Cook Italy

Via Marsala 16, 40126 Bologna, Italy

+39 3490078298

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Classic Panna Cