Traditional Roman Cooking Class in Jewish Ghetto

Learn how to make pasta, seasonal vegetables, and a traditional dessert in a charming neighborhood

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· 3.00h · Rome, Italy

Traditional Roman Cooking Class in Jewish Ghetto

Want to experience the true heart of Roman culinary tradition? Skip the touristy cooking classes in the city center and step into the Jewish Ghetto—a neighborhood that holds some of the deepest roots of Roman culture. Here, you’ll craft fresh, homemade pasta or gnocchi from scratch, cook with seasonal vegetables, and create a classic Roman dessert, all while uncovering the rich history of this storied area. After savoring your delicious meal, take a leisurely stroll through the Jewish Quarter.

What You Get With This Tour

Passionate English-speaking chef
Homemade pasta or gnocchi
Traditional Roman meals
Classic dessert
Water and wine
Group size of 20
Guide gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop off

Tour Itinerary

1

Meet your guide in Piazza Mattei
This quiet square, home to the intriguing Turtle Fountain, is the perfect spot to start a night filled with fine wine, food, and good company!
2

Rome Jewish Ghetto
Home to the Roman Jewish community for over 300 years, this neighborhood has one of the most unique culinary scenes in the city.
3

Traditional restaurant and local chef
Learn to craft traditional dishes with hands-on guidance from an expert chef, who’ll share recipes passed down for generations.
4

Cooking class
Roll up your sleeves, unleash your inner chef, and master the simple yet secret techniques that make this neighborhood’s cuisine so special.
5

Freshly made pasta
You may learn to make gnocchi, pappardelle that’s perfect for hearty meat sauces, or thin tagliolini, often paired with lighter ingredients.
6

From novice to expert
Although the techniques may feel awkward and challenging at first, by the end of the class, you’ll have the skills of a true Italian nonna.
7

Pasta recipes
Having mastered the technique of pasta-making, you’ll now prepare a traditional sauce that adds the finishing touch to your noodles.
8

Classic Roman dinner
Between sips of local wine, bites of freshly prepared pasta, and spoonfuls of ricotta cheesecake, this is an Italian feast you won’t forget.
9

Your tour will end after dinner
Happily full and with a new set of skills to impress family back home, bid farewell to your head chef and newfound friends.

Additional Information

Good to know:

Accessibility: Unfortunately, due to the restaurant layout and uneven streets of the Jewish Quarter, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Dietary Restrictions: Gluten-free and vegetarian diets can be accommodated, please contact us in advance so we can do our best to accommodate your needs. We will work with our tour partners to provide you with an alternative when possible. The restaurant doesn’t serve kosher meals.
Alcohol Consumption: This tour includes local wine; participants must be of legal drinking age in Italy (18) to partake. Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to drink.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.

Your 3-hour class includes:

Expert English-speaking guide
Cooking class in the roman ghetto
Learn to make homemade pasta from scratch, and more
All tools and ingredients
Italian wine and water
Maximum group size of 15

What to bring:

Comfortable shoes
Government-issued ID (for those partaking in alcohol)
Umbrella if it rains

Customer Reviews

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History Served Hot

Janet Walton, 23 September 2025

Streets teeming with tales — I imbibed the wise lore of Roman-Jewish tradition just making dough and frying zucchini flowers.

Pasta Perfection

Alfred Baldwin, 23 September 2025

Fresh pasta that Chef made easy and fun! Loved the Jewish Ghetto walk and the wine with dinner.

Kids Loved It

Reginald Austin, 22 September 2025

Our family had a blast! Chef was extremely patient, and even our littlest loved making gnocchi.

Sweetest Ending

Rosemary Poole, 21 September 2025

This recipe for ricotta and sour cherry cake might: it's up there with the best desserts on Gojee.

Engaging for All

Chester Holland, 20 September 2025

Young children, young-at-heart adults — everyone adored something. Chef made everyone feel special.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring?

A healthy appetite and some comfortable shoes. In case of rain, don’t forget your umbrella.

What to bring?

A healthy appetite and some comfortable shoes. In case of rain, don’t forget your umbrella.

Is this tour run by The Tour Guy?

No, this tour is operated by one of our trusted and vetted partners in Rome.

What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?

In case you have concerns about your mobility, let us know and we’ll try our best to accommodate you. Unfortunately, due to the restaurant layout and uneven streets of the Jewish Quarter, this tour is not wheelchair accessible

What happens if it rains?

We run our tour rain or shine.

Is dinner included in the price of the tour?

Yes, the meal that you make during your cooking class will be served for dinner.

What if I have food allergies, intolerances, or other dietary requirements?

Gluten-free and vegetarian diets can be accommodated, please contact us in advance so we can do our best to accommodate your needs. We will work with our tour partners to provide you with an alternative when possible. Please note the restaurant doesn’t serve kosher meals.