In the kitchen · RAVIOLI AND GNOCCHI CLASSES IN BOLOGNA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 8 ravioli and gnocchi classes in Bologna worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Join Irene in a typical Bologna home for a three-hour pasta class near the city. You will make tagliatelle, tortellini, tortelloni, or ravioli, then sit down to eat with local wine, dessert, coffee, and recipes to take home.
“It was great! I just wish I could remember the name of the website with all of their recipes!”
Irene and Marco welcome you into their Bologna home for a hands-on pasta class. You’ll mix dough, shape tagliatelle, tortellini, and other pasta, then eat three courses with wine and dessert. The home setting feels personal, but the apartment can be tight for a full group.
“It was fantastic! Our host was the absolute best! The pasta was out of this world! We made it and then she prepared it three different ways, and paired it with different balsamic vinegars. THE BEST!”
Join a small group of up to 10 in Bologna for a hands-on home cooking class led by hosts such as Irene and Marco. Learn fresh pasta and traditional ragù, then eat three pasta courses with wine, water, coffee, and dessert or fruit. Some seasonal pasta changes may apply.
“Our guide, Nicol was so nice and informative. I highly recommend this tour if you are looking to learn about Bologna's history and a bit of the history of the food culture. I am also giving four stars because I really thought I would be learning how to make pasta, or at least watching the process. But we really, really loved Nicol and her mother, and it was really awesome to be in the kitchen with an Italian mother and daughter we were a mother and daughter, too and connect over our similarities despite speaking different languages.”
Spend about three hours in a Bologna home learning tortellini from scratch with a local cook such as Roberta, Rosa, or Paola. Begin with Prosecco and snacks, prepare pasta and tiramisu, then sit down to eat with local wine, coffee, and conversation.
“The tortellini of this region is unlike anything I had ever tasted and I was dying to learn how to make it, in order to recreate the amazing experience at home. While many pasta classes are offered, I sought out tortellini specifically and ending up booking quite last minute - the afternoon before. I am so glad it did as it will give me the ability to recreate this trip for many, many years to come. I had the fortune of having a class by myself. While for some, this may seem awkward, Cristina Rossi, my host and teacher, put me at ease immediately. I felt the warmth of being…”
Join a local Cesarina in Bologna for a two-hour, English-language class on fresh tagliatelle and ragù. Hosts may include Rosa, Federica Alessi, Paola Tassi, Alessandra, or Oriana. You cook, eat, and share aperitivo with local red and white wines.
“We loved our private class with Federica!! She was the sweetest, warmest host. My husband and I were welcomed in to her adorable apartment home with great view of Bologna from the balcony. We made fresh pasta and prepared a traditional bolognese dish. It was delicious and delightful. Federica taught us very helpful tips and tricks how to prepare this recipe. The 2 hour experience included yummy appetizers and champagne. We loved our experience and would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking to make fresh pasta and prepare a traditional Bologna dish in a locals home.”
Spend 3.5 hours in a Bolognese home learning tortellini from scratch. Your Cesarine host guides you through dough, filling, and folding, then serves your pasta with prosecco, wine, coffee, and nibbles. Host details are shared after booking, and instruction is in English or Italian.
Join a Cesarine home cook such as Laura, Maurizio, or Veronica for a two-hour, hands-on Bologna cooking class. Make tagliatelle and ragù from scratch, share an aperitivo, then eat your pasta with regional wine. Groups are capped at 10, with English and Italian instruction.
“Laura nous a super bien accueilli. Nous avons beaucoup appris et elle a répondu à toutes nos questions. Le vin offert, le dessert et le café de la fin étaient fabuleux. Nous avons échanger sur nos cultures à travers la préparation et le souper. Nous recommandons fortement l’expérience.”
Meet your chef at Via Bellinzona 12 for a three-hour Bologna cooking class in a historic villa. You’ll make tortelloni, tagliatelle with ragù, pizza, and tiramisù, then sit down for wine and the meal. The class is in English and limited to 12 people.
“I registered for a class several days before traveling to Italy. After I arrived, I received a text stating that the class was actually full and offered two other tomes the next day. I registered for the morning class, and then later received another text stating that that class was also full. We were not able to reschedule the class as our flight was that evening, so we completely missed out on one of the experiences I wanted in Italy. I tried to book with other companies, but it all others were booked due to the late notice.”
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