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The 15 Best Pasta Classes in Bologna

44 classes  ·  from $62 a head

Emilia-Romagna teaches the slow end: tagliatelle cut to a registered width, tortellini folded one at a time, a ragu that started hours before you did. These 15 are priced and timed, with the market-tour versions marked so you know what the extra hour buys.

Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More - Walking the Quadrilatero market
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Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More

1.Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,328 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118Our pick

Spend about 3½ hours tasting Bologna with a guide such as Claire, Federica, Caterina, or Mattia. Visit the Quadrilatero market, watch pasta made by hand, compare aged Parmigiano and Modena balsamic, sample local meats, wine, gelato, and a secret dish. The tour ends near Piazza Santo Stefano.

“Gabrielle was an excellent guide in Bologna! He took great care of us, taking us to multiple food spots with incredible food— including the rare culatello from this region! You will not come away hungry! Bologna truly is the food capital of Italy!!”

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Bologna: Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato - Making pasta the old-fashioned way
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Bologna: Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato

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

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

Learn to make hand-rolled tagliatelle in central Bologna with an English-speaking sfoglina and a small team of local hosts. You’ll share piadina, mortadella, Pignoletto, Casoni Spritz, Sangiovese, ragù, Parmigiano Reggiano, coffee, and gelato with balsamic vinegar. Recipes arrive by email, and leftovers go home with you.

“The pasta cooking class was amazing. Valentina is an incredible teacher and getting to try everything at the end was the cherry on top. Definetly recommend if you want to taste the authentic ragu sauce and gelato with a little twist!”

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Pastamama, Home Cooking Classes at Grace's Home - Arriving at Grazia’s home on Via Mazzini
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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, in her Bologna home for a three-hour English-language class limited to five people. You’ll mix, roll, and shape fresh tagliatelle and tortelloni, learn about local food traditions, and sit down to eat your pasta with sauces, wine, and dessert. Vegetarian requests are possible, but gluten-free meals are not.

“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 Small Group Cooking Class with Wine - Tiramisu is the easy crowd-pleaser
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Bologna: Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine

4.Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine

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

At Casa Altabella in central Bologna, you will make fresh pasta, ricotta and spinach ravioli, and tiramisu in a group of up to 12. Guides including Luca, Steven, Al, Peter, and Maria lead hands-on sessions with Prosecco, wine, and a shared meal. Traditional recipes use gluten, eggs, and dairy.

“Great venue. Excellent host Chef Peter and really good value cooking class , we both enjoyed immensely”

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Bologna: Food Tour with Pasta Tasting & Local Specialties - Starting at Feltrinelli and finding your guide
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Bologna: Food Tour with Pasta Tasting & Local Specialties

5.Food Tour with Pasta Tasting & Local Specialties

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 312 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $86

Meet your English or Italian-speaking guide at the Feltrinelli bookstore and spend 3.5 hours eating your way through Bologna. Expect pasta, regional specialties, dessert, coffee, and local history at four or more stops. Guides such as Luca, Eugenio, Angelica, and Giada are known for practical food tips and lively city commentary.

“What an AMAZING experience in Bologna! Very generous food tasting portions of Emilia-Romaggia cuisine with a friendly and informative guide. It was exceptional value for money - the walking tour and the food! Highly recommended.”

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Bologna: Pasta Tagliatelle al Ragu Cooking Class with Wine - What you make during the three-hour class
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Bologna: Pasta Tagliatelle al Ragu Cooking Class with Wine

6.Pasta Tagliatelle al Ragu Cooking Class with Wine

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

Spend three hours in a Bologna-area home with Irene and her family, learning to make tagliatelle, tortellini, tortelloni, or ravioli. You roll, shape, and fill the pasta, then sit down to eat it with local wine, dessert, coffee, and recipes. The setting is warm and personal, but the apartment is outside the center and can be tricky to find.

“It was a great experience to make pasta in an authentic setting. It was a very homely setting with good instructions by Irene. Our host was very family and their family was very helpful. We enjoyed the meal and conversation with the other participants.”

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Bologna: 3 Pastas, Tiramisu and Unlimited Wine Tasting - Arriving with pizza, wine, and a friendly welcome
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Bologna: 3 Pastas, Tiramisu and Unlimited Wine Tasting

7.3 Pastas, Tiramisu and Unlimited Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 186 reviews · 3 hours · from $97

Join Federico, Fred, Paula, or Alessia in a 200-square-meter Bologna home for a three-hour pasta class. Start with pizza and wine, make tortelloni, tagliatelle, and maccheroni, then sit down to eat with sauces and tiramisu. The class is hands-on, social, and available with a vegetarian menu.

“Such a great experience! Fred was a fab teacher - he had a great sense of humour and made sure everyone felt comfortable and included. The pasta turned out delicious, and the steady flow of wine was perfect bonus. Couldn’t recommend it more!”

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Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Bologna - The meal is part of the lesson
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Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Bologna

8.Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Bologna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

Meet a Cesarina host in Bologna for a hands-on class making two pasta dishes and tiramisu. Hosts such as Roberta, Maurizio, Federica, Paola, and Annamaria teach in their homes, often with wine, antipasti, and family stories. Groups can be as small as four, though the maximum is 12.

