Small Group Bologna Cooking Class with Pasta and Tiramisu

Learn traditional recipes in a cozy restaurant kitchen with Prosecco and wine

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· 3h · Bologna, Italy

Step off the busy streets of Bologna and into a warm, flour-dusted kitchen where time slows, and cooking feels personal again. With just 12 guests, this hands-on class is for those who want to learn, not just watch. You'll sip Prosecco, knead pasta dough, shape tagliatelle and ravioli, and layer tiramisu under the helpful guidance of a local chef. Once everything is ready, sit down to enjoy your meal with wine, sharing stories and flavors in a setting that feels effortlessly authentic.

What You Get With This Tour

  • Learn recipes you'll recreate for life
  • Expert English-speaking chef
  • Small group experience
  • Hands-on pasta-making lesson
  • Hands-on tiramisu workshop
  • Welcome glass of Prosecco
  • Meal featuring your creations
  • Glass of Italian wine
  • Guide tips

Tour Itinerary

  • 1

    Arrive at Casa Altabella in central Bologna

    Meet your chef at Casa Altabella, a cozy restaurant tucked into Via Altabella in Bologna's historic center. You'll spend the next three hours here learning to make fresh pasta and tiramisu, two dishes that define Italian home cooking.
  • 2

    Toast with Prosecco before you cook

    Your chef hands you a glass of chilled Prosecco as you slip on your apron. It's a fizzy, festive start to an afternoon spent elbow-deep in flour, eggs, and mascarpone, working side by side with fellow food lovers.
  • 3

    Whip up a creamy tiramisu

    Start with the dessert so it has time to set. You'll layer espresso-soaked ladyfingers with sweet mascarpone cream, learning why this iconic Italian treat tastes so much better when made from scratch with fresh ingredients.
  • 4

    Learn the secrets of fresh pasta dough

    Your chef explains the difference between soft and semolina flours as you knead smooth, elastic dough. You'll feel the texture shift under your hands, a tactile lesson in how Italians have made pasta for generations.
  • 5

    Roll and cut tagliatelle and ravioli

    Using a rolling pin or pasta machine, you'll stretch your dough thin and cut it into ribbons of tagliatelle. Then fold and pinch little pockets of ravioli, the signature shapes of Emilia-Romagna that locals grew up eating.
  • 6

    Sit down to enjoy your homemade feast

    Once the pasta is cooked, take a seat and dig into the dishes you've just made. A glass of Italian wine accompanies your meal, and you'll taste the difference fresh ingredients and traditional methods make.
  • 7

    Leave with recipes and new skills

    Your class wraps up at Casa Altabella with a full belly and the confidence to recreate these recipes at home. You'll walk away knowing how to roll pasta and whip tiramisu like a true Italian cook.

Additional Information

Good to know:

  • Dietary Restrictions: This class is suitable for vegetarians. However, vegan and gluten-free options are not recommended due to the nature of traditional pasta and tiramisu recipes. Please contact us in advance with any dietary concerns.

  • Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.

  • Alcohol Consumption: This class includes Prosecco and wine; participants should be of legal drinking age in Italy (18). Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to partake.

  • Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the class can start on time.

Your 3-hour class includes:

  • Expert English-speaking chef instructor

  • Hands-on pasta making lesson

  • Hands-on tiramisu making lesson

  • Welcome glass of Prosecco

  • All ingredients and equipment

  • Meal featuring the dishes you've created

  • Glass of Italian wine with your meal

  • Maximum group size of 12

What to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes

  • Government-issued ID

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this tour family-friendly?

Yes, this cooking class is family-friendly and welcoming to all ages. Children will enjoy the hands-on experience of making pasta and tiramisu, and the small group size ensures everyone gets attention from the chef.

What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?

This cooking class is not wheelchair accessible. If you have specific mobility concerns, please contact us in advance to discuss your needs.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

This class is suitable for vegetarians. However, vegan and gluten-free options are not recommended due to the traditional nature of pasta and tiramisu recipes. Please contact us in advance with any dietary concerns.

Is the wine and Prosecco included?

Yes, a welcome glass of Prosecco and a glass of Italian wine with your meal are both included in the class. Participants should be of legal drinking age in Italy (18) to partake in the alcohol portions.

Do I need cooking experience?

No prior cooking experience is necessary. Your chef instructor will guide you through each step, from kneading dough to shaping pasta and layering tiramisu, making it accessible for beginners and experienced cooks alike.

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