Discover with me some hidden places in the city centre! Meeting point at the Neptune fountain to start our walking tour.We'll visit the market and buy fresh ingredients to prepare the meal at home.After the tour, we'll join my home and learn how to prepare fresh homemade pasta and a quick and tasty dessert.Last but not least... we'll enjoy the meal!

Bologna: Highlights and Hidden Gems of the Market Tour

Bologna

Martina

Rosa

Rosa welcomes us in the middle of Bologna's historic center: a maze of brightly colored narrow streets, embellished by the medieval buildings and typical porticoes of the Emilian capital. Our Cesarina's house is located on a side street of Via Indipendenza, one of the city's most important streets, a short distance from Piazza Maggiore and the Two Towers.The class includes the preparation and tasting of:Sausage and spinach meatballsTraditional Tagliatelle with ragout ( typical meat sauce)TiramisùI also host vegans and vegetarians, with whom I will make arrangements for a menu tailored to their needs.

Bologna cooking class: tagliatelle and tiramisù

A good reception cannot go without a bottle of chilled wine, with hot piadinas and fragrant mortadella.Then by a good first course: tortelloni, tagliatelle, lasagna, tortellini, etc.And to finish with a slice of tenerina (chocolate cake), or a mascarpone cup with chocolate chips, or a cream ice cream....Strictly: homemade!All accompanied by chatter and laughter.I am waiting for you!

Emilia Romagna: the queen of good food

Take a seat at the cozy tables of the Cesarine to savor forgotten recipes that have been treasured and handed down for generations.During this cooking class at my home, the Cesarina Rosa in downtown Bologna, you will learn to prepare 3 typical Bolognese fresh pasta recipes.Under my guidance you will learn how to make the dough, roll out the pastry sheet and prepare fresh pasta following my family's recipes.Each participant will have his or her own station and will be actively working, equipped with a gremband and a handout where the recipes will be explained, with ingredients and steps.At the end of the class we will taste what we have prepared together, with local wines.

Masterclass and appetizer: fresh pasta Bolognese

Oriana

I live just a few steps away from one of the most charming and historically rich places in Bologna, the Basilica of Santo Stefano. Here, in one of the most beloved areas of the city's historic center, both by locals and tourists, I love to reveal the secrets of my family's recipes. I'm passionate about traditional cooking and love to share it with others. In my cooking class, I'll have you try my signature dishes. We'll start with a selection of cured meats, Parmigiano Reggiano, and roasted polenta, to tell you about the qualities of Emilian products, followed by tagliatelle with ragu and Caprese cake, which traces my origins.I look forward to welcoming you into my kitchen, where we'll have the pleasure of cooking together and sharing this passion that can become yours too!

Traditional cooking class in the heart of Bologna

Elena

Apericena on the rooftops of Bologna...A spectacular, unique location, a breathtaking view over the rooftops of Bologna, you'll feel like you're touching the Two Towers with your finger...Enjoy together with your friends and girlfriends, or colleagues and co-workers an aperitif away from everyone, in total relaxation, it will be just you and them.Superior Prosecco, Gin Tonic, Cocktails, Music and a series of finger foods and tastings of delicacies from the area and beyond will accompany you in this truly exclusive experience.The menu and other special requests, any intolerances or allergies can be arranged privately.Esperieza only in case of Good Weather taking place outdoors.

Aperitif and dinner on the rooftops of Bologna

Romantic Candlelight Dinner to celebrate an anniversary, an important recurrence, or just to spend a few hours with your loved one in a unique, elegant and discreet setting.The evening includes:Welcome aperitif, with superior prosecco, or flavored gin and tonic, platter of mixed cold cuts and samples of local dishes and seasonal vegetables.Three Mortadelle Risotto.Fillet of Pork cooked at low temperature on a bed of caramelized Val di Non Apples and Puree.Mascarpone cream with berries or strawberries.Merlot wine Cantina Alto VantoDifferent menu, special requests, and any intolerances or allergies can be arranged privately.

