Bologna: Fresh Pasta, Ragu, Lasagna and Gelato Cooking Class
Description
A small-group experience in a cozy Bologna kitchen, where a local pasta master guides you through the secrets of real Bolognese lasagna and homemade gelato. More than just a class, this is a chance to cook, taste and connect around the table while discovering the recipes and traditions that make Bologna Italy’s food capital. You’ll prepare authentic green pasta from scratch using fresh spinach, just like in a Bolognese kitchen. You will learn how to roll the pasta by hand with a rolling pin and create your own homemade lasagna, layering it with creamy béchamel sauce and rich slow-cooked ragù. You’ll also discover the art of authentic Italian gelato, preparing fresh artisanal gelato and tasting different homemade flavors created during the class. Before sitting down to enjoy everything you’ve made, we’ll start with a relaxed Italian aperitivo featuring local wine and regional specialties, the perfect way to share the experience in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 14 years old can’t join this activity.
- This activity is guaranteed with a minimum number of 2 participants.
- Please let us know if you have food allergies or dietary requirements.
- Please note that in case of adverse weather conditions (eg. bad storms, unexpected extreme events), or unforeseen circumstances (eg. monuments sudden closures, train/flight cancellations or delays) we do not guarantee a full refund. The company will examine each case and act accordingly.
- This activity runs rain or shine
- Please note that some parts of the activity may not be easily accessible for people with reduced mobility (or any kind of disability), if you are unsure of the details, feel free to contact us.
Reviews(30)
Stylish Italian kitchen with a fabulous chef, my dubious husband said it was the best thing we did in Bologna! We made authentic lasagne and delicious, unexpected flavoured gelato. Included local wine, appetiser and recipe book.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! 😊 We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed your time at La Soffritta in Bologna and that even your husband was convinced by the experience! It’s great that you had fun preparing authentic lasagna and trying our homemade gelato with its unique flavours. We always aim to make the class a relaxed, small-group experience where guests can cook with fresh ingredients, enjoy a local aperitivo with wine, and take home the recipes to recreate everything later. 🍷 We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again at La Soffritta! 🍝
It’s a beautiful and very clean cooking studio. We made a spinach lasagne with beef and pork ragu. I can recommend the chef, she was very professional.
We had a wonderful time. This was a very intimate process with just the two of us and the amazing chef. I cook Italian food and was amazed with some of the new techniques I learned in the process. Thank you for the enjoyable experience.
The experience was great! The chef was amazing and taught us all step by step. The food was wonderful! Super recommended!
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! 😊 We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the experience and that our chef guided you step by step through the cooking class at La Soffritta in Bologna. It’s wonderful that you loved the final dishes as well! Our goal is always to create a fun, small-group experience where guests can enjoy authentic Bolognese recipes like fresh handmade lasagna and gelato, along with a relaxed aperitivo with local wine and snacks. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again for another cooking experience with us! 🍝
Amazingly informative. Hands on. Fun. Delicious. Learned so much. Very small class size. Highly recommend it!!
Thank you so much, Mark! 😊 We’re really glad you enjoyed the experience at La Soffritta in Bologna and found it both informative and hands-on. It’s great to hear you appreciated the small group setting and had fun while learning traditional Italian cooking. We always aim to create a relaxed and engaging class where guests can prepare authentic Bolognese recipes like fresh lasagna and homemade gelato, using fresh ingredients and enjoying a local aperitivo along the way. 🍝 Hope to welcome you again with us!
Prepared pasta dough and that’s it. The instructor did all the rest. A lot of talking and not hands on cooking. Gelato tasted like yogurt. Disappointing.
Hello Alvina, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear the class didn't fully meet your expectations. We're genuinely surprised to hear it didn't feel hands-on enough, as our class is specifically designed for each guest to prepare their own lasagna from start to finish, as well as the gelato. The only step that isn't done live during the class is the ragù itself, as it requires several hours of slow cooking and is therefore prepared in advance, but everything else is very much in your hands! Regarding the gelato, we're sorry it wasn't to your taste, we'll certainly take note of your feedback. We appreciate you sharing your experience and will keep your comments in mind as we continue to improve our classes. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back for a better experience!
This was an excellent evening and an even better meal! La Soffritta is a comfortable spot to learn more of what makes Bologna special.
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We’re really happy you enjoyed your evening at La Soffritta in Bologna and that the experience helped you discover more about what makes the city so special. It’s wonderful to hear you appreciated both the atmosphere and the meal. Our cooking classes are designed to be relaxed, small-group experiences where guests can enjoy authentic Bolognese recipes like traditional lasagna and homemade gelato, all prepared with fresh ingredients and paired with a local aperitivo. 🍷 We hope to welcome you again soon with us!
Fun experience to meet and socialize with people from around the world great to ask questions and learn step by step.
Thank you so much! We’re really glad you enjoyed the social and hands-on atmosphere 🍝 It’s wonderful to hear you had fun learning step by step and meeting people from around the world while cooking together.
Our chef was a really lovely, other people had cancelled so we had this all to ourselves and the experience was amazing and the food so tasty.
Thank you so much, Trevor! We’re really glad you had such a special experience and that the intimate setting made it even more enjoyable 🙂 It’s wonderful to hear you loved the food and had a great time at our Cooking School in Bologna.
A wonderful cooking lesson to learn not only technique but the reasons why certain techniques are important. Very enjoyable, hands on and valuable!
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed the class! :)
