Cooking classes

Cooking Classes in the heart of Bologna

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Oriana

Bologna

Duration 3h

Max 10 guests

Spoken languages:  Italian and English

Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina

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    I welcome you near one of the most picturesque and historically rich locations in the city, the Basilica of Santo Stefano. In the cobblestone streets of the historic center, where locals and tourists blend in a lively daily dance, I spend much of my time between my family and the kitchen. I invite you to join us for a special cooking class where you can not only taste the delights of Bolognese cuisine but also have the opportunity to learn Bolognese and other recipes. We start with a variety of bruschettas and mousse of mortadella, then move on to baked lasagna, and finish with a typical Neapolitan dessert, reflecting my Campanian origins. I look forward to sharing the warmth of my kitchen and the secrets of my recipes with you.

    Total: €122.00

    €122.00 
    per guest

    €61.00 per child

    Reviews
    5.0
    43 reviews
    Oriana is both a professional and a Nonna in all respects. Enjoying a chilled beverage the moment we arrived at her top floor apartment overlooking Bologna, gave us a sense it would be a great day. And it was! My wife was a good sous-chef as she has smaller hands but Oriana deftly helped me create tortellini and tagliatelle, making me believe I did it by myself. She was gracious and patient in her teaching and together we created a wonderful dinner. She added a great wine, olive oil, mortadella and cheeses to complement the meal we created. We totally enjoyed our time together and can understand why Oriana gets great reviews. Also, best tiramisu I have ever had AND I made it!

    Bob and Cindy - October 2025

    I had the most wonderful experience at Oriana’s cooking class! From the moment we arrived, Oriana made us feel completely at home warm and welcoming. She guided us step by step through the art of making fresh tortellini from scratch, Every step was very fun, and Oriana shared so many helpful tips about ingredients and techniques. After the tortellini, we moved on to tiramisu. Oriana’s version was rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced, and she taught us how to layer it perfectly . We got to enjoy everything we made together. It wasn’t just a cooking class it was a great experience. I left feeling inspired, full, and excited to try everything again at home. Thank you, Oriana, for such a memorable day. I’d recommend this class to anyone who loves Italian food and authentic local experiences!

    Mara - October 2025

    We had had a lot of fun and the food was amazing. Everyone enjoyed the evening very much.

    Fabienne - October 2025

    I booked a pasta making experience for my partner and I. This was an amazing class and something I would highly recommend for anyone visiting Bologna. Our host Oriana was wonderful, she has a great humour and teaching skills that made the class pass very quickly. In the time we had we learned how to make 3 different pasta shapes tagliatelle, tagliolini and a riccota tortellini. While the dough was proving, we shared glasses of wine as well as stories. The meals we enjoyed while waiting on the prooving where flavourful and light. After the pasta proved, Oriana made 3 brillant meals that accommodated a mix of a vegetarian and meat eater. It was delicious!! Couldn't of asked for a better host.

    James - August 2025

    My family’s experience cooking with Oriana was truly amazing. She was so welcoming and made us feel right at home and part of her family. No other experience we had on our Italian vacation was able to top this. She is a truly beautiful person and if you ever get the chance to book an evening cooking with Oriana, I would absolutely do it. Cesarine is lucky to have someone like Oriana representing them. Thank you again Oriana for a once in a lifetime experience!!

    Walter - July 2025

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    Oriana
    Cesarina from 2018Location: Bologna    Languages: Italian and English
    Oriana, our Cesarina, lives within walking distance of one of the most historically rich and picturesque places in Bologna, the Basilica di Santo Stefano.  Here, in one of the most beloved areas of the historic town, by both Bolognese and tourists, Oriana introduces us to her family: Salvatore, her husband, and their four children that they love to pamper by cooking them healthy meals, while passing on the family recipes. Oriana is originally from Naples, but living in Bologna, she has learned how to make sfoglia, the typical local pasta, and ragù alla Bolognese. She delights in choosing the best cuts of meat to prepare her excellent bollito, or boiled meat, and for the smallest of her daughters, a lover of tortellini, she cooks this local pasta strictly in meat broth.
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