Bolognese Cooking Class: Authentic Pasta Making

Join our Bologna Home Cooking Class and learn how to make authentic ragù and pasta fresca with local chefs. Immerse yourself in the Bolognese atmosphere and indulge in a delicious menu of handmade tortelloni, tagliatelle, and ravioli, accompanied by water, wine, coffee, and dessert.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Viale Abramo Lincoln, 60 - Dive into the genuine culinary traditions of Bologna with a unique, hands-on experience in a warm and traditional Bolognese home. Led by enthusiastic local experts, participants will uncover the secrets of crafting three iconic fresh pasta dishes entirely by hand: tortelloni, tagliatelle, and ravioli. To ensure the use…
What's Included
  • Hands-on home cooking lesson
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Dessert or fresh fruit
  • Recipes to surprise guests back home
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up
  • Hotel drop-off
Meal Options
  • Pasta Fresca - 3 pasta courses
  • Dessert - Dessert
Additional Information

Enter a cozy, traditional Bolognese home and savor the genuine tastes of Bologna. In this interactive cooking class, participants will learn to create three traditional pasta dishes by hand: tortelloni, tagliatelle, and ravioli. Depending on the season, ravioli might be replaced with tortellini or “strichetti” for a fresh, authentic experience.
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Location
Viale Abramo Lincoln, 60
Viale Abramo Lincoln
BUZZ MATTIOLI
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Alyssa
Sep 16, 2025
Fantastic Cooking Experience - Irene welcomed us into her home and shared her knowledge and skills to make a beautiful traditional Ragu and pasta from scratch.
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Christophercp2449hb
Sep 15, 2025
Fantastic Cooking Class - Awesome experience!! Irena was a great teacher, made you feel very comfortable throughout the entire cooking experience. Made three types of pasta variations plus the famous bolognese sauce. Afterwards got to eat our pasta and was served a small dessert. Would highly recommend to anyone. Was just what I was looking for, traditional Italian cooking.
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Diana_w
Sep 11, 2025
A wonderful way to learn about the traditional Bolognese dishes. - Irene was warm and welcoming. She was knowledgeable and patient. The experience of seeing an authentic Bolognese home and learning to make traditional pasta and ragu was fantastic! Even the men in our group participated enthusiastically and we all thoroughly enjoyed learning to make the dishes. The hospitality, food and warmth made this a great experience.
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Maryinsma
Sep 8, 2025
Great learnng experience - We thoroughly enjoyed our class with Irene. We started by making a ragu Bolognaise, then made three kinds of pasta - tortelloni, farfalle, and tagliatelle. Then we ate them. All were delicious! I am an experienced cook and have learned a great deal. Irene is an excellent teacher. The class was conducted in Irene's home, and it was great to be in a local setting. Reaching the class site was easy; however, the other couple who were to be in our class were in a different city, 200 km away, and they had to cancel. Make sure you are in Bologna when you register. We highly recommend this class and Irene.
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V9350lpdane
Aug 9, 2025
My highest recommentdation.... - Stellar class with witty and talented Irena. Instruction was straight forward and easy to follow. Recipes were delicious and she served plenty of wine throughout....
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X618izeileens
Jul 19, 2025
Great hostess! - So informative and delicious. Irene was the perfect hostess and very patient with us. We started making the ragu and then made 3 types of pasta from the same dough; tortelloni, then bow tie, and finally tagliatelle. We had a great lunch with wine! Highly recommended but get there early. It wasn't easy to find.
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Lene_j
Jun 30, 2025
Nice cooking class in a... - Nice cooking class in a private home. The host was very nice and lovely. It was relaxed and fun - and very good pasta and ragu we made
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772joannef
Jun 29, 2025
Wonderful cooking experience! - We had an amazing cooking experience with Irene! She is passionate about cooking and proud of the Bolognese dishes she learned from her Nona! We made ragu and 3 different types of pasta. All were delicious and Irene made it seem effortless! We highly recommend cooking with Irene!
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Domin783
Jun 16, 2025
Unforgettable Experience - Our cooking class with Irene and Marco in Bologna was an absolute highlight of our trip to Italy! Together with a lovely group of people, we learned how to make traditional Ragu alla Bolognese and three different types of pasta – all in a warm, welcoming, and joyful atmosphere.
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Sydneygirl28
Jul 29, 2025
Great class. A few issues - Although we enjoyed the experience and learnt great skills which we can take home, the home that the class took place in really needs a good clean especially in the kitchen. I also don't think it's appropriate for a cat to be walking around the food preparation table.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).