Bologna: Pasta Making Class & Family Meal with Locals
Roll tortelloni and ravioli by hand then gather for a real Bolognese lunch
You’ll step into a real Bolognese home to roll tortelloni and ravioli by hand with locals, then sit down together for a meal of your own making, plus wine and a sweet surprise for dessert. Expect laughter in the kitchen, flour everywhere, and flavors you’ll remember long after you leave.
Step-by-step itinerary
Traditional pasta making and meal
- Meet Irene and Marco
- Make three pasta shapes
- Taste Food Valley products
- Enjoy lunch or dinner
- Drink wine with meal
- End with sweet dessert
What’s included
Your day includes hands-on pasta making with Irene and Marco in their Bologna family home using fresh Food Valley ingredients, followed by a homemade lunch (or dinner) featuring your creations with wine and dessert: all in an accessible setting close to public transport.
- Every day 11:00 18:00
Information
Step into a Bologna family home for hands-on pasta making, taste fresh Food Valley ingredients, and share a meal with locals, lunch included.
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The experience
We rang the bell and Irene opened the door, already dusted in flour. The kitchen smelled like simmering ragu: honestly, I was hungry before we’d even started. Marco greeted us too (he’s got this easy laugh), and suddenly we were rolling up sleeves at their big wooden table. I didn’t expect how sticky the dough would feel at first, or how much patience it takes to get those little tortelloni folded right. Irene kept saying “piano, piano”, slowly, and showed me again, her hands moving so quick I almost missed it.
Making pasta in Bologna is nothing like following a recipe back home. There’s this rhythm to it: everyone chatting, someone grating cheese, Marco pouring us a splash of local wine while we worked. He told us about the truffles they sometimes add in autumn: today it was all about fresh ricotta and herbs. When my ravioli looked lopsided, Marco just shrugged and said they’d taste better that way. Maybe he was being nice but I liked that.
Sitting down together felt like joining their family for Sunday lunch (even though it was Tuesday). We ate what we’d made (tagliatelle tangled with ragu, pillowy ravioli), and Irene brought out a dessert she called “a surprise.” It was sweet but not too much. Honestly I still think about that last bite. I left smelling faintly of flour, which made me smile later on the bus.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Italian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2): free.
Is this pasta making class in Bologna suitable for beginners?
Yes, Irene and Marco guide you through every step, even if you’ve never made pasta before.
What types of pasta do you make during the class?
You’ll usually make three shapes like tortelloni, ravioli, and tagliatelle depending on the season.
Does the experience include lunch or dinner?
Yes, after cooking you’ll sit down to eat everything you made together as lunch or dinner.
Are vegetarian options available during the class?
The menu depends on seasonal ingredients. Mention dietary needs when booking to check availability.
Is the location wheelchair accessible?
Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.
Is public transportation nearby?
Yes, there are public transportation options close to the house.
Are service animals allowed at this experience?
Service animals are allowed during the class and meal.
Operated by COOKINBO di FRUSTERI MARCO. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 11 days ago
Bologna: Pasta Making Class & Family Meal with Locals
2h 30m · EN · IT
from € 59 per person
≈ US$ 66 in your currency
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