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Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Bologna

4.5 (12)
Bologna, IT
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Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Bologna

4.5 (12)
Bologna, IT
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Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home in Bologna with Cesarine, Italy's oldest network of home cooks. This exclusive show cooking and dining experience allows you to taste authentic Bologna recipes passed down through generations of Italian Mammas. Indulge in a delicious 4-course menu, including a starter, pasta dish, main course with side dish, and dessert, all accompanied by a selection of red and white wines from Emilia Romagna cellars. Connect with local people and feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you enjoy this immersive culinary experience. With over 1000 home cooks across 500 cities in Italy, Cesarine opens the doors of their own homes to curious travelers for a truly unique dining experience. Book now and savor the flavors of Bologna in the cozy atmosphere of a local's home.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Suitable for 2-10 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Self Guided Experience
  • Immerse in private dining experience
  • Enjoy exclusive show cooking
  • Taste authentic Bologna recipes
  • Connect with local people
  • Experience Italian warmth and hospitality
  • Beverages (water, wines and coffee)
  • Private 4-course dinner or 4-course lunch
  • Private show cooking
  • Local taxes

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Introduction

Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Bologna offers a unique and immersive culinary experience in the heart of Italy. Immerse yourself in the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people and indulge in authentic Bologna recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. This private dining experience takes place at a local's home, providing an intimate and personal setting for your culinary journey.

What to expect?

During this experience, you can expect to be treated to a 4-course menu that showcases the best of Bologna cuisine. From delectable starters to mouthwatering pasta dishes, a main course with a side dish, and a delightful dessert, every dish is crafted with love and expertise. The menu also includes a selection of red and white wines from Emilia Romagna cellars, ensuring a perfectly paired dining experience. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to witness an exclusive show cooking, where you can learn the secrets behind these authentic Bologna recipes.

Who is this for?

This experience is perfect for anyone who wants to delve deeper into the culinary traditions of Bologna. Whether you're a food enthusiast, a traveler seeking an immersive cultural experience, or simply someone who appreciates a delicious meal, this private dining experience is designed to cater to your needs. It's ideal for couples looking for a romantic evening, friends wanting to create lasting memories together, or even solo travelers who want to connect with locals and learn about their traditions.

Why book this?

By booking this experience, you'll have the opportunity to not only savor the flavors of authentic Bologna cuisine but also to connect with the local community on a deeper level. Unlike traditional restaurant dining, this private dining experience allows you to step into the heart and home of a local host, providing a truly immersive and personal encounter. You'll gain insight into the rich culinary heritage of Bologna and create unforgettable memories as you share a meal with passionate and welcoming hosts.

Good to know

For privacy reasons, the full address of your Cesarine host will be provided after you have booked. You can expect a warm and inviting atmosphere in the host's home, where you'll be treated to a private 4-course dinner or lunch. The experience includes beverages such as water, a selection of red and white wines from Emilia Romagna cellars, and coffee. The local taxes are also included in the booking. The Cesarine network consists of over 1000 home cooks all over Italy, ensuring that you'll receive an authentic and memorable culinary experience.

Reviews

Customers who have booked and experienced Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Bologna have raved about the immersive and personal nature of the experience. They have praised the authenticity of the recipes, the warm hospitality of the hosts, and the opportunity to connect with local traditions and culture. Many have mentioned that it was a highlight of their trip to Bologna and highly recommend it to fellow travelers. Overall, the reviews reflect a high level of satisfaction and appreciation for the culinary journey provided by Cesarine.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Bologna

Reviews

(12)

4.5 (12)

V4214CLannm

We thoroughly enjoyed both our meal and visit with Cesarine Margherita! We traveled to Italy to visit our college-aged daughter completing her semester studying abroad in nearby Florence. Bologna is a scenic town convenietly located nearby (40-minute train commute), and our Cesarine's lovely home was conveniently located in the heart of Bologna. We enjoyed an excellent four-course meal with tradional Bolognaise recipes (including the famous, delcious sauce!), and as we prepared and enjoyed our meal together with Margherita, we appreciated learning some fantastic cooking tips for Italian cuisine while learning more about Bologna and Italian traditions. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone, especially families, as our family will always cherish this very special and memorable Thanksgiving meal we celebated together with lovely Cesarine Margherita. Thank you & grazie!

