Cesarine: Small group Tortellini Class at Local's Home in Bologna
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If you go to Bologna, you have to try the fresh pasta the city is famous for: tiny handmade tortellini!. Let a local explain the art of pasta-making to you! We are the “Cesarine”, the Emperors of the kitchen, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks. We have seen our mothers and grandmothers prepare these dishes every Sunday, we have cooked them over and over again for our families, and now we share our skills with curious travellers like you. Come to our homes and immerse yourself in a hands-on cooking class. Learn how to make an egg “fontana”, knead elastic pasta dough, stretch it until it becomes almost transparent and prepare fresh filling with local ingredients. Sip some wine while you learn and chat with new acquaintances. After the cooking class, let’s taste the fruit of our labour: We share the freshly made pasta around the table in a comfortable home and have an Italian style meal. Dessert, local wine and espresso at the end of the meal are included! Buon appetito!
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Reviews(18)
If you like eating Italian food and want to learn how to cook some from a very experienced, personable Bologna cook in a gorgeous home then Roberta is your teacher.
A highlight of our trip for sure! It was so magical to experience Italian food from the comfort of a real Italian home on vacation - part of our trip to Italy was also to experience the culture and Rosa provided that.
Maurizio was fabulous. His passion and skill learned from his Mamma and Nonna is very evident. He gave me so many recipes, tips and additional information. He was very detailed and allowed me to learn through failing and then exceeding. Super professional but relaxed and kind at the same time. The food was considered and delicious and very authentic. Everything hand made with the best ingredients. No short cuts
The tortellini class with Roberta was amazing- we highly recommend it! She was delightful and so hospitable, and the class was very informative and fun! We can’t wait to make tortellini and tiramisu back home! Grazie Mille Roberta!
Lovely relaxed cooking with Roberta our host who is a great teacher. Beautiful kitchen, wonderful food and a memory I will enjoy every time I make these dishes at home. Thankyou Roberta for sharing your recipes with us.
Roberta was an amazing host. We were the only ones who booked that evening so it ended up being a private class which made the evening that much more special. When we arrived, she had chilled wine and some appetizers ready for us. We made tiramisu first and let that set in the fridge. Then the main course was tortellini which she helped us measure the ingredients and make the tough. What a workout! We chatted about our lives and family while waiting for the dough to rise. Then came making the tortellini, that was another adventure is patience but was fun to watch us get better and better. Finally, time to eat! It was delicious and an evening we will definitely remember.
Rossa was absolutely wonderful! As we strolled towards her apartment, the warmth of her hospitality greeted us right away when she waved from her window. Welcoming us into her home, she made us feel comfortable and at ease instantly. Together, we cooked, learned new things, shared stories, and felt her abundant love. She was exceptionally kind to our two children, making the experience even more memorable. For those seeking a genuine local experience, especially one that involves learning how to make pasta from scratch while thoroughly enjoying the process, I cannot recommend Rossa's hospitality enough. We truly adored her!
Had an amazing experience with Rosa today. She is a warm funny host. Not only did we learn to make tortellini but tortelloni and tagliatelle too. Also for dessert Tiramisu!! She was patient and a true professional. We had an experience sharing recipes. I highly recommend this tour to everyone who is interested in the true Bologna experience.
I arrived at the home of Luciano and discovered I was the only participant which was amazing as I would effectively get a private class. I was even more thrilled that I could do the whole class in Italian with Luciana’s good friend Valerio able to help in English if I did not understand something. I felt very at home and relaxed and both Luciana and Valerio were very chatty and interesting. The class was simply amazing. I was nervous about handling the pasta and folding the tortellini but Luciana was patient and guided me and in no time I was making the beautiful little tortellini. It was also interesting to learn how to make traditional tiramisu. Along the way it was nice to sip some wine and enjoy the generous local produce snacks. Lunch was served in Luciana’s beautiful dining room. Luciana had spent hours the day before making the brodo with incredible ingredients. When I had my first spoon of brodo and tortellini I literally felt emotion rising up within myself - it was incredible and I have never tasted anything like it before. You will not get it this good in a restaurant. The dessert and conversation was fantastic. They were in no rush at all and we went well beyond the scheduled 1pm finish - I left at 2.40pm in a food haze and very happy. One of the best experiences of my 5 week trip to Italy - thank you Luciana and Valerio.
Rosa was such a gracious host! It was my husband and me and our 10 and 13 year old daughters. She engaged the entire family having us work on all different things and her kitten kept the kids busy during cook time. Would 100% recommend her and the experience of you are visiting Bologna!!!
