5 (550)
Florence
Pasta Class: Learn Nonna's Recipes in Bologna
180
Overview
Pasta Cooking Class: Mastering Nonna's Recipes in Bologna, Italy. This immersive cooking class teaches the secrets to crafting authentic Italian pasta, just like Nonna used to make. Learn from a professional chef with experience in Michelin-star restaurants, who learned everything from his grandma, a true pasta maker from Emilia Romagna, the home of authentic Italian pasta. This is a small group experience that ensures personalized attention.
Participants will discover every secret to making amazing pasta dough, just like in a Michelin-star restaurant. Under the chef's guidance, everyone will prepare their own pasta from scratch, learning different pasta shapes and the magical world of pasta making. The class culminates in a delicious pasta meal together, featuring three pasta dishes you’ve created with your own hands.
This experience includes lunch or dinner featuring the prepared pasta. It excludes any additional beverages or personal expenses. With a commitment to excellent quality and a low supplier cancellation rate, participants can book with confidence. This experience is ideal for food lovers, cooking enthusiasts, and anyone wanting to learn the art of Italian pasta making. 
Highlights
Learn from a Michelin-Starred Chef: Discover pasta-making secrets from a professional with top restaurant experience.
Hands-On Pasta Making: Prepare your own pasta dough and create various shapes from scratch.
Authentic Italian Recipes: Master traditional recipes passed down from a Bologna Nonna.
Enjoy a Delicious Pasta Meal: Taste 3-4 different pasta dishes you've prepared yourself.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers rave about the hands-on experience.
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People love learning to make pasta from scratch.
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Many reviewers compliment the chef's expertise and passion.
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Guests say the pasta meal at the end is delicious and rewarding.
Some reviewers suggest more variety in the sauces taught.
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A few guests mentioned the class can be a bit fast-paced.
The Journey
Pasta Cooking Class
An immersive cooking class led by a professional chef with Michelin-star restaurant experience, teaching the art of making authentic Italian pasta from scratch, using techniques passed down through generations.
Emilia Romagna (Bologna)
The heartland of Italian pasta making, Bologna is the birthplace of authentic pasta and the inspiration behind the chef's traditional techniques, learned from their grandma.
Know Before You Go
This pasta cooking class includes a lunch or dinner featuring the pasta you prepare. It does not include any personal expenses or additional drinks. Please note that specific meeting point details will be provided upon booking. Be prepared for a hands-on cooking experience, where you'll learn to make pasta from scratch.
Hot Tip
Many guests recommend arriving a few minutes early to settle in. Also, be ready to participate actively and don't be afraid to ask questions, as the chef is happy to share his knowledge and passion for pasta making.
Review Summary
People finds this pasta cooking class highly engaging and educational, praising the expert guidance from Chef Michele Gualtieri and the authentic, hands-on experience. Many highlight the small group size, delicious food, and enjoyable wine pairings as standout features. Some note that the venue is not wheelchair accessible, and a few mention that arriving on time is essential as latecomers may not be accommodated.
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4.9
(3032 reviews)
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minutes
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