Cooking Classes

In Bologna to learn the rules of perfect pasta dough!

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Oriana

Bologna (BO)
Duration 3h
Max 8 guests
Spoken languages:  
Italian and English

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

Shared Experience
Your experience

    I await you in the pulsating heart of Bolognese history and culture, in a part of the city center adored by both locals and tourists. The culinary experience I propose begins with a warm welcome: an aperitif to break the ice. Upon your arrival, you will be able to taste a selection of Parmigiano Reggiano accompanied by balsamic vinegar, to get closer to the authentic flavors of our land. During the cooking course, I will teach you the seven golden rules for preparing perfect pasta dough. Together we will learn how to create delicious lasagna with radicchio and stracchino, giving a creamy and light variant to the traditional baked lasagna recipe. Certainly, there will be tagliatelle, another pillar of our cuisine. And to finish another classic: tiramisu!

    Total: €133.00

    €133.00 
    per guest

    €67.00 per child

    Reviews

    5.0
    47 reviews
    Our time with Oriana was one for the books! I brought my dad to Italy and his plan was to cook with lots of Italian grandmothers so we could learn the old ways. Oriana was wonderful! Her apartment was a dream, filled with lots of old antiques. She welcomed us with wine and got to know us. She told great stories. She has such a bright and energetic personality! We ate and drank and made pasta and she cooked and talked and helped us along telling us stories. For dinner, she served us some veges from her own garden. She also served us her special ragu with the pasta we had made. We had made tiramisu in another class, so she showed us a different way to make tiramisu- we loved it! We really enjoyed cooking and laughing with Oriana. Out of all our cooking classes, this was the most fun. I'm so glad I booked it. Lastly, I texted Oriana the next day for a dinner rec and she gave me a great one. She also told us about her sisters in Bologna. We had booked a Vespa tour and sure enough it was with her sisters who owned the company. We now feel like family. We have met 3 of the 4 sisters. This is a wonderful family and has made our visit to Italy feel like we were with family.

    Hannah S. - 

    It was a truly fantastic experience! Oriana is not only a super cook, but a wonderful person: being hosted at her home means truly entering the spirit of Bologna. And not to forget everything we ate: high-quality local products, our fresh pasta and the tiramisu… A unique setting for a stunning experience. To be repeated and recommended to anyone who really wants to experience tradition and an unforgettable afternoon together.

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    Alessandra - 

    Everything was so nice, we learned to do pasta, and tiramisu There were lots of laughs and joy! We had so much fun with Oriana! And we recommend her to everybody !!

    Åsa Sigvardsdotter - 

    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 - 

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

    Fabienne - 

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    Oriana

    Cesarina from 2018Location: Bologna (BO)    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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