Cesarine: Learn Pasta Making Secrets in a Traditional Home Cooking Class in Bologna
4.7
23 Ratings
Bologna
Discover the secrets of pasta making in a traditional home cooking class in Bologna. Learn authentic regional recipes, taste your creations, and enjoy local wine with your Italian family.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bologna - Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at a local’s home in Bologna, learn the secrets of the region’s most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a selection of local wines.
What's Included
  • Private pasta-making class with three recipes
  • Complimentary beverages: water, local wines, and espresso
Meal Options
  • Fresh Pasta - Sample pasta dishes: Tortellini or Lasagne or Tortelloni or Tagliatelle or Gramigna or Strichetti or Balanzoni
Additional Information

Dive into a private pasta-making course at a local Cesarina’s residence, uncover the techniques behind the region’s renowned pasta recipes, and relish your homemade creations paired with a local wine.

You’ll be provided a fully furnished workspace complete with tools and elements, and your host will share the secrets of 3 genuine regional pasta recipes, passed down from many generations of mothers and grandmothers. Following the class, join your Italian relatives at the dinner table and savour everything you’ve cooked, complemented by a range of local wines.

This event is organized by Cesarine, the oldest network of home-based cooks and wine connoisseurs in Italy. Cesarine hosts are enthusiastic and hospitable, welcoming inquisitive tourists into their homes for deep-diving gastronomic adventures. Each host is verified for their authenticity in maintaining culinary traditions.

Location
Bologna
This experience will be held in a local's home. For privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you by e-mail after you've booked to match you up with your ideal host based on what you are looking for.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jelyjo
Jun 12, 2024
Cooking class with Cristina in Bologna - We took a cooking class with Cristina in Bologna and it was amazing! We made pasta from scratch, rolling it out with a mattarello, which is even trickier than it looks. We made tagliatelle, cappelletti filled with a cheese and parsley filling, and tortelloni with a pork, cheese, and spinach filling. She also treated us to some of her amazing ragu that she made the day before as well as chocolate salami - yum! She was very informative and fun to cook with. She also sent us the recipes and videos she made via WhatsApp after the class, which is super helpful. Best of all, though, was actually sitting down to enjoy our meal. We were joined by Eleonora, a local university student, who was lovely as well, and the conversation that the four of us had was like hanging out with old friends - so much fun! The class itself was incredibly valuable, but the whole experience is one of the most memorable we’ve had in many years of traveling. Thank you to Cristina and Eleonora for a wonderful time!
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Ggorchs1
Feb 20, 2024
Learn to make fresh pasta in a family atmosphere - I did a workshop with AnnaMaria Ponti and it was an incredible experience. Very good communicator and a very familiar atmosphere. I highly recommend it.
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H2586lurossm
Nov 16, 2023
Pasta making with Oriana was exceptional! - I booked this class with Oriana as part of a father-son Italy trip. Oriana gave us such a warm welcome into her home. We spent some time talking before diving into the pasta making class. Oriana is a very positive person and always wanted to make sure we were enjoying the experience. She also served us wine and appetizers while the dough was resting. We learned so much from Oriana and had an amazing experience. We made tagliatelle, pappardelle, and tortelloni, which we enjoyed for luch. Oriana made different sauces for each type of pasta, and everything was so delicious. This is a great way to spend a few hours to gain a deeper understanding of local Bologna food and culture, all while having a great time together and a lot of laughs. I highly recommend Oriana and look forward to taking another class with her during our next trip!
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Brigit_w
Oct 31, 2023
Fabulous - Andriana was fabulous! The pasta was amazing and her hospitality top notch. Also, had the opportunity to meet her family which was a plus.
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Patrick_b
Oct 2, 2023
Making Pasta with Rossa - Rossa was a wonderful host. She was very helpful and explained the process and we had a great time making different types of pasta. Rossa and her cat Tony were a treat to get to know. I can make pasta now!
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Valentina_ff
Sep 29, 2023
Great Food Experience in a local home - Our experience with Oriana was excellent! Immediately, he made us feel very welcome and we enjoyed every moment of our cooking experience! We learnt a lot and had plenty of fun. It will be an experience we will treasure and remember for years to come. Thank you Cesarine
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Irene
Sep 28, 2023
Have fun getting your hands dirty! - The experience at Alessandra's home in Bologna was truly unique. A group of friends and I, gathered to celebrate a birthday, took part in a cooking class on fresh pasta and other typical recipes of the Bolognese tradition. His ability to convey his passion for his land and for food was contagious and made us feel part of a special culinary tradition. Preparing tagliatelle, tortellini and ragù together was not only educational but also incredibly fun. The climax of our meeting was all sitting around the table to enjoy the dishes we had prepared: a true triumph of authentic and genuine flavours. This experience with Alessandra made our friend's birthday absolutely special and unforgettable.
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Michelle_h
Aug 5, 2023
This was a wonderful experience with amazing food! - Martina was amazing. She made us feel so welcome in her home and explained about not only what we were cooking but about the city as well. She helped when needed and walked us through step by step. We had an amazing time and cannot wait to try these recipes at home! My husband said next time we are there we are going to do her food market and cooking tour!
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Lewis_w
Oct 28, 2023
We enjoyed eating the... - We enjoyed eating the food we made and Alesia was very good. However we booked a private class and there were two other bookings there. Also she had a cat and one of us is very allergic and we should has known before there would be a cat
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Judy_h
May 14, 2024
Bologna - We were stood up…no one ever showed up to pick us up. Viator couldn’t even get in touch with them so they gave us a refund.
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