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Fish is also eaten in Bologna

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Paola

Bologna (BO)

Duration 2h 30m

Max 10 guests

Spoken languages:  Italian, English, French

Tasting of traditional dishes

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Your experience
  • Stuffed anchovies
  • Handmade tagliolini with clams
  • Tiramisu

I propose a slightly different experience, deviating from the classic Bolognese recipes: today's menu features an appetizer and first course based on fish. My guests will become acquainted with bluefish, tasting a stuffed anchovy appetizer. It's a delicious dish, suitable for pescetarians. Alternatively, I offer cuttlefish tagliatelle, cooked with apples and chard.

For the first course, I present an Italian classic: spaghetti alle vongole, but I'll replace the spaghetti with handmade tagliolini. To conclude, I'll delight my guests with tiramisu. Instead of soaking the ladyfingers in coffee, they'll be dipped in lemon syrup, more fitting for a fish-based menu. If the season permits, the experience will be held outdoors, on my patio.

Total: €128.00

€128.00 
per guest

€64.00 per child

Reviews
5.0
89 reviews
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.

Mike and Mariah - November 2025

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.

Fabrizio - November 2025

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

Brian McDonough  - October 2025

Paola was so very pleasant and her instruction was excellent. Her home is the perfect place to learn. We enjoyed our class very much

Michael M - October 2025

Wonderful experience with Paolo! We both learned so much, especially around technique for making pasta dough, rolling, and shaping. Hands on and very useful. Paolo was a wonderful host. We couldn’t have asked for better!

Robert - October 2025

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Paola
Cesarina from 2018Location: Bologna (BO)    Languages: Italian, English, French
Want 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”.  
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