Top Bologna Cooking Classes - page 3

What makes this activity truly special is the combination of authentic Italian tradition and warm, local hospitality. You won’t just follow a recipe, you’ll learn the secrets of pizza-making directly from Roberta in her own home, surrounded by the aromas of fresh dough and seasonal ingredients. Each guest creates their own pizza, so every tasting is different, personal, and full of flavour. More than just a cooking class, it’s a slice of real Italian life, where food, culture, and conviviality come together around the table.

4.9

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from $100

Home Made Pizza Class and Tasting

This masterclass isn’t just about making gelato—it’s about savoring the soul of Bologna. In Roberta’s countryside home, you’ll discover how simple, fresh ingredients transform into unforgettable flavors: creamy fiordilatte topped with amarena cherries, tangy lemon sorbet that captures the Italian summer, and silky crema gelato enhanced with the surprising touch of aged balsamic vinegar. Paired with seasonal fruit and a glass of sparkling Lambrusco, the experience blends tradition, creativity, and local authenticity, offering a taste of Italian life you won’t find anywhere else.

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from $176

Gelato Cooking Class with Tasting

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.

4.0

from $167

Learn to make fresh pasta in a traditional Pasta Shop in Bologna

Learn to make fresh pasta in a traditional Pasta Shop in Bologna

Bologna is famous for its luscious tortellini, so there’s no better place to learn how to make these stuffed morsels of fresh pasta. Join a local in her home kitchen to try your hand at kneading and rolling out dough and hand-shaping each tiny round bite with a small group. Then gather around the table for a family-style meal featuring the tortellini you’ve made together followed by authentic tiramisù.

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from $147

Cesarine: Small group Tortellini Class at Local's Home in Bologna

Cesarine: Small group Tortellini Class at Local's Home in Bologna

Master the art of lasagna alla Bolognese in this hands-on cooking class in Bologna. 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.

4.9

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from $159

Make Lasagna Bolognese and Tiramisù in Bologna 4 Course Meal

Make Lasagna Bolognese and Tiramisù in Bologna 4 Course Meal

Discover the rustic pasta traditions of Emilia-Romagna in this hands-on class in Bologna. 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.

from $204

Make Strozzapreti and Tiramisù in a Bologna Kitchen 4 Course Meal

Make Strozzapreti and Tiramisù in a Bologna Kitchen 4 Course Meal

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Master four traditional pasta shapes in one sitting in this hands-on cooking class in Bologna. From tagliatelle with ragù to caramelle with butter and sage, this four-hour class is a deep and joyful dive into the pasta-making heritage of Emilia-Romagna. The menu you will prepare includes: - aperitivo with tigelle, mortadella, olives, Parmigiano Reggiano and Pignoletto wine - tagliatelle and strichetti, both served with slow-simmered ragù - tortelloni and caramelle with butter and sage - classic tiramisù with mascarpone and cocoa Local wines, unlimited water and coffee included. An intimate celebration of Bologna's pasta heritage, limited to 8 guests.

from $129

Make Four Types of Handmade Pasta in Bologna 5-Course Meal

Make Four Types of Handmade Pasta in Bologna 5-Course Meal

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

from $204

Tortelloni and Tagliatelle Cooking Class in Bologna + Wine

Tortelloni and Tagliatelle Cooking Class in Bologna + Wine

3.0

The art of the Italian Aperitivo with a local: Learn & Enjoy in Bologna

from $145

4.0

Home Cooking: Pasta Making with Natural Colors in a Tiny Group

from $123

Handmade Cappelletti, Tortellini, Tagliatelle, Rigatoni

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

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from $117

Pasta & Tiramisu Class in a Local Bologna Kitchen (3 Courses)

Pasta & Tiramisu Class in a Local Bologna Kitchen (3 Courses)

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.

from $256

Make traditional handmade pasta from scratch with a local chef!

Make traditional handmade pasta from scratch with a local chef!

