Bologna: Tortellini Class at a Local's Home
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Overview
Experience the heart of Bologna through its most iconic dish: handmade tortellini. In the "Cesarine: Small group Tortellini Class at Local's Home in Bologna," guests are welcomed into the home of a local home cook to uncover the secrets of this traditional pasta.
This is more than just a cooking class; it's an immersion into Italian culinary heritage. Participants will learn to craft the perfect egg 'fontana,' knead dough, and create fresh fillings using local ingredients. The experience culminates in a shared meal, where guests enjoy their freshly made pasta with local wine, dessert, and espresso.
This class offers an intimate, hands-on encounter with authentic Bolognese cuisine. The 'Cesarine,' Italy’s oldest network of home cooks, shares generations of culinary wisdom in a warm, inviting setting. It's a chance to connect with local culture and savor the true flavors of Bologna.




Highlights
Master Authentic Tortellini: Learn to make Bologna's famous pasta from a local expert.
Hands-On Cooking Class: Create your own pasta dough and fillings.
Enjoy a Delicious Meal: Taste your creations with wine, dessert, and espresso.
Small-Group Experience: Enjoy personalized attention in a cozy setting.
Sentiment Analysis
Visitors consistently praise the Cesarine tortellini class for its hands-on approach, cultural immersion, and delicious food. While some suggest minor improvements, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.

Customers loved learning to make tortellini from scratch.
Guests enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and interacting with the local host.
The meal with wine and dessert was a highlight for many visitors.
Many found the class a unique and authentic cultural experience.
Some guests wished for more detailed instructions during the pasta-making process.
A few people mentioned difficulty finding the host's home.
The Journey
Local's Home in Bologna
Experience an authentic Italian cooking class in the cozy setting of a local's home in Bologna. This intimate environment allows for personalized instruction and a genuine cultural exchange as you learn to prepare traditional Tortellini.
Bologna
Known for its rich culinary heritage, Bologna is the heart of Emilia-Romagna and the perfect place to learn the art of handmade pasta. Discover the secrets behind the city's most iconic dish, Tortellini, and taste the flavors of this gastronomic paradise.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes alcoholic beverages, lunch, and dessert (Tiramisù). Guests will also enjoy an aperitif with nibbles and prosecco. This experience does not include pickup or drop-off. Please confirm the meeting location with the tour operator before the experience.
Hot Tip
Many reviewers suggest arriving a few minutes early to locate the host's home. Also, be ready to fully engage and ask any questions to learn the tips and tricks to become a master tortellini maker!