“When I'm traveling, I won't miss an opportunity to try great pasta.” - Meghan Markle
In Part I of my trip to Rome, Italy, I’m dishing on all of the food G and I ate. One of the most common questions I received upon returning from my trip was, “How was the food?”
The food in Italy was amazing, and we really indulged during our week long trip. Not only were our dining experiences out of this world, but we were able to have private cooking lessons at Rimessa Roscioli in their kitchen - you’ll be able to see our experience below as well!
What We Ate
The creamiest and super delicious pasta carbonara not too far from the Spanish Steps.
The yummiest cheese plate during a wine pairing at Rimessa Roscioli.
Meatball appetizer at Rimessa Roscioli.
Grilled lamb chops, salad, and roasted potatoes.
Ravioli filled with spinach and cheese, sitting in a creamy, mild tomato sauce.
A Black Angus burger at the best burger spot in Italy, Burger Bistrot.
The juciest roasted chicken and potatoes, garnished with a side salad.
A warm dark chocolate cake, that paired perfectly with fresh berries and cream.
Private Cooking Class & Wine Pairing
Rimessa Roscioli
Prior to our trip, I researched long and hard to find a shop that not only had amazing wines, but could ship some back to our home in Virginia. Rimessa was able to completely fulfill the request for us. Also, they offered cooking classes on-site in their kitchen, and I absolutely could not pass up on that offer. Our instructor, Alice, who is the head pastry chef at Rimessa was nothing short of amazing. She allowed us to try their fresh ingredients, and explained everything so perfectly. We were able to have a true hands on experience, and made four dishes - three pasta entrees, and a dessert. Learning how to roll fresh pasta, and make homemade tiramisu in an Italian restaurant, is an experience I will never forget. Also, Mattia, the manager paired wine for each of dish we made, his attention to detail and wonderful palette guided us through this class successfully.
The quaint wine shop and restaurant tucked on the side streets of Rome.
Our amazing chef for the day, Alice. We spent four hours in the restaurant learning all about pasta making and trying amazing foods.
Mattia, our wine guide during our cooking class, created the perfect pairing menu for our day at Rimessa.
G cutting his fresh pasta for our Cacio e Pepe.
Slicing pork cheek for our ravioli and mezze maniche with amatriciana sauce.
The fresh pasta right before it was cooked.
Dish one: Fresh ravioli, stuffed with cheese and garnished with pork cheek.
Dish two: Cacio e Pepe with a black peppercorn garnish.
Dish three: Mezze maniche with amatriciana sauce garnished with pork cheek.
Dish four: Classic homemade tiramisu.
Cheers to a successful cooking class with my favorite person.
Our trip to Rome was so wonderful and a memory we will cherish for years to come. Stay tuned to Part II where I’ll be sharing all of the activities we did, and the places we visited in this wonderful city.
XO, Analise