The 15 Best Ravioli and Gnocchi Classes in Bologna

1.Pasta Tagliatelle al Ragu Cooking Class with Wine

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

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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2.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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3.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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5.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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6.Tagliatelle & Ragù Home Cooking Class with wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Join Irene and Marco for a 3.5-hour, small-group lesson in a Bolognese home. Make fresh tagliatelle, tortelloni, ravioli, and traditional ragù, then eat your pasta with wine, water, coffee, and dessert. Recipes are included, and the group is limited to 10 people.

“The tour and cooking experience in Bologna has been one of my highlights during our holiday in Italy. Antonio was fantastic; was more than just a food tour, they were so informative about the city. Afterwards the cooking experience I enjoyed so much. We got to eat our creations with a lovely bottle of wine. Even dessert too!”

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7.Learn and taste the real bolognese ragù and pasta making

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $88

Meet near Via Lincoln for a 2.5-hour Bolognese cooking workshop with English or Italian instruction. You’ll make hand-rolled pasta such as tortelloni, farfalle, and tagliatelle, prepare traditional ragù, then sit down for a meal with wine, water, coffee, and a sweet surprise. Irene may be your host.

“Geniala. Am invatat cum ce face adevaratul ragu autentic si ce inseamna paste de inalta calitate facute la tine acasa. Activitate foarte relaxanta, iar pasii au fost foarte bine explicati.”

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8.Bologna Original Lasagna and Gelato Class with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114Top rated

In Bologna’s historic center, learn to make spinach pasta, traditional lasagna, béchamel, and seasonal gelato with instructors such as Monia and Francesca. Enjoy an aperitivo of local wine, mortadella, cured meats, and cheese, then eat what you prepared. The class lasts about three hours, welcomes up to 12 people, and includes a recipe booklet.

“This was a great experience. It was a wonderful way to learn a little about the city while getting to taste some amazing food from authentic local shops.”

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9.Cesarine: Small group Tortellini Class at Local’s Home in Bologna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $162

Spend about three hours in a Bolognese home learning tortellini from scratch with a local Cesarina such as Roberta, Rosa, Maurizio, or Paola. You’ll share Prosecco and snacks, work the dough by hand, shape the pasta, and sit down to eat with wine, coffee, and tiramisu. Groups are capped at 10, though private classes can happen.

“Had a fabulous experience. Felt welcomed like old friends, the class was fun and the food and drinks abundant and delicious”

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10.Pasta Making Class: Tagliatelle & Bolognese Sauce

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $102

In Bologna, learn to make fresh tagliatelle and traditional ragù with a Cesarina host such as Rosa, Federica, Paola, or Alessandra. The roughly two-hour class takes place in a local home and includes hands-on instruction, aperitivo, and red and white regional wines. Choose an afternoon or evening session.

“We loved this experience with Rosa! She was a wonderful teacher and we shared many laughs as we learned how to make pizza and pasta!”

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11.Bolognese Pasta Class in Bologna with a Local Expert, Giovanna C

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $98

Join Giovanna C in her Bologna home for a private three-hour cooking class focused on seasonal Bolognese food. Make fresh egg pasta, ragù, lasagne, Gramigna, a side dish, or dessert, then sit down together for crescentine, salumi, wine, and the meal you prepared.

“Giovanni was an absolute pleasure to learn how to cook Bolognese pasta from. She was informative about the history of the food, she also provided the history of Bologna and she was so gracious sharing her life story..would highly recommend her to anyone wanting to get an authentic Bologna experience”

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12.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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13.Tagliatelle Pasta and Bolognese Sauce Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

You’ll make fresh tagliatelle and slow-cooked ragù with a local Cesarine host such as Laura, Maurizio, or Veronica. The two-hour class includes an aperitivo, food traditions, your homemade pasta, and a glass of Sangiovese or Pignoletto. English and Italian instruction is available for groups of up to 10.

“Laura nous a super bien accueilli. Nous avons beaucoup appris et elle a répondu à toutes nos questions. Le vin offert, le dessert et le café de la fin étaient fabuleux. Nous avons échanger sur nos cultures à travers la préparation et le souper. Nous recommandons fortement l’expérience.”

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14.3 hour Lasagna Bolognese cooking class

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

Join Paola in Bologna for a hands-on English-language class capped at 10 people. Knead spinach pasta, roll it thin, make béchamel, assemble lasagna, and prepare your own tiramisu. The class begins with a small appetizer and ends with a hot meal at the same meeting point.

“We came to Italy mostly for the true and authentic lasagna bolognese class, and our host made it well worth the trip! She was kind, thoughtful, and extremely knowledgeable. She taught us both the how and why of authentic pasta and sauce in both technique skill. At the same time, imparting her vast knowledge of the origination of the dish and area while laughing and tasting! We thoroughly enjoyed every moment and can’t recommend this experience enough!”

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15.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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