Home Cooking In Testaccio: Cacio E Pepe, Amatriciana, Carbonara

Milvia and Andrea were so welcoming into their home. It was more intimate than any corporate cooking class. We learned so much about the history of Rome's pastas as we got hands-on experience making them. There's a lot of work that goes into and makes me appreciate all fresh pasta. Don't get me started on the sauces made from scratch. Buonissimo! I'm definitely adding the pasta attachment for my KitchenAid to my Christmas list this year. Thank you for having us! I'm already sending my parents-in-law.

Our hosts - Milvie & Andrae were so warm, knowledgeable, and fun. We learned so much, about how to make genuine Italian pasta and related dishes as well as a lot of history behind the differences from Region to Region. Fantastic. As advertised, this class was literally inside their apartment which exposed us to a few hours of life in a contemporary Italian household. Amazing. Entry is a bit tricky. You must buzz C11 at the street level and walk all the way to the back of the building to the third tower of apartments. Once there, you must buzz again and wait for the door to unlock (noted by a buzz). Proceed to the elevator and go to the 3rd floor. If we make it back to Rome, we would register again just to spend time with Milvie and Andrae. We will highly recommend to friends.

This was a really fun night. We made pasta better than I ever have at home. Learned how to 3 sauces and the dessert the host made was outstanding.

Milvia and Andrea were amazing hosts. The class was highly informative, and a lot of fun. I attended with my wife and adult daughter, and we all felt this class was one of the highlights of our time in Rome. The recipes were delicious, and simple. Additionally, the history of the dishes, as explained by the hosts, was highly interesting. The home where the class was held is beautiful, in a very nice neighborhood

A very authentic cooking experience with genuine Italian grandmother! Homemade pasta and delicious sauces.

Fantastic time. The food was great. Our instructors did a great job teaching us the best ways to make both the pasta and sauce. Highly recommend it

comfort zone and I’m SO glad we did! 🇮🇹🍝🍷 We booked a cooking class at Andrea and Milvia’s home, and at first I was like… “Wait, we’re going to some random person’s HOUSE to cook?!” 😂 But the reviews were spectacular, so we went for it. From the second we arrived, Andrea and Milvia welcomed us into their home like we were old friends. Their 15-year-old dog was seriously the sweetest thing ever, and they even have a random seagull that shows up every day that somehow made the whole experience even cuter. 😂❤️ They taught us how to make fresh pasta from scratch, and Andrea even showed us some more technical cooking skills along the way. The food was DELICIOUS, the wine was flowing, and the camaraderie was honestly one of the best parts. It didn’t feel like a touristy cooking class, it felt like spending an evening cooking, eating, drinking, and laughing with friends in Rome. Such a special experience and one we’ll definitely remember. If you’re in Rome, BOOK IT. You will not regret it! 🇮🇹🍝🍷❤️

This experience was terrible. The apartment was hard to find, smelled like cooked fish, no air conditioning, dog in the room and on furniture, door to terrace left open for air and bugs to fly in. I have been to other cooking classes in Italy and this was no comparison. The hosts were boring and kept sneezing and blowing their nose during the class. They also kept putting their figures in our ingredients. They gave us used plastic wrap for the dough. We left after 40 mins as we could no longer stand being there. This was a waste of time and money.

Great experience learning from Andrea. Felt like visiting with a friend. Learned a lot and loved being able to share the experience with his dog “little bear”. Would book again when we come back to Rome.

Andrea was amazing. So sweet and patient. Unfortunately, his wife was in the hospital and unable to join us. But his dog and a seagull outside the window made for a fun group. We learned so much and really enjoyed ourselves.

Wonderful! He shared the why behind every step. Food and conversation were fantastic and you get to put your pin in his map.

Great experience. They accommodated our pescatarian needs. And it was just the 2 of us! Great food. Hope his wife feels better soon.

We were welcomed into the home of our guides to learn to make pasta and sauces. We got some great techniques on how to make the pasta that you only get from someone who has done it before. This may have been the best pasta we had in Rome!

Our hosts Andrea and his wife were very charming and welcomed us into their home with kindness. I really enjoyed how we were taught how to make pasta. Each participant made pasta on their own. We learned about making the three sauces and they demonstrates the process. It was an enjoyable morning spent in their humble kitchen and learning from how to create authentic Italian dishes.

This was a wonderful cooking experience. I felt like I was learning how to make the dishes from a member of my own family. Highly recommend!

