The 9 Best Chef-Led Pasta Classes in Bologna

1.Pasta & Wine Lesson Private Chef & Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 40 reviews · 3 hours · from $97Our pick

Join chef Federico and Paola in their Bologna apartment for a three-hour, hands-on lesson in tortelloni, tagliatelle, and maccheroni. You will eat the pasta with local sauces, taste organic wines from small Italian producers, and learn simple pairing ideas. The evening ends with family-style tiramisu and recipes to take home.

“We really enjoyed meeting Fred. We had great fun making pasta, ragu and Tiramasu. It was great to meet others from different countries and chat around the delicious meal we all made together. We can't wait to try his recipes when we go home to Ireland. We would highly recommend this experience. Thanks Fred, Maurice & Laura”

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2.Handmade Pasta making Class with Chef Antonio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83Best value

Join professional chef Antonio in his Bologna home for a small, hands-on pasta class limited to four people. Make egg pasta, tagliatelle, tortelloni, and ragù alla Bolognese, then sit down with wine to eat what you prepared. The class lasts about three hours and ends with recipe slides to take home.

“Enjoyed this experience in a traditional Italian kitchen. Antonio was really friendly and made us feel very welcome.”

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3.Tortellini Masterclass at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $152

Spend 3.5 hours in a Bologna home learning tortellini from scratch with a Cesarine cook. Roll dough, shape the pasta, enjoy prosecco and nibbles, then eat your work with wine and coffee. Hosts speak English and Italian, and cooks such as Oriana Altamura may also prepare dishes like tiramisu.

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4.Make traditional handmade pasta from scratch with a local chef!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $192

Meet Polaris of Bologna Gourmet at 10:00 am near Largo Respighi for a hands-on pasta class in a real Italian home kitchen. You will roll pasta by hand, choose dishes such as tagliatelle, tortellini, lasagne, or ravioli, prepare dessert, and sit down to eat what you made. An optional market tour can be arranged before class.

“Polaris was extremely knowledgeable and thorough. Take the extra hour to go to market with her. She will teach you quite a bit. Also, cooking lesson was very good”

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5.Learn & Eat: fresh pasta masterclass and meal in a local’s home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Meet Paola at her Bologna home for a three-hour English-language pasta class limited to 10 people. You will make fresh dough by hand, shape two traditional pasta types such as tortellini or tagliatelle, prepare tiramisu, then sit down to eat with cured meats, cheeses, focaccia, and local wine.

“We learned so much and Paola was incredibly kind and generous with her time. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who enjoys cooking and having an amazing time.”

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6.Pasta Making With Local Chef + Wine

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $113

Spend three hours at Chef Fred’s Bologna home learning regional pasta dishes in English. Begin with homemade pizza and wine, then make tortelloni, tagliatelle with ragù, and family-style tiramisù. The class is limited to eight adults, with ingredients, equipment, water, and wine included.

“Great teacher. A lot of fun and now I know how to make pastas bolognese! It’s a bit of a taxi ride, so plan accordingly”

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7.Lasagna Masterclass: Learn, Cook & Taste Authentic Bolognese

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

Join Cesarine for a two-hour lasagna class in Emilia-Romagna. A local home cook, such as Veronica or Roberta, guides you through fresh pasta, ragù, béchamel, and layering. You will enjoy an aperitivo, your baked lasagna, and a glass of Sangiovese or Pignoletto in a group of up to 10.

“Veronica was an excellent teacher. Her apartment is stunning and we had a wonderful time. Our lasagna was the best thing we have eaten in Italy! Do not hesitate to book this experience!”

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8.Lasagna Masterclass: Learn, Cook & Taste Authentic Bolognese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $98

In Bologna, a local host such as Roberta welcomes you into a private home kitchen for a two-hour class on Lasagna alla Bolognese. You will learn a handed-down recipe, prepare pasta, cook, and share the finished dish with sparkling wine, soft drinks, and an apron to take home. Groups are capped at 10.

“Found the home very easily and weren’t at the door. They were very welcoming and we stayed far later than planned just chatting like old friends. The food was amazing. Would have liked a bit more hands on experience in the cooking process but she explained things well.”

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9.Pasta and Tiramisu Masterclass with organic wines

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $91

Chef Federico welcomes you into his Bologna home for a 2.5-hour cooking class built around local pasta and organic wine. You will make tagliatelle, tortellini, maccheroni, ragù, and a family tiramisu recipe, with red, white, and sparkling wines from small Italian producers. The group is limited to eight people.

“Lovely personable experience! Fun, easy, and the food and wine were delicious. Federico messaged the day before to discuss and confirm that everything was fine for the session.”

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