Z2770UXcatherinep

Elena & her husband made us an absolutely amazing dinner! Delicious! Thank you very much for a most memorable evening. We enjoyed the food, wine & attention to detail.

Pitichka

Our experience with Paola was exceptional! In addition to her friendly welcome and charming manner, she is an excellent teacher who explains the steps behind pasta-making and the rationale behind them, clearly and confidently. We thoroughly enjoyed both the learning component (Lasagne with Homemade Green Pasta and Bolognese style Ragu and Bechamel Sauces) and the dining experience at Paola's well-appointed table. She even included lovely homemade treats and Lambrusco wine with the meal! As retired educators and avid home cooks ourselves, we felt very fortunate to have such a fun-loving and encouraging teacher as Paola!

kristil938

Alessandra C., and this experience was excellent. Alessandra had an appetizer waiting for us with great wine. She was kind and patient when teaching us some new skills and explained the process of making the food while providing some history along the way. Her home was cleaned and all the food was delicious. I can't wait for my next trip to Bologna to cook with her again!

Jorge R

My husband and I had the most amazing time with Barbara and Paola! From the very first moment we met till the end, they made us feel at home. The food they prepared was so delicious!!! They even shared the recipes with us which was very kind. I totally recommend this activity to everyone 💯 💯 💯. Excellent!!! We are vey happy with this booking!

Dmcauley922

Taking a cooking class with Paola was a fantastic experience. This was our first class with a Cesarine hostess, and we were totally impressed. From the moment we arrived we knew this was going to be a terrific experience. Paola was lovely, and her home was beautiful. It was like visiting a friend. We loved every moment of cooking, loved everything we ate, and were totally impressed with the skills we learned. Paola's english was perfect, and she explained every step in a simple and understandable manner. The table was beautifully set, and Paola added her own touches to our food, to make the meal complete. I was pleasantly surprised when the tiramisu I made turned out perfectly! We look forward to our next Cesarine class, and would highly recommend this to others. A MUST DO when in Bologna.

Q4455ZGmar_ag

Amazing experience! Food was delicious and Elena and her husband Saverio, were very kind and friendly. You can tell they have lot of experience delivering these classes and everything was very well organized. The house is beautiful and they have an awesome terraze. I definitely recommend it!

christopher f

Surpassed our wildest expectations, charming home to learn to cook in, our host was so patient and sharing with her vast knowledge of cooking, in particular with the authentic Bolognese experience. We left feeling like family, and would recommend Oriana to anyone interested in taking a private cooking class, no matter what level of expertise. So grateful to have had this experience, and will fondly remember this day forever.

claudiafB2352TQ

We very much appreciated the warm hospitality and delicious dinner at Paola’s home. Great demonstration of making pasta. I highly recommend this experience.

silphyou

After the trip to Italy, I finally have time to provide my feedback to you about my dinner experience with your host Nicoletta Biroli. First of all, it's nothing like what we have expected, very disappointing! The hosting environment, the dinner area, is very small, no define dinning area, right in front of her kitchen. The weather was very hot (no fan or air conditioning), with mosquitos flying around. My daughter and I are very sensitive with strong reaction to mosquito bites. WE GOT MANY OF THEM THAT NIGHT. The food was terrible! She showed us what is on the menu, all area was cross out except appetizer, main course and dessert. For Appetizer, each of us were served a small spinach quiche. It was so small that I can finish in one bite. See attached picture. For dinner, we were served a plain Saffron Rosotto. For dessert, we were serve a personal size pear pie. She served us a bottle of wine which was a very cheep wine, as I can taste like vinegar. After couple of zips, my daughter immediately felt sick and having a strong headache, which is often caused by drinking low quality wines. We stop taking the wine immediately. We specially asked in the dinner reservation to have an English speaking host. She doesn't speak or understand a word of English. As such, we had a hard time communicating, only through Google Translate. This dinner experience was very unpleasant which is still lingering in our mind. I am not a person to write bad reviews and often choose to overcome bad impressions. However, I really want to bring it to your attention this time, as you may not aware of the details of each host's actual performance. I don't think this host should be qualified on your company's host list. For this bad experience, I want to ask you for the full refund of this dinner payment as you didn't deliver what you are promise to deliver. Please investigate this further and to honor our request.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-04-25 13:07