Romantic Dinner

Lunch or Dinner with a view of all of Bologna, a breathtaking setting at sunset.Four-course menuMixed appetizers with typical products of the Territory and Bolognese Tradition, all accompanied by Prosecco or Gin Tonic.Tortellini in Brodo or BalanzoniMeatloaf and Tomato GratèEnglish SoupWine to choose from Pignoletto, Lambrusco, Sangiovese, Cabernet SauvignonCoffeeLimoncelloDifferent menu, special requests, and any intolerances or allergies can be arranged privately.

Lunch or dinner with a view: the Bologna Two Towers

Passatelli and Polpettone are two dishes of Bolognese Tradition, and recipe calls for Passatelli to be cooked in the broth created in the cooking of Polpettone.This culinary experience will be a succession of flavors that chase each other and come together.It starts with an appetizer of Mortadella in different shapes and textures, an ingredient that we will also find inside the meatloaf. All accompanied by the growing Bolognese while sipping a Pignoletto dei Colli Bolognesi.We arrive at Passatello that will be the star of the Cooking Demo, you will see its making and we will reveal its secrets.It will be the turn of the Meatloaf that you will taste paired with soft mashed potatoes of the territory.To finish off, baked peaches with macaroons and chocolate.

Passatello and Bolognese Meatloaf

Let's go eat at Nonna's...a journey into traditional dishes often forgotten...The menu includes.Appetizer with Prosecco Superiore, crescenta bolognese, crescentine with sliced meats, Friggione, Giardiniera.First Dish of fresh pasta which can be a Sorpresa al ragù, Gramigna con Salsiccia, Zuppa Imperiale or Polenta al RagùSecond Dish: Cotechino or Zampone with Puree or Spinach with Butter and Parmesan or Meatballs with "Toccio"Dessert: Soup or homemade amaretto ice creamMerlot Wine Winery Alto VantoCoffee and LimoncelloSpecial requests, and any intolerances or allergies can be arranged privately.

Lunch or dinner in Bologna with traditional dishes

Four-course menu that allows people to enjoy what in the past was eaten only on Sundays or holidays.My menu:Antipasto with Salami, Mortadella mousse, Friggione, Giardiniera, Parmesan, Prosecco Superiore.First Course: Tortellini in Broth or Baked Lasagna or Cannelloni.Second Course: Boiled Meat with peperonata and tomatoes au gratin.Dessert: Mascarpone with chocolate chipsAlto Vanto Winery WineCoffee and Limoncello

The Sunday Lunch

Alessandra

With this experience, you'll get to join Alessandra, one of our Cesarine in the city center of Bologna, as she shops in a local market, watch her make typically Bolognese preparations, and sit down to dine on a three-course meal, served with local wine.The experience start with a visit in the vibrant local market of Bologna.Then you can enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic Bologna recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian MammasAfter the course, immerse yourself in a private lunch or dining experience at Alessandra's home. Local wine and coffe is included!

Market tour, Cook and Dine in Bologna

In my practical and comfortable kitchen I will show you step by step the secrets to get the best result from fresh pasta dough, how to roll it out and cut it. You will also learn how to prepare ragout alla Bolognese , with an enveloping scent that inebriates the house. And.. I assure you, I think it'll be worth it.Finally, I will show my secrets for a traditional dessert as Tiramisù or Zuppa Inglese.

Traditional Bolognese cooking class: tagliatelle with ragout

We will prepare together two traditional types of pasta from my lands Emilia and Puglia: tagliatelle, prepared with the ever-present ragout, and orecchiette with turnip tops, a simple dish, but you need to know a few little tricks, which I will reveal, to make this recipe at its best.We will learn how to use different flours and get our hands in the dough, to take a mouth-watering culinary journey from the north to the south of Italy.I look forward to seeing you!

