaurants as it wasn't that aggressively seasoned, so if you want a glance on real Italian home cooking - that's a good place. And we already tried the recipes on our own - it still tastes pretty good =)Home cooking in Rome!

Mary🇺🇸 United States

25 October 2022

Mossimo was an excellent host. Ihis explanation of the different ways of Italy’s regions were helpful and his cooking experience…bellissimo!Romam culture!

Derick🇺🇸 United States

20 October 2022

We had a great time from start to finish. Cooked two different types of Rissoto and loved both. Massimo is warm and welcoming in his home. Learned lots of new tricks that we will incorporate in recipes at home. Very well rounded and unique experience. When we visit Rome again will definitely book another experience with Massimo. Highly recommend any cooking class with him, it will be a hit with everyone. Authentic in home experience

Kitty🇳🇱 Netherlands

11 May 2022

We werden heel hartelijk ontvangen door Massimo in zijn eigen woning. Door in de Italiaanse keuken de risotto te maken geeft weer een andere dimensie dan in een kook studio. Hij legde alles in kleine stappen uit en nam ons echt mee in zijn belevings wereld om de perfecte risotto te maken. Het was een super ervaring en zou het zeker aanraden.Geweldige ervaring

Laura🇫🇮 Finland

23 November 2021

The risotto class with Massimo was absolutely perfect! We ended up doing not just one, but two risottos, both delicious and easy enough to be cooked at home😊 Me and my husband truly enjoyed our class and consider it among the highlights of our visit to Rome!Perfect!

Jacob🇮🇹 Italy

7 July 2021

Our time with Massimo was excellent. From the moment we met him to when we walked out we had a smile on our face the entire time. The risotto making process and eating it was fantastic. It was also very interesting to talk to Massimo about the city of Rome and country of Italy. The location is very convenient to get to along with the rest of your busy day. I'd recommend this experience to anyone who is is passing through Rome who enjoys food and wants to get better understanding of what it's like to live in Rome!More than risotto

Leanne🇺🇸 United States

24 February 2025

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

Dyan Gisele🇺🇸 United States

13 January 2025

We had a great time and learned so much from Massimo! He graciously opened his home to us and we are still talking about all the cooking tips/tricks and how wonderful the food was! If you like to cook - this is a great experience ! Best time ever!

Katrien🇧🇪 Belgium

2 January 2025

We spend a wonderful afternoon in Massimo's kitchen to learn al the inside tips for cooking a wonderful pasta. Teenagers loved this !Fantastic experience in Massimos kitchen

Jimmy🇮🇹 Italy

22 December 2024

I'm never ever going to buy ready made pasta sauce now that we learned from Massimo how easy and fun is to cook a delicious three course meal from scratch in no time. Me my wife and my 12, 15 and 24 y/o children had a blast cooking together with massimo and learning in the mean time about ingredients, history and bits and pieces of fun information. A couple of days after our "cooking lesson" we tried at home and made the most delicious Carbonara by ourselves. Cooking is fun and is a good way to spend family time. Thank you Massimo for your time and interesting conversation. Cooking from scratch made easy & fun

Dan

4 December 2024

Where to even begin? It was our first time in Rome and Massimo was a joy to be around. I’d contacted him prior to the booking in regards to our personal interests and my intention to propose to my now fiancée and straight away he had the most amazing ideas and seemed so genuine in wanting to make it the memorable and magical experience it was. As clueless tourists for starters I’d recommend this at the start of your trip. We had a beautiful food tasting tour filled with lovely snippets of the Roman way of life, the architecture and to summarise a real insight into Rome itself. After a day with Massimo you see this beautiful city in a different way. You feel like you begin to really understand it, the people and the culture and that for me beats being the generic tourist that we are all so guilty of being. Amazing food, beautiful city and a wonderful and enthusiastic Roman in Massimo was just the start of it all. He took us to the Palazzio Doria Pamphilj (Hall of mirrors) for the proposal and helped capture a very special moment for us followed by cocktails on top of a beautiful terrace with panoramic views of the city. So if you want something special, someone enthusiastic and passionate or just want to see the real Rome for a day then Massimo is your man. Grazie! Customised experience with an engagement!

Eva🇬🇷 Greece

1 December 2024

We had an amazing experience with Massimo. We learned a lot during the Carbonara and more cooking lesson, not only about cooking, but also about Rome&Italy. Massimo explained everything very well. Next time in Rome, we will definitely book another experience with Massimo! Grazie milleAmazing experience!

Mashael🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

30 November 2024

Massimo was amazing he took us to the best spots to try authentic roman food. What we enjoyed the most was how informative he was about history and the city’s in and outs. The three hours passed by so fast, this was by far my favorite traveling experience with a guide. Wish you all the best Massimo!The best of the best

Jeffrey

8 November 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!!

Marie

1 November 2024

Our three kids really enjoyed yesterday our cooking lesson with Massimo. He cooks very good pasta and explains very well how to cook (for example making pesto). Massimo has also good knowledge about not only Rome and its history but also his travel experiences around the world. Massimo is patient with kids and the food was delicious so thank you again !Our best italian cooker!!!

