US$ 89 per person

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Total US$ 89

✓ All taxes and fees included

Free cancellation until 48 hours before start

Bologna: Traditional Home Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner

US$ 89 per person

5.00 16 reviews

Starting times

11am • 6pm

Duration

3 hours

Group Size

2–9+ guests

Language

English, Italian

Free cancellation until 48 hours before start

What Guests Love

Intimate home kitchen setting
Charismatic, patient instructor
Hands‑on pasta making experience
Deep dive into local food culture

Based on recent verified reviews

Guests say the class feels like a private gathering in the host’s welcoming home, where a charismatic and patient instructor guides participants through making three traditional pasta shapes from scratch. The hands‑on approach, clear step‑by‑step instructions, and stories about Bologna’s culinary history make the experience both educational and authentically Italian. Many describe it as a standout travel highlight that combines delicious food, friendly hospitality, and a genuine taste of local culture.

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What to Expect

Discover the art of Bolognese cooking within an authentic Bologna home. Engage in a three-hour hands-on culinary journey guided by a welcoming chef. Commence the experience by crafting dough for either tagliatelle or tortellini, then skillfully rolling and filling it before baking.

Uncover the secrets of preparing ravioli dough, filling it delicately, and assembling it. Create a classic 3-course meal, starting with an appetizer, a course of homemade pasta or tortellini, and a second course and dessert. Sample an array of dishes, including mixed croutons, eggplant accompanied by mushrooms, home-jarred vegetables in oil, and delectable Bolognese-style pasta. Finally, conclude the feast by savoring dessert alongside a delightful local wine.

Schedule

Lunch Session

11:00 am: Meet the chef and start your cooking class
1:00 pm: Enjoy the meal
2:00 pm: End of the experience.

Dinner Session

6:00 pm: Meet the chef and start your cooking class
8:00 pm: Enjoy the meal
9:00 pm: End of the experience.

Meeting Point

Viale Abramo Lincoln 60, Bologna, Buzz Mattioli

* The exact address will be shared in your booking confirmation.

Included Highlights

A Traditional Three-course Bolognese Meal

Authentic Bolognese Cooking

Delicious Bolognese Dishes

Guidance from a Friendly Chef

Loca Wine Pairing

Mastering Pasta Preparation

Additional Information

Confirmation

You will receive the confirmation of your booking within 24 hours.

Free Cancellation

Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.

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Guest Reviews

5 /5

5.00

Based on 16 verified reviews

Birgit

Nov 2025

Great

Very private,good fun,nice host

Eric

Jun 2025

Superb

Great experience! Host was charming and an excellent teacher. Food was amazing. We made tortellini, bow ties, tagliatelle, and ragu. Host with a short bus ride outside some trampoline so we got to see another part of the city too. One of our best travel experiences. Would highly recommend.

Eric

Jun 2025

Superb!!

Host was charming and an excellent instructor (and great English speaker)! Food was superb. We learned how to make tortellini, tagliatelle, “bow ties “and ragu. Host’s home was a short bus ride outside Bologna central, so it allowed us to experience another part of the city, too. One of the great travel experiences we have had.

Janet

Nov 2024

Janet and Herb

What a wonderful 3 hours learning to make the dough then 3 shapes and finishing with tasting our work. It was fun to be in their home and she was a wealth of information about pasta as well as Bologna. It's the best cooking class we've been on.

Patrick

Oct 2024

Pasta making in Bologna with Irena!

We had a great time with Irena, an amazing host! We share many recipes together. She welcomed us in her home with her husband Marco who served us his fresh homemade bread. Irena is a great teacher, she detailed all the steps with her great English. If you only follow her hands, you won't get it. You need to listen to her advices and she will guide you in all the steps. All the details count: the temperature of the ingredients, the quantities, the techniques, the products, etc. You will be amazed by her experience and her techniques. We enjoyed our time with Irena and her family. Her teaching will remain with us as a precious memory of Italy! Grazie ancora per aver condiviso la tua passione per la cucina, il tuo amore per la tua famiglia e i tuoi segreti della pasta fatta in casa! Bologna è la città gastronomica d'Italia!

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