Learn to cook with Eugenio Rossi .
At the Scoglio you will find a haven where good, honest, traditional food is still honored
The school is a light-hearted look at pizza - after all it's an Institution in Italy. We cover all aspects of pizza:
How to make it - both commercially and in a domestic oven .
The social influences of pizza
The various traditions and flavours associated with regions.
![]()
The History of the pizza, which recently celebrated its 100th
birthday
An explanation of why the best pizza is not the most 'acrobatic' and much, much more
Or if you are interested in Pasta, we offer a pasta course as well!
All scholars will receive a certificate to demonstrate that they have attended one of our pizza schools. Why do we do this? We know that for many visitors to Italy a pizza is a must. After all it's the home of pizza and as its so associated with out country itys far to say that a bad pizza damages the image of Italy! There exist so many misunderstandings regarding this important subject that we would like to make clear how to preparate the best pizza. We can provide you with all the necessary small details which are essential to preparing the perfect pizza.
The difference between a good pizza and terrible pizza is huge. The noted gourmet journalist Dott. Aurelio Guglielmo is at you disponal for any questions on this subject along with the highest qualified experts from Tramonti. By the end of the seminar you will also get more out of your pizza experience from fragrance to taste.
Join the fun, learn about our traditions, improve your own pizzas - especially if you are preparing them commercially overseas, and enjoy a wonderful pizza at the end of the event.
What makes a Good Restaurant become a Great Restaurant - Tradition ?
Scoglio is now in its third generation in Rome having first opened in 1928. In fact the original Scoglio was founded by the Rossi family in Naples in 1870.
![]()
In the span of three generations much as changed in Italy, economic collapse, war, a return to democracy, a resurgent and economically strong Italy, a rediscovery of the greatness of Italian culture and genius in art, design, science, industry, business, finance and fashion. But throughout these changing times the Scoglio, has maintained those standards and traditions which have made it one of the very best Neapolitan restaurants in the world.
Quality and freshness of ingredients, imaginative cooking, a love of food and a generosity of spirit which all the world associates with Italy. Fashions change - quality does not. The Scoglio has been adapting but never changing. Fittingly, Mediterranean food actually rides the waves of changing fashions. But one fashion which never influenced the Scoglio is "Nouvelle Cousine" - when food is this good we know our customers want generous portions - it's the Italian tradition.
One other bastion of our tradition is the décor - founded the 20's we proudly maintain the contemporary Art-Decò - from the furniture to the staff uniform we still respect the fashion of that period. We also recall the seaside atmosphere with many hand painted oleo-graphics on the walls.
![]()
This trattoria, a longtime favorite, offers a great introduction to the Neapolitan kitchen. Here you can taste a genuine plate-size Neapolitan pizza (crunchy, oozy, and excellent) with clams and mussels. Or, you can start with a medley of savory stuffed vegetables and antipasti before moving on to chicken cacciatore or well-flavored tender veal scaloppini. Scoglio di Frisio also makes for an inexpensive night of hokey but still charming entertainment, as cornball "O Sole Mio" renditions and other Neapolitan songs issue forth from a guitar, mandolin, and strolling tenor. The nautical decor (in honor of the top-notch fish dishes) is complete with a high-ceiling grotto of fishing nets, crustaceans, and a miniature three-masted schooner.
Eugenio: I would like to thank you for your hospitality and words of wisdom on food preparation during our stay inRome last week. You have inspired us and we are very excited about making our own pizzas with authentic ingredients. I was able to find the “00” flour - made by “Caputo” and imported from Italy. We planted ourtomatoes in the garden and we are looking forward to making great pizzas. We don’t use the metric system but I was able to go to the store and by a conversion measuring device so we can experiment with the various ingredients.
We really enjoyed learning the techniques - the lunch and the wine were very good!! - Thank you again!! R&B
All "scholars" will receive a certificate to demonstrate that they have attended one of our pizza schools. Why do we do this? We know that for many visitors to Italy a pizza is a must. After all it's the home of pizza and as its so associated with out country its fair to say that a bad pizza damages the image of Italy! There exist so many misunderstandings regarding this important subject that we would like to make clear how to preparate the best pizza. We can provide you with all the necessary small details which are essential to preparing the perfect pizza.
The difference between a good pizza and terrible pizza is huge. The noted gourmet journalist Dott. Aurelio Guglielmo is at you disponal for any questions on this subject along with the highest qualified experts from Tramonti. By the end of the seminar you will also get more out of your pizza experience from "fragrance to taste".
|
Appetizers Fried baccala (stockfish) Pasta Selections
|
Soups Desserts Select from four types |

An eating experience is a return to our to youth when food was natural and the marketing men didn't tell us what to eat - we knew what to eat because it was good.
We also knew how to prepare it and enjoy it. This knowledge is gradually diminishing but at the Scoglio you will find a haven where good, honest, traditional food has benn honored since 1928.
Duration: 4 hr
When:10am - 2pm Afternoons on request - 2:30 - 6:30pm
Min 2 people
Join the fun, learn about our traditions, improve your own pizzas - especially if you are preparing them commercially overseas, and enjoy a wonderful pizza at the end of the event.
more details
140€pp
9:30-10:00 am Arrival at the Restaurant and introduction to the Master Pizzaiolo.
Introduction to the story of the pizza
Explanation of the differences between various types of
ovens, their construction and characteristics.
Explanation of the importance of the various qualities of flour and their origins.
Demonstration of the preparation of the dough.
Everyone rolls their own pizza.
Cooking and tasting of the pizzas prepared by the class participants.
12:30 pm Luncheon of an appetizer (the class decides) and various pizzas al metro (by the meter) 30 cm. x 60 cm. Followed by a brief discussion on various drinks to accompany a pizza.
2:00 pm Conclusion of the course and presentation of a diploma of the restaurant attesting to participation in the seminar.

Chef Rossi presents a brief introduction on the traditions of the Italian Mediterranean kitchen and historic-social evolutions. Instruction on the preparation of hand-made pasta alluovo, and two types of sauces.
more details
140€pp
9:30-10:00amEugenio presents a brief historical-cultural introduction on the traditions of the Italian Mediterranean kitchen and historic-social evolutions. Instruction on the preparation of hand-made pasta alluovo, and two types of sauces.
12:30 pm Lunch and discussion(upon request) on the production and characteristics of wines from Lazio.
2:00 pm Conclusion of the course and presentation of a diploma of the restaurant attesting to participation in the seminar
Chef Rossi takes you to the market and then teaches you to cook in his restaurant's professional kitchen.
more details
185€pp
8:30-9:00 am Hotel pickup.
Transfer to Rome's historic market - Testaccio. One hour tour of the marketplace.
Return to the Restaurant for a hands-on cooking class.
Prepare two first dishes and two second dishes.
Prices Include :
Cooking instruction, supplies. and the lunch you have made. For every participant a diploma, a souvenir of a personalized cotton apron and a cap (or hat).
(Drinks excluded.)