Cooking with Riccardo Review (2026) — Is It Worth Booking?
Cooking with Riccardo: Our Honest Review
Gianicolo (above Trastevere) · 2.5 hours · Max 8 · From $89
Our rating: 9.0/10. Viator rating: 4.9/5 across 1,200+ reviews.
The one-sentence take
A chef-led pasta masterclass for a maximum of eight people on the hill above Trastevere — less polish than the cornerstone, substantially more technique for anyone who actually wants to learn.
Who this class is for
Couples who want to learn something properly. Serious home cooks. Anyone who has taken a pasta class before and wants to go deeper.
What you’ll make
Fettuccine, ravioli, and one of three Roman sauces: cacio e pepe, amatriciana, or carbonara.
What we liked
- Max 8 people means real one-on-one correction — Riccardo fixes your hand angle at the pasta machine
- Gianicolo location walks to Trastevere in 5 minutes — perfect for sunset after
- Sauce choice is real; three Roman classics taught properly
- 4.9 across 1,200+ reviews confirms consistency across instructors
What could be better
- No tiramisu or dessert — book the cornerstone if that matters to you
- Slightly higher price than group classes of similar duration
Our verdict
The couples’ pick and the technique-seekers’ pick.
Ready to book the Cooking with Riccardo?
From $89. Free cancellation available on most dates.
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