Cooking class with an Apulian sfoglina in Bologna

Take a seat at my table to savor forgotten recipes that have been treasured and passed down for generations.During this cooking class you will learn how to prepare 3 recipes: a typical appetizer such as piadina, tortelloni and a fantastic tiramisu.Under my guidance you will learn how to make dough like a real sfoglina and how to prepare fresh pasta, following my family's recipes.Each participant will have his or her own station and will be actively working, equipped with an apron and a handout, where the recipes will be explained, with ingredients and steps.At the end of the course you will be able to relax at the table, enjoying a 3-course menu, whether lunch or dinner, including appetizer, main course and dessert that we will have prepared together.

Piadina, tortelloni and tiramisu with a real sfoglina

Paola

Together we will learn how to make the traditional Bolognese lasagna, which is one of my specialties. We will start by preparing the ragù and, while it cooks, we will begin making our egg pasta, to which we will add spinach, following the Bolognese tradition. Once both ingredients are ready, we will make the béchamel sauce and then assemble our seven layers of wonder, ready to be enjoyed!

Lasagna bolognese, my specialty!

Come and discover the rich and enveloping flavors of Bolognese cuisine in my cozy house, just outside the center of Bologna. Experience an unforgettable culinary adventure in a warm and welcoming atmosphere that will make you feel right at home from the very first moment. Together, we'll learn how to prepare a great classic of Bolognese cuisine: the cotoletta - simple to make but packed with flavor. These delicious and crispy cutlets are the perfect accompaniment to a tasty friggione, the typical Bolognese sauce, or delicate gratin tomatoes, to delight your taste buds and your mood. And for an appetizer? An exquisite soufflé of vegetables with a crispy Parmesan wafer. How could we not end the experience with a classic tiramisu? This easy-to-make recipe is loved by all guests.

A great classic of Bolognese cuisine: the cutlet

I will welcome you into my kitchen, where you will learn how to make pasta, rolling it out with a rolling pin. You will then learn how to stuff and seal tortellini, which you will then enjoy with a good meat broth or parmesan sauce, depending on the season

The king of Bolognese cuisine: THE TORTELLINO

We will start by making the appetizer with homemade frittatas and piadina, accompanied by cured meats, cheeses, pickled vegetables, and seasonal products. There will also be plenty of food options available for our vegetarian guests. Next, we will proceed with the preparation of garganelli, a particular type of pasta made using a small ridged cutting board and a wooden straw. We will prepare the dough together and roll it out into sheets. We will then cut small squares and make the garganelli, small artisanal macaroni. Their perfect sauce? Ragù. But we can also invent vegetable-based sauces to satisfy the vast audience of vegetarians. We will finish with zuppa inglese: the preparation is simple but impressive.

Discover the Secrets of Garganelli in Bologna Cooking Class

All the dishes you will enjoy at my home are home made and very tasty.They are suitable for adults and children.The appetizers are accompanied by vegetables in oil created by me and jams, also created by me, to be eaten with cheeses, especially Parmigiano Reggiano.In this experience you will learn how to cook piadina romagnola, a typical fresh stuffed pasta dish, and tiramisu.

Cooking class in Bologna: piadina, tortelloni and tiramisu

Ragout is one of those delicious traditional dishes that transform any day into a moment of celebration and in my kitchen, amidst chatter and laughter, we will prepare tagliatelle, fresh egg pasta, and ragù with a rich and tasty sauce like my grandmother used to prepare.Ready with the rolling pin?I will teach you the secrets of my tiramisu as well.To finish we will sit down at the table and enjoy the dishes prepared together with a good wine.

The ragout of tradition in my house

Bologna, lmia city is world famous for its tradition of fresh egg pasta and in this cooking class we will learn how to make 3 different pasta shapes. We will start with the preparation of the dough starting with eggs and flour and then continue with the art of rolling pin. Once we have our sheet of pasta we will go on to make the different shapes: the garganelli, tagliatelle and tortelloni stuffed with ricotta and spinach. I will tell you the anecdotes of each recipe and the curiosities of the tools of the trade. At the end of the course, we will all sit down at my table (in the garden during the warm weather) for a pasta lunch or dinner accompanied by very good local wine. It will be a day of home cooking, tradition and fun. I look forward to seeing you there!

