Top Emilia-Romagna Food & Drink

Learn about the delicious world of balsamic vinegar in one of Italy’s most recognized food destinations during this short, guided tasting. Understand how traditional Balsamic Vinegars of Medona are made and learn how to pair them with different foods and dishes. See the balsamic vinegar production space in operation since 1850 and enjoy a tangy tasting.

Italians have been producing wine for thousands of years. Get a unique insight into the wine-making experience on a visit to a family-owned winery. Explore the vineyards and cellars, then sample three of their finest wines paired with food on a terrace with views of wine country. Choose between morning and afternoon tours.

A journey to discover secrets and most authentic flavors of our land. We will start from the King of Cheeses, the Parmigiano Reggiano, visiting a family-run farm, where this excellence was born ten years ago and it is still made with the same ingredients and techniques. The "casaro" (the cheese maker) who creates the "wheel" of Parmigiano Reggiano, in a full-artisanal way. We will continue our gourmet experience visiting one of the best producers of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia. Here, we will discover the secrets beyond this unique and sophisticated product. At the end of our journey we will have a tasting of both products in their different ages, appreciating their characteristics, aromas and flavors.

Come be part of the family as you learn how to cook a homemade meal inside a local’s cozy home. In this hands-on class, learn how to prepare a typical Bolognese pasta, a side dish, and an Italian dessert from scratch. Your hosts—a mother and son culinary team—love to entertain and cook with regional foods that showcase the local terroir.

We offer an authentic 'Italian' experience, most of the times guided by the owner and wine producers themselves Fabio (English speaking) and Donatella. Manaresi is a relatively small family run and craft wine estate (50.000 bottles). You'll be discovering the family heritage, strongly related to art and design. The labels design has been awarded with main international prizes.

In Modena area, there is a special event going on: an exclusive balsamic vinegar tasting experience. Do not miss this chance to discover and taste two of the best Italian vinegar in the World.

The Randi Agricultural Company was founded at the end of the 19th century by the great-grandfather Luigi and evolved, as we know it today, after the end of the Second World War. The Randi brothers work in the company: Denis, who takes care of the technical part and care of the vineyard, and Massimo, who takes care of the commercial part and customer relations. The Randi company extends between the municipalities of Fusignano and Alfonsine, in the Romagna plain, on the border with the Marche and the Adriatic Sea. Always grape producers, since 1999 associated with the consortium "Il Bagnacavallo" for the production and enhancement of native grapes. Longanesi grapes, for the production of “Burson” wines; Famous grape, for the production of “Rambela” wines; Centesimino and Malbo Gentile grapes. Historical vines that find their natural habitat in this environment.

There are not exact dates about the construction of the building where Fattoria del Piccione is situated. However, a letter from the mid 18th century tells of a quarrel, between the local priest and the Massani Family, about the procession path blocked by this new building. It is in the first half of the 18th century, against the old San Savino Malatesta castle walls, that the Massani Family started the wine production in this winery, a winery where you have been feeling the same passion and smelling the same fragrances for more than three centuries. Today these wines are the result of a harmonious combination between tradition, respected in every single detail, and innovation, always in search of the absolute excellence.

An excellent value for the money, this private tour and tasting includes one-one-one time with a representative of the Malpighi family, renowned vinegar makers in Modena. After a tour of the barrel rooms, enjoy vinegar samples and pairings with parmesan cheese, prosciutto, bread, and Lambrusco wine. A take-home bottle of vinegar and a recipe book is included.

Immersed in the Valconca Wildlife Oasis a few km from the Cattolica exit, Enio Ottaviani Vini e Vigneti is a family business, which has grown from generation to generation, in continuous development. From the sale of wine and the creation of an entire production chain with local farmers, in 2019 it inaugurated the new Cellar and Showroom, a place where you can not only get to know and tell about the wine but an entire territory.

Our story is the story of a land, which few know, is the story of a family who today decided to start from here, making wine. Come visit. We will tell you about this piece of Romagna which is Predappio, as we see it today and how we produce our wines here.

It is an excursion in contact with nature with the help of the pedal-assisted bicycle very useful in times of tiredness. Suitable for everyone, it allows you to see the village of Fontanellato Castle and the Cistercian Abbey of Fontevivo. Tasting with typical Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano cured meats is planned along the way. In case of need (mechanical breakdowns and / or punctures) our technicians are ready to intervene and recover travelers.

The perfect tour to get deep into the several features of our mountain Appennines: history and art, natural beauties and moreover food, plenty of tastes and combinations, able to bring onto the table the climate, the nature, and the knowhow of this land. More in details, it is a tasting tour to discover real authotenic flavors of Bologna's mountain area: you will see up close how Parmigiano Reggiano is made: the processing and maturing of this fine cheese, in a traditional mountain dairy. You will take part in a basic cooking class, and will have lunch with the excellences of the territory included those produced by yourselves :) at the same time, you will get acquaintance with the raw materials of this mountain territory. Inside a 17th century you will observe the milling of several different kinds grains, you will smell the old scents of this preindustrial baking system, and you will taste these fresh delicacies. Finally we will not miss the beauties of this land....

