Top Bologna Cooking Classes

Trade crowded restaurants for an intimate, homey cooking studio in the heart of Bologna. This professional yet cozy space is where the soul of Bolognese hospitality meets expert culinary craft. Under the wing of a local Chef, you’ll learn to create authentic handmade tortellini using a secret family recipe passed down through generations. Master the rhythmic art of the "sfoglia" (pasta dough) and the traditional wooden rolling pin (mattarello) in a relaxed, conversational atmosphere. The highlight? Discovering the "Golden Ritual": tasting your handmade tortellini served in a traditional steaming broth—the authentic way every Bolognese family enjoys them on Sundays. Forget industrial classes; here you are a guest in a "lived-in" studio that feels like a friend's kitchen. Finish your experience by sharing stories at a communal table, enjoying your creation paired with 2 glasses of premium Colli Bolognesi wine. You'll leave with new skills and a digital recipe kit!

Learn how to prepare a selection of five elegant appetizers to pair with with a refreshing glass of prosecco or wine, ideal for sharing with friends in the early evening. The aperitivos will be bite-size representations of local culture, using typical regional ingredients and accompanied by local wines, such as a sparkling prosecco or a light red.

Master the art of lasagna alla Bolognese in this hands-on cooking class in Bologna, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs. From rolling fresh pasta to building a rich ragù and a silky Béchamel, this intimate three-hour class delivers the warmth and depth of the Emilia-Romagna table. During the class, you'll create: - aperitivo with tigelle, mortadella, olives, Parmigiano Reggiano and balsamic vinegar - lasagna alla Bolognese with handmade pasta sheets, ragù, Béchamel and Parmigiano Reggiano - classic tiramisù with mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers and cocoa Pignoletto wine and unlimited water and coffee included. An intimate, hands-on celebration of Bologna's most beloved comfort food, limited to 8 guests.

Get to know Bologna through its food and people with this market tour and cooking class experience. After a stroll through a local market to select fresh ingredients, you’ll head to the private home of your host, who’s part of the Cesarine network of Italian home cooks. Together you’ll create and enjoy a classic “aperitivo” of a drink and snack, followed by a regional pasta dish and tiramisu.

Giovanna is a retired teacher, she taught Italian, Philosophy and History to high school students. Currently she collaborates with the 'Love Italian Project' to offer history and Italian lessons to foreign students. Giovanna learned to cook from her mother in the countryside of Mantua. She is excited to meet new people and share with them her passion for history, cooking and good Italian food and wine! • Private Bolognese cooking lesson with a local in her beautiful apartment in downtown Bologna, in the historical center • Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes such as crostini and risotto, using family recipes • Enjoy a home-cooked Italian meal, dishes Giovanna often cooks for her friends and family • Introduction to Italian hospitality, cuisine, culture and culinary traditions • Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available If you choose the market tour option - visit the Mercato di Mezzo to shop for fresh, seasonal produce for your cooking class.

Meet in Bologna’s panoramic attic for a welcome aperitif, learn fresh pasta making with a local sfoglina, cook and taste your creations, enjoy wine, capture memories, and relax on the terrace with stunning city views

Take part in an immersion among the most representative wines of Emilia Romagna and let yourself be guided by an oenologist to discover the region's food and wine excellences

Learn to make the famous Pasta and Tiramisu in a local home under the guidance of an expert home cook. Cook and taste the most iconic Italian dishes together with other lovers of “cucina italiana”.

Bologna Cooking Class with Italian Lessons! Learn beginner-level Italian from two native language teachers. Practice real conversations with your hosts. Enjoy a hands-on cooking class in a cozy home kitchen, making a full Bolognese meal. Savor your creations with local wine while reinforcing the Italian you've learned.

Enjoy this hands-on 4-course cooking class in central Bologna, hosted through Classpop! and led by local chef. This immersive experience combines homemade pasta, signature pizza, and guided wine tasting for an authentic taste of Emilia-Romagna. The menu you will prepare includes: - First course: Aperitivo with the chef's signature pizza, paired with regional wine. - Second course: Handmade tortelloni filled with fresh ingredients, finished in cherry tomato and basil sauce. - Third course: Tagliatelle al ragù, Bologna’s most iconic pasta with a slow-simmered meat sauce. -Dessert: Traditional tiramisù with espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream. As you cook, your talented chef will share insights into Bologna’s culinary traditions and seasonal ingredients. The class concludes with a guided wine tasting featuring standout bottles from across Italy. With its cozy downtown venue, this class blends hands-on cooking, cultural storytelling, and warm

Learn the secrets to preparing pasta from scratch in the city famous for its fresh pasta with this pasta cooking class in Bologna. Meet your host and home chef for a hands-on lesson that covers the basics of mixing the dough and rolling out sheets of pasta by hand, just like a true Italian “mamma”. Prepare pasta plus a main dish and dessert, then sample the fruits of your labors over a celebratory lunch.

Unveil the culinary and cultural secrets of Romagna on a seamless private tour from Bologna with a dedicated driver and tour leader. Morning: Casa Artusi Hands-on Cooking Workshop Arrive in Forlimpopoli at Casa Artusi, the center of Italian home cooking. Guided by the famous "Mariette" tutors, enjoy a private hands-on workshop learning to roll traditional egg pasta (sfoglia) or craft authentic Piadina flatbread on clay plates. Afterward, savor a delicious lunch featuring your creations paired with regional wines. Afternoon: Dozza Village & Sommelier Wine Tasting Discover Dozza, one of Italy's most picturesque medieval villages, renowned for its open-air mural art and the majestic Rocca Sforzesca fortress. Conclude inside the ancient cellars of Enoteca Regionale Emilia-Romagna for an exclusive wine tasting led by an English-speaking sommelier, paired with local appetizers. Full refund available for cancellations made at least 7 working days prior to the departure date.