Cooking class: learn how to prepare fresh pasta from Bologna

The course will start with the preparation of the dough for crescentine and tagliatelle. While the dough rests, we will prepare the dessert. We will then roll out the dough for crescentine and egg-based tagliatelle, which will be cut and cooked. The crescentine will be fried and served as an appetizer, accompanied by cured meats and cheeses. Depending on the menu choice, traditional or vegetarian, the tagliatelle will be served with ragù or a vegetable sauce, both previously prepared by me.

Bologna, a journey through flavors and history

In this completely vegetarian cooking class, you will learn some typical Bolognese recipes passed down through generations, as well as how to knead a great pizza.In this course I propose farfalline (we call them stricchetti) topped with a tomato and onion sauce, typical Bolognese, perhaps one of the few vegetarian recipes in my city.This will be followed by pizza, an excellent margherita pizza, with the addition of some mushrooms, if my guests like, to be baked in the oven.It concludes with another great classic: torta tenerina.All vegetarian and all extremely tasty!At the end of the course we will enjoy the prepared dishes with a good local wine.

Special Course: Bolognese recipes and more

I'll serve you lunch or dinner in my living room or, in summer, in the patio between the plants of my garden. You can taste typical recipes from my region. For those who also love meat, the tagliatelle will be seasoned with ragù. For vegetarians, I'll prepare an onion and tomato sauce, a tipical bolognese recipe

Three corse menu

Guests will be welcomed into my home and, first, they will see how to roll out egg pasta to make noodles. They will be able to try using the pastry board and rolling pin. They will move on to lunch or dinner, which will be served, depending on the season, in the living room or on the patio inside my private garden

Four-course lunch or dinner and cooking demo

Cristina

A cooking class to tell and teach some typical recipes of Emilian cuisine. Starting with a typical appetizer, tigelle, continuing with the homemade pasta par excellence: tagliatelle with meat sauce, and concluding in sweetness with tiramisu, made with a recipe handed down for generations.Each participant will have a station to actively learn all the processes. We look forward to seeing you!

Cooking class with three Bolognese recipes

In Bologna, fresh pasta is a must in traditional cuisine, from simple to filled. Each sheet is rolled with a rolling pin and cut with care, to produce tagliatelle, tortelloni and Balanzoni, worthy of the best Bolognese tradition. Test yourself with this cooking class dedicated to fresh pasta, made strictly by hand!

Pasta Cooking Class

Hone your culinary skills with an engaging cooking lesson, discovering the gastronomic heritage of Bologna.A journey in the taste to know all the secrets of local cuisine, enjoying the great dishes of tradition that you will prepare with your own hands.Immerse yourself in a cozy atmosphere and sip excellent wine paired with three authentic Bolognese recipes.

A journey into the taste of Bolognese cuisine

Typical food market, cooking class and dine experience.After a tour at our food market in Bologna we will prepare together our typical Bolognese menu, consisting of three meals.As a starter, tigelle or crescentine or piadine with prosciutto (ham) : perfect way to begin!Then we will cook a must: tagliatelle with ragù, and finish it off with a tiramisù (a chilled dessert made with coffee, lady fingers and mascarpone cheese).

Typical food market, cooking class & dine in Bologna

Margherita

Everything in my house in the center of Bologna, overlooking the Teatro Comunale, has a story: the furniture, the dinnerware, the glasses, the cutlery, the tablecloths and, of course, the recipes that hold family secrets.In this typical Bolognese dinner, which I will prepare for you and which I can also decline for vegetarian palates upon request, you will savor my family recipes accompanied by the sound of the cello, played by Filippo.

