Cesarine: Learn Pasta Making Secrets in a Traditional Home Cooking Class in Bologna

Discover the secrets of pasta making in a traditional home cooking class in Bologna. Learn authentic regional recipes, taste your creations, and enjoy local wine with your Italian family.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bologna - Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at a local’s home in Bologna, learn the secrets of the region’s most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a selection of local wines.
What's Included
  • Private Pasta-making Class
  • Learn and taste 3 pasta recipes
  • Alcoholic beverages
Meal Options
  • Fresh Pasta - Sample pasta dishes: Tortellini or Lasagne or Tortelloni or Tagliatelle or Gramigna or Strichetti or Balanzoni
Additional Information

Dive into a private pasta-making course at a local Cesarina’s residence, uncover the techniques behind the region’s renowned pasta recipes, and relish your homemade creations paired with a local wine.
You’ll be provided a fully furnished workspace complete with tools and elements, and your host will share the secrets of 3 genuine regional pasta recipes,…

Location
Bologna
This experience will be held in a local's home. For privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you by e-mail after you've booked to match you up with your ideal host based on what you are looking for.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jeffrey_s
Oct 28, 2025
Don't miss the opportunity to cook with Paola in Bologna. - A very special experience cooking with Paola in Bologna. Paola is a wonderful cook, teaching us to make pumpkin gnocchi, hand-rolled pasta and the best tiramisu in the world with patience and humor in her classic kitchen. Paola even invited a delightful university student to join us to assist in translation. It was a very special evening with delicious food and great conversations about living in Italy, all delivered in Paola's elegant dining room in her beautiful home. Our evening with Paola was the highlight of our two-week stay in Bologna. Even if you don't like to cook, this is an experience that should not be missed.
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Adi_w
Oct 27, 2025
Unforgettable Pasta-Making Experience in Bologna! - This was truly one of the highlights of my trip to Bologna! The class took place in our chef’s beautiful home, which instantly made the experience feel warm and authentic. We started with a glass of crisp Prosecco and learned to make three different kinds of pasta completely from scratch — each one more delicious than the last. The ingredients were unbelievably fresh, with herbs like sage picked straight from her garden. After cooking, we sat outside in her gorgeous garden and enjoyed our meal together — a perfect mix of laughter, great food, and wonderful company. If you’re looking for a genuine Italian cooking experience that feels both intimate and inspiring, this class is a must-do. I left full, happy, and ready to recreate these recipes at home!
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James_p
Oct 25, 2025
A Great Experience - Paolo was an absolutely amazing instructor and an even better host. We were welcomed into her beautiful home and her kitchen was our classroom. She patiently walked us through pasta making using family recipes and injected humor and history that made this a truly cultural experience. Thank you Paola!
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Boosuk
Oct 24, 2025
Wonderful pasta making experience - We had a wonderful time and experience in Roberta’s home. She explained how to make the most amazing ravioli and tortellini, with lots of advice and guidance on the way. We very much enjoyed the final result, accompanied by other local delicacies and wine. A truly lovely evening.
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John_b
Oct 19, 2025
Great experience - Absolutely wonderful. Good people, good food, good conversations best experience in Bologna. Would do again in a hesrtbeat.
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Aprilgc4210ak
Oct 19, 2025
Fun and educational! A highlight of our Italy adventure! - Our day with Rosa was unbelievable! She was so lovely and welcoming, and patient! We were excited to learn how to make pasta from scratch, simple tiramisu in a cup, and a comfort food that will definitely make it into our soup season rotation! After the class, we went online and bought all the tools to make our own meals like this at home, including a countertop pizza oven, haha. Can’t wait to try these recipes taught to us by an absolute joy of a person. The only tip I’d give is to not eat so much pizza at the beginning (like I did), that you’re getting full by the end. And also, when they ask if there are any allergies, be sure to mention animals. She has two cats and that wasn’t an issue for us, but may be for some people. Book this class and have a blast!
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A5313cwstefanier
Oct 18, 2025
Pasta course at Veronica in Bologna-a very nice experience with a very warm hostess - We had a very nice experience at Veronica’s pasta cooking class. This took place in her beautiful historic apartment. Veronica went to great lengths and explained everything to us calmly and the result (our homemade pasta) was very delicious. In addition, we had a nice connection to our hostess directly through our conversations. It was really worth it and we had a special evening in Bologna. We can fully recommend the pasta course at Veronica!
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Sandra_g
Oct 18, 2025
Best Pasta Making Experience! - The entire experience was incredible. Roberta and her husband are so welcoming and easy to talk to (Roberta speaks Italian and English and her husband primarily speaks Italian), and Roberta is a great teacher. We learned how to make tagliatelle con burro e salvia and tortellini agli (/ripieni di) spinaci in the beautiful kitchen, and enjoyed warm conversations about Italy, family and language. An amazing experience like no other - irreplaceable!
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M8492wqannap
Oct 17, 2025
Our favorite experience in Bologna! - Oriana was our host and she was fantastic! We made three types of pasta and drank delicious wine with Parmesan and Mortadella. We brought two young children and she was fantastic with the children. Overall an amazing experience that we highly recommend for anyone traveling to Bologna.
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Gail_m
Oct 14, 2025
Excellent! - Excellent experience. Authentic, personal, delicious. I would definitely recommend this private pasta class
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From $114
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).