Taste local specialties and delve into Parma’s renowned culinary scene during this small-group, half-day food crawl. Make five gourmet stops for sweet and savory samples, including cured meats, local pastas, and freshly made desserts, paired with wines and espresso. You’ll also taste Prosciutto di Parma, resulting in a full lunch.

Embark on a journey into Modena’s history, culture and delicious food scene. Meet the proud families and fascinating stories behind food with our local guides. Taste and learn everything about Italian iconic food like Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic vinegar of Modena on a small-group tour limited to 8 people.

Explore the culinary traditions of Bologna with this half-day food tour. Join a guide for a small-group walking tour and taste local specialties such as Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Bolognese ragu, and mortadella. Begin the tour with a gourmet coffee, visit markets, and meet artisans at work to see how tortellini are made. Lunch at a historic osteria and a gelato tasting are included.

Treat your hungry self to a food tour of Bologna, and discover why the city is known for its love of gastronomy. With a local guide, you’ll savor breakfast, then sample fresh pasta, balsamic vinegar, cheese, wine, gelato, and even a secret dish—to be revealed on the tour. Explore the city by foot in between tastings, and learn about Bologna and its food heritage through the tour. Just let the local supplier know in advance if you have special dietary requirements.

This tour will provide you with an experience above and beyond tasting some of the best Italian food in places where locals enjoy dining. A combination of flavorful ingredients, local produce, old-world knowledge and a centuries-old passion for food is why Bologna is the country's culinary capital. As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Silvia, a tour guide since 2000 who learned how to cook from her grandmother. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Silvia will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Italian dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your host's home in Ravenna. • Pasta making and cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to Italy's say culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience Italian hospitality in a residential Emilia Romagna neighborhood • Vegetarian and gluten free options available

Meet Michele at the Tenuta la Riva winery for your fun wine adventure! During this wine tour, discover how wine is made, white, red and sparkling wine. Learn about where the colors and bubbles come from and how to judge the quality of wine by understanding its body and how it relates to the regions that each wine originates from. Learn from a passionate wine guide and sommelier about the history, production, cultural significance and most importantly, the appreciation of wine. During your wine experience, you will have the chance to taste three wines produced in the region.

Enjoy a private and authentic market tour and cooking class in a local Bologna home with your host Giovanna, a native who has lived in Bologna for over 60 years. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Start with a memorable tour of one of Bologna's markets. Depending on the day, visit the Mercato del Quadrilatero (a market with medieval origins) or del Erbe where Giovanna buys her seasonal fruit and vegetables. Here, you can buy local and regional produce, from fruit and vegetables to meat, cheese, and salami. Return to Giovanna's home kitchen where she will teach you 2-3 traditional Italian dishes from family recipes - a pasta, sauce and a side or dessert. After cooking, enjoy your meal together with your host, a warm and gentle retired history and philosophy teacher who lives in an apartment in a large villa with her daughters. Giovanna loves cooking particularly enjoys introducing guests to traditional Bolognese culture and cuisine.

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local Bologna home with your host Giovanna. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Giovanna will teach you 2-3 traditional Italian dishes from her family recipes, a pasta, sauce and a side dish or dessert. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together. Your host Giovanna is a warm and gentle retired history and philosophy teacher who has lived in Bologna for over 60 years. She lives in an apartment in a large villa with her daughters Francesca and Laura. She learned to cook from her mother and grandmother and from her husband’s family. She loves cooking for family, friends and guests and particularly enjoys widening her culinary repertoire with new dishes she learns on her travels. She enjoys introducing guests to Bologna's snacks such as crescentine, tigelle and piadine in addition to its pastas, vegetables and desserts.

Enjoy a private and authentic home-cooked meal in a local Rubiera home with your host Francesca. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. An incredibly hospitable host, Francesca welcomes you into her Rubiera home with a warm smile. Over a glass of Italian wine, learn about her life growing up in a restaurant as well as the history behind Italian food. Then join her at the dining table to enjoy a four-course Italian meal prepared by this expert chef. Francesca grew up in a restaurant (literally!), one of the first Michelin star restaurants in Italy. Her family has owned and run the restaurant since 1936. Working in this family-owned, Michelin star restaurant for many years taught Francesca everything there is to know about ingredients, cooking techniques, plating, serving and hosting. Francesca says she loves hosting people from all over the world, “I'm really curious to understand the different ways of living, eating, and thinking.”

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local Rubiera home with your host Francesca. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. An incredibly hospitable host, Francesca welcomes you into her Rubiera home with a warm smile. Over a glass of Italian wine, learn about her life growing up in a restaurant as well as the history behind Italian food. Learn to cook in her kitchen a variety of traditional pastas and then join Francesca at the dining table for your meal. Please note that on most days Francesca will host alone, but occasionally her husband, Thomas and her mother, Franca might be present. Francesca grew up in a restaurant (literally!), one of the first Michelin star restaurants in Italy. Her family has owned and run the restaurant since 1936. Working in this family-owned, Michelin star restaurant for many years taught Francesca everything there is to know about ingredients, cooking techniques, plating, serving and hosting.