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

Recommended by 99% of travelers

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Bologna, Italy

High interest

Booked 5+ times today.

3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· philgautreau ·

May 2026

We had a great time with Stephania and Gabriele cooking and learning about the foods and drink we enjoyed. Made and ate our own pasta! Generous amounts of food and drink and relaxed atmosphere. Met some wonderful people who loved the experience as much as we did, including 2 couples who were starting their honeymoons in Bologna! Highly recommend and special thanks to Stephanie for creating the enjoyable experience.

· Kim_l ·

May 2026

Great cooking class with franchesca and her partner (who I can’t remember the name. ) my family had a blast making pasta and learning how to make April spritz’s. The class was so easy to follow and the instructors were the best! Everything tasted amazing at the end as well! Do not heaitate to book!

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Overview

Put a Bolognese slant on an Italian food experience, with this small-group cooking class, hosted by locals who are passionate about their cuisine. After a welcome aperitivo of pignoletto wine and Bologna snacks of mortadella meat and crescenta focaccia, you’ll make tagliatelle pasta from scratch to accompany a homemade ragú. A self-made Casoni spritz is among the extra perks. Just note: This class isn’t suitable for children or anyone with special dietary needs.

Bypass the tourist food, and create a meal that a Bolognese would eat
Learn to create a Casoni spritz, an Emilia-Romagna region cocktail
Enjoy cooking in a sociable small group, limited to just 10 people
Discover newfound cooking skills and recreate fresh pasta at home

Sample Menu

Starter

Welcome local wine Pignoletto

Starter

Mortadella, Piadina and Spritz

we'll have a typical local aperitivo and we'll learn how to make a proper spritz while hand making Tagliatelle

Main

Hand Made Tagliatelle with ragu, parmigiano and red wine San Giovese

Dessert

Caffe, Amaro & Mistery Gelato

What's Included

Food and Drink
Alcoholic Beverages
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza Galileo Galilei
P.za Galileo Galilei, 40123 Bologna BO, Italy
You'll receive the correct house number and doorbell in Piazza Galileo Galilei

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
The ragù preparation is not included in the class due to limited time; however, the ragù is 100% homemade.

This experience can accommodate gluten-free pasta and vegetarian sauces, but it may not be suitable for people with severe allergies or strict dietary restrictions
The experience can accommodate gluten-free pasta and vegetarian sauces, but may not be suitable for people with severe allergies or strict dietary requirements.
Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions so we can advise if the experience is suitable for you.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Melanie_L

Luca and Claudia’s Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class was easily one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment we arrived, they made everyone feel welcome with their warmth, humor, and genuine passion for what they do. Their knowledge of local cuisine and traditions added so much depth to the experience—it felt like more than just a class, but a true taste of Bologna’s culture. The atmosphere they created was relaxed, engaging, and so much fun. We loved meeting people from all over the world, sharing stories while learning how to make authentic pasta from scratch. Every step was explained clearly, with plenty of hands-on guidance, and lots of laughs along the way. And the food—absolutely incredible. From the rich, flavorful ragù to the perfectly crafted pasta, refreshing spritz, lovely wine, and indulgent gelato, everything we made (and enjoyed!) was delicious. The setting itself was just as special—intimate, charming, and the perfect backdrop for such a memorable experience. We left full, happy, and inspired—and would recommend this class to anyone visiting Bologna. Truly unforgettable!

Reviews

5.0

based on 825 reviews

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Great experience !

Bernice_Z, Jul 2026

Excellent experience to learn how to make local style food while learning the history of the region. Great for groups, families or solo travellers! Francesa and Kate were wonderfully patient with us!

Great class to learn about making Pasta from Scratch

Gianna_C, Jul 2026

The class was great. We all learned alot. Met interesting people from all over the world. We all had a great time. Lots of fun. Jaya and Martina were wonderful teachers. Very informative.

We had a blast! Food and...

Jeffrey_H, Jun 2026

We had a blast! Food and drinks were great and it was wonderful meeting people from all over the world. I learned how to make pasta that I can now make at home!

