BOLOGNA · ITALY
The best of Bologna’s table.
The 15 most popular workshops in Bologna. The ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Bologna’s 3-hour class: hand-made tagliatelle, homemade ragù, Casoni spritz, wine, amaro and gelato. Small group, English.
Most Popular“We loved this pasta making class as novice pasta makers with Stefi and Claudia. It was worth the day trip to Bolonga for us”
Bologna home cooking class: make tagliatelle and tortelloni, learn Bolognese sauces at Mercato di Mezzo, then enjoy lunch with wine.
“Grace was so kind and accommodating to my 15 year old granddaughter who is a vegetarian. She made a special vegetable sauce just for her that my picky granddaughter loved and still talks about. The class was small and intimate with the opportunity for lots of questions. Learning the proper feel of the pasta dough…”
Bologna pasta and tiramisu class with Prosecco and wine. Hands-on dough, classic dessert, then lunch together in a local restaurant.
“Luca was an amazing host. Showed us all the skills and has a great charisma to lead the class. Food came out amazing and would definitely recommend”
Bologna pasta and tiramisù class with Prosecco and wine. Small-group hands-on cooking, fresh pasta lessons, and a shared lunch in 3 hours.
“Super nice experience - Luca was great, the wine was great and pleanty, the food turned out excellent and our fellow ‘chefs’ were so nice. Er loved every minute.”
Make fresh tagliatelle al ragu and a Casoni spritz in central Bologna, with wine tastings, aperitivo snacks, and coffee to finish.
“Completely exceeded our expectations. Great fun and really good value for money. Would definitely recommend to do this when in Bologna.”
Cook Bolognese classics in Alessia Fiocchi’s home kitchen, make fresh pasta and dessert, and sip wine pairings in a small group.
“Wonderful host. Such a lovely kitchen to learn how to make tiramisu and pasta! The wine pairings were perfect. Such an amazing experience to top our weekend in Bologna.”
Bologna pasta class in a family apartment: make tagliatelle or tortellini, enjoy wine with a 3-course lunch, and take home recipes.
“something I hadn't done before, a d it was good fun as well learning to make pasta”
Small-group Bologna cooking class in a home kitchen. Make fresh pasta and tiramisù with a Cesarine host, Prosecco, and hands-on tips.
“A great evening of cooking with Roberta Guercini in her beautiful apartment. A very interactive fun session. Highly recommended.”
Cook tagliatelle and tortellini in a Bologna home with an English-speaking chef, then eat your creations with wine and dessert.
“One of the best things we did all of our two weeks in Italy. A MUST DO! You'll make pasta in a "Nonna's" home. Truly amazing.”
Learn to make tortelloni and tagliatelle from scratch in a Bologna home, with organic wine, aperitivo pizza, and tiramisu.
“We had a fantastic time at Freddy's home and he was the perfect teacher. Freddy could not be more helpful and the food we all made was wonderful.”
Make Emilian pasta in Bologna with Alessia Fiocchi, then eat your creations with wine pairings and choose dessert. 3 hours, $79.
“Wow! Wow wow We had a great time !! Unforgettable Italian Cooking Workshop! Alessia was so kind and welcoming. She explained everything clearly and shared helpful tips that made the cooking process easy and fun. The workshop was very well organized, and the recipes were absolutely fantastic. The group was small, which created a warm…”
Private pasta class in Bologna at a local home. Learn 3 regional pastas, then eat your creations with local wine.
“It’s a great way to get to know locals from Bologna. Claudia, our host, was warm and friendly and funny. And wonderful cook and teacher.”
Make fresh Bologna-style pasta and iconic tiramisu in a local home with Cesarine, plus prosecco aperitivo and wine at the table.
“We had the best day with Saverio, our teacher and Cook. He was very well prepared with everything, treated us snacks in between lessons, and taught us to the highest level. Many points, he learned from his grandmother and mother. We would do it again if we were here. Everything we made was delicious!!”
Learn traditional Bologna handmade pasta by hand, then sit down to a 3-course meal with local wine in a host’s home.
“This cooking class was one of my most favorite memories of a two-week vacation in Europe. Irene is extremely skilled and can teach the most inexperienced how to make pasta. Her hospitality put us all at ease and seven strangers left feeling like friends after we shared a meal at her table. My adult son…”
Small-group Bologna home cooking: make tagliatelle, tortelloni and seasonal filled pasta, simmer classic ragù, then eat with wine.
“Irene was warm and welcoming. She was knowledgeable and patient. The experience of seeing an authentic Bolognese home and learning to make traditional pasta and ragu was fantastic! Even the men in our group participated enthusiastically and we all thoroughly enjoyed learning to make the dishes. The hospitality, food and warmth made this a great…”
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