Rome: The Official Emily in Paris Wine & Aperitivo Tasting

The best part of this Rome experience is that it uses Emily in Paris as a doorway into Italian food and drink, not as an excuse for a costume parade. You settle in near Piazza Capranica, sip a spritz, taste four wines, and learn how simple Roman foods fit around the glass. Natasha, one of the guides, has been praised for making the session warm and easy to follow.

I especially like the generous food boards and the Instax photo with a branded frame, which gives you something more useful than another blurry phone picture. I also like that the wine lesson stays friendly rather than technical. The main catch is price: at $82 per person, this is best for a dedicated food-and-TV experience, not for anyone seeking a cheap aperitivo.

Key points at a glance

• Four wines in one sitting: Taste an Italian white, rosé, red, and sweet wine, with food served alongside.
• A proper Roman snack spread: Expect cheeses, cured meats, raw vegetables, bread, and extra virgin olive oil.
• A show-themed but practical format: Emily in Paris references add fun, while the focus stays on food, wine, and Roman habits.
• Two take-home souvenirs: Each person receives a Paris by Emily tote and a Rome by Emily Instax photo in a branded frame.
• A relaxed 2.5-hour pace: The session has room for conversation, explanations, and a final limoncello or amaro.
• An easy central meeting point: Meet outside Collegio Bistrot in Piazza Capranica, where the host wears a red Rome by Emily scarf.

A wine tasting with a Roman center

This is not a sightseeing tour with a quick glass of wine tacked onto the end. You spend the full two and a half hours in a tasting setting, with food, conversation, and show references carrying the afternoon.

That distinction matters. Rome has countless places where you can order wine and a plate of snacks. Here, you get a host to guide you through the tasting and explain the flavors in plain English. You also get a built-in theme, which makes the experience feel more like an occasion than an ordinary stop at a wine bar.

The mood is playful, but the food and drinks are not treated as props. You taste Italian wine across several styles, then match it with familiar table staples: cheese, cured meat, bread, raw vegetables, and olive oil. For someone who wants a gentle introduction to Italian wine, this is a useful range.

The show connection works best if you enjoy the series, but it is not a requirement. One person who had never watched Emily in Paris still found the experience enjoyable and discovered a preference for the red and sweet wines. That is a good sign for couples or groups where only one person is a fan.

Starting at Piazza Capranica

Your meeting point is outside Collegio Bistrot at Piazza Capranica, in Rome’s historic center. The directions are simple, but central Rome can be confusing when you are moving between narrow streets and busy squares, so arrive 10 minutes early.

Look for the host outside the entrance wearing a red Rome by Emily scarf. You are asked to wait outside rather than wandering in to find the group. Transportation is not included, so plan your own route to the piazza.

The central location is handy if you are already spending the day around Rome’s historic core. It also means you should not treat this as a countryside vineyard visit. You are coming for an urban tasting, not vineyard views or a tour of a winery.

The experience is wheelchair accessible, which makes the fixed meeting point and indoor tasting format useful for many visitors. The supplied information does not describe the exact room layout, so you may want to confirm any particular mobility needs before booking.

The welcome spritz sets the tone

The first drink is a welcome spritz. It is a light opening, and the link to Emily’s recurring Season 4 spritz moments gives the event its first clear nod to the show.

I like this choice because it avoids starting with a serious lecture about grapes. You get a familiar Italian aperitivo, settle into the room, and begin with something refreshing before moving to the wines. The tone is social from the start.

The spritz is one tasting per person, not an unlimited drink. That is worth keeping in mind if you are comparing this with a free-flowing bar event. The point is to begin the sequence, not to provide an afternoon of unrestricted cocktails.

Your guide then introduces the tasting and explains how the food will be used. The lesson is guided but not technical, so you do not need to know wine terms or Italian grape names before arriving.

