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15 Bologna Cooking Classes Worth Booking

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Every trip has one free morning. These 15 bologna cooking classes justify it, priced and timed so you can decide over breakfast and get back to the eating.

Bologna: Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato - Mixing Dough the Traditional Way
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Bologna: Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 775 reviews · 3 hours · from $79Our pick

In central Bologna, an English-speaking sfoglina guides you through hand-rolled tagliatelle, while you enjoy piadina, mortadella, Pignoletto, Casoni Spritz, Sangiovese, coffee, amaro, and gelato with balsamic vinegar. The three-hour class costs $79 and includes recipes by email.

“This was one of the best things I did during my stay in Bologna. The teacher was amazing it was a lovely friendly atmosphere. And I’m looking forward to making pasta back at home!”

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Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato - Starting with Pignoletto, mortadella, and Crescenta
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Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 527 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59Top rated

In Bologna’s old town, a local sfoglina guides you through hand-rolled tagliatelle, while hosts such as Stefania, Stella, Sonia, and Claudia help with a Casoni spritz. You’ll start with mortadella and Pignoletto, eat your pasta with homemade ragù, and finish with coffee, amaro, and gelato.

“Great place to go with family great instructors, and you eat your delicious lunch at the end. Anyone can make pasta!”

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Pastamama, Home Cooking Classes at Grace's Home - Mixing and rolling the pasta dough
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Pastamama, Home Cooking Classes at Grace’s Home

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

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

Join Grazia, known as Pastamama, for a three-hour, small-group class in Bologna. You’ll make tagliatelle, tortelloni, and sauces from scratch, then sit down to eat with wine and dessert. The class is in English, limited to five people, and includes lunch.

“It was very personal and very through! Everything was delicious. She gave us the history of the food and religion which we really enjoyed as well!”

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Bologna: Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine

4.Bologna: Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine

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

Spend three hours in a central Bologna restaurant making tiramisu and two kinds of fresh pasta. Guides such as Luca, Al, Steven, and Peter lead the class in English, then your group eats the meal with wine.

“Luca was absolutely fantastic. We had such a fun class and he made everything easy to understand and follow. The food was fantastic, the company was lovely. We ended up staying well over the time allocated because Luca was so accommodating and kind, and we were with like-minded people who love their food. This is one of the best experiences we’ve done on a trip.”

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Bologna: Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine - Tiramisu provides an easy second lesson
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Bologna: Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine

5.Bologna: Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine

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

In central Bologna, you’ll make fresh fettuccine, ricotta-spinach ravioli, and tiramisu in a restaurant kitchen. Instructors such as Luca, Steven, Al, and Peter guide the class, with Prosecco, wine, and a shared meal included. The group size is capped at 12.

“Great family experience while in Bologna. Luca was kind, knowledgeable and great with the children. We also loved the food we made!”

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Bologna on the plate, Cooking Class with Alessia - The pasta dishes you may prepare
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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

Join Alessia Fiocchi in her Bologna home for a three-hour, hands-on class focused on tortellini, tagliatelle, regional pasta, and tiramisu. You will cook in a small group of up to 10, learn family-style techniques, share the finished meal with wine, and meet her cat Pol.

“The entire experience was enjoyable. Alessia welcomed us warmly, taught us so much and hosted a wonderful meal to finish it off. We loved that it was cooking in her kitchen and felt very personal.”

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Bologna: Pasta Tagliatelle al Ragu Cooking Class with Wine - Irene and the personal teaching style
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Bologna: Pasta Tagliatelle al Ragu Cooking Class with Wine

7.Bologna: Pasta Tagliatelle al Ragu Cooking Class with Wine

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

Spend three hours in a Bologna-area home learning tagliatelle, tortellini, tortelloni, or ravioli with an English-speaking host such as Irene. You will shape fresh pasta, share a three-course meal with wine, and leave with recipes. The home setting feels personal, but the location sits outside central Bologna.

“Being at someones home is truly a great experience. We had so much fun, the host is doing the curse with so much love. We would do it again!”

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Authentic Bologna Home Cooking Class: Tagliatelle & Tortellini - Starting with dough, eggs, and patience
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Authentic Bologna Home Cooking Class: Tagliatelle & Tortellini

8.Authentic Bologna Home Cooking Class: Tagliatelle & Tortellini

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

Irene and Marco welcome you into their Bologna home for a roughly two-hour pasta class. You’ll make dough from scratch, shape tagliatelle, tortellini, and possibly tortelloni, then eat three pasta courses with wine, dessert, and recipes to use at home.

“Wonderful experience. Very welcoming and helpful. Giving instructions as we went and made everything special.”

