Pasta Lab In Bologna

If you really want to learn how to make pasta the right way, this class is a must. I spent two amazing weeks in Bologna, fully focused on making pasta, with the help of Alexandra and Lucia, who are both incredibly passionate and knowledgeable. From the very beginning, they gave me their full attention, teaching with great energy, hands-on practice, and helpful feedback every step of the way. This was much more than just a cooking class—it felt like a real apprenticeship. Making pasta dough by hand in the traditional way was challenging, especially at first, but thanks to their patience and expert teaching, I slowly built up my confidence and skills. This class wasn’t about shortcuts or surface-level learning. It was about really understanding the process and learning how to make pasta from scratch the right way. The lessons covered a wide variety of pasta. We started with fresh tagliatelle and moved on to stuffed pastas like tortelloni, balanzoni, mezzelune, triangoli, and their own original creation, bombette (which was seriously delicious). Each type had its own technique and style. Since it was a one-on-one class, everything was adjusted to my speed and progress, which made the learning experience even more rewarding. What I appreciated most was that Alexandra and Lucia were not only warm, fun, and easy to be around—they were also honest and clear when teaching. This wasn’t the kind of class where you only get compliments. They pointed out my mistakes without hesitation, and I’m truly thankful for that. Their high standards and strong commitment to quality really helped me improve. I left the class with solid skills and the confidence to make pasta on my own. And one last thing—the tortellini in brodo they made for me? It was by far the best dish I had during my whole stay in Bologna. A perfect bowl filled with tradition, technique, and love.

It was so nice to get really good fresh pasta. We bought tortelline to cook at home. The tortelline were truly delicious. We would have loved to have lunch there too, but unfortunately, we're leaving on Sunday. When we return to Bologna, we'll definitely come back, and we might even consider taking a course (then I can really learn how to make it even better at home).

Such a warm and friendly experience learning to make pasta the traditional way. Thank you Alexandre and Lucia 😊

The pasta and sauce are definitely fresh, for the rating I was expecting to be swooped of my feet. The place is basically a whole in the wall , a tad far away from main touristic areas. Its good overall and the price is definitely very attractive.

My husband and I had the pleasure of learning to make pasta with Alexandra. She is very knowledgeable and a great instructor. We truly enjoyed the making of the pasta and the engaging conversation throughout he was evening.

one of the best in Bologna owner on the piece👍

I booked the pasta class as a present and it was a wonderful experience! If you want to learn about how to make your own pasta I would recommend this cooking class. We really enjoyed the evening!! Special activity while visiting Bologna

Nous avons eu la chance de participer à un cours de confection de tortelloni chez Pasta Lab. Ce fut une merveilleuse expérience car non seulement nous avons acquis la technique pour faire et étaler (ce qui n'est pas simple) la pâte mais également le tour de main pour réaliser de magnifiques pâtes farcies. La patience et la gentillesse des animatrices, Alexandra et Lucia, et sans limite ! Nous n’étions que 4 participants et nous avons bénéficier de toute l’attention de toute l’aide nécessaire pour correctement maîtriser les techniques. Nous avons ensuite dégusté nos créations arrosées d'un très bon vin local dans une ambiance chaleureuse et amicale. A faire absolument !

¡Gran experiencia haciendo pasta con Alexandra en Pasta Lab! Alexandra es una maestra increíble, muy atenta y apasionada por el oficio y la tradición. Estábamos en un grupo de dos con experiencia mixta en la preparación de pasta fresca, y ella hizo un gran trabajo en el catering para los dos. Recomiendo encarecidamente la experiencia a cualquiera, desde el principiante hasta el cocinero experimentado!

We went to Lucia's for a pasta course and couldn't have wished for it to be nicer. Lucia not only taught us Bolognese pasta, but also a bit of its history and many tricks for making pasta ourselves. It couldn't be more authentic. We will definitely come back for another course!