Private Tour
Felsina Culinaria - Personalised Private Cooking Course
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Please book directly via felsinaculinaria . com for a discount.
Upon arrival at Villa degli Olmi nestled atop rolling hills, your private experience unfolds as follows:
- We begin by organising all the necessary ingredients for your selected dish(es).
- Next, we skillfully fry, boil, and bake every component to perfection.
- Once everything is prepared, we arrange the dishes and capture memorable photographs.
- Finally, you savour the delightful results of your cooking while gazing over the picturesque Po Valley.
Embark on this journey with us and immerse yourself in the rich flavours of Bologna.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
In this private and personalised cooking class will learn how to master traditional Bolognese dishes while overlooking an breathtaking view of the Po Valley. And after, if you feel like it, you can take a dip in the swimming pool! - You can add a wine pairing for €35 per person. - Pick up in Castel San Pietro is free of charge. Pick up in the Bologna area costs €140 for groups of up to 4 people. N.B: - The experience includes 1 main or starter of your choice. Any additional dish has to be paid separately. - We must know your preference in terms of dishes at least 24 hours prior to the event or we might not be able to do the course.
Sample Menu
starter
Tagliatelle al Ragù
A true Bolognese classic, this dish combines tagliatelle pasta with the iconic ragù sauce.
main
Lasagne
A world-famous layered pasta dish featuring sheets of pasta, ragù sauce, béchamel sauce, and cheese, all baked to golden perfection.
starter
Tortellini
Delicate pasta parcels filled with a flavourful mixture: cured and ground meats, cheeses, and herbs.
starter
Balanzoni
A unique type of stuffed pasta folded into a distinctive triangular shape, offering a delightful blend of flavours and textures in every bite.
starter
Tortelloni with Butter and Sage
Tortelloni are larger pasta pouches, filled with ricotta cheese. They are served with a simple yet exquisite sauce of melted butter and sage leaves.
starter
Gnocchi fritti ripieni
fried dough pockets filled with various savoury fillings (mainly local ham and cheese). These morsels are perfect for snacking or as an appetiser.
main
Cotolette alla Bolognese
Tender veal cutlets, dipped in a rich capon broth before being fried in butter to a golden perfection. These are elevated with savoury ham and cheese.
main
Wild Boar Stew with Polenta
A rustic dish featuring succulent wild boar, sweet carrots, and aromatic onions, and juniper berries.
dessert
Latte in piedi
This sumptuous milk pudding, also known as fiordilatte offers a decadent blend of creamy milk, eggs, and sugar.
dessert
Tiramisù
An iconic Italian dessert masterpiece layering delicate savoiardi cookies soaked in espresso and topped with mascarpone.
What‘s Included
Have the food you made for lunch/dinner (you can bring some home too)
Languages: English, Italian, or French
Water and soft drinks
Have the food you made for lunch/dinner (you can bring some home too)
Local wine pairing (€35 per person)
Access to the swimming pool (€20 per person)
Private transportation
Dessert (€25)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Felsina Culinaria — Master the art of Bolognese cuisine
Lunch/dinner
Pickup included
Reviews
48 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great cooking class!!
REODana,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00All I can say is WOW! This was the best cooking class, made even better by the wonderful company and great wine. We prepared tagliatelle pasta with Bianca's family ragu sauce, enjoyed bruschetta and Antonio's incredible venison carpaccio upon arrival, and finished with a delicious tiramisu. Thank you for such an amazing experience.
Fantastic class with a beautiful view
timothypU892AR,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our experience with Bianca and Antonio was fantastic. They welcomed us into their beautiful home and even picked us up from the train station. We learned several pasta shapes and made a delicious lasagna and tiramisu from her family’s recipes. It was a nice escape from the city with a beautiful view. We had a really great time and will recommend this to anyone visiting. Also, all of their pets were so welcoming too!
We would LOVE to go back!
JHH88,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highlight of our trip! It was simple to get there via train from Bologna, don't let the travel deter you. We were welcomed by Bianca and her family into their beautiful home (a hunting lodge), where the class exceeded our expectations. Bianca grew up in her generational family's trattoria, and patiently walked us through many pasta making tricks. We learned so much, ate too much delicious pasta (she made the sauces - and gave us options) but what made this experience so special were how Bianca and her husband opened their home to us. You can chose what you'd like to make from her extensive menu, and classes are private to just your group. If we are lucky enough to make it back, we will go for lunch so we can see her property (it was dark at dinner) and will try the tiramisu, which she says she's been making for >50 years!
