The 9 Modena Pasta Classes That Earn Their Price

1.Home Cooking Class Tagliatelle and Ragu and Tiramisu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $123Our pick

Meet your host near Modena’s historic center, then walk to a welcoming home for a three-hour cooking class. With Ilaria and Maria Luisa, you’ll make fresh tagliatelle, ricotta tortelloni, ragu, and tiramisu, then sit down for antipasto, wine, coffee, and the meal you prepared.

“The cooking class was both fun and informative. The hosts were knowledgeable and engaging. We thoroughly enjoyed our time, and they made us feel very comfortable. We would definitely recommend this class to anyone visiting Modena!”

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2.Traditional Home Cooking in Modena,Tagliatelle, Tortelloni & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $142

Meet your host near Modena’s historic center and walk to her home for a hands-on Emilia-Romagna cooking class. You’ll make tagliatelle, tortelloni, sauces, antipasti, and tiramisu, then eat with wine and coffee. Hosts may include Maria Luisa, Luisa, Ilaria, or Stefan and his mother. Groups are limited to eight.

“We were greeted by our 3 wonderful ladies to teach us. After the hard work of rolling out the fresh pasta dough :) came the fun part of making the tortellini and tagliatelle. And tiramisu. And plenty of local lambrusco and laughs. A truly wonderful experience.”

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3.Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Modena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $162

Spend about three hours in a Modena home with a local Cesarina, such as Angela, Maria Luisa, or Raffaela. You will prepare two pasta dishes and tiramisu, enjoy an aperitivo, and sit down with water, wine, and coffee. Lunch and dinner times are available, and groups are limited to 12 people.

“Angela was so kind and halpful. We had a great time learning about not only cooking but Italian culture and experiences. The food was delicious and fun to prepare. This was a highlight of our time in Modena.”

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4.Pasta-making class at a Cesarina’s home with tasting in Modena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $176

Spend about three hours in a Modena home with a Cesarina host, making fresh pasta such as tortelli, lasagne, tagliatelle, or rosette. You will eat what you prepare with red and white wine selected by your host. Hosts named in feedback include Angela, Elena, and Maria Angela. The class is private to your group and conducted in English.

“Cooking with Angela was a woderful experience. She is a very loving person, she speaks very good English, is a great host. She is sharing everything she has, her knowledge about cooking as well as her 40 years old self made vinigar. She even opened a jar of self made orange jam to bake a cake with me. At the end she took a walk with me in her garten, where she filled my bag with herbs growing in her garten.”

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5.Pasta and Tiramisu Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $164

Spend three private hours in a local Modena home learning two pasta recipes and tiramisu from an expert home cook. You will work from family recipes, eat what you prepare, and share water, wine, and coffee around the table. English and Italian instruction is available, with Elena among the possible hosts.

“My daughter and I had so much fun. We made different types of pasta and made the best tiramisu. Our host was sweet and just so nice. It was wonderful Italy experience.”

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6.Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar and fresh pasta tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $331

Join Alice in English for a small-group food tour near Modena. See Parmigiano Reggiano aging, taste three cheese maturations and ricotta, visit a family vinegar factory, make fresh pasta, and share lunch with Lambrusco. Transport is not included, so plan your route between Castelvetro and Marano sul Panaro.

“This tour was amazing and was absolutely one of the highlights of our trip! We learned a lot (and enjoyed the tastings) at every stop on the tour: the Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, the family-run Balsamic Vinegar factory in a quaint village, and the farm where we made tortelloni and had a beautiful lunch in a picturesque setting. We found the cheese and vinegar making processes really interesting, and had a lot of fun making pasta from scratch. Alice is an excellent guide; she is very knowledgeable and personable. She made the day very special because it felt like we were being shown around by an old friend. If you want…”

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7.Private Pasta-Making Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · from $164

Spend three hours in a local Cesarina’s home near Modena, learning three regional pasta recipes in a private class. Your host provides ingredients, utensils, and family cookbook know-how, then serves your handmade dishes with water, local wine, coffee, and sometimes a homemade dessert. English and Italian instruction is available, with dietary requests accepted in advance.

“Absolutely wonderful experience. Nothing bad to say about it. They are happy and excited to be teaching and truly treat you like family the moment you arrive. Highly, highly recommend”

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8.Private cooking class with lunch + Balsamic Vinegar experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $232

At Acetaia Malagoli Daniele near Modena, you’ll make tortellini, tortelloni, and tagliatelle by hand with Merve or Barbara, then tour the family balsamic cellar with Greta or Sofia. Your five-and-a-half-hour visit ends with lunch, local specialties, dessert, and vinegar tastings.

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9.Cesarine: Pasta & Tiramisu Class at a Local’s Home in Modena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $174

Meet a Cesarina in a private Modena home for a hands-on lesson in two pasta recipes and tiramisu. Hosts such as Rafaela and Angela welcome you into their kitchens, adapt to vegetarian needs, and serve your meal with local wine. Plan on about three hours, though the visit may run longer.

“Our host, Rafaela, was so friendly and welcoming. She made us feel sl at home. It was extremely personal - we got involved in every course and learnt so much about the local cuisine and culture. We stayed for a full 5 hours, cooking, chRead more”

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