Oct 25, 2025
If you can only do one thing in Bologna, do this - This was one of the best things we did during our 2 week trip to Italy. Maria Grazia was fun and taught us so much. It was so rewarding to each the pasta we made. We can't wait to get home an start making our own pasta.
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Oct 23, 2025
So Much Fun!!! - Grace was so kind and accommodating to my 15 year old granddaughter who is a vegetarian. She made a special vegetable sauce just for her that my picky granddaughter loved and still talks about. The class was small and intimate with the opportunity for lots of questions. Learning the proper feel of the pasta dough was very helpful and I finally learned how easy it is to make tortellini. Everything was delicious and we ate with a beautiful view, new friends and delicious wine. I would highly recommend Grace's class. Oh and she has the sweetest little pooch who seems to love everyone. It was a bonus to pet him. Thank you Grace for an amazing and educational way to spend a Sunday morning.
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Oct 13, 2025
Wonderful Pasta-Making Experience - My husband and I had such a wonderful time at Grazia’s pasta-making class, where we learned how to make both tortelloni and tagliatelle. While we’ve made other types of pasta before, this experience really helped us refine our technique and feel more confident in the kitchen (practice, practice, practice!). Grazia is warm, patient, and full of great stories about regional pastas and their histories. Unexpected bonus: her sweet dog kept us company throughout the morning :)
We also met a lovely couple visiting from the UK who shared great travel tips. It was such a genuine local experience and a true highlight of our trip. We’d do it again in a heartbeat next time we’re in Bologna. Grazie mille!
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Oct 12, 2025
Loved it! - I absolutely loved this cooking class! It was one of the most authentic experiences I’ve had in Italy. Our host was wonderful — she explained every step in detail, answered all of our questions with patience and passion, and really made us feel at home. The class took place in a cozy, welcoming home environment, which added to the charm and authenticity.
I’ve attended many cooking classes around the world, but this one truly stood out. I actually learned something new and meaningful, and I can’t wait to recreate the traditional Bolognese pasta we made once I’m back home. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a genuine local experience!
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Oct 11, 2025
Brilliant morning - We had a fabulous morning with Grazia, who was very welcoming and knowledgeable about Bologna’s cuisine. Her pasta lesson was easy-going and fun. She makes a lovely, friendly connection with all her guests. The lunch afterwards around her table, using our homemade pasta was delicious. Cooking with Grazia is a delightful way to spend a few hours in Bologna.
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Oct 10, 2025
Pastamama cooking class, tagliatelle and tortellini - We had the best time with Grazzia. Her home is so beautiful and welcoming (and her cute pup!) we learned so much from Grazzia, the meal was amazing and we feel like we had a true cooking class. Can’t recommend highly enough! Plus you get a true Bologna experience.
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Oct 8, 2025
Yum! - Grace was a great host and teacher. She kept things light while sharing details of making pasta. Turned out great! Perfect group size (5) for her home.
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Oct 6, 2025
It’s great. Do it. - Grazia is very welcoming and professional. The experience exceeded our expectations and we now feel confident to make tagliatelle and tortelloni from scratch ourselves. It was one of the best things we did on our weekend break in this foody city.
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Oct 3, 2025
I highly recommend this class - I can’t recommend this fabulous class enough! Grace—better known as the kind and generous Pasta Mama—welcomed us into her beautiful home, which was filled with the mouthwatering aroma of the bolognese sauce she had prepared for our lunch. She guided us through pasta-making with patience and warmth, even weaving in bits of culinary history that I found fascinating.
The entire experience was pure joy—we laughed, learned, and created something wonderful together. After making our pasta, Grace cooked it to perfection, and we sat down to enjoy one of the best meals I’ve ever had. My husband and I are foodies who love to cook, and we both agreed: this was the best pasta we’ve ever tasted. I can’t wait to recreate it for our family and friends back home.
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Oct 19, 2025
“Not what was promised – but the pasta was good” - We had been looking forward to an inspiring dining experience, but unfortunately it was not as promised. The instructor felt tired.
The description said that we would see her cook ragout and different sauces, but everything was already ready when we arrived.
The only thing we really learned was to bake the pasta – if you have expectations of learning to make a ragout, this is not the course for you.
Much of the time she went off to do the dishes or prepare the sauces instead of being with the group.
It all felt uninspired and without glow, which is a shame – the environment and the idea otherwise had great potential.
However, the pasta we made was good and the place itself was very nice.
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