Four Italian wines, from white to sweet

The central portion includes four Italian wines: a white, a rosé, a red, and a sweet wine. The progression gives you a broad look at different styles without turning the session into a formal wine course.

The white is a natural early choice with fresh vegetables, bread, or lighter cheeses. The rosé keeps the middle of the tasting bright and easy. The red gives you a fuller match for cured meats and stronger cheeses, while the sweet wine changes the pace again near the end.

Specific labels and regions are not provided, so I would not book this expecting a fixed list of famous bottles. The selection may depend on the guide and current availability. What you can count on is the four-style structure.

That structure has real value for a beginner. Instead of tasting four similar wines, you can compare how color, sweetness, and body change the experience. You might arrive thinking you only like light wine and leave with a new favorite. One guest who usually drinks whiskey found that the red and sweet wines were the best match personally.

The guide keeps the information accessible. You can ask questions, but you are not expected to memorize production methods or tasting vocabulary. Natasha, who has led the experience, received particular praise for her understanding of Italian food and wine and for her friendly manner. Your guide may be someone else, but the activity is designed around an English-speaking wine specialist.

Roman food on the table

The food is a major reason this costs more than simply ordering one drink at a bar. You receive shared platters of Italian cheeses and cured meats, plus fresh raw vegetables, bread, and extra virgin olive oil.

The cheese and meat boards are shared between two people. Bread is also shared between two people. That arrangement is generous enough for a tasting, but I would not treat it as a full restaurant lunch for every person. The boards are meant to support the wine, not replace a large meal.

The raw vegetables add freshness and contrast. The olive oil gives you another chance to pay attention to quality in a very simple food. Bread dipped in good oil can tell you plenty about the style of the table, even without a long explanation.

The food also makes the event work for a mixed group. A dedicated wine fan gets several pours to compare, while someone less interested in wine can focus on the cheese, meat, bread, and social atmosphere. The ingredients are familiar enough to keep the tasting relaxed rather than intimidating.

My practical tip is to eat lightly beforehand. The portions are substantial enough that a large lunch could leave you too full to enjoy the later wines and digestivo. At the same time, do not arrive hungry if you know alcohol affects you quickly. A small meal earlier in the day is the sensible middle ground.

Emily’s Rome stories and the social side

During the tasting, the guide connects Emily’s adventures with the real flavors of Rome. The references are meant to keep the talk lively, not to provide a scene-by-scene analysis of the series.

That balance is important. Fans get the themed details, while people who have never watched the show can still follow the food and wine discussion. The experience is inspired by Seasons 4 and 5, so the focus is specifically on Emily’s Italian setting rather than a broad Paris-themed event.

The room is described as intimate, and the session is social. That means you should expect conversation rather than a silent, formal tasting. If you prefer to sit alone and take detailed notes, this may feel more casual than you want.

For a birthday, date, or friends’ afternoon, the social format is a strength. One couple booked it for a 30th birthday, and the event became a highlight of their weekend. I can see why: the food arrives in stages, the show references give people easy conversation, and the photo and tote add a small celebration feel.

The Instax photo and tote bag

Each person receives a Paris by Emily tote bag and a Rome by Emily Instax photo with a branded frame. The photo is taken during the experience, giving you a physical keepsake rather than relying on everyone to remember to take pictures.

The photo element is a small detail, but it changes the rhythm of the afternoon. You get a natural pause from the tasting and a souvenir tied to the Rome setting. It also suits the social, fashion-forward tone of the show without making the whole activity feel like a photo shoot.

The tote is practical enough to use during the rest of your trip. It is not a major reason to pay $82, but it adds value if you enjoy branded memorabilia. If you are indifferent to Emily in Paris merchandise, you should treat it as a bonus rather than part of the core purchase.

Limoncello or amaro to finish

The final drink is a digestivo, either limoncello or amaro. This is a fitting close because it follows an Italian meal ritual: something small and bright or bitter after eating.

