Bologna: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local by Cesarine

We had such a wonderful experience at Paola’s home! From the moment we arrived, she made us feel incredibly welcome and treated us like guests rather than customers. Even though she didn’t speak much English, she went out of her way to make sure we could communicate by using a translator, which made the class fun, interactive, and easy to follow. The pasta-making experience was fantastic—we learned so much, and Paola was patient, encouraging, and clearly passionate about sharing her family traditions and recipes. It felt authentic and personal, making it much more special than a typical cooking class. The meal we prepared was absolutely delicious, and the entire experience was filled with warmth and genuine hospitality. To top it all off, Paola surprised us with a homemade dessert at the end, which was such a thoughtful and delightful touch. If you’re looking for an authentic Italian cooking experience in a welcoming home, I can’t recommend this class enough. It was one of the highlights of our trip, and we’ll remember it fondly for years to come. Thank you, Paola, for your kindness, generosity, and unforgettable hospitality!

We had a wonderful time at this cooking class in Bologna! The atmosphere was warm, cozy, and intimate, and the food we made was absolutely delicious. Rosa was an amazing host – so kind, welcoming, open, and passionate about sharing her knowledge. She made everyone feel comfortable and created a really enjoyable experience. The only reason we’re giving 4 instead of 5 stars is that we weren’t informed beforehand that there would be two cats at the property, which could be important for guests with allergies or who are not comfortable around animals. We also felt that the space could have been a bit cleaner. That said, these were the only downsides. Rosa is truly lovely, and we would still recommend this experience to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable Italian cooking class.

This we a great experience for my family of four. We made lasagna with ragu and bechamel, rolling out the pasta and assembling it all. The hostess shared more about Bologna and the food. Glad we did it.

6 hours after finishing our master class with Eleonora and Federico and we are still smiling! We had perfect communication from our hosts prior to the class, and we arrived to a very warm and inviting greeting into their beautiful home. Eleonora and Federico were attentive, extremely easy to talk to, funny and informative. Our lasagna making class was delivered at a perfect pace, going through each step, from making the pasta dough, rolling it out, making the béchamel sauce and constructing the dish. We even had time to make some fresh tagliatelle, which we ate as a small starter, before the main star of the show, the lasagne. We ate, with our hosts in their beautiful garden and drank several glasses of local wine with our meal. We will take away new skills, plenty of stories and valuable tips and fantastic memories. If you are considering booking this experience, do not hesitate, you will not be disappointed .

What a wonderful experience. Roberta was so welcoming into her lovely home. The kitchen was very impressive. We really enjoyed her teaching of some classic Italian dishes, which we had a great time preparing and even better time eating. She also made the most delicious mortadella mousse that I am still thinking about!! Highly recommend an experience with Roberta.

Veronica provided one of the best highlights of our multi-city tour in Italy. She invested so much time in sharing her knowledge of both cooking and the city of Bologna. There were four of us and she made us feel like we were all dear friends by the end of our time together. Also, she was very patient with us and our meal turned out perfect! I learned new techniques from Veronica and we ate every last crumb of the meal we all made. 5 stars and would highly recommend!

Simon agrologist that works for Barilla hence very educated about food and drink and a total joy to spend time in the kitchen with!!! His family interfaces with his class with olive oil and most exceptional sausage that he served with his home made bread 🥖

Rosa gave me one of the most memorable culinary experiences I’ve ever had in my life. Her beautiful home just outside the center of Bologna immediately felt warm, welcoming, and deeply authentic — the perfect setting to learn the art of handmade pasta. As an experienced chef myself, I was incredibly impressed by how intuitively she adapted the workshop to my skill level, shifting the format naturally so it felt less like a standard class and more like an inspiring collaboration between two people who genuinely love food. We shared wonderful stories, laughter, and memories throughout the experience, and it ended up being the absolute highlight of my time in Bologna — without question. The pasta we made together was truly some of the best I have ever eaten, and the care Rosa puts into every detail is extraordinary. She generously shared all of the recipes from the class so I could recreate everything at home, and she thoughtfully took so many beautiful photos throughout the experience so I could fully stay present and enjoy the moment. I also completely fell in love with her two cats, who somehow made the experience even more charming and unforgettable. Rosa is not only an incredibly talented teacher and cook, but also a genuinely kind and special person. If you are considering booking with her, do not hesitate for a second — it is a magical experience.

We had such a fun evening cooking with Maurizio! He and Marco were lovely hosts who made us feel welcome and comfortable in their beautiful home. And we learned so much about making pasta by hand! I highly recommend this cooking experience with Maurizio.

Perfect host! This was our favorite cooking experience we have ever done. A lot of it is because of Maurizio. He was very knowledgable, charismatic and welcoming. He made us feel at home from the moment we walked into his home. The day really flew by. The food was sensational. We highly recommend this experience but make sure you request Maurizio! OH, he also asked about our trip and made recommendations on places to see and where we can go based on what we had planned. We took his suggestions and were really happy we did. Thank you for an incredible day!