“Roberta hosted us and welcomed us into her home! The cooking class was targeted at just the right level for the groups skills. We created fresh pasta and tiramisu, and Roberta had prepared us a few starters and a ragu sauce. It was all so tasty, and we hope the recipes we have now will replicate it when we get home! Thanks again Roberta, Luke and Molly”

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Authentic Bologna Home Cooking Class: Tagliatelle & Tortellini - Shaping tortellini, tagliatelle, and tortelloni
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Authentic Bologna Home Cooking Class: Tagliatelle & Tortellini

9.Authentic Bologna Home Cooking Class: Tagliatelle & Tortellini

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

Join Irene and Marco in their Bologna home for a hands-on pasta class focused on tagliatelle, tortellini, and other local shapes. You’ll mix and roll dough, shape filled pasta, then enjoy three pasta courses, dessert, local wine, and recipes. The home setting feels personal, though the apartment can be tight and sits outside the historic center.

“We were altogether 4 people- two in each group which is a perfect size. The host was lovely and engaging. After the pasta making we sat down to enjoy some wine and eat our creations. It would’ve been nice to see how the sauces were made and get a little more kitchen time - we spent quite a long time at the table chatting to the other guests.”

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Bologna: Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu & Wine with Local Host - Choosing your pasta dish
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Bologna: Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu & Wine with Local Host

10.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. You’ll make traditional Emilian pasta, choose from dishes such as tagliatelle, tortellini, or lasagne, prepare tiramisu, and taste local wine. Vegetarian adaptations are available, and her cat Pol may inspect your work.

“Excellent workshop and we enjoyed every moment. alissia hosts and guides at her home and she teaches excellently. Not condescending and everything flows free without a pose and at eye level. The meal at the end is excellent(!) and generous. The best experience and totally worth the price”

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Cesarine: Private Pasta Class & Meal at Local's Home in Bologna - The hosts make the difference
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Cesarine: Private Pasta Class & Meal at Local’s Home in Bologna

11.Cesarine: Private Pasta Class & Meal at Local’s Home in Bologna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about three hours in a Bologna home kitchen with a Cesarine host such as Paola, Roberta, or Claudia. You will make three regional pasta dishes, learn practical techniques, and sit down to eat what you prepared with local wine. The class is private, offered in English, and may include recipes such as tortellini, tagliatelle, lasagne, or tortelloni.

“Annamaria and her husband were very welcoming. Everyone had a great time, and the food was wonderful!”

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Bologna: Traditional Bolognese Pasta Making with Meal - Meeting Irene near Via Lincoln
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Bologna: Traditional Bolognese Pasta Making with Meal

12.Traditional Bolognese Pasta Making with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 97 reviews · 2h 30m · from $88

Meet Irene near Via Lincoln for a 150-minute pasta workshop in a welcoming home setting. You’ll roll dough by hand, shape three Bolognese pasta styles such as tagliatelle, farfalle, and tortelloni, then eat your creations with sauces, red wine, and dessert. English and Italian instruction is available.

“It was an amazing experience. The cooking class with Irene teacher was the best part of Bolonha trip. Delicious food, we meet people from other countries… it was a comfort night.”

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Traditional bolognese pasta making with a meal

13.Traditional bolognese pasta making with a meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Join Irene and Marco in their Bologna home for a hands-on pasta class in English. You will make three seasonal shapes, often tortelloni, ravioli, and tagliatelle, using a rolling pin and traditional tools. Then sit down for the pasta you made, local wine, sauces, and a sweet finish.

“The hosts, Marco and , were so wonderful and sweet! She even really went out of her way to find recipes to accommodate our daughter, who has a gluten intolerance, and she was able to make gluten free pasta right along with the rest of us. It was lovely experience, including getting to meet others in the class. Lunch was delicious and of course there was wine! My only complaint would be the availability of more clean hand towels, but otherwise, a delightful and memorable experience!”

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Bologna: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Local's Home - The pasta lesson: hands-on, practical, and family-based
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Bologna: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Local’s Home

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

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

Join a Cesarine home cook in Bologna for a three-hour lesson in hand-rolled sfoglia, two traditional pasta styles, and tiramisu. Hosts such as Roberta, Oriana, Paola, and Marco and Silvia have welcomed cooks into their homes with aperitivo, family recipes, and plenty of practical advice. Your host’s address is shared after booking.

“Our Cesarina (Martina) was very nice since we arrive at her department, she share many details from the food culture in Italy, and specialy in Bologna. The class was incredible, we cooked everything from scratch, our kids had a great time and they really enjoyed the whole experience, we'll definitely repeat it next time we visit Bologna!!”

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

15.Original Lasagna & Gelato Class at a Cooking School

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

At La Soffritta in central Bologna, an English-speaking chef guides you through spinach pasta, béchamel, lasagna layering, and one or two seasonal gelato flavors. You’ll share an aperitivo of Emilia-Romagna wine, mortadella, ham, and cheese before eating the meal you made. Monia, Moina, and Francesca have all led this class.

“It was so informative and interesting how differently the lasagne is made to my homemade one”

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