Special dinner with live music

Emilia-Romagna. An unique land, an unique region but with many different traditions. This is an opportunity to taste and compare the specialties of the region, from excellent pasta dishes to desserts. A journey following the culinary traditions of the region through the dishes we will cook together

Emilia vs. Romagna: cooking class exploring tradition

Barbara e Paola

Hi! Are you ready for a unique culinary experience in Bologna? My cooking course is the best choice to discover all the secrets of making tortellini. You will learn directly from me, an expert and passionate chef, the traditional techniques and secret recipes passed down from generation to generation in my family. I will guide you through each step, from making fresh pasta to creating the perfect filling, to folding the tortellino with mastery. Not only will you learn how to prepare Bologna's most famous dish, but you will also feel part of the local culinary tradition in this exclusive experience.

Tortellini Cooking Class in Bologna

In this cooking class in our home in Bologna, we will prepare some of the city's traditional recipes.The proposed menu is in fact typical Bolognese, simple and tasty, everyone can learn and make it.As an appetizer we will prepare meatballs made with mortadella and ricotta cheese.Next you will learn how to roll out the pastry to make tortelloni, which we will enjoy with a homemade tomato sauce.Finally we will reveal the secrets of our tiramisu.We are happy to share our home with anyone who has the desire to come and enjoy homemade dishes and company!

Cooking class: tortelloni, meatballs and tiramisu

Are you looking for a fun cooking course in Bologna? Then you're in the right place! Our course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to cook typical dishes from Bologna. You will learn how to prepare delicious ricotta and spinach meatballs, the traditional gramigna with sausage and, to finish off a delicious mascarpone cream. During the course, you will learn the basic techniques of Italian cuisine and have a great time with your new culinary skills.

Enjoy typical Bolognese cooking 

Our dishes are prepared with the joy transmitted by our mothers and grandmothers.We are happy to share our home with you.

Every moment is good to taste Bologna's Cuisine

Valentina

The MenuAppetizersPorcini flan with creamed potatoesCascioncino with trufflesCrouton with truffled scrambled eggsAccompanied by: "Musa " - Verdicchio doc metodo classico or other if not availableFirst CoursesTagliolini with trufflePotato gnocchi with pumpkin and porcini mushroomsAccompanied by: "Ghiffa " - Verdicchio dei castelli di Jesi DOC classico superiore or other if not availableSecond CoursesBraised pork tenderloin with porcini mushrooms and speckMixed mushrooms from the forestAccompanied by: "Labieno " - Castelli Jesi Verdicchio Riserva Docg Classico or other if not availableSweetsPumpkin CheesecakeWalnut cakeAccompanied by: "Cingulum " - Verdicchio Castelli Jesi doc passito or other if not available

Mushrooms and truffles: the forest on the table (tasting)

A special menu dedicated to art to be enjoyed in a beautiful location, because Bologna is a town full of art as well. The offered brunchhas got three meals: a starter, followed by a pasta dish and lastly the dessert. Wine is included in the experience and the recipes are all based o art styles or famous painters.

Brunch with an art-based menu

If you want to live a unique and unforgettable experience, surrounded by your friends, in a charming location and in a private environment, where you can taste delicious and traditional recipes and savor a special moment, this is the perfect opportunity that will make that moment something you will never forget!

Bachelorette Party: Special Dinner and Welcome Aperitif

Alessia

Visit the vibrant local market in the center of Bologna and immerse yourself in a dining experience at my home, nearby the city center.Enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic regional recipes treasured in my family cookbooks.Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo followed by a typical menu including starters, pasta, and dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee).

Market, Cook and Dine and Aperitivo in Bologna Center

Patrizia

This is a cooking class dedicated to fresh pasta, we will prepare 3 pasta recipes together.At the end of the course we will sit down for a welcome drink followed by lunch or dinner with the three pasta recipes prepared during the course.We will prepare tagliatelle together, I will teach you the family recipe for cooking excellent tortelli filled with field herbs, and to follow we will prepare strozzapreti.