Thomas E🇺🇸 United States

30 October 2024

Massimo took on a wonderful walk with interesting, delicious food stops along the way. But he did much more for us. He wove in information about art, history, and architecture that made the whole experience come alive. Massimo is a great guy and a wonderful guide. I recommend him highly!Fantastic experience!

JEN

21 October 2024

Our guide Massimo gave us a wonderful tour of Rome by night which reflected our interests in history and art as well as food. He showed us some churches we'd missed - even after 4 days' extensive sightseeing! - and gave us the insight of a local who'd grown up in Rome. In our tastings we sampled Roman street food whilst enjoying the buzz of a couple of hours of a Roman Saturday night. Great fun, thank you. Lovely way to spend an evening in Rome

Judy🇺🇸 United States

13 October 2024

Massimo was a great teacher and very flexible about adapting this class for our very young grandsons. He says the ideal age is 5+ but the twins are only 2 and 1/2 and he was very patient with their limited skills/attention span, managing to keep them excited and involved the whole time. The resulting pizza was very tasty and we enjoyed our first exposure to "pizza balls" (aka pizza fritta).Fun pizza class with Massimo

Yves🇨🇭 Switzerland

6 October 2024

Massimo is a highly knowledgeable foodie! Excellent and fun tour - with great food!Excellent tour!

Dustin

30 September 2024

As we know, a tour experience rises and falls based primarily on the quality of the guide. Massimo was excellent. He interacted very well with our three kids (ages 14, 12, and 9). He knew the neighborhoods and the history very well and delivered great food, great conversation, and a great feel for Rome. No complaints - I would absolutely recommend him or book him again myself.Excellent and As Expected

Diana🇺🇸 United States

6 September 2024

This tour absolutely made our day. We got caught in a terrible storm and Massimo was flexible with our starting point so that we had time to get dry clothes! Communicating through the app was very easy. He was extremely knowledgeable and told us about many subtle aspects of Rome we would have overlooked otherwise. It was beautiful to walk around Rome in the evening. We appreciated learning about the food we were tasting and we were full by the end of the tour! Massimo also gave us great advice on where else to eat in Rome. Amazing food and sightseeing

Sarah🇬🇧 United Kingdom

19 August 2024

We had a really wonderful afternoon with Massimo! He is so passionate about architecture and really brought the information to life. The food he took was to was incredible. Definitely recommend. Great experience!

Nicole🇺🇸 United States

12 August 2024

Massimo’s cooking class was one of the best experiences we had on our entire trip! The class takes place in Massimo’s apartment in the heart of Rome, which made the entire experience so authentic. The food was amazing and the recipes were easy to follow and understand for all skill levels of cooking enthusiasts. Beyond the actual cooking class, Massimo told us all about the history of Rome and gave us great recommendations on what to do for the remainder of our trip, which is a very nice added bonus to get one on one time with a true local. We HIGHLY recommend booking a class with Massimo during your trip to Rome – you will not regret it! Amazing!

Angelee🇺🇸 United States

5 August 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.

Nick🇩🇪 Germany

21 July 2024

It was an absolute treat to be invited into Massimo's kitchen and have him teach the kids to cook 3 amazingly simple but delicious pasta meals. He was great at getting kids involved and our eldest can't wait to try out these recipes at home and cook for Mum and Dad. Massimo shared his love for food, cooking and country and it was a real pleasure. Would love to do this again once back in Rome. Grazie Massimo!Fabulous Food!

Marlene🇺🇸 United States

18 July 2024

The food was simple and easy to make but very delicious 😋 Would take another class with him.Amazing

April

5 July 2024

Our family enjoyed learning to cook some simple, yet delicious, sauces to go with pasta with Massimo. He was witty, kind and great with our kids. Next time, we’ll do the homemade pasta class!Great cooking experience with M

Sarah

5 July 2024

Massimo was phenomenal. Such a special experience for my two kids (6) and not to mention the food was the best we had on our trip to Rome! I will be dreaming of it…… highly recommend this- do not hesitate to book Massimo! Amazing Experience

Charlie🇺🇸 United States

3 July 2024

Our family of 4 arrived at Massimo’s home hot and tired from the day’s excursions. We were immediately welcomed with a warm smile, cold beverages and a relaxing atmosphere. Massimo made us feel at home as he prepared 3 different pastas for us~~ explaining each step along the way. You can be involved in the process as much (or as little) as you want. Each pasta plate was delicious and we left feeling full and taken care of. Highly recommend!Great time with Massimo!

Libby🇺🇸 United States

18 June 2024

We had a fantastic pizza-making class with Massimo! He was patient with our busy boys and kept them engaged. Thank you for a fun and delicious experience!Pizza making class!