Learning how to make fresh pasta is like stepping into the past as the methods and techniques haven’t changed much over time. But to do so in a traditional Bolognese pasta shop guided by two experienced culinary artisans makes this experience even more special. We offer an immersive workshop in a fully equipped professional environment yet with an informal, warm, and lighthearted tone. Expect to discover new techniques, refine your skills, learn about Italian culture, and have a lot of fun. Our teaching approach is tailored to your individual skill level, ensuring that everyone benefits from personalized instruction. Perfect for couples, groups of friends, families with children and solo travelers alike.

Learn how to make pasta, adding a touch of natural colors and creative patterns. Prepare your dough with organic ingredients and learn to make your own pasta at home. This is the only workshop of creative, vegeterian and organic pasta in the capital of Pasta. Gluten free and lactose free options available upon request.

Join local host Chiara on her farm outside Bologna for a hands-on private cooking class. Learn how to cook three dishes from scratch, including tagliatelle pasta with prosciuttio di Parma and lemon zest. Catch a glimpse into local life as you share the meal you helped to prepare with your host. Local wine is included and a vegetarian option is available.

Discover the art of fresh pasta from Bologna with a 1-hour practical course in the heart of Bologna. Learn how to make tortellini and tagliatelle by hand, guided by authentic local sphoglines. A convivial and fun experience. After class, enjoy the pasta you have prepared with the participants. The lunch menu will be rich in typical products of the Bolognese culinary tradition.

Immerse yourself in Bologna’s culinary heritage with this 4-course cooking class hosted through Cozymeal. Set in a cozy local home just steps from the historic centre, this experience combines pasta-making, pizza, dessert and guided wine tasting for an afternoon of authentic Italian flavors. In this class, you’ll prepare: - Appetizer: Homemade pizza, freshly baked and served with a regional wine. - Second Course: Tortelloni filled with delicate pasta pockets in a light cherry tomato and basil sauce. - Third Course: Hand-cut tagliatelle with rich, slow-simmered ragù alla Bolognese. - Dessert: Classic tiramisù layered with espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, and cocoa. This class blends interactive cooking with cultural storytelling, offering not just recipes but a genuine connection to the warmth and traditions of Bologna.

Join us for a challenge to the last glass: take part in a comparative tasting between two Emilian wines and two Romagna wines. After deepening the basics of sensory analysis, crown the winner!

Step into a cozy Bologna kitchen for this two-course cooking class hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs. With warm, hands-on guidance, you'll craft balanzoni – Bologna's rich stuffed pasta – and a layered zuppa inglese, two beloved expressions of the Emilia-Romagna table. During the class, you'll create: - balanzoni with mortadella, ricotta and Parmigiano Reggiano, finished with butter and sage - zuppa inglese with sponge cake, Alchermes liqueur and cream Local wines and still and sparkling water included. An intimate hands-on experience, limited to 8 guests in the heart of Bologna.

Take part in an immersion in the world of Bologna wine and let yourself be guided by an oenologist to discover the city’s food and wine excellence

Craft authentic Bolognese tortellini from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in Bologna, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs. From rolling the dough to shaping each tortellino by hand, this intimate three-hour class teaches the techniques and traditions behind one of Emilia-Romagna's most cherished pasta dishes. During the class, you'll create: - aperitivo with tigelle, mortadella, olives, Parmigiano Reggiano and balsamic vinegar - tortellini in brodo with ham, mortadella, Parmigiano Reggiano, nutmeg and meat broth - classic tiramisù with mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers and cocoa One bottle of Pignoletto or Barbera per two guests. Limited to 8 for a personal taste of Bolognese tradition.

One of Bologna’s culinary treasures is the tortellino, but it takes a deft hand to turn out the perfect pasta morsel. Bring a bit of Bologna home with you by learning how to make this traditional dish with a local “cesarina”, or home cook, during this private cooking class. Prepare fresh pasta, roll out the dough, and stuff and shape each tortellino. Sample your handiwork during a festive meal with your host.

Experience authentic Italian home cooking in this 3-course cooking class hosted through Cozymeal in a traditional Bolognese kitchen in Bologna. Perfect for travelers seeking an immersive culinary activity, this interactive class highlights the classic dishes and techniques that define the cuisine of Emilia-Romagna. During the class, you’ll create: - First course: handmade tagliatelle pasta paired with a rich tomato sauce - Second course: fresh tortelloni filled with ricotta and parsley and finished with butter and sage - Dessert: traditional tiramisù featuring mascarpone and cocoa From rolling fresh egg pasta to shaping delicate filled pasta, this experience offers a memorable way to explore Bolognese culinary traditions while sharing a homemade meal in an authentic local setting.

Discover the rustic pasta traditions of Emilia-Romagna in this hands-on class in Bologna, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs. From shaping strozzapreti by hand to layering a tiramisù, this intimate class captures the joy and flavor of Bologna's family kitchen. During the class, you'll create: - aperitivo with tigelle, mortadella, olives, Parmigiano Reggiano and balsamic vinegar - strozzapreti with fresh San Marzano tomato sauce - classic tiramisù with mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers and cocoa Pignoletto wine and unlimited water and coffee included. An intimate and joyful taste of Bologna's culinary heritage, limited to 8 guests.