Cooking classes
Crescentine and Prosecco: an Emilia-Romagna aperitivo
5.0
Paola
Spoken languages: Italian, English, French
Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
Shared Experience
Your experience
- Fried crescentine
This cooking class will introduce you to the authentic crescentine of Bologna, delicious diamond-shaped dough bites made with flour, lard (or olive oil), salt, milk – including plant-based options for vegans – and a touch of leavening. After kneading and frying them in seed oil, we will pair them with cured meats, cheeses, or vegetables, depending on the guests' preferences. To make the experience even more special, we’ll enjoy them with a glass of fine prosecco.
I look forward to sharing this delicious and convivial experience with you!
Vegan
Vegetarian
€82.00 per guest
(€41.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €82.00
€82.00
per guest€41.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
89 reviews
- Paola was fantastic! Very welcoming and kind. We are so appreciative that she adjusted her schedule to fit us in at the last minute. She gave us so many insights and helpful tips for making incredible pasta. She was very patient in helping us learn and refine the techniques that we will be able to take home and use for trying to make it on our own. She said we passed but have to come back for a follow-up next time we are in Bologna and possibly learn some more recipes 😀
- Wow. We weren’t entirely sure what to expect, but our time with Paola was exceptional - it absolutely exceeded any ideas we had. The setting, her home, was intimate and welcoming, much the same as her lovely personality. She is intelligent and patient. My husband does little to no cooking and was nervous about this experience. He felt welcomed and confident. Our meal was delicious. We absolutely hope to cross paths with her again.
- Paola è stata molto accogliente e ci ha rivelato i segreti della cucina bolognese tramandati direttamente dalla sua nonna. Il corso è stato molto istruttivo e alla fine abbiamo gustato le eccellenti lasagne che abbiamo preparato sotto la brillante regia di Paola. Un'esperienza fa fare per chi vuole scoprire i segreti delle varie specialità Bolognesi.
- Paola was fantastic! Very welcoming and kind. We were thoroughly impressed by her attention to detail and patience throughout the class. We learned many interesting skills that we will use once we get back home. Next time we visit Bologna, a must visit will be to take another class, perhaps her Grandmothers lasagna? All the best and Grazie Paola! Sincerely Brian McDonough
- Paola was so very pleasant and her instruction was excellent. Her home is the perfect place to learn. We enjoyed our class very much
Eric and Chrystal - December 2025
Mike and Mariah - November 2025
Fabrizio - November 2025
Brian McDonough - October 2025
Michael M - October 2025
€82.00 per guest
(€41.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €82.00
€82.00 per guest
Where
Paola
Cesarina from 2018Location: Bologna (BO) Languages: Italian, English, FrenchWant to enjoy the finest flavours of one of the world’s most iconic cuisines, right at the city gates of Bologna? You can! Paola lives at Porta San Felice, near Bologna’s original city walls. Enjoy a special lunch and dinner during the summer in the garden of this gourgeous house in the city center of Bologna.
In this tranquil location our Cesarina takes us on a journey through the flavours of Bologna’s local traditions, from mortadella to ragù alla bolognese. “I love cooking, because it brings together family traditions and the joy of sharing food with other people”.
In this tranquil location our Cesarina takes us on a journey through the flavours of Bologna’s local traditions, from mortadella to ragù alla bolognese. “I love cooking, because it brings together family traditions and the joy of sharing food with other people”.
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