Top Bologna Dining Experiences

Discover the secrets to Bolognese cuisine in a local’s home with this half-day private cooking class. Learn how to prepare fresh stuffed pasta including tortellini and tortelloni during this hands-on class. After the pasta workshop, relax over a meal to sample what you prepared alongside local red and white wines.

If you go to Bologna, you have to try the fresh pasta the city is famous for: tiny handmade tortellini!. Let a local explain the art of pasta-making to you! We are the “Cesarine”, the Emperors of the kitchen, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks. We have seen our mothers and grandmothers prepare these dishes every Sunday, we have cooked them over and over again for our families, and now we share our skills with curious travellers like you. Come to our homes and immerse yourself in a hands-on cooking class. Learn how to make an egg “fontana”, knead elastic pasta dough, stretch it until it becomes almost transparent and prepare fresh filling with local ingredients. Sip some wine while you learn and chat with new acquaintances. After the cooking class, let’s taste the fruit of our labour: We share the freshly made pasta around the table in a comfortable home and have an Italian style meal. Dessert, local wine and espresso at the end of the meal are included! Buon appetito!

Learn how to make fresh stuffed pasta like tortellini Discover the aromas and flavors of true traditional Bolognese cuisine. Enter a local house for a private cooking class Taste a dinner with the pasta you have prepared

Learn the secrets behind traditional recipes from Bologna during this private cooking class, complete with a local market visit. Get tips for selecting the best ingredients at the market and then settle into the chef’s home in the Bologna city center for a cooking class. Prepare three courses and then feast on everything you cook alongside a variety of local red and white wines.

With this Bologna food tasting Box you will have the opportunity to visit Bologna and discover its secrets by following the aromas of the food through 7 typical tastings to be done independently at the times you want! At the meeting point, one of the staff will welcome you and give you the box valid for 24 hours and will show you all the places you can visit and the tastings you can do.

FOR THIS SUMMER EXPERIENCE WILL TAKE PLACE IN A LOCAL RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN Bologna So there will be more safety, social distance and we use a professional kitchen. Great opportunity! Restaurant will be all for us, private use of the place! it's a lifetime experience to get in touch with local food and local tradiotion .. you will be able to learn some secrets and go back home and surprise your family and friends with a real dish of pasta bolognese!

Discover the delights of Italian home cooking with this private dining experience at a Cesarina's home in Bologna. Enjoy a 4-course meal that consists of an appetizer, pasta, main course with a side dish, and dessert, and try a selection of wines from Tuscany. Finally, receive a keepsake souvenir from your welcoming host to take back home.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. - During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your host will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. - Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. You'll have a fully equipped workstation with utensils and ingredients and your local host will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipe, handed down by generations of mammas and nonnas. After the class, sit down at the table with your Italian family and taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks and wine experts. Cesarine are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. Every host is reviewed for authentic culinary traditions.

Are you in the city and want to taste the best local wines and typical products without leaving the center? This tour is for you! Spend an afternoon or evening in one of Bologna's oldest wine bars and wineries, famous all over the world for its wines and salami and cheeses. Tour includes: - Local escort - 3 tastings of typical local wines with description - Platter of cold cuts and cheeses with homemade bread and breadsticks - walk to one of the historic areas of the center

Would you like to become a master of Pasta making? Bologna is the place to be. This city is one of Europe's food capitals and is home to the iconic Tortellini and Tagliatelle. Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. After your lesson, enjoy what you've prepared with local wines and selected beverages. But your trip to Italy hasn’t finished yet! You will receive some special souvenirs, so that you can recreate the Pasta recipe at home: the ‘Cesarine’ apron & shopping bag, the rolling pin and the official Recipe book by Cesarine and Slow Food ("Home cooking with Cesarine"). Are you ready to enter the world of Pasta?

Italy's Cesarina program connects travelers with local "home cooks," known as cesarinas, in an effort to promote the Mediterranean country's rich culinary traditions. With this experience, you'll get to join a ceserina as she shops in a local market, watch her make typically Bolognese preparations, and sit down to dine on a four-course meal, served with local wine.

Follow your senses on a full-day culinary tour of Bologna’s famous food region. Visit local factories and family-run producers for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of products enjoyed around the world, including Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Modena balsamic vinegar, prosciutto, and wine. Enjoy samples of fresh, hand-crafted products along the way and indulge in breakfast and multi-course Italian lunch with wine pairings. It’s a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the sights, smells, and tastes of Emilia-Romagna!

Opt for a more intimate experience of Bologna’s legendary cuisine during a private pasta making masterclass in a local home. Rather than sharing your guide with a group, you’ll receive undivided attention as you make classic Italian dishes such as tagliatelle al ragu, a variation of spaghetti bolognese.

