Cooking classes
The traditional ragu at my home
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
- Fresh pasta with meat sauce (ragu)
Ragu is one of those delicious traditional dishes that can turn an ordinary day into a festive moment! In my kitchen, among chats and laughter, we will prepare three types of fresh pasta and the ragù, a rich and tasty sauce just like my grandmother used to make.
Ready with the rolling pin? I'll teach you all the secrets... Finally, we will sit down at the table and taste the dishes prepared together with a good wine.
€133.00 per guest
(€67.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €133.00
€133.00
per guest€67.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
97 reviews
- We were very warmly welcomed to his/her property. The experience was very pleasant, we highly recommend it.
- Thank you Paola for a wonderful cooking class! We were a group of 9 people from 2 families, with those who cook a little to those who cook a lot, and Paola was very kind and encouraging and able to teach us all many things. The details are improrant, and she was able to give many tips to improve our pasta and tirimisu making. Many thanks Paola!
- 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 was very welcoming and revealed the secrets of Bolognese cuisine passed down directly from her grandmother. The course was very informative, and in the end we enjoyed the excellent lasagna we prepared under Paola's brilliant guidance. An experience to do for anyone who wants to discover the secrets of various Bolognese specialties.
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Lisa & Barbara - January 2026
McMeniman families - December 2025
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Mike and Mariah - November 2025
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Fabrizio - November 2025
€133.00 per guest
(€67.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €133.00
€133.00 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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