Bologna Cooking Class: Authentic Italian Flavors

Explore Bologna’s culinary heart with Paola’s cooking class and market tour. Hand-roll pasta, savor tiramisu, and dine in a charming garden.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Via Montello - Experience the charm of the 1920s by joining Paola in her villa, just a 20-minute stroll from Piazza Maggiore, for an authentic Italian cooking class. This 2-hour interactive session allows you to master the art of traditional Italian cuisine. In Paola’s cozy kitchen, learn to craft fresh pasta and choose from dishes like Bolognese…
What's Included
  • Hands-on cooking class in a local home in Bologna
  • Optional add on: Guided tour of Bologna’s local markets
  • 1-2 glasses of wine (red or white)
  • Home-cooked Italian meal
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meal Options
  • Homemade appetizer
  • Bolognese lasagna, tortelloni, tortellini, tagliatelle, garganelli or cannelloni
  • Tiramisu
  • 1-2 glasses of wine (you can choose between red or white)
Additional Information

Enter Paola’s 1920s villa and explore Bologna from a local’s perspective. This cozy cooking class combines tradition, family recipes, and the welcoming spirit of Italian hospitality. Participants will learn to hand-roll pasta and prepare classic dishes like tiramisu or cannelloni, savoring genuine flavors that have been cherished for generations. During…

Location
Via Montello
Meeting locations vary depending on the option selected: Cooking Class: Meet directly at Paola's home Market Tour: Meet outside Osteria Angolo degli Orefici The exact address will be provided on your ticket after confirmation. Please refer to the “Before You Go” section on your voucher.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Trufflestravels
Apr 24, 2026
An amazing cooking experience! - This was an incredible experience! I wanted to learn technique and tradition, but I am GF. Paola did an amazing job teaching me to make pasta and tiramisu. It was just perfect! I hope to go back!
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Karen_k
Apr 23, 2026
Paola welcomed us (family... - Paola welcomed us (family of 6) into her beautiful home and led us in a fun, informative and delicious cooking lesson. She had done the perfect amount of prep so that we had hands on experience and made our own tortellini and tiramisu. The tiramisu was her own recipe and best we had ever had. The tortellini was great. She readily accommodated our request to have class vegetarian.
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Anthony_v
Apr 21, 2026
Bologna history tour - A must tour as we learned so much as to the history of and importance of Bologna. Guide Isadora was great.
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Carolineimbert
Apr 13, 2026
Super pasta classes with family - Very nice cooking lessons spent with family with Paola who knew how to guide young and old in French the making of very good tagliatelle and tiramisu.
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Kailee_d
Apr 7, 2026
Paola was very... - Paola was very informative and direct with her instructions and she had a lot of insightful tips and recommendations. She’s a wonderful person and it was a pleasure meeting her and enjoying a home cooked meal in her home! I would highly recommend this cooking class with Paola to anyone looking for an authentic Bologna experience!
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Fujtini
Apr 4, 2026
Delicious way to experience Bologna - Paola was an amazing host and her home was very welcoming. We enjoyed the walk through the markets and the kids loved making the pasta and dessert. She was patient and kind to them. Lunch was delicious. Overall a great way to experience a different part of Bologna!
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Iku_f
Apr 4, 2026
Paola was an amazing host... - Paola was an amazing host and her home was very welcoming. We enjoyed the walk through the markets and the kids loved making the pasta and dessert. She was patient and kind to them. Lunch was delicious. Overall a great way to experience a different part of Bologna!
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Globetrotting90781
Mar 26, 2026
Wonderful in-home cooking experience - Paola is amazing! She opens her home to you for an authentic cooking experience. We were able to cook in her kitchen and enjoy our meal, all while learning tips and tricks. Her villa was very clean and comfortable. Can’t say enough good things about the experience and would highly recommend!
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Globetrotting90781
Mar 26, 2026
Such a special cooking class! - Paola was such a generous host! First, we toured the market and learned about the best 36-40 month Parmesan. We cooked tagliatelle and made tiramisu in her beautiful home. The recipes were approachable and fun for adults and kids. It was such an amazing experience, would recommend to everyone!
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Stephanie_s
Mar 18, 2026
The booming details were... - The booking details were confusing. I thought I bought the market tour, cooking class, and lunch. However, I only bought the cooking class and lunch. I sent a message to the guide ahead of time to confirm the meeting location. She did reply promptly, which I didn’t see until later. I was traveling from outside the country and my reception was spotty, so did not receive the message until later. She was rude on the phone as we tried to resolve the misunderstanding.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).