About this tour
Cook and eat a three-course Roman dinner on Debora and Fiamma's balcony atop Gianicolo Hill, with views across Rome. Over three hours, you'll work through bruschetta, pasta alla carbonara, and tiramisu whilst your hosts share stories about living in the city, the customs behind each dish, and how Romans actually eat. Wine flows throughout. The group ranges from intimate to twenty-plus, depending on the night—either feels like dining with locals who've adopted you for the evening.
Highlights
- Three-course meal cooked fresh on a working Roman home kitchen
- Balcony views across Rome from Gianicolo's highest point
- Pasta alla carbonara, bruschetta, tiramisu—the real versions
- Wine pairings and aperitifs included throughout
- Stories and culinary history from your hosts between courses
- Dietary requirements accommodated with advance notice
- Mix with fellow food travellers or book a larger private gathering
What to expect
You'll arrive at the apartment and be welcomed into a lived-in Roman home. Debora and Fiamma prepare the meal whilst you settle on the balcony—the sprawl of the city unfolds below. Courses arrive as they're ready, never rushed. Conversation weaves between bites: why carbonara uses guanciale, what Romans actually do on Sundays, how to tell when you've been here long enough. Wine glasses refill. Other guests become dinner companions. By tiramisu, you're mid-story with someone you didn't know three hours earlier. It's unhurried and genuinely social—more dinner party than service.
Good to know
Tell Debora about dietary needs or allergies when you book. The address arrives with your confirmation. Public transport is close by, and the hill itself is manageable for most fitness levels. Bring a jumper if it's cool—balconies catch the evening breeze even in warmer months.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.