A fantastic experience in the heart of the Food Valley. The perfect place to visit for anyone who wants to discover the history and millenary tradition of the famous "Black Gold" of Modena Guided tour + tasting Basics of the grapes used, visit of the cooking environments. Acetification and aging in wooden barrels. Afterwards there is the possibility of tasting directly from the barrel. Illustration of the various qualities of balsamic vinegars with tasting Note: The vinegar factory visited may vary based on availability.  

Learn how to prepare a selection of five elegant appetizers to pair with with a refreshing glass of prosecco or wine, ideal for sharing with friends in the early evening. The aperitivos will be bite-size representations of local culture, using typical regional ingredients and accompanied by local wines, such as a sparkling prosecco or a light red.

Fun day to discover the wines of the Bolognese hills. immersed in the panorama of the hills the Tour includes: Pick up at the hotel Private round-trip transfer Companion 2 Visits to Producers of Typical Wines from the Bologna Hills Lunch in a Trattoria based on typical products Memory picture

A classic walking tour together with a private guide through the streets of the center of Bologna visiting the major cultural attractions of the city and the history of local gastronomy to discover all the secrets of the city that our guide will tell you. At the end a small tasting of local products in a historical shop.

Would you like to discover the most authentic side of Italian gastronomy and share it with other enthusiasts of the “cucina italiana”? Enjoy this shared Market tour and typical Dining experience. Visit the vibrant local market and learn about the seasonal produce and secret ingredients. Then, head to your Cesarina’s house to enjoy a 3-course dining experience, showcasing the authentic regional dishes stored in the cookbooks of your host. You will take part in an experience which is so much more than just a lunch or dinner. You will make new friends, feel like one of the family and live like the Italians do.

Discover the house and the territory in which the great Luciano Pavarotti lived, visiting his home and the lands in which he lived.

Have you ever been to a local market and traditional food shop in Italy? This is your chance to visit a market with a local expert, choose your most inspiring ingredients, and create and name your very own two recipes.  Go food shopping with your host and choose 3-5 staple ingredients that capture your imagination before immersing yourself in a private cooking class at their home. With their expert guidance, you will learn how to prepare your chosen ingredients and make your own two Italian creations. Cultivate your creativity and confidence in the kitchen by adding an Italian flair to your dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Want to entertain your friends and family in your home away from home? Le Cesarine is your perfect solution; our expert local home cooks will come to your accommodation to create an authentic culinary experience you'll never forget. Put your feet up and relax with your loved ones while our Cesarina takes care of everything for you (clean up included!). Enjoy an aperitivo with sparkling wine and nibbles followed by a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert and drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars).  How does it work? After you have booked the experience we will contact you asking for the address of your accommodation and any specific requests or preferences including timings. We will then match you with the perfect local home cook from our world-famous network. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 600+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities.

Private guided tour Private Chef Hotel or apartment accommodations All inclusive Breakfast, lunch and dinner Daily wine tastings Private transportation Visiting local farmers, wine cellars and markets Visit area cultural sites and museums Nature hikes, biking and picnics Visit the splendid mountainous region of the Apennines, on the border with Emilia Romagna, Tuscany and Marche. Here, away from the typical tourist routes, you will discover a fascinating, cozy and very romantic area, unveiling its treasures at every corner. Discover food, art and nature with a private guide. No need for a rental car, your chef will personally take you to visit some of his favorite sites and towns.

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 (filled pasta + fresh 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.

4 nights hotel or apartment accommodations 5 days of cooking or dining with private chef Breakfast, lunch and dinner with chef Daily wine tastings Visiting local farmers, wine cellars and markets Guided tours of local art and cultural sites Nature walks and picnics Private transportation You will begin your adventure in either Bologna or Florence. We will meet you in the morning and take you on a short walking tour of the city and a visit to the local markets. When we finished in the city, we will head to the Apennines and Stefano's mountain retreat. You'll check in to your hotel to relax a bit and then be picked up for dinner. Stefano will welcome you into his home with a beverage and a cheerful smile. Together you will prepare the meal for the evening. The next few days are up to you. Stefano will take you to some of his favorite spots in Tuscany, away from the maddening crowds. Or maybe you want to take a bike ride or a hike in the mountains.

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home. With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Discover the history of the Bologna Gastronomic shops. With this tour you will be able to touch the essence of the capital of food, discover the oldest bottles and talk directly with the people who have handed down the culture of food in Bologna for generations. the tour includes: Certified guide Guided tour of the Bologna markets Espresso 2 Tastings of cheeses and cold cuts 1 voucher for homemade ice cream

7 days of private cooking lessons at my mountain retreat Breakfast, lunch and dinner Daily wine tastings 6 nights hotel or apartment accommodations Visiting local farmers, wine cellars and markets Transportation Private transfer from Bologna or Florence Visit the splendid mountainous region of the Apennines, on the border with Tuscany and Marche. Here, away from the typical tourist routes, you will discover a fascinating, cozy and very romantic area, unveiling its treasures at every corner. You can spend everyday in my kitchen learning how to cook recipes handed down from Pellegrino Artusi, the father of modern day Italian cuisine. Or take a few days to visit some of the rich cultural, natural and historical sites.

