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The 7 Best Cooking Classes in Bologna

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This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 7 cooking classes in Bologna worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato - Cutting tagliatelle the Bolognese way
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Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato

1.Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 527 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

In Bologna’s old town, you’ll make hand-rolled tagliatelle with a local sfoglina, learn a Casoni spritz, and sit down to ragù, Parmigiano, wine, coffee, amaro, and gelato. Guides such as Sonia, Stella, Stefania, and Claudia lead the relaxed small-group class. Recipes are available by email after the experience.

“Loved loved loved this activity! Our hosts were so welcoming and engaging, and they kept our group busy and entertained. Roberta showed us how easy it’s is to mix, roll out, and cut tagliatelle, and Lucrezia taught us the secrets of making a good aperol spritz. Plenty of food and drinks for everyone, and we all ended up with leftover pasta to cook at home. Would recommend this class to anyone who loves to cook, eat and drink with other food lovers.”

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Pastamama, Home Cooking Classes at Grace's Home - From Worktable to Bolognese Lunch
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Pastamama, Home Cooking Classes at Grace’s Home

2.Pastamama, Home Cooking Classes at Grace’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 521 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend about three hours with Grazia, also called Grace, in her Bologna home learning to make tagliatelle, tortelloni, and traditional sauces. The small English-language class includes lunch, wine, dessert, and practical pasta skills you can repeat at home. Vegetarian options are available by request, but the class cannot accommodate gluten-free diets.

“Delicioso! You don’t only learn how to make pasta you get to eat it too!!! we learn to make Bolognese sauce & tagliatelle and tortellini & sage butter sauce.”

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Bologna: Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine

3.Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 507 reviews · 3 hours · from $57Best value

In a central Bologna restaurant, you’ll make tiramisu, fresh pasta, and two pasta shapes with guidance from English-speaking instructors such as Luca, Al, Steven, or Peter. Start with Prosecco, learn about flour and pasta fresca, then sit down to eat what you made with wine. The class lasts three hours and costs $57 per person.

“The cooking class was amazing. The instructor was very attentive. The atmosphere was cozy, with a great vibe, and the group of participants was super lively, which made the experience even more fun. It was an incredible time where I learned, had fun, and enjoyed delicious food! I highly recommend it to anyone looking to learn in a relaxed and enjoyable way. Totally recommend!”

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Bologna: Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine - Dough first, then the pasta shapes
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Bologna: Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine

4.Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 409 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

At Casa Altabella in central Bologna, you’ll make fresh fettuccine, ricotta and spinach ravioli, and tiramisu with a guide such as Luca, Steven, Aladdin, or Pete. The three-hour English-language class includes Prosecco, wine, and the meal you prepare. Groups are limited to 12.

“A fun class, easy enough to follow, but there's also space for some optional improvements (with ravioli). More than enough wine to smooth out the experience :)”

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Bologna: Pasta Tagliatelle Ragu Cooking Class with Spritz - Mortadella, Crescenta, and Pignoletto set the tone
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Bologna: Pasta Tagliatelle Ragu Cooking Class with Spritz

5.Pasta Tagliatelle Ragu Cooking Class with Spritz

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 407 reviews · from $79

In central Bologna, an English-speaking sfoglina guides you through handmade tagliatelle, while you prepare a Casoni Spritz and enjoy Mortadella, Crescenta, Pignoletto, Sangiovese, Parmigiano Reggiano, coffee, and amaro. Hosts may include Valentina, Stefania, Lupo, Sonia, or Roberta. The three-hour class uses hands and a rolling pin, not machines.

“Katerina and Claudia were excellent . So engaging and fun”

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Bologna on the plate, Cooking Class with Alessia - Tiramisu and the meal at the end
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Bologna on the plate, Cooking Class with Alessia

6.Bologna on the plate, Cooking Class with Alessia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend about three hours in Alessia Fiocchi’s Bologna kitchen making two or three regional recipes, including fresh pasta and dessert. You’ll shape tortellini or tortelloni, prepare tagliatelle, learn about Bolognese sauces, and sit down to eat with wine. The class welcomes vegetarians and includes Alessia’s cat, Pol.

“I cannot express how amazing this evening was! Whether you are interested in the culinary cultural aspect, love to cook, or are just a foodie looking for an authentic experience I highly recommend this class! Alessia is very knowledgeable in her skills and cultural background, she answered many questions about typical foods and how they are prepared across the country. She is also just a great person to be around, very kind and fun; which made the evening a core memory. We had a very international group, so you never know who you will meet, which was the cherry on top. If you are near the area, I would not…”

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Bologna: Pasta Tagliatelle al Ragu Cooking Class with Wine - The three-hour itinerary, from flour to dinner
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Bologna: Pasta Tagliatelle al Ragu Cooking Class with Wine

7.Pasta Tagliatelle al Ragu Cooking Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 225 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Spend three hours in a Bologna-area home with Irene or another local host, learning to make tagliatelle, tortellini, tortelloni, ravioli, and other regional pasta. You will shape the dough by hand, share a three-course meal with wine, and receive recipes. The setting is warm and personal, though the apartment can be hard to find and sits outside central Bologna.

“Such a fun activity! Very authentic cooking in a local family apartment. Enjoyed it!”

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