Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother in Rome, Italy
Rome, Italy

Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother

Outty Ranking 66 5.0 · 23 traveler reviews3 hoursFrom €130
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Outty Ranking

66/100

Solid Choice. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

5.0/5

Based on 23 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother worth booking?

Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother is a 3-hour experience in Rome, Italy, from €130 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 23 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
66 / 100
Rating
5/5 (23)
Duration
3 hours
From
€130 per person

• Nonna knew her business after working so long in the restaurant industry so expect some top quality dishes to learn to make! • Choose from several mainstays of Italian cuisine and learn to make gnocchi! • Get to know Janice and Francesca through their class and feel like you’ve got to know their grandmother too! • Enjoy a wonderful, family orientated cooking class, that will leave you impatient to get home and repeat the experience with your own family!

What you get

    About this experience

    • Nonna knew her business after working so long in the restaurant industry so expect some top quality dishes to learn to make! • Choose from several mainstays of Italian cuisine and learn to make gnocchi! • Get to know Janice and Francesca through their class and feel like you’ve got to know their grandmother too! • Enjoy a wonderful, family orientated cooking class, that will leave you impatient to get home and repeat the experience with your own family!

    What's included

    Included

    • Dinner
    • Bring home traditional recipes and culinary skills
    • Experience first hand the local culture and cuisine
    • Easy-to-follow cooking class for all levels
    • Transfer to and from the venue can be arranged at a competitive fare
    • Drinks and beverages (Red Wine, White Wine, Spirits, Aperitif)

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Rome

    The full address will be sent to you once you booked on to an event. It will be in the 'Before you go section' at the bottom of your booking confirmation.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    The full address will be sent to you once you booked on to an event. It will be in the 'Before you go section' at the bottom of your booking confirmation.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 8 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    eatwith

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 23 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Food and drink

    8 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Good for families

    6 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    The guide

    2 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Small groups

    2 mentions

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    Traveler reviews

    23 verified traveler reviews for Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    BSTIBBENS3 · June 2023

    Dinner in Rome

    Janice and Francesca were wonderful! They provided an excellent meal for my husband and I. We were treated with appetizers, taught how to make delicious gnocchi, and they even prepared dessert! They treated us like family and made us feel so special. I left feeling like we were friends 💜 next time we are in Rome we will definitely pop in again to say hello. Don’t miss out meeting these wonderful humans!

    via Tripadvisor

    Thomas_W · June 2023

    A very memorable experience!

    I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our time with Janice & Francesca. They made us feel like family. We cooked, we drank, we laughed, we shared stories, and we ate. We ate lots of wonderful food. In our pre-trip communications with them, I had shared that our trip was a celebration of my wife and my 35th anniversary. The other wonderful couple there that night had also shared that it was their 20th. The sister’s presented us each with a special dessert and music during the evening. So very special for them to remember. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to get a feel and taste for authentic Italian hospitality, and food, with recipes straight from the old country. I feel as if we’ve added to our family now.

    via Viator

    U6841FUjenniferk · May 2023

    Fabulous Roman cooking evening

    We had the most wonderful evening with Janice, Francesca and Pietro! They are the sweetest pair of sisters who taught us how to make delicious gnocchi, taught to them from their grandmother who owned a restaurant in Rome. They were such ingratiating hosts who made us feel like old friends. We loved getting to know them, Pietro, and other guests from around the world. Thank you for a most memorable evening! P.s. they also serve yummy aperitifs and desserts!

    via Tripadvisor

    K5219NNmichaelf · April 2023

    Truly authentic Roman Family! Beautiful people

    Janice and Francesca are amazing people. Warm, friendly and genuinely caring. This is a truly authentic Italian dinner with a great family. It was my mom and dad’s 50 th anniversary and they went above and beyond to make it special. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip! By the end of the night we became friends and would open our homes to these kind and warm women to come stay with us!

    Response from the operator: Hi, We love hearing stories like this! Janice and Francesca had a great time as well and would love to welcome you again. Thanks for your kind words, we look forward to seeing you at another Eatwith experience in the near future!

    via Tripadvisor

    VivianGarciaDOJ · October 2022

    MUST DO DINNER IN ROME

    My favorite part was the warmth & enthusiasm Janice & Francesca gave to us. We spent 3 weeks in Italy & dinner with them was a highlight! The food was the best we had in Rome & the ambiance was spectacular. I will recommend this to all that travel to Rome. The driver they recommended was great & we booked him to drive us the the airport. He was also friendly & funny & he gave us a mini tour on our way & back to our hotel.

    Response from the operator: Hello Vivian, We love hearing stories like this! Janice & Francesca had a great time as well and would love to welcome you again. Thanks for your kind words, we look forward to seeing you at another Eatwith experience in the near future!

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    3 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    8
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by eatwith, who run 205 experiences we rank across 70 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 52.7.

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    Why this scores 66

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)88
    Review evidence (18% weight)43
    Booking momentum (14% weight)35
    Value for money (12% weight)46
    Listing quality (10% weight)73
    Local standing (8% weight)74
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rome.

    How much does Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother cost?

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    Prices start at €130 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rome usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother take?

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    Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rome is not rushed.

    Is Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 23 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Rome, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother?

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    Around 8 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rome can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rome and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rome within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Rome?

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    Rome runs on skip-the-line access. The Colosseum underground, the Vatican before opening, and the catacombs south of the walls all require a licensed operator, and the price gap between the good ones and the rest is smaller than you would expect. We rank by guide credentials, group size and how reliably the promised access actually materialises. On Outty we rank every Rome experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Rome Pizza & Gelato Class with Wine by Cooking Italy, Rome [4in1] Pasta Making_Tiramisù_Wine Tasting_Secret Cellar, Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Rome?

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    April, May, September and October. August is hot and half the city is shut. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Rome?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother?

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    Included: Dinner; Bring home traditional recipes and culinary skills; Experience first hand the local culture and cuisine; Easy-to-follow cooking class for all levels; and Transfer to and from the venue can be arranged at a competitive fare. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother?

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    The full address will be sent to you once you booked on to an event. It will be in the 'Before you go section' at the bottom of your booking confirmation. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Rome. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Cook a Classic Italian Meal Inspired by a Roman Grandmother?

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    Across 23 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, good for families, the guide. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

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