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Bologna: Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu & Wine with Local Host - Starting at the gray gate
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Bologna: Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu & Wine with Local Host

9.Bologna: Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu & Wine with Local Host

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 113 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Join Alessia Fiocchi, a certified sommelier and cook, for a three-hour pasta class in her Bologna home. Make traditional Emilian pasta and dessert, taste local wine, and enjoy a warm, personal lesson with vegetarian options and her cat POL nearby.

“Wow! Wow wow We had a great time !! Unforgettable Italian Cooking Workshop! Alessia was so kind and welcoming. She explained everything clearly and shared helpful tips that made the cooking process easy and fun. The workshop was very well organized, and the recipes were absolutely fantastic. The group was small, which created a warm and intimate atmosphere. There was plenty of delicious food and wine throughout the evening. The tiramisu was absolutely delicious, and the tortellini was just as incredible — both recipes I’ll definitely be making again! And of course, the adorable cat made the whole experience even more special. One of the most touching moments was when…”

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Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Bologna - Entering a private Bolognese home
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Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Bologna

10.Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Bologna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $155

Spend about three hours in a Bolognese home learning fresh pasta and dessert from a local host. Recipes may include tortellini, tagliatelle, lasagne, or tortelloni, followed by a full meal with local wine. Hosts such as Oriana, Rosa, Elena, and Adriana are praised for warm, personal instruction.

“Oriana opened up her home and was so great with the kids. The cooking lessons were amazing which if course resulted in one of the best meals I’ve eaten. We also discussed history, politics, travel and family! We all really enjoyed it.”

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Bologna: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Local's Home - Sitting down to eat your own lunch or dinner
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Bologna: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Local’s Home

11.Bologna: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · from $112

Spend three hours in a Bologna home learning hand-rolled sfoglia, two pasta styles, and tiramisu with a Cesarina host. You may cook tagliatelle, tortelloni, ravioli, or ragù, depending on your host. Prosecco, nibbles, wine, coffee, and the meal are included.

“We had the best time learning to make tortoloni and tiramisu with Paola and Barbara. They were so welcoming and friendly. We definitely recommend this authentic experience, it was the highlight of our holiday. We cannot recommend this highly enough!”

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Bologna: Original Lasagna & Gelato Class at a Cooking School - Arriving at La Soffritta in central Bologna
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Bologna: Original Lasagna & Gelato Class at a Cooking School

12.Bologna: Original Lasagna & Gelato Class at a Cooking School

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 59 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $69

At La Soffritta in central Bologna, an English-speaking chef guides you through spinach pasta, béchamel, lasagna with prepared ragù, and one or two gelato flavors. You finish with a meal, local wine, cured meats, cheese, and a useful recipe book.

“It was a wonderful class. The instructor was fabulous and the kitchen wonderful. We highly recommend it.”

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Bologna: Tagliatelle & Ragù Home Cooking Class with wine - Rolling pasta the Bolognese way
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Bologna: Tagliatelle & Ragù Home Cooking Class with wine

13.Bologna: Tagliatelle & Ragù Home Cooking Class with wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

At a Bologna home near Viale Abramo Lincoln, Irene and her family guide you through fresh pasta and traditional ragù. In about three and a half hours, you make three pasta dishes, sit down to eat them with wine, dessert, and coffee, and take home the recipes.

“This was an amazing experience combining professional expertise with a very cozy family feeling. The best cooking class you could ever book.”

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Bologna: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Local's Home - Sitting down to eat your own lunch or dinner
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Bologna: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Local’s Home

14.Bologna: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · from $112

Join a Cesarine home cook in Bologna for a three-hour private lesson on two pasta recipes and tiramisu. Hosts such as Cristina, Oriana, Roberta, and Annamaria teach family recipes in English or Italian, then serve your handmade meal with wine, coffee, and conversation.

“Could not recommend this more, it has been the highlight of our time in Italy. Cristina is wonderful and the lesson was so much fun and delicious!! Would look to stay at their B&B when we come back too!”

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Gelato Making Class in Bologna City center Cooking School - Four bases, several ways to understand gelato
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Gelato Making Class in Bologna City center Cooking School

15.Gelato Making Class in Bologna City center Cooking School

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 43 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $76

At La Soffritta cooking school in central Bologna, an English-speaking chef such as Monia guides you through gelato bases, flavors, toppings, and home techniques. You will prepare and taste several creations, then take home a recipe booklet. The class suits beginners, families, and gelato fans.

“In an excellent location, with a well-trained instructor, we learned the basics of ice cream making. We are so satisfied.”

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