Top Bologna Dining Experiences

Have the special opportunity to learn the art of pasta-making from a skilled home chef in Bologna, and benefit from hands-on guidance and instruction, during this small-group cooking class. Make your own way to your host’s home, where you can roll up your sleeves and learn every step of preparing several traditional dishes, such as tortellini in brodo and tagliatelle with ragu. Then, sit down to enjoy your meal together, with wine.

Bologna is famous for its wines—but what if you don’t know your Sangiovese from your Pignoletto? Ideal for anyone looking for a gastronomy crash course, this private, deluxe food and wine experience treats travelers to a sommelier-led wine tasting paired with artisanal cheeses, meats, and olive oils from the region. And, if you're already a wine expert, get a chance to test your knowledge with Rewine technology.

Join a mother-daughter duo in their Bologna home for an authentic, hands-on pasta-making experience. Learn to prepare fresh pasta and classic Bolognese dishes using family recipes and seasonal ingredients. This intimate class offers a rare glimpse into local life, family recipes, and traditional cooking techniques. Cook side by side in a warm home kitchen, then sit down to enjoy your homemade meal with local Italian wine. A truly personal, farm-to-table experience that connects you to the heart of Bologna’s food culture.

Hello, I'm Giorgio — welcome to our family's historic vinegar cellar. Together with my father Mario, President of the "Antiche Acetaie" Producers' Consortium and President of the ABTM D.O.P. Expert Tasters Association, I share a passion for ABTM in all its facets, from production to revealing its secrets. In the cellar you will see numerous "batteria", including the one started by my great-grandfather Mario in 1905 which is still in production today. We will also talk about other lines of barrels important to my family, such as those started by my grandfather Giorgio in the early 1950s to mark the birth of his children. It is precisely because of our deep passion for Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena that we decided to open our home and welcome you into this magical world. SHUTTLE SERVICE AVAILABLE, CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION. See you in Modena!

Bologna is famous for its fresh pasta and with this private lesson you'll learn the tricks to turning out flawless tortellini, tagliatelle, and other handmade pastas like a local with a Bolognese home cook. Roll up your sleeves and prepare three traditional types of pasta under the guidance of your host in her home kitchen, then sample your creations at a family-style meal complete with wine.

Step into Paola’s 1920s villa and discover Bologna like a local. This intimate cooking class blends tradition, family recipes, and warm Italian hospitality. From hand-rolling pasta to preparing a classic tiramisu or cannelloni, you’ll experience authentic flavors passed down through generations. In summer, enjoy your homemade meal in Paola’s charming garden. Add the optional market tour for a deeper dive into Bologna’s vibrant food culture before cooking together at her home.

A cooking class experience to learn how to make the typical hand made pasta of Bologna following the older receipes of the Bolognese grand nonnas!

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.

Bologna is known as a culinary hotspot, and this walking tour offers an excellent overview of the city’s food scene. Visit a historic center with local food boutiques in addition to several cafes. Sample the city’s culinary offerings including a glass of wine, pasta, espresso, and either gelato or cake depending on the season.

There is no better place to learn how to make authentic pasta and tiramisù from scratch than Italy’s culinary capital of Bologna. Meet your local host and instructor to pick up tips and tricks for turning out flawless filled and shaped pasta and assembling a luscious tiramisù by hand. Then celebrate your new skills in the kitchen with a final tasting to sample the dishes you’ve prepared, served with wine.

Discover the secrets to Bolognese cuisine in a local’s home with this half-day private cooking class. Learn how to prepare fresh stuffed pasta including tortellini and tortelloni during this hands-on class. After the pasta workshop, relax over a meal to sample what you prepared alongside local red and white wines.

I started teaching in 2008 to Erasmus as volunteer, one of the best experience of my life. That's why, after a long time working in different Farmhouses, Restaurants, Hotel and for Weddings, I'm back to teach! I wish to tell the secrets of pasta to everyone who wants to improve his/her life in the deepest and full of love way: Cooking & Eating! *SPECIAL HAM & WINE OFFER * : ONLY IF you write me here(Contact Host->send mess) BEFORE booking, you will have FREE unlimited wine, HAM All you can eat & 60 MONTHS PARMIGIANO

In Castelfranco Emilia, just outside Modena, an authentic experience of tradition and flavour awaits you: a guided visit to a traditional Acetaia with a tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, paired with carefully selected local delicacies. A journey of approximately 1.5 hours into the heart of Modena’s culinary heritage—an experience not to be missed.

