Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Bologna

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

3 hours

Mobile ticket

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two!

Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your Cesarina.

As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu.

Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture.

• Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand

• Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types

• Learn to make the iconic tiramisu

• Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests

• Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up

Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Please note that our Cesarine are ready and thrilled to host you in their homes! All Cesarine are always very careful and attentive of the important sanitary rules needed, even more now! The homes provide all the essential sanitary equipment for the guests (paper towels for washing hands, hand sanitizing gel and so on). Remember to always maintain 1 meter distance from each other and if not, wear masks and gloves

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Learn to make the famous Pasta and tiramisù in local homes with this hands-on cooking class. Discover, cook and experience the most iconic Italian dishes with expert home cooks in their own homes. This is a shared cooking class held in a carefully selected local home in Bologna. Our Cesarine (the name of our hosts) will welcome you like part of the family and will teach you their family cooking secrets for an authentic culinary experience.

Sample Menu

main

Pasta

dessert

Tiramisu

What‘s Included

Beverages (water, wines and coffee)

Local Taxes

Tasting of the 2 pasta recipes and tiramisu

Pasta (2 iconic pasta types) and Tiramisu-making Class

Italian Aperitivo: prosecco and nibbles

Options

Afternoon Class

Shared Afternoon Pasta & Tiramisu class at a local's home

Morning class

Shared Morning Pasta & Tiramisu class at a local's home

Early afternoon class

Lunch class

Dinner class

Happy Hour class

Reviews

4.90

172 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

165

Cooking, Kindness and Hospitality
HenryFrankie,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Federica was absolutely amazing! We had a class with 4 of us in Federica’s home. We made wonderful friends, cooked and enjoyed what we made with a bottle of Prosecco. I wish we could do it all again :)
Bellisima!
Cherie M,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had the pleasure to be hosted by Maurizio at his home. We had a spectacular time. He was super friendly and knowledgeable. It was one of the best experiences. The food was delicious. We had a BLAST making it and the host was the cherry on top. Highly highly highly recommend this experience. If you could request Maurizio you should! lol
A Truly Authentic and Unforgettable Italian Cooking Experience!
Nicki R,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our Césarine home cooking session was one of the best experiences of our trip! Oriana welcomed us into her beautiful home, which was full of fascinating artefacts and stunning art, setting the perfect atmosphere for an authentic Italian experience. The cookery class itself was an absolute joy. We learned to make tortellini, tagliatelle, and tiramisu, all while sipping delicious local Pignoletto sparkling wine and enjoying Parmesan, home-grown vegetables, homemade focaccia, and strolghino. Every moment was hands-on, relaxed, and full of laughter. Oriana was the most warm, engaging, and entertaining host—she made us feel like part of her family. This wasn’t just a cooking class; it was a window into real Italian life, filled with passion, great food, and unforgettable hospitality. Highly recommended for anyone who wants an authentic and memorable culinary experience in Italy! 🇮🇹🍷
Truly Amazing Experience
Nicole L,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was the highlight of our time in Bologna. Federica was an amazing host and teacher in this experience. We are so happy we chose to take part in this and can’t wait to try the recipes at home! We would recommend this class to everyone traveling to Bologna!
Best cooking class ever!
Michael W,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was such a wonderful class it was a treat from start to finish. Christina has a wealth of understanding and experience in the Italian kitchen and shared it with us to teach us technique, and shortcuts, and fine handling of materials and instruments. When we ate the meal I had a hard time believing that we cooked the pasta and tiramisu!
The evening was a delight!
Road664013,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The whole experience was wonderful! Veronica welcomed us into her home with warmth and generosity. She was patient and gracious in showing us the tricks of making good pasta. And the final result was delicious. She is knowledgeable and passionate about cooking and the evening was a delight!
We hear it all the time...
Ryan C,,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We hear it all the time that cooking is love, but I truly felt that when I attended Cristinas pasta making class. Cristina and her husband welcomed us into their home for a truly memorable experience. Both were so warm and welcoming. They shared stories, tips and made us feel like family. We ate so well, and left with so much knowledge. The best part was Cristina made sure we got more than enough information to take home so we can replicate her exceptional dishes. It was so hard to leave at the end of the night! We can't thank them enough for allowing us into their homes for an experience we will treasure forever!
Italian Culture at its best !
Emma F,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Learning the Italian Way of cooking pasta & dessert was an enjoyable part of our holiday. Our host was beautiful.
Teaching with passion.
Cheryl R,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful experience so glad we did this. The instructor was awesome, so kind and gives the background of what you are making for the day. He is very patient and you can tell his passion for cooking. Come ready to learn and with an appetite!
Cooking class
Jane D,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a wonderful experience to be invited into Federica’s home. You can see for miles from her balcony, while making delicious tortelloni, tagliatelle and tiramisu from scratch. We started with a mortadella mousse and fresh veggies while sharing a bottle of Brut. Her expert instructions made this cooking class simple to accomplish. We ate a delicious tortelloni first course, followed by tagliatelle ragu for second. But be ready for the best tiramisu I have ever had. Thank you Federica!