The wine tasting workshop of Emilia Romagna

4.6

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from $176

Get out of the stale tourist restaurant scene and into your host's kitchen and pasta workshop with this private cooking class. Learn how to roll, cut, and cook pasta—from tagliatelle to tortellini to passatelli. Cook for about an hour with your host, who may include some Pugliese dishes in addition to local ones in the mix, and then sit down to enjoy your creations. A great way to learn about Italian cuisine and culture from a local.

from $70

Make Homemade Pasta in Bologna with Professional Pasta Maker, Pio

Make Homemade Pasta in Bologna with Professional Pasta Maker, Pio

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Rooftop Pasta Class with a Local Sfoglina

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from $186

3 hours

from $159

The Wine Tasting Workshop of Bologna

Learn how to make pasta and enjoy lunch in the heart of Bologna

from $70

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $116

The wine tasting workshop : Emilia Vs Romagna

Step into a cozy Bologna kitchen for this two-course cooking class. 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.

from $88

Bologna Balanzoni and Zuppa Inglese Cooking Class

Bologna Balanzoni and Zuppa Inglese Cooking Class

Bologna: Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine

from $174

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Vicki_L, Jul 2026

Fun family activity

A really fun few hours with the great host Luca who was a really friendly and engaging activity leader. It was lovely to come away with recipes to have an attempt at home. Great to make our own lunch which was delicious with a very generous selection of drinks included. Great value with food and drink included and we were not rushed - probably nearer 4 hours in total.

Cesarine: Private Pasta Class & Meal at Local's Home in Bologna

Leigh_H, Jul 2026

Best pasta you will ever eat! And you made it yourself!!!

We spent a fabulous, fun and delicious day with our amazing hosts Silvia and Marco Donatini on the outskirts of Bologna and couldn't recommend them more highly! Silvia was endlessly patient with our enthusiastic but fumbled attempts at creating our pasta and Marco was our fabulously ebullient host! Three delicious pastas made lovingly by hand before we sat under an outdoor pergola with wine and sunshine to enjoy the fruits of our labour. Genuinely hard to go past as a fun experience! Our sincere thanks to Silvia and Marco for opening their home to us! A real highlight of our time in Bologna!

Pastamama, Preserving the intimacy of Italian domestic cooking

James_T, Jul 2026

The best of Bologna

We usually try to do cooking classes when we travel. None has been better than Pastamamma! Grazia gave us an unparalleled experience in Bologna. We booked a lunchtime class on the Saturday before Easter Sunday. Grazia's place was easy to find and get to and her communications were excellent (as is her English. She also speaks French.) Grazia provided all the ingredients and, of course, the expertise. It wasn't long before we were rolling out dough and creating our own tagliatelle! Ditto for wonderful tortelloni filled spinach and cheese. We had wine, ate soup...oh, and her Bolognese gravy is to die for. We especially loved the stories she was able to tell us about her life in Bologna and other places. She was so warm and we felt like we made a new friend. Don't hesitate to book this wonderful class with this classy, wonderful woman.

Lezione con Chef di Cucina Tradizionale Bolognese

Pamela_K, Jul 2026

Best Cooking Class Experience

AMAZING-MUST DO! This was our best cooking class experience. Falminia and Chef Elizabetta were so lovely and welcomed us into their home like family. This experience includes transportation from Bologna up into the green hills to their beautiful property. The views are breathtaking. Falminia gave us some history of Bologna on the drive. The class is held in their updated personal kitchen. Chef Elizabetta taught us how to make 2 pastas Tortelloni stuffed with cheese and Tagliatelle with tomatoes and onions, from scratch. You can just tell she enjoys teaching her recipes to others. Then, we ate outside on the beautiful grounds. Everything was so delicious! Falminia & Elizabetta are wonderful hosts and make the whole experience special. We would do this experience again. You will not find anything else so personal and enjoyable. Thank you so much for such an amazing time.

Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato

Ana_H, Jun 2026

Delicious Experience

The cooking class experience was spectacular. My husband and my son (13 yr old) really loved it too. Claudia and Francesca were extremely hospitable and knowledgeable about their craft. The pasta we made turned out delicious too. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Bologna. 😋😄

Bologna Market Tour & Cooking Class in Paola’s Garden Home

Laura_B, Jun 2026

Wonderful cooking experience with a local!

We are a family of 4, two adults and 2 kids and we had a wonderful experience with Paola. It was so nice to spend time with a local host in a genuine local experience (as opposed to generic tourist trap experience). Our meal was lovely and Paola's home is beautiful (a 30 min walk from the market for tour meeting spot or a shorter bus ride). 12 days in Italy and Paola's cooking experience has been their #1 favorite!

Bologna on the plate, Cooking Class with Alessia

Jarett_S, Jun 2026

5/5 ⭐️ super fun and delicious for all ages!

This was such a fun class! The kids absolutely loved the process of making the dough, rolling it and shaping the various pasta. tiramisu Was amazing. A little different technique to the dish and it was better than I thought! My kids don’t like coffee but they loved this so much. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone with or without kids. It was fantastic.

Traditional bolognese pasta making with a meal

Andrew_H, Jun 2026

Wonderful experience in a genuine home kitchen!

Wow!! This is exactly the experience we were seeking. Pasta making class in a local home in Bologna. This is not a fancy class in a commercial kitchen - rather, it is a down to earth home kitchen with an expert pasta maker who does this for her family every day. She shared stories of how she learned to make pasta as a child, while showing our 2 & 6 year old children how to make their first pastas (tortellini, bowtie, and tagliatelle). Our son has a severe allergy to pistachio and cashew, and our host made sure every ingredient was confirmed safe. Made us feel very comfortable!! The pasta was delicious, and we shared the experience with some cool fellow travelers. It was fun to be in her home while her family went about their day. Her husband was our waiter, serving us local wine, along with still and sparkling water, while replacing our dishes and utensils with each meal. It was a better experience than some of the restaurants we visited. We highly recommend!!

Bologna: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local by Cesarine

Juliene_O, May 2026

The most amazing cooking experience!!

Veronica provided one of the best highlights of our multi-city tour in Italy. She invested so much time in sharing her knowledge of both cooking and the city of Bologna. There were four of us and she made us feel like we were all dear friends by the end of our time together. Also, she was very patient with us and our meal turned out perfect! I learned new techniques from Veronica and we ate every last crumb of the meal we all made. 5 stars and would highly recommend!

Bologna: Pasta, Tiramisu or Lasagna Class with Wine

Maureen_L, May 2026

We booked a pasta and...

We booked a pasta and tiramisu class through your company, however when we arrived our hostess instructed us that we were making lasagne. 2 other travellers also joining the group were also expecting the pasta and tiramisu class. On contacting Cesarine we were told that we had signed up for the lasagne class - it was worded in small print under the Pasta and Tiramisu heading. Very misleading! We have nothing but praise for our hostess Olga, who was patient and kind with us. Thank you for a lovely lunch!

Authentic Bologna Home Cooking Class: Tagliatelle & Tortellini

Will_L, Mar 2026

Absolutely the Best!!!

My wife and I cannot recommend this experience highly enough. If we could give it more than 5 stars, we would!! Irene was absolutely fabulous as a host and teacher. Her patience and encouragement of our efforts made the experience so much fun and the lunch that followed was absolutely delicious as we ate the fruits of our labours. The bolognese sauce we had with tagaliatelle was absolutely delicious, far better than what we had the previous evening at a restaurant. We cannot recommend this tour highly enough if you want an authentic experience on your visit to this beautiful city! Thank you, Irene, we can’t wait to try out our new pasta making skills once we get home!

Bologna: Fresh Pasta, Ragu, Lasagna and Gelato Cooking Class

Gabriella_P, Feb 2026

Wonderful teacher, spoke...

Wonderful teacher, spoke good English and the location was nice in a room so it was quiet. She gave thorough details on each step. It was a lot of fun even for my husband and dad that don’t cook! The results were amazing, best lasagna I’ve ever had and really good gelato!