Extraordinary cooking class.
tomhM367TF,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and had an absolutely wonderful experience learning how to make pasta. We chose this cooking class because of the superb reviews we read online. You will be met at the train station by either Bianca or her husband, Antonio. You will then be transported to their personal home which is high on a hill with a gorgeous and picturesque view of the countryside. During the course, you will learn how to make pasta from scratch to include the specific ingredients and techniques. You will learn how to make Bianca's famous family recipe for Ragu. Upon completion, you will then be treated with an exquisite meal with the pasta you prepared. Bianca is a terrific teacher and she and Antonio are very friendly and delightful hosts. My wife has always wanted to learn how to make pasta and she had a magnificent experience. Oh, I forgot to mention, the wine they served was also very good. Overall, you will be provided with a first class cooking class that you will not receive anywhere else!
Wonderful time learning some new skills amid nice people
747SusanK,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great time cooking with Bianca and Antonio! My husband and I had made pasta a number of times before, but we learned lots of tips from them AND had fun doing so with several other people (this was the Shared Sunday Class). The setting is beautiful (that view behind Bianca in the photo extends far out into the countryside), and it's easy to take the train from Bologna to their town, just one stop away. Both Bianca and Antonio know their way around a kitchen and were very helpful and encouraging as we made pasta dough, then shaped it into tagliatelle, ravioli, spaghetti, rigatoni, and more. Everything was so organized, informative, and relaxed, all at the same time. If, like me, your favorite part of traveling is meeting people along the way, you'll especially like this class. I highly recommend it, both for learning some skills and having a great time doing so!
REAL Italian Cooking, Hands On, the Best !
robertmI2374JU,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic evening preparing tagliatelle, ravioli, and friggione with Bianca & Antonio. Our class started with prosecco & a delicious salami/truffle appetizer enjoying the beautiful view on the patio, then we got to work on the pasta and ravioli filling of ricotta, parsley, and onion plus the friggione. Bianca & Antonio worked with us & provided excellent guidance through all the steps of mixing, kneading, and cutting both tagliatelle and ravioli. The ragu of course had to be made in advance because of the time it takes, but Bianca again provided us all the steps to follow her delicious recipe. After prep and cooking we sat down to an excellent meal accompanied with Sangiovese. What could be better? Bianca and Antonio are both warm and welcoming and fully committed to their wonderful, traditional Italian cuisine. You will be glad you chose them!
Our best meal while in Italy!
HonestTravel,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are so happy that I found this cooking class which did not involve making pasta (although that is offered also). What a special private class in their family home. We learned how to make and enjoyed Friggone and Wild Boar Bolognese (hunted and caught by the husband). It was by far the best meal that we had during the 10 days were were in Italy. We were not short on wine and loved eating on their beautiful terrace. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip.
The Best Cooking and Eating Experience!
CA Vacationer,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My college daughter and I took a mother-daughter trip to Italy and this cooking class and experience was an absolute highlight. Bianca and her husband Antonio greeted us like friends as we arrived. Their "hunting lodge" has gorgeous views that we enjoyed throughout the lesson and while dining al fresco. They took so much time with us making different pastas, fillings, instructing us on how to make Bolognese sauce and so much more. The class is private and I promise you won't be disappointed. Worth every penny!
Fabulous, delicious day!
0JG,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fabulous day… a day that exceeded all expectations. We would highly recommend booking a class. We were taught how to make delicious tagliatelle al ragu, balanzoni and tirimisu by such lovely people … Bianca and her husband Antonio. We took the train from Bologna. Antonio picked us up from the station and drove us to a beautiful hunting lodge that had been in their family for 100 years… a gorgeous setting overlooking the Italian countryside to make our pasta! Bianca was very organized. Everything was measured in bowls, ready to go. We made 2 kinds of pasta dough … spinach pasta for the balanzoni, and egg pasta for the tagliatelle. Bianca was a fabulous teacher, giving clear instruction and lots of encouragement. While the pasta was drying, we made the tiramisu (wow!). We learned how to shape the balanzoni, how to cut the tagliatelle… as well as other shapes of pasta just for fun. Then how to assemble it all for the table. And then we ate … the pasta we made under the tutelage of Bianca was the best we’d eaten in the 2 weeks that we’ve been travelling around this area. Can’t wait to go home and make pasta! Thank you Bianca and Antonio!
Bologna cooking class
AmandaN1146,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This pasta-making experience just outside Bologna was truly one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Italy this year. Hosted by the most wonderful older Italian couple—who grew up in Bologna and once ran their own restaurant in the city—we felt like we were stepping into the heart and soul of authentic Bolognese culinary tradition. Their beautiful countryside home, which has been in their family for over a century, was the perfect setting. Warm, welcoming, and full of history—it made the entire experience even more special. We made two incredible pastas completely by hand: tagliatelle alla Bolognese and ricotta ravioli with butter and sage. Both were unforgettable, but the Bolognese sauce—crafted from a very old family recipe—was hands down the best we’ve ever tasted. You can feel the generations of love and tradition in every bite. This wasn't just a cooking class—it was a genuine cultural experience, and a memory we’ll treasure forever. Highly, highly recommend to anyone visiting the Bologna area. Don’t miss this!
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