Delicious Experience

Ana_H, Jun 2026

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. 😋😄

top pasta-cooking class

Robert_B, Jun 2026

the cooking-instructors Beatrice and Francesca were simply great, giving you good insight on how to properly prep and handle the dough. delicious outcome! and the Aperitivo tasted as well ;) hoghly recommendable

Fun pasta making & Bolognese experience

Wendy_K, Jun 2026

Had a fun experience with Kate and Bea. Both were friendly, courteous and knowledgeable about pasta making... and mixing drinks! Had a good group of people in the 3 hour, 3:00 class. The pasta was really good, as was the bolognese sauce that was prepared beforehand. So happy that after several trips to Italia that my friend and I final took a class, was worthwhile! And we got to take our extra tagliatelle with us to enjoy on our next stop! Thanks to Kate & Bea

Cooking Class

John_B, Jun 2026

Great cooking class. Took us from prep all the way to cooking and eating our creations. All materials provided in a nice environment.

Marina and Stella were...

Kim_G, Jun 2026

Marina and Stella were both fantastic. We had so much fun learning to make pasta. It was so much easier than expected. The time went by so quickly and the pasta was delicious. They even accommodated a dietary preference. I would highly recommend!!

Pasta making class Bologna

Ruth_B, Jun 2026

We had a fantastic time making tagliatelle under tuition of Katrina and Ali. Great fun and the other group members were lovely too. Easy to follow instructions and we were so proud of our achievements which we enjoyed eating. The Ragu supplied was delicious and making Spritz was fun. Would highly recommend this fun activity in Bologna the food capital of Italy !!! Planning to trying to make at home now

Pasta People Perfetto

Carmel_R, Jun 2026

Great setup for our culinary experience.. A glass of Prosecco and introductions set for much conversation. The arrangement of the pasta lesson was perfect; to engage with our fellow travellers. We watched, listened and We asked questions easily; much laughter and enjoyment. The planned breaks to allow our pasta to rest, with how to create a spritz was brilliant, such fun. Thank you for your sharing your expertise. 🥰🥂🍷🥂🍷

What a great experience

Victoria_W, Jun 2026

This was such a great experience, Kate was our host and she was fab. The food was amazing, the drinks were great and we had such a good time!

Superb instructions and experience!!

Livier_M, Jun 2026

Our teacher, Kate was wonderful, engaging, instructive, knowledgeable, funny, and helpful. We were greeted with Bologna’s Pignoletto and chunks of mortadella and bread to get us in the right mood. Aprons, rolling pins, wooden boards and stations are provided for all learners. Kate provided a nice overview of what to expect, instructions, and we started to make the dough for the tagliatelle. During a brief wait time for the dough to raise, Sophie, the assistant instructed us on how to make an Aperol spritz (non alcoholic versions are available). We made a portion of tagliatelle, with great instructions. A flavorful meat Ragu was served with the pasta, shredded Parmesan and red wine. Toward the end of the meal, gelato and aged balsamic vinegar was served along with espresso and an herby aperitif. Honestly, our family of four walked away fully satisfied, satiated, with a smile on our faces and a full belly. This class surpassed our expectations.

Delish!

Todd_R, Jun 2026

We made such delicious pasta! We have a new spritz recipe too. Our instructors were helpful and everyone had a good time!

Fun and informative...

Grace_S, Jun 2026

Fun and informative class. Also learned how to make Aperol Spritz. Enjoyed the Spritz as well as wine, coffee and dessert with the pasta we made.

Really fun class with...

Edmund_B, Jun 2026

Really fun class with excellent hosts Bea and Kate! Definitely going to be making fresh pasta at home now and the Ragu was delicious!

A really great...

Kit_F, Jun 2026

A really great experience! I’ll be recommending it to anyone I know going to Bologna. I learned a lot!

Hard work, but lots of fun.