Fresh pasta cooking class

Maria Sole e Rossella

Discover the secrets of Bologna's most beloved desserts in a modern, yet cozy setting. Don't be intimidated by baking - these recipes are easy and sure to impress. Start off with a delightful welcome appetizer and toast with a glass of aromatic pignoletto. In this all-dessert course, you'll learn how to make a classic tiramisu with our family's special twist, the ever-popular chocolate Tenerina cake, and the irresistible raviole - sweet pastry pockets filled with tangy mustard. Whether it's a special occasion or just a desire to learn something new, indulge in sweetness and make unforgettable memories!

Cooking up some sweet traditional delicacies from Bologna

Who said that Bolognese cuisine cannot be vegetarian? In this course we will learn not only the art of hand-rolled pasta, but also some very tasty recipes to satisfy a plant-based diet or simply those who feel like a change every now and then. Pesto lasagna with béchamel sauce, parmesan cheese and pistachio grains will amaze even the most traditional Bolognese palates, a light and fresh version of tagliatelle and finally tortelloni filled with pumpkin or other vegetables depending on the season. All this in our cozy attic while tasting pignoletto and a welcome appetizer.

Handmade pasta and vegetarian delights in Bologna

Bolognese cuisine is too broad to be limited to three courses, so many are the specialties of our city and they all deserve a place of honor. With this special five-course menu we will try to give you the best taste of the dishes that most represent our culinary tradition.In a spacious and modern living room overlooking the rooftops of the city you will be pampered and will be able to enjoy each course to the fullest, all accompanied by the wines of the area.

Bologna at the table

If you are looking for an authentic bolognese dinner experience in a very comfort and warm place, this is where to be! My mom and I will welcome you in our home and let you feel a real "bolognese" for one day. We will cook our specialities starting from a tipycal bread called Crescente with ham inside and then you will taste the original lasagna with green home made pasta and ragu sauce and to conclude your dinner with some tender, you will try a very special tiramisu dessert.

Enjoy an original Bolognese meal at our home

Castel San Pietro Terme

Silvia

Do you carp the secrets of ragout and create variations that your family will like?I would say this experience is just right for you! We will decide together, based on the tastes of your diners, the alternatives to the traditional ragout, it can be plain, it can be vegetarian, it can be made of legumes.

Create your own dispensa, traditional ragu and and much more

Christmas with your folks Easter with whoever you want!A journey into the tradition of my region Emilia Romagna with a round trip to Puglia my husband's region.The first wild asparagus, the first wild herbs, tagliatelle, lamb, all accompanied by good wine.I am waiting for you in my house in the hills of Bologna!

Field trip for Easter and Easter Monday

One of Bologna's culinary treasures is tortellini, but it takes a quick hand to produce the perfect bite of pasta. Bring a little Bologna home with you by learning how to prepare this traditional dish with a Cesarina, during this cooking class.Each student will have his or her own station so you can learn the best way and immediately put into practice the preparations of the class, which will focus on rolling pin pasta and the perfect tortellino to make at home as well.At the end of the course we will sit down at the table to enjoy tortellini along with a good dessert and excellent local wine.

Tortellino Masterclass

San Pietro in Casale

Massimo

Discover the magical world of handmade pasta. Share with me the passion for culinary art and love for pasta as I show you how to knead and shape it into unique forms. Let's choose the menu together, from simple to stuffed pastas, and enjoy the fruit of our labor in an unforgettable experience of taste and hospitality. "Made, cooked, and eaten" as they say, for a lunch or dinner to remember!

Explore the culinary tradition of Bologna

This experience is a true tasting of rolling-pin pulled pastas, based on alchemical pairings!The pairings of these flavors are the result of studies, experiments and also certainlyexperience (not to say mistakes) during my life in contact with the earth and its products!You will try a four-course menu with a starter, pasta, main with side dish, dessert and wine included.

Typical 4-course dining experience in Bologna

Tagliatelle: a dish known all over the world!Do you want to know the oldest way of making pasta?Do you want to know the difference in making pasta by hand and how to recognize the quality of a pasta?In this course we will find out which flours are best to use and why, how to distinguish a handmade pasta from a hand-pulled one, and most importantly what makes tagliatella the queen of Bolognese food culture, so famous that it is re-purposed all over the world!