Cooking classes
Prosecco, Tagliatelle, and Tortelloni: Discover Bologna
5.0
Small Group hands-on cooking class with 2 pasta recipes and tiramisù
Shared Experience
Your experience
- Tortelloni
- Tagliatelle (or ravioli) with seasonal vegetables (or ragù)
- Tiramisù
After a welcoming prosecco, we will prepare the traditional pasta dough by hand with a rolling pin, creating tagliatelle and tortelloni from our local tradition. You will learn how to make ragù the way it has been done in my family for generations. Next, we will make ricotta and parsley tortelloni, seasoned with butter and sage. We will also take some time to prepare a vegetable-based sauce with seasonal ingredients to dress the tagliatelle for those who prefer vegetarian cuisine. To end our experience on a sweet note, we will make Italy’s beloved dessert, tiramisù. At the end of the lesson, we will enjoy the dishes we've prepared together.
€129.00 per guest
(€64.50 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €129.00
€129.00
per guest€64.50 per child
Reviews
5.0
17 reviews
- I had the most wonderful time learning to make authentic Italian dishes with Federica! She was incredibly sweet, patient, and made the entire experience feel warm and personal. We began by preparing tiramisu, followed by making fresh tortellini and tagliatelle completely by hand — such a fun and rewarding process. The tortellini was served with a rich tomato sauce, while the tagliatelle was paired with a traditional ragu that Federica had prepared beforehand. The class took place at her beautiful home with a lovely view, and we were welcomed with some small appetizers and wine. After cooking, we sat down together with another participant to enjoy our handmade dishes and tiramisu over more wine and great conversation. It truly felt like being invited into an Italian home rather than just attending a class. Everything — from the atmosphere to Federica’s hospitality — was perfect. This was one of the absolute highlights of my time in Bologna, and I couldn’t recommend it more highly!
- You must book with Federica. One of my favourite cooking lessons ever! We made tiny tortellini together, as well as the two traditional ways to serve it: beef broth and Parmesan cream sauce. Throughout there was coffee, wine and a gorgeous snack typical of Bologna. But it’s not just about the food. Federica was such a gracious host. Lots of conversation despite having to use a translation app here and there. A genuine interest in learning about me. Patient as I gradually learned a tricky pasta technique, as well as rolling the dough out by hand(!!!) She had more confidence in me than I did! Thanks to her, I did start what will be a long term affair with a lovely new pasta. And although I have made tiramisu many times before, hers if by far the best I’ve had, including in restaurants. She will even share her secret extra ingredient with you - what a difference! When I am back in Bologna I will book with Federica again. You should too! One tip: use Apple Maps and not Google Maps to find her apartment, as Google will not successfully get you there.
- We had a great cooking experience with Federica. We learned hands-on thru the experience. And the taste, as we ate it, was superb!! Thanks. I would do it again for cooking different recipes.
- Highly recommend! Federica and her daughter provided an experience of a lifetime! Both my husband and I are foodies that love to cook. Federica provided a fun step by step demonstration of each dish and recipes. Her home is warm and welcoming. We ate each dish on a beautiful terrace with a wonderful view of Bologna. Top notch lesson from beginning to end!
- We had a lovely time learning to cook Tagliatelle alla Bolognese with Frederica in her beautiful home. She was very welcoming and knowledgeable and we enjoyed the experience very much!
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€129.00 per guest
(€64.50 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €129.00
€129.00 per guest
Where
Federica
Cesarina from 2025Location: Bologna Languages: Italian and EnglishThe restoration of paintings and frescoes is my profession, but my true passion is cooking. The attention to detail required in my work is the same precision I bring to my handmade pasta—tagliatelle, lasagne, tortellini, and tortelloni—all rigorously prepared with fresh dough rolled by hand using a rolling pin. My specialty is ragù alla Bolognese, while for main courses, I love preparing traditional dishes from my region, Emilia-Romagna, such as roasts and meatballs. Vegetables are always present on my table, often with a touch of Neapolitan influence, which also inspires me to prepare some delicious seafood dishes. The view from my home, just outside the center of Bologna and near the Portico di San Luca, is simply breathtaking—I look forward to welcoming you to admire it together!
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