This is in a couples home (apartment). Nothing fancy, very hospitable. The husband and wife were fun to be with. We learned some “secrets” about pasta making, and the “true” way to prepare the sauces. Their little dog is adorable 🐾❤️

What a wonderful experience learning the traditional methods of making pasta and sauces in the home of Andrea and Milvia. We learned how to make 3 different sauces, make the pasta dough, cut fettuccine by hand and use the pasta machine to cut spaghetti. Andrea also showed us how to make tortellini, ravioli and penne. We filled up on all the pasta and sauce we made paired with delicious wine and it was an absolutely amazing meal. Would highly recommend this class to anyone and everyone!

The hosts are super knowledgeable and fun to talk to, their English is great. The pasta is awesome, and super tasty! Highly recommend.

It was an amazing experience, the highlight of our trip to Italy this year! We enjoyed the class, the incredible hospitality of our hosts and, of course, the food! A treat for the whole family! Would definitely recommend!

We had an amazing experience! It was a lot of fun for the entire family and the food was delicious! Definitely would recommend!

I didn’t expect to land in someone’s house however the experience was excellent. It was just my husband and me and we got to cook and ask a lot of questions and had a nice lunch.

Absolutely wonderful evening! You made our stay! We highly recommend the concept! Katarina/ Sweden

Milvia and Andrea were the most wonderful hosts and teachers! We loved making pasta and sauces with them in their home. We learned so much and can't wait to try it all out. And what a treat to enjoy the actual pasta we made! We enjoyed their company as well--what an incredible experience. If we could give it 6 stars we would! The Cacio e Pepe, the Amatriciana, and the Carbonara were gorgeous--she walked us through all the steps. And handcutting our own fettucine was amazing. (We also used the pasta roller machine.) So much attention to detail--you can tell they are experienced instructors. Would 100% recommend this to anyone. We also appreciated doing the class midday so we could walk it off after eating SO much goodness. Andrea also took tons of pictures and emailed us the photos and recipes after. (Messy pasta making hands don't mix well with phones, so we were grateful he captured the moments!) Grazie mille, Andrea e Milvia!

We learned how to make a range of pasta shapes and three specific pasta dishes, the environment is very personal and our hosts were amazing and took their time with us and gave us a ton of information. At the end we were able to eat our pasta in three dishes, have some wine, and a dessert and chat with our hosts which I throughly enjoyed. They are knowledgeable in history and very sweet and amazing people. I highly recommend this tour to learn and to enjoy some local culture. It is also a great break from the busy energy of Rome.

What a wonderful experience. We had so much fun learning how to make fresh pasta and sauces. Highly recommend taking this class from Andrea and his wife. They are wonderful, warm people who also happen to make phenomenal homemade pasta and sauces. Such a welcoming environment to learn traditional Italian cooking in.

Excellent class ! I have homemade pasta many times before but still learned new tips , tricks and techniques I hadn’t ever heard of before! I loved being in a family kitchen. My husband and adult son very much enjoyed the class and thought everything was delicious.. This class was amazing. Had something for everybody for the people who have never done it before to those that may have considered themselves seasoned pasta makers.. I had signed up specifically to learn about these three sources and this class did not disappoint.! Lastly but most importantly what a wonderful family. We had slll arrived very tired but really enjoyed ourselves. My 21 year old said it was so much better than going out to dinner.. One of the highlights of our amazing experience in Rome.

All the way from Australia, This was the most incredible experience, we were so welcomed. The authentic cooking lesson was amazing and I learnt many new techniques. I would highly recommend this experience.

Andrea and Milvia welcomed us to tgeir home. They gave helpful tips in pasta making and cooking. Now everythingvwe know about pasta is at reset. The dishes we made are very good. Also the dessert is heavenly! Besides learning new skill, we gained friends during our stay in Trastevere.

So amazing, It was so informative, lively, and delicious, would definitely recommend. The hosts and location was great, convenient, clean and beautiful

Authentic cooking methods by a lovely couple, welcoming us into their home. Followed by a sit down luncheon enjoying all the pastas prepared. Great conversation was the also included,a truly great experience.

We had an incredible evening with Andrea and Milvia! Learning how to make pasta dough from scratch, different pasta shapes and the Roman trio of pasta dishes was amazing, but being in Andrea and Milvia's home made it more special. We felt very comfortable and enjoyed the conversation. Thank you for everything!

We had an incredibly amazing experience with Andrea and Milvia. We learned how to make our own pasta dough along with different pasta shapes and sauces. Everything was wonderful and we had great conversation over dinner. Thank you for everything! This was our favorite memory of Rome.

