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

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Bologna, Italy

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Booked 5+ times today.

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3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· 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!!

· 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. 🥰🥂🍷🥂🍷

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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 vegetarians, but it may not be suitable for people with severe allergies or strict dietary restrictions

To ensure the best experience for everyone in the class, guests arriving more than 30 minutes after the scheduled start time will not be able to join the cooking class. Late arrivals miss an important part of the introduction and preparation, and joining the class at that stage would disrupt the experience for the rest of the group.
The experience can accommodate vegetarians, 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

Anonymous

This was one of the best things we did during our 4 week trip to Spain, Italy, and Greece. Stephania and Stephania were great teachers and so much fun! Working together and getting to know the other “students” was the best part, and the drinks certainly didn’t hurt any as we made our tagliatelle together! The food, the wine, and the laughs made this a wonderful experience! We can’t wait to make our spritzes and pastas at home.

Reviews

5.0

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A Must Do!

ELSIE_P, Aug 2026

This was such a fun experience! Really great instructors, alcohol and jokes flowing the entire time, and a really fun group. The food was delicious and my partner and I learned a lot. 100% must do experience, really fun and really good value. We loved it!!!

Great experience

Rana_E, Aug 2026

This class was a great experience, I loved it and had a lot of fun with my friends learning to make pasta. We also enjoyed the aperol spritz making.

PPasta perfection. Highlight of Bologna.

Barbara_G, Aug 2026

Great experience. Claudia and Valentina were awesome. Pasta came out perfect and the bolognese sauce was exceptional.

Fun pasta making for the family

Christopher_H, Aug 2026

Great, easy pasta class perfect for your entire family. Pasta cooking along with spritz making. A little dessert, coffee, and aperativo served afterwards. The class moves quick. The two hours goes by even faster!

Amazing evening

Mathias_A, Aug 2026

Fantastic evening with Luca and Philips and all the other nice people attending the event, thank you for an amazing evening

This was one of the...

Iliana_C, Aug 2026

This was one of the highlights of our trip to Italy! Both the instructor and her assistant were warm, patient, and made the class so much fun. Everything was hands-on, interactive, and easy to follow. What made this experience truly unforgettable was how incredibly kind they were to my son, who is on the autism spectrum. They naturally adapted to his needs, made him feel included, and gave him an experience he absolutely loved. As a mother, that meant more than I can express. Highly recommend this class to anyone visiting Bologna!

Lucia and Jaya were our...

Greg_C, Jul 2026

Lucia and Jaya were our hosts and instructors. They were very organized, knowledgeable, and patient with our group. We will never buy store bought pasta again. Although we did not make the ragu, they shared the ingredients and plan to send us the recipes. We loved the company of our classmates from different countries and enjoyed eating our very own homemade pasta. Highly recommend doing this to anyone visiting Bologna. Greg and Shelley from 🇨🇦

Amazing Class

Jenna_C, Jul 2026

Amazing! Francesca and Frederico were fantastic teachers and gave us such a warm welcome to Bologna. They were patient and helpful for everyone, we learned so much! I would recommend this class to anyone visiting the city.

Really good value, good...

Fiona_S, Jul 2026

Really good value, good fun, lots of tips and skills. Would highly recommend. Enjoyed the tutors, was fun

Fun class and the drinks...

Keith_N, Jul 2026

Fun class and the drinks and food were delicious. Our two chefs Claudia and Lucreztia were wonderful.

Bolognese Food Experience

Claudia_S, Jul 2026

Fantastic experience with good food and a relaxed authentic atmosphere. The presenters were friendly and helpful.

Italian Adventure

Brian_S, Jul 2026

Such an amazing experience with Luca and Catala (hope I spelled it right ) . Met some cool people , made some new friends, and learned to make amazing pasta , argued and drinks .

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

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

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.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Apparently the pasta wasn’t the only thing being mixed during this class... Aperol Spritz, wine, coffee and dessert joined the party too! 🍹😄 We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the class and picked up some new skills along the way. Learning how to make fresh pasta is already a pretty great souvenir, but being able to recreate a proper Spritz at home certainly makes the experience even more useful! Thanks for cooking, mixing and tasting with us in Bologna. We hope your next homemade pasta night brings back some very happy memories! 🍝

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!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Bea and Kate clearly managed to turn flour, eggs and ragù into a very convincing reason to keep cooking at home! 😄 We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the class and that the experience inspired you to make fresh pasta yourself. There’s something especially satisfying about sitting down to eat a meal you’ve just made from scratch, particularly when the ragù is involved! Thanks for cooking with us in Bologna and for the lovely review. We hope your homemade pasta adventures are just getting started! 🍝

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!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Learning a lot while having a really great time is exactly the combination we hope for in our cooking classes! 🍝 We’re so pleased you enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to others. Thanks for spending some time in our kitchen, and we hope you get to put those new pasta skills to work again soon! 😊

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?

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Apparently pasta-making is also an unexpected upper-body workout... luckily Bologna has wine and Spritz to help with recovery! 😂 We’re so happy that you enjoyed the class despite giving those arms a proper workout. Kate and Francesca will be delighted to hear that their instructions were clear and their entertainment skills were up to the task, and we’re especially glad you discovered the aged balsamic and gelato combination along the way. Thanks for rolling, cutting and cooking with us. We hope your next batch of pasta comes with slightly less muscle soreness! 🍨

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 :)