Taste four iconic Roman pastas in one guided session: cacio e pepe, gricia, carbonara, and amatriciana. Learn ingredients, origins, and technique while enjoying wine and a local dessert—meeting points at ERCOLI (Viale Parioli 184) and MARITOZZO ROSSO (Via Pietro Cavallini, 25).
Taste four iconic Roman pastas in one guided session: cacio e pepe, gricia, carbonara, and amatriciana. Learn ingredients, origins, and technique while enjoying wine and a local dessert—meeting points at ERCOLI (Viale Parioli 184) and MARITOZZO ROSSO (Via Pietro Cavallini, 25).
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Operated by Local Aromas · Roma, Lazio
easy.
1.5–2 hours.
Light activity: mostly standing and short walks; suitable for most fitness levels.
Plan for about 1.5–2 hours from meeting to finish, including stories, tasting four half-portions, wine, and dessert.
Some dishes can be adapted; communicate dietary needs when booking so the guide can confirm substitutions.
Meeting-point details are sent after booking. On MONDAY the meeting point is ERCOLI in Viale Parioli 184; on FRIDAY the meeting point is at MARITOZZO ROSSO in Via Pietro Cavallini, 25.
Three glasses of wine are included in the tasting sequence; inform the operator if you prefer non-alcoholic alternatives.
The tasting is family-friendly but designed for adult palates; check with the operator about child portions and age-appropriate seating.
Guides are local and usually conduct the tasting in English and Italian; if you need another language, ask at booking.
Many Roman pasta recipes trace their forms to regional sources—Amatriciana originated in Amatrice—while the city’s use of travertine and tufa shapes its streets and food quarters.
Ask about sourcing: smaller operators often work with local butchers and cheesemakers. Leftover food and single-use plastics are common issues—bring a bottle and choose operators who minimize waste.
Local Aromas is a Rome-based experience provider located in Roma, Lazio that specializes in food-and-drink workshops combining Italian flavors with creative activities. The company offers two main experiences: Art Making and Spritz–Creative Aperitivo in Rome, and Italian Cocktail Making and Mixology Class in Rome. Each experience is delivered in a hands-on format and features local professionals — a local artist who provides a 3D-printed souvenir for painting during the aperitivo, and a professional mixologist who leads cocktail instruction focused on Italian classics. Local Aromas pairs tasting elements with practical instruction. The Art Making and Spritz–Creative Aperitivo includes two classic drinks and a platter of local delicacies while participants paint a 3D-printed keepsake. The Italian Cocktail Making and Mixology Class covers techniques and recipes for iconic cocktails such as the Negroni and Spritz, guided step-by-step by a trained mixologist. Operating in Roma, Lazio, Local Aromas designs experiences for visitors and locals who want hands-on learning, tasting, and a memorable souvenir from Rome. Booking information, schedules, and specific accessibility or dietary details are provided through each official trip listing so guests can confirm logistics before arrival. Bookings are available online now.
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