10/10 experience. Great people who taught us how to make delicious food. Would definitely recommend to anyone

Car hosts were outstanding we had a long delay that caused us to miss our appointment on Friday as planned. The hosts were gracious enough to change to the following night! Our hosts were very nice in the evening went way better than expected! They really know how to make noodles and sauces! Our host explained every detail of making all kinds of noodles and sauces! The best part was getting to know this couple and how much time impassion they have to making the event perfect! We would definitely go back here again to meet old friends!

The class was so fun and informative. More that just cooking. A glimpse inside to a Italian family. Our hosts were a real treasure.

This was such a memorable experience! Our hosts were lovely and it was such an authentic experience to be in their home. We learned so much more about the Roman culture directly from them! The cooking aspect was wonderful! It was hands on in a supportive setting and I feel confident that I can do this at home with my family. I really appreciated practicing the different ways of cutting the pasta. I also loved learning how to make the sauces. Everything was so fresh and simple ingredients. The dining experience at the end was so joyful - the food was delicious, wonderful company in an authentic Italian home.

This is exactly the unique home cooking class we were looking for. Learning how to cook traditional Roman pastas in the home of a lovely couple. Like all the reviews say, it was like learning how to cook with Italian relatives. We were delighted at how the pasta and sauces turned out and can’t wait to try them at home. The ease and tips they gave to make the pasta dishes authentic and superbly better than most restaurants made it priceless a most memorable experience. So glad we chose this route over the more traditional cooking classes offered by large companies. Thank you Andrea and Milvia. We will never forget our unique Italian experience.

Wonderful class, discovered we were the only two for the class, much to our delight. The couple that hosts this KNOWS how to cook. Very easy going, VERY informative, now we wished we had more time to book another class or two with them. They shared tips and parts of the process not in any cookbook or instructions. Without a doubt we will back for.another class or two. Thank you for bringing us into your home and sharing.

A fin experience with amazing friends. Andrea and Milvia are experts in their craft. They explained everything from the history of the dish we made to the legalities tied to making pasta in Italy.

Amazing to learn the traditional way of cooking the 3 pastas of Rome. The Carbonara was absolutely delicious! The couple who hosts is very knowledgeable and so kind. We enjoyed their company along with their sweet dog.

Enjoyed our evening hosted by a lovely couple. They had such an interesting life, and they shared their stories with the pasta and sauce techniques.

Authentic relaxed Roman pasta classics cooking course. We asked for the dishes to be vegetarian, no problem. Milvia and Andrea are very knowledgeable and capable cooks, so we left confident that we can recreate these dishes when we get back home. We learned to make pasta (tonnarelli and fettuccini) as well. It's in their home, an added bonus.

Great company with in depth look at how to make fresh pasta. It was unusually hot so suggest bringing your own drink.

This was such a great experience. Milvia and Andrea were such nice people and the food we cooked together was delicious. Very authentic traditional Roman cuisine

Truly the most incredible and authentic experience! Milvia and Andrea made you feel like you’re cooking with family at home. They were thoughtful while showing you how to make the different sauce recipes and pasta & gave awesome tips and tricks. This was the best pasta I’ve ever tasted & the sauces were just WOW. Definitely something I’d recommend to anyone traveling to Rome!!!

A wonderful experience with a precious couple! This experience surpassed our expectations! The food was so fresh and they taught us so much! We would highly recommend learning to cook with Them!

This was an excellent class with an incredible host. I don’t know if you will find anything more authentic than this in all of Italy. Our hosts were kind, great teachers and they opened their home to us for an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend!

Best experience we‘ve had in Italy. This couple was absolutely amazing, a real traditional Italian nonna and her amazing husband and also their beautiful dog was taking perfect care of us. We learned a lot about pasta, sauces and many more. The food was amazing, the unlimited wine was amazing, and it was a truly authentic Italian experience. Its als homemade and in a traditional Italian appartment, not in a big school or restaurant, that made it even more special and authentic and we really felt like a part of the Italian culture for one evening. It’s always for a maximum of 6 people, we had other classes for at least 15-20 people at different classes, so this was super intimate and private, a real vip experience and a gem to find online. 10/10 would recommend Greetings from Germany :-)

Wow I mean Wow! Not only was the pasta a warm, and rich delicacy but so was the experience. This experience/ pasta making class is ran by a warm and nurturing grandma and grandpa. Right from the minute you enter the door they embrace you and treat you like family. This was one of the best experiences I have had in a long time but because of just the food but the quality of the people and the love they spread through you. I truly recommend this experience!