Dive into Bologna like a local foodie. Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops, tasting as you go. Visit a selection of small local shops, learn about the typical products of the city while tasting them. A delicious way to discover Bologna and its gastronomy! • Street food tasting tour • Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops • Sample some of Bologna typical street food staples • Do some sightseeing in Bologna as you walk from tasting to tasting • Small-group tour with a maximum of 12 people for an authentic food experience Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

One of Bologna’s culinary treasures is the tortellino, but it takes a deft hand to turn out the perfect pasta morsel. Bring a bit of Bologna home with you by learning how to make this traditional dish with a local “cesarina”, or home cook, during this private cooking class. Prepare fresh pasta, roll out the dough, and stuff and shape each tortellino. Sample your handiwork during a festive meal with your host.

This is the ideal activity for those who love to travel to discover the great Italian red wines. You can choose what to taste among the fine wines that are carefully selected every day. You can also breathe the typical Bolognese atmosphere, the one in which large groups of strangers who joke together are created.

Hotel or apartment accommodations 5 Days of Private cooking lessons at my mountain retreat on the Apennine Mountains; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily wine tastings Visiting local farmers, wine cellars and markets; Option (included) to visit the splendid mountainous region of the Apennines, on the border with Emilia Romagna, Tuscany and Marche. Here, away from the typical tourist routes, you will discover a fascinating, cozy and very romantic area, unveiling its treasures at every corner.

The Basilica of San Luca is one of the symbols of the city of Bologna. At the meeting point you will receive from a member of our staff a map and a table with the timetables of the return train, available every 45 minutes. At the end, one of our staff will accompany you inside the historic market for a fabulous tasting of typical products and a glass of wine. This tour departs daily and will help you discover the city aboard the San Luca Express train, on which audio guides, available in 8 languages, will tell you the history of the city until your arrival at the Basilica of San Luca. You will be able to visit this sacred place at your own pace and you can decide what time to return by consulting the timetables on the map. On board you will find staff who will welcome you and answer your questions. On your return you can taste the specialties of Bologna with 2 typical tastings

If you feel at home you will enjoy the wine and location of Gamba Winery at its best. That is why we the owners of the winery will do the tour together with your group, so that you can relax in our place and learn how the wine is made and enjoy the great wines of Valpolicella. *1 Hour Guided Tour *Tasting of 3 Valpolicella Classico Area Wines *Snacks along with Wines *Beautiful view of the entire Marano di Valpolicella Valley *Return Private Transfer Verona - Valpolicella Verona *Fast Train Tickets Bologna - Verona - Bologna

Live a day in one of the most famous wineries in the world immersed in an oasis of greenery. Program 8.30 am pick up at the hotel in bologna 9.45 am Arrival at the winery 10:00 am private guided tour of the company 11:00 am Wine tasting and visit to the wine shop 12:15 pm Lunch in a typical restaurant 2.00 pm Drop off at the Hotel in Bologna

Join your private guide for an immersion into the unique atmosphere of Bologna made of a special mixture of history, culture and great food. Indulge yourself in tasting amazing local food delights that makes Bologna a real foodie jewel and visit unique monuments and historical shops. Visit Basilica di San Petronio and Archiginnasio. Excite your senses visiting the foodie market Mercato di Mezzo, taste local food delights and discover the city with a knowledgeable local.

Visit the museum and factory of the great Pagani Automobili brand. At the end of the visit a delicious lunch in a local restaurant. Pick up and drop off included with private transfer.

Take small pieces of Paradise home, one bite at a time. Walk with a private guide through the center of Bologna, tasting the culture and tradition of the culinary art of Bologna. Between stories and tastings of Bolognese specialties. Excite your senses visiting the foodie market Mercato di Mezzo and Herbal Market with a knowledgeable local.

This is an interesting wine and shopping tour. Your driver will wait for your in front of your hotel at 9.30 am. You will be brought to the Castel Guelfo Outlet, where shopping, entertainment and relaxation combine to satisfy all your desires. Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, sportswear, accessories and cosmetics with discounts all year round. At noon you'll meet the driver again and go to the next step..the wine experience! After 15 minutes drive you'll have a special organic winery waiting for you! With this tour you will see a family owned winery in its 5th Generation that produces organic wine. At the end of the tour..unlimited tasting! No fixed number of glasses, you choose! You will also have a special 5 course lunch or dinner. You'll taste 2 different types of fresh handmade pasta, one main course with organic vegetables from the garden and a delicious dessert. At the end of the lunch the driver will bring you back to Bologna (45 minutes drive)