The choice between the two is part of the fun, but the information does not specify that every person can select freely. Ask your guide what is available when you arrive. Either way, it brings the tasting to a clear end instead of simply stopping after the sweet wine.

The finish also helps the experience feel like a complete afternoon. You begin with a spritz, work through four wine styles and a spread of food, then close with a traditional after-dinner pour. At two and a half hours, the timing gives each part space without taking up an entire day in Rome.

Is $82 a fair price?

At $82 per person, this is not a bargain aperitivo. You are paying for a hosted experience, four wine tastings, a spritz, a digestivo, shared food, an Instax photo, a branded frame, and a tote bag.

I would judge the value in three ways. First, the food and wine need to be the main attraction. Second, you need to enjoy a social tasting rather than simply wanting a drink. Third, the Emily in Paris theme should add something for you, even if you are not a devoted fan.

The price makes more sense for a special afternoon, birthday, or girls’ outing than for a quick stop between monuments. It also helps if your group would otherwise spend money on lunch, drinks, and souvenirs separately. The event does not include transport, so add the cost and time of reaching Piazza Capranica.

The strongest value is the range. Four wine styles let you find what you like, and the food is more than a token bowl of crisps. The weaker value is for a serious wine collector who wants named producers, detailed regional instruction, or winery access. Those details are not promised here.

Who should book this experience?

I would recommend it most strongly for:

• Emily in Paris fans who want a Rome activity tied to the show
• Couples marking a birthday or special occasion
• Friends looking for a social afternoon with food and wine
• Wine beginners who want an easy introduction in English
• People traveling with someone who does not watch the series
• Anyone who likes food-based activities more than another historic site tour

I would hesitate if you want a technical tasting, a vineyard visit, or a full meal. I would also skip it if you are under 18, since children under 18 are not accepted.

The alcohol content matters too. You taste a spritz, four wines, and a digestivo over 2.5 hours. Eat sensibly, pace yourself, and avoid scheduling a demanding activity immediately afterward.

Practical details before you reserve

The experience is conducted in English, and the guide is a wine specialist with Emily in Paris knowledge. Starting times vary, so check availability before booking.

Arrive 10 minutes early and wait outside Collegio Bistrot. The red Rome by Emily scarf is the identification marker. Since transport is not part of the booking, give yourself extra time to reach Piazza Capranica.

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and reserve now while paying later. That flexibility is useful if your Rome schedule is still shifting.

The activity is wheelchair accessible. Because no group size is specified, I would not assume a private tasting or a tiny party. Expect an intimate, social setup rather than a one-to-one wine lesson.

Should you book it?

Book this if you want a relaxed Roman food-and-wine afternoon with a playful television theme. The best parts are the four-style tasting, generous shared boards, friendly English guidance, and the photo and tote that make the occasion memorable.

Skip it if the show theme does nothing for you and your main goal is the lowest-cost way to drink wine in Rome. For everyone else, especially a couple or group celebrating something, $82 can be fair value for a complete, two-and-a-half-hour experience that gives you food, drinks, conversation, and a small souvenir to take home.

FAQ

Where does the Emily in Paris wine tasting meet?

The meeting point is outside Collegio Bistrot at Piazza Capranica in Rome’s historic center. The host waits outside the entrance and wears a red Rome by Emily scarf.

How early should I arrive?

You should arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time and wait outside the venue.

How long does the experience last?

The tasting lasts 2.5 hours. Starting times depend on availability when you book.

What drinks are included?

You receive one welcome spritz, four Italian wine tastings consisting of white, rosé, red, and sweet wine, and one digestivo tasting of limoncello or amaro.

What food is included?

The tasting includes Italian cheeses, cured meats, fresh raw vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, and bread. The cheese, cured meat, and bread portions are shared between two people.

Is the experience suitable for children?

No. The activity is not suitable for children under 18.

Is the tasting wheelchair accessible and what language is used?

The activity is wheelchair accessible and conducted in English.