Cooking Classes in Bologna: 6 Days Out That Repay the Slot

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 527 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

In Bologna’s old town, a local sfoglina guides you through hand-rolled tagliatelle, while you sample Mortadella, Pignoletto, San Giovese, and gelato. You’ll also make a Casoni Spritz, share a meal, and receive recipes by email. The three-hour class welcomes beginners, couples, families, and solo visitors.

“This cooking class was amazing. I am an experienced amateur pasta maker and I took this class with my mom who is more of a beginner. This class was engaging and fun for both of us!! Clare and Valentina were amazing teachers who knew about the historical and cultural contexts of the food/drinks we were making. I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a non-gimmicky real Italian cooking class.”

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2.Pastamama, Home Cooking Classes at Grace’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 521 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Join Grazia, also known as Pasta Mama, in her Bologna home for a three-hour, small-group pasta class. You’ll make tagliatelle, tortelloni, and sauces from scratch, then eat your work with wine and dessert. The class is in English, limited to five people, and includes equipment and lunch.

“We had such a great time doing the class, Grazia was an amazing host and very informative of the Italian food culture and history. We also enjoyed her stories of family and growing up in the area. Would definitely recommend to others that are interested. The pasta making was also very interesting and delicious.”

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3.Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 409 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Meet at Casa Altabella in central Bologna for a three-hour English-language class. With instructors such as Luca, Steven, Aladdin, Pete, Neha, or Maria, you make fresh pasta, ricotta and spinach ravioli, and tiramisu, then sit down with Prosecco and wine to eat what you prepared.

“Al was a great host! The food we made was delish! Highly recommend this! We throughly enjoyed ourselves.”

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4.Pasta Tagliatelle Ragu Cooking Class with Spritz

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 407 reviews · from $79

Spend three hours in central Bologna learning hand-rolled tagliatelle with an English-speaking sfoglina and host team such as Valentina, Stefania, Lupo, or Roberta. Begin with mortadella and Pignoletto, mix a Casoni Spritz, then eat your pasta with house ragù, Parmigiano Reggiano, wine, coffee, and amaro. The class suits ages 12 and up.

“Velentina was fabulous! I learned so much & had the best time with all my new international companions.”

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5.Bologna on the plate, Cooking Class with Alessia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Join Alessia Fiocchi in her Bologna home for a three-hour cooking class focused on regional pasta, sauces, and dessert. You may make tortellini, tortelloni, tagliatelle, ragù, and tiramisu, then sit down to eat with local wine. Groups are limited to 10, vegetarian menus are available, and her cat Pol may be nearby.

“Our hostess was knowledgeable and effective. Happily made the class vegetarian! She gave great tips on making pasta. She is a great hostess! She really made the evening special!”

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6.Pasta Tagliatelle al Ragu Cooking Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 225 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Spend three hours in a Bologna-area home with Irene or another local host, learning to make tagliatelle, tortellini, tortelloni, or ravioli. You will shape the pasta by hand, eat what you prepare with sauces and wine, and finish with dessert and coffee. The class is relaxed, social, and held in English or Italian.

“Irena was an amazing host, true authentic experience in an Italian home environment, met some lovely people from all across the world whilst enjoying some pasta we had made and some local wine. Would very much recommend! 🍝”

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