Helen_D, May 2026

You need to build up your biceps and triceps before taking this class, but you’ll have a lot of fun. The wines and spritzes help. It is actually easy to make pasta, but I will use a machine to do the hard work at home. It’s worth the effort. The instruction was clear and both Kate and Frencesca were very entertaining. And who would have thought to put aged balsamic on gelato?

Great afternoon activity

Sue_F, May 2026

We had a really good time at the pasta making course. It was fun, enjoyable and the food and drink were flowing. They did say we would get the menu sent on an email but we never did!!! I would recommend as it was very easy to find and a really good afternoon activity. Both hosts were knowledgeable and friendly and the pasta was delicious.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fun afternoon and enjoyed the food, drinks, and company of our hosts. Regarding the recipe, you should have received it via an automatic email after the experience. It’s possible that it ended up in your spam or junk folder, so it may be worth checking there as well. If you still can’t find it, please send us a message and we’ll be happy to resend it to you :)

Perfect addition to the Bologna experience

Helen_W, May 2026

Francesca and Stephanie were so engaging and knew the perfect level of humour to add into their tutoring. The class was clearly taught, engaging and fun - many laughs were had. With the lesson, the refreshments throughout and the overall experience the evening was such great value and I would heartily recommend anyone going to Bologna or near by, book this class.

So Fun, Great Experience

Elisa_J, May 2026

My spouse and I had such a wonderful time at our cooking class on May 9th, it was such a joy from beginning to end! Luca was a charismatic and gracious host, as was his lovely daughter Catherine. That evening, our group consisted of other couples, a solo traveler, and mother/daughter.....it was such a casual, silly, and welcoming environment! The class had a great balance- mortadella and bread with wine to start, making of the pasta dough, making of aperol spritz, and enjoying the meal! A respectable practice of the tour is to donate the extra fresh pasta to the local food banks and everything is sorted for composting and recycling :) If you're visiting Bologna and wish to enjoy a cooking class in the center of the city, this is a perfect choice!

A very enjoyable evening and experience.

Hugh_C, May 2026

This was a very enjoyable evening. I went with my wife and a couple of our friends. Our hosts were Stefania and Gabriele who were both excellent, so thank you to both of you again. We started by making tagliatelle from flour and eggs. When suitably prepared and cut it was great to turn the fork and watch it gently unfold! The tagliatelle was then cooked and mixed with ragu to make a lovely meal washed down with spritz which we prepared and wine. What made this experience even more fun was the lovely people from other parts of the world (USA and Canada) who joined as part of the group. A great evening, highly recommnded.

Best friends!

Libby_G, May 2026

We had the best time. The best hostesses from start to finish. Laughter, good food if you made it good. lol they were best friends together showing us how to make pasta with fun. I would recommend it.

A wonderful evening-do not miss this!

philgautreau, May 2026

Phenomenal cooking class

Kim_l, May 2026

Good way to learn to make great tasting food

christina_c, May 2026

It was a fun day. Both ladies were friendly and helpful in making home made pasta. It tasted beautiful.

Enjoyable experience!...

A_P, May 2026

Enjoyable experience! Wonderful atmosphere made extra special by the lovely hosts, thank you to both of them

Excellent Cooking Class

Bruce_Y, May 2026

The experience was truly first class! Francesca and Bea were fabulous hostesses. They made everything so fun. From the minute you enter until you are done, they make you feel so welcomed. The food was delicious, the drinks were refreshing and the gelato (crème) was such a nice touch to finish the pasta meal. I highly recommend this tasting. FIVE STARS for sure!!!

So much fun and educational

Lenny_D, May 2026

This was the highlight of Bologna our chefs were amazing and I learned a few things to help me in my past making at home. Fantastic tour.

Making pasta like Italian grandmothers

Cindy_S, Apr 2026

Making pasta the way Italian grandmothers have made it for generations. Small group of 8. Two instructors so plenty of coaching. Made spritz while dough rested. Then ate our work. Recipes sent by email. Recommend activity with Beatrice and Francesca.