Oriana
Cesarina from 2018My speciality: A selection of cured meats, Parmigiano Reggiano and baked polenta
I live in: Bologna
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Oriana
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.
My specialities
- Tagliatella with ragu
- A selection of cured meats, Parmigiano Reggiano and baked polenta
- Tortellini in meat broth
Experiences
Cooking Classes (3)
Reviews
5.0
87 reviews
- Fantastic experience! Oriana really knows how to share her passion for the italian cuisine . A few of us are not really experienced at cooking but thanks to Orianas clear and helpful instructions we managed to prepare our own Cappelletti, Tagliatelle and Tiramisù. The food was extremely tasty and entirely based on fresh, local and organic products. Oriana is a charismatic and warmhearted person, therefore, we did not only enjoy the food but also her company.
- 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.
- 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.
- Oriana truly made this an event to remember....she is so passionate about what she is doing along with warmth and kindness. Truly never expected this to be so FANTASTIC and DELICIOUS. It is a MUST to do if you are anywhere near Bologna. Thank you Oriana for being you....:)
- 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 !!
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