Jesse🇺🇸 United States

17 June 2024

Massimo hosted us in his home for a wonderful 2 hour pizza-making class. He kept our kids (7 and 9) engaged and involved in every step of the process, while answering any and all questions we had about Rome culture, history and cuisine. The pizza was delicious and the fried pizza balls were incredible. Would highly recommend this experience!Excellent afternoon with Massimo

josh🇺🇸 United States

16 June 2024

Our family (including 9 and 11 year old kids) had the great pleasure of joining Massimo in his home for a cooking class last week. What a wonderful experience! Massimo was great with the kids, and just a very fun person to be around. One of our favorite things to do when we travel is to spend time with locals to have a more intimate experience and learn about the local culture on a deeper level. Massimo met all of our expectations and I highly recommend a visit with him to anyone traveling to Rome (especially with kids). The Masterful Massimo

Beth

14 June 2024

Massimo made us feel right at home in his lonely Roman home! We made some delicious authentic Italian dishes that were simple and will be easily incorporated into our families dinner rotation! Wonderful home cooking experience!!

stefan.naglis

6 June 2024

It was a great experience! Massimo is not just a great cook but also a lovely host. It was a pleasure being at his place, an authentic Roman apartment and cooking with him in his kitchen. The entire family enjoyed it and we learned a lot. And for sure the dishes we prepared were delicious! Thank you Massimo!Authentic Cooking Class

Patricia🇺🇸 United States

5 June 2024

Loved the class and the three sauces we made were so yummy. Great interaction with our 15 YO granddaughter. She learned a lot and got hands on experience. Highly recommend for an authentic experience in a private home with a local who’s love of food and everything Italian shines brightly. Wonderful cooking class

Sanne 🇩🇪 Germany

14 May 2024

Massimo is a super nice host. He has such a nice and friendly character and from the first minute we really felt like home. The cooking was amazing and more than delicious. If I will be back in Rome I will definitely do another trip with him. Just to recommend. Super nice, any time again

Dorothy🇺🇸 United States

13 May 2024

We had a great time on this tour. We learned so much and tasted so many good things. Massimo is great, friendly and extremely knowledgable. I highly recommend this tour and Massimo!Great Tour and Even Better Tour Guide

Erin

11 May 2024

We booked this last minute when it was raining in Rome and we needed to find an indoor activity. What a blessing in disguise the rain was! From the moment we met Massimo outside his front door I knew we were in for a treat. He is engaging, friendly and has a great sense of humor. He welcomed us into his unique and warm home and had the kids prepping and cooking immediately. The pasta we made and ate (pesto, carbonara and amatriciana) were as good as any we had in high end restaurants. Plus Massimo was able to give mom and dad some tips for buying pasta and cooking sauces at home. Can't recommend this company and Massimo in particular enough! If you feel a little uneasy about the idea of stepping into a strangers home in a foreign city, just know you won't feel like strangers for long. The highlight of our trip to Rome

Chad🇺🇸 United States

3 May 2024

We had a great experience learning to cook traditional pasta sauces that were delicious! Massimo was the perfect host from start to finish in his very own kitchen! He made recommendations for ingredients and substitutions if needed as well as emailing the recipes to allow us to make when we return home. We enjoyed three generous portions of pasta with a lovely bottle of wine! Highly recommend this experience! Authentic Italian Cooking Experience

Kathy🇺🇸 United States

26 April 2024

Massimo was a fantastic tour guide! From the information he provided to the places we visited and the food we tasted it was an absolutely perfect experience! Massimo is a pleasant, knowledgeable and extremely considerate guide. The experience was much more than we expected! We would highly recommend this experience with Massimo to everyone young or old! Fantastic!!!!

Lindsay🇨🇦 Canada

22 April 2024

Our family (kids aged 6, 8 & 10) had a lovely time making pizza and pasta with Massimo. He was a great host, kept the kids entertained and the results were delicious. We look forward to trying out the recipes at home. Highly recommended!Awesome!

Johanna

9 April 2024

We had a fantastic time during the pasta course where we learned 4 different pasta sauces. It was a wonderful experience for the whole family in a relaxed atmosphere.A great cooking experience

Tamara

7 April 2024

We had the best time with Massimo in his charming Rome apartment! He was completely prepared and flexible when we went to the wrong place first. He gave us tons of tips for cooking in general and then also some history of cooking in Rome and recipes local to the region. He was so kind and patient, we loved our time with him!My son's favorite activity in Rome

Joanna

6 April 2024

Massimo was an absolute gem! He was so great with my two boys (5 and 8). He welcomed us into his home and made two delicious types of pizza, both were so good. Massimo kept the boys’ attention, had them helping with all the steps, and even surprised the birthday boy with lovely tarts and a birthday wish! I would highly recommend Massimo to anyone who wants to spend the day in a true Roman kitchen with such a kind soul. A great way to spend time with the kids for a special memory. Wonderful activity with the kiddos!

vb5hw9qgt8🇦🇹 Austria

26 March 2024

We had a past course with our 3 teenage boys, who are very interested in cooking. Massimo was so incredible friendly and answered all questions, gave us the secret tips for perfect pasta and was a perfect host! It seemed, as if we have know each other for years! Grazie mille!!The secrets of homemade Pasta

Maria Isabel🇺🇸 United States

23 March 2024

Wonderful personal experience with native Roman! He kept the kids involved at every step and we had a fantastic lunch at the end! Can’t wait to try our new recipes at home!