Top Emilia-Romagna Dining Experiences

The beauty of Italian food is that it always tastes better when it’s homemade—so experience authentic Italian dishes in an authentic Italian home on this cookery masterclass. Join a Rimini local in their home kitchen to learn their cookery secrets, and enjoy making pasta and tiramisu from scratch like a local. Then, enjoy eating the dishes you’ve prepared with your classmates.

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.

Explore the delicious and acidic world of balsamic vinegar with a local expert during this short, private tasting and food pairing experience in Vignola. In a loft, see how this vinegar, known the world over, is made and learn about the aging process and tasting notes. In the tasting room, sample balsamic vinegar and Saba made with grape juice paired with classic Italian cheeses, breads, ham, and fruit.

Step into the heart of our winemaking heritage with two distinct tasting experiences: the Classic and the Deluxe. We offer a rich experience, unveiling the often overlooked wines of Emilia-Romagna, paired with local food, and overlooking a gorgeous view of the Po Valley. Come join us in our centuries-old craft.

Despite being a new vinegar factory, its position nestled in the hills of Castelvetro di Modena, the best for the cultivation of Trebbiano Modenese, used in the production of balsamic vinegar, will allow you to fully experience the production process of balsamic vinegar.

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.

Discover the authentic flavors of the territory at San Valentino, the closest organic winery to Rimini. Enjoy a guided sensory wine tasting on a panoramic terrace overlooking the stunning Valmarecchia Valley. Savor your premium organic wines, including the iconic Sangiovese, the savory Rebola and the excellent Cru, perfectly paired with a rich platter of local artisanal cold cuts and cheeses. Just 15 minutes by car from the city center and easily accessible by bus, this experience combines expert wine education with breathtaking views. Whether you are a wine enthusiast or a curious traveler, you will explore the unique aromas and traditions of your award-winning labels in a relaxing, natural setting.

Visit a family-owned wine cellar in San Clemente to get an up close look at the wine production process. Learn about the different wines in the region and its history, adding context you might otherwise miss. Ask your guide as many questions as you like about the process throughout the tour.

Visit the center of San Marino and its monuments Go shopping in the historic shops Enjoy a relaxing lunch

A fantastic experience in the heart of the Food Valley. The perfect tour for anyone who wants to discover the typical wines of Emilia and the history and true tradition of Modena's famous "Black Gold." Also discover local flavors with a lunch based on typical dishes before returning to the hotel with the convenience of a private transfer.

Join Daniele to learn how to prepare typical Bolognese pasta and sauce from scratch, then sit down for lunch together. Perfect for food lovers and anyone curious about Bolognese traditions, this class offers a hands-on, delicious, and memorable experience! •Learn how to prepare Tortellini and 'Tagliatelle alla Bolognese', as well as broth and sauce from scratch, then enjoy your creations for lunch. You'll even get to take the recipes home! • Wines from the Emilia Romagna region are included • The cooking class takes place at Daniele's grocery store pasta lab in Bologna city centre

Immerse yourself in local culture as you prepare a traditional Italian meal under the guidance of a Cesarina—an Italian certified home cook. Meet your host at their home in Maranello, get hands-on in the kitchen as you make three regional dishes, and pick up tips and techniques to help you recreate them back home. Finally, join your host for a delicious lunch or dinner, accompanied by Italian wines.

Bologna is famous for its rich local cuisine, so there’s no better city to discover the secrets behind making flawless pasta and authentic tiramisù from scratch than this private culinary experience. Connect with a local cook for a hands-on lesson in her home kitchen, then relax over lunch or dinner to savor the fruit of your labors served with local wines and Italian espresso.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Learn how to cook the authentic cuisine of Parma with this private cooking class. You'll learn how to whip up three of the region's finest dishes from scratch in the home of a local cooking enthusiast. Once your food is ready, you'll get to pair your creations with local wines and eat up!

Please book directly via felsinaculinaria . com for a discount. Upon arrival at Villa degli Olmi nestled atop rolling hills, your private experience unfolds as follows: - We begin by organising all the necessary ingredients for your selected dish(es). - Next, we skillfully fry, boil, and bake every component to perfection. - Once everything is prepared, we arrange the dishes and capture memorable photographs. - Finally, you savour the delightful results of your cooking while gazing over the picturesque Po Valley. Embark on this journey with us and immerse yourself in the rich flavours of Bologna.

Bring one of Italy’s tastiest—and most glamorous—traditions back home with you. During this private gastronomy workshop, you’ll master the art of the perfect “aperitivo.” Join your instructors in an authentic Italian home, where you’ll learn how to prepare traditional snacks like bruschetta, with fresh, regional ingredients. Pair it with a fizzy prosecco or classic red wine, and settle down to enjoy the food, drinks, and conversation with locals.

Eat like a Rimini local with this private market tour and cooking class. After shopping for fresh, seasonal ingredients at a vibrant market, head to a local home to prepare three authentic regional dishes—no cooking experience needed. Enjoy your dishes paired with wine at the end of the class.

Spend a day at a family winery. Walk in the vineyard with sommelier, visit the winery, and finally, depending on the season, tasting of 7 glasses of wine with tastings of local delicacies in front of the warmth of the fireplace or on the panoramic terrace. Throughout the experience we will give space to your questions and requests for further information, such as winemaking methodologies, olfactory perceptions or food-wine combinations. We are waiting for you simply like this, for a real sensory experience that will surely leave you curious to return.

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.

Design your own recipe and try it out with this culinary experience. First, you'll pick out three to five local ingredients at an area market. Then you'll take them to the home of your host to learn how to cook the Cessarina way, developing your own recipe. Then comes time to eat and sample local wines before calling it a day.

Learn the secrets behind traditional recipes from Bologna during this private cooking class, complete with a local market visit. Get tips for selecting the best ingredients at the market and then settle into the chef’s home in the Bologna city center for a cooking class. Prepare three courses and then feast on everything you cook alongside a variety of local red and white wines.

Swap commercial kitchen spaces for a private cooking class in the intimate setting of a local’s home in Bologna. As it’s a private class, you can benefit from one-to-one guidance to make sure you perfect each technique. Start with pizza-making, then find out the secrets of a perfect tiramisu—with a chance to eat all your culinary creations at the end of the class.

Discover the art of traditional balsamic vinegar making in Modena, followed by a visit to the iconic Ferrari Museum in Maranello. Experience the history of balsamic vinegar production with a guided tour and tasting. Then, explore Ferrari's legacy with a self-guided tour of vintage cars and F1 single-seaters. Enjoy a scenic day in Emilia-Romagna, with professional guide and transportation included.