Filled Pasta: Balanzoni and Tortelloni

We had a great time with Roberta. Not only did she show us how to make excellent tortelloni and tagliatelle, but also how to make a delicious tomato and meat sauce. The wine was exquisite too and her home is beautiful. Thank you for this wonderful morning and afternoon!

We had a great time at the class and with Roberta. She is a kind host and a patient teacher. Her passion for pasta and regional desserts is contagious. She taught us how to make tortelloni, tagliatelle and tiramisù in simple steps. We’re sure we can replicate these dishes at home. We highly recommend this class!

Roberta and her cooking class were fantastic! We made ravioli, tortelloni and tiramisù. Roberta was very knowledgeable, kind, patient and truly enthusiastic about teaching how to make pasta! Her kitchen was fantastic, everything was ready and organized so we could start right away. It was wonderful to take the class in her beautiful kitchen and enjoy the lunch we made together in her lovely dining room. She was very friendly, present and helpful with instructions and methods.
I highly recommend her, 5+*****

Roberta was very welcoming! Her home and the setting of the cooking class were very beautiful. Everything was prepared in her kitchen, a real dream for anyone who loves to cook! My daughter (14), my aunt and I had a lot of fun learning to make tortelloni, ravioli and tiramisù. Roberta spoke excellent English and was easy to follow during the preparation. We took an active part in every stage, from the pasta to the filling, right through to all the ingredients for the dessert. The food was simple but incredibly flavorful! We really enjoyed the experience and highly recommend Roberta’s class to anyone interested in traditional Italian pasta!

We loved our morning with Roberta. She is very welcoming and kind. She really knows how to cook and how to teach others. Her kitchen is beautiful. We made two different kinds of tortelloni, both absolutely delicious. It was a very relaxing break during our trip. Even though we only spent a morning together, it felt like leaving a dear friend, and it was hard to go!

We had an incredible experience with Roberta, a memory we will treasure forever. From the moment we walked into her warm, welcoming kitchen, we felt at home.

Roberta patiently guided us as we learned to make traditional Italian dishes like tortelloni, ravioli, tagliatelle and classic tiramisù, all from scratch. Her passion for cooking and her love of culinary traditions shone through in every step of the process.

Her expertise and attention to detail, combined with her warmth and generosity, made the experience truly unforgettable. Not only did we learn techniques and recipes, and the dishes we enjoyed were exquisite, but we also gained a deep understanding of the heart of Italian culture.

We can’t thank Roberta enough for opening her home to us and sharing her precious tips and culinary traditions. It was much more than a cooking class: it was a heartfelt connection with the traditions and flavors of Italy. Highly recommended to anyone looking for an authentic, hands-on culinary adventure!

Our family had a fantastic experience at Roberta’s cooking class in Bologna earlier this month. Roberta was incredible: extremely patient and very knowledgeable, sharing a wealth of local and culinary information during the class. We specifically asked for a vegetarian option and were thrilled to cook tortelloni and tiramisù. Our daughters, aged 6 and 8, who are rather picky eaters, loved the whole experience. Watching them get involved in the cooking and enjoy the delicious results was truly the highlight of our trip to Italy. We highly recommend this cooking class to anyone looking for an authentic and enjoyable culinary experience in a super welcoming home setting.

This cooking class is one of the most incredible travel experiences I have ever had, and Roberta made it even more memorable. Roberta has a beautiful apartment and a breathtaking kitchen with all the professional tools needed to create a little Italian culinary magic.

When my teenage daughter and I arrived, she had prepared some delicious nibbles for us, including pappa al pomodoro, which is now our favorite Italian starter. We had a great time making the main meal, which included tortellini (with Parmigiano cream), tortelloni (Bolognese) and one of the best tiramisù we have ever eaten (and we’ve eaten a lot!). The end result was simply delicious and was served at the table with a refreshing Pignoletto. Roberta even offered us some gelato she had made earlier, which was simply divine.

I would highly recommend Roberta to anyone interested in cooking authentic Italian dishes like a professional. Roberta deserves all five stars!