Discover the Italian Food & Supercars excellences in this unique one-day tour in the Motor Valley from Bologna. This tour combines the thrill of Italy's Motor Valley with its unparalleled culinary heritage, creating the perfect day for supercars and food lovers. Tour Highlights: - Authentic Parmigiano Reggiano factory visit with tasting - Lamborghini Museum - Balsamic Vinegar Production experience in Modena - Traditional lunch - Ferrari Museum

Nestled in the picturesque Monte San Pietro countryside, this dining experience offers a true taste of Italian hospitality. In a beautifully restored farmhouse in the Colli Bolognesi, your welcoming hosts, Lucia and her husband, will treat you to a creative four-course tasting menu centered around Mortadella – a beloved staple of Bologna. From Mortadella-infused delicacies to dishes incorporating wild chicory, each plate is a celebration of local flavors and culinary artistry. As you dine, take in the breathtaking views of the rolling hills, all while enjoying handpicked wines and champagne, creating the perfect blend of rustic charm and gourmet indulgence. Why You'll Love It: - Dine in a lovingly restored farmhouse in the Colli Bolognesi. - Savor a creative Mortadella-inspired menu with fresh, local ingredients. - Soak in the beautiful Monte San Pietro countryside views while - enjoying wine and champagne in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Get a taste of the flavors of Bologna on this small-group food tour. Consider both breakfast and lunch sorted, along with plenty of opportunities to try artisanal eats and local specialities from historical vendors. Pick from cheeses, handmade pasta, balsamic vinegar, gelato and much more. Learn about the city's history from your guide during your tour, putting everything you try in this experience into context.

Margherita grew up in Bologna and learned to cook from her mother and grandmother. Join her on this journey into Italian history and traditions while you share a traditional Bolognese meal. Perfect Bolognese cooking class for beginners, families and food lovers!

Bologna is considered the culinary capital of Italy. Connect with a local host in her home kitchen to learn how to prepare the traditional dishes that have made this city’s cuisine so famous. Pick up techniques for turning out flawless fresh pasta and rich meat ragù (known as "bolognese" sauce everywhere but Bologna) during a hands-on lesson, then tuck into heaping plates of the pasta you’ve created over lunch.

Discover the essence of Bologna with a guided wine tasting and local food pairing journey. This experience takes you through the scenic hills of Emilia-Romagna, where you'll sample four exquisite local wines alongside a selection of artisanal cured meats and cheeses. Enjoy a private transfer from Bologna city center, with a scenic stop at the iconic Sanctuary of San Luca. Stroll through the vineyards and learn about the rich traditions of winemaking in a family-run winery. Perfect for tourists, couples, and wine lovers seeking an authentic experience in Italy. - Enjoy a private transfer from Bologna city center - Scenic visit to the Sanctuary of San Luca included - Cellar/Winery Tour on Bologna Hills - Guided tasting of 4 local wines with food pairing - Perfect for tourists, couples, friends, and wine enthusiasts

Are you in town and want to taste the best local wines and typical products without leaving the centre? This tour is for you! Spend an afternoon or an evening in one of the oldest wine bars in Bologna together with your local tour leader.

The Bologna food region is one of the most famous in Italy, but finding the best producers to visit on your own takes hours of research. On this culinary tour, visit local and family-run producers most tourists miss for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Modena balsamic vinegar, prosciutto, and wine. Enjoy samples along the way, and indulge in breakfast and a multi-course Italian lunch with wine pairings.

Just outside Modena, a full-immersion experience awaits you, dedicated to discovering the famous “Black Gold of Modena”: a guided visit to a traditional Acetaia combined with an authentic balsamic lunch and tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Designed as a true journey through local flavours, this approximately 2-hour experience is rich, engaging and meant to be enjoyed at a relaxed pace.

Taste 3 local DOC wines in an exclusive location: a panoramic terrace with a splendid view over the rooftops of Bologna. The wine tasting is accompanied by a taste of typical products, some delicacies of the region. The local tour leader will stay with you the whole time entertaining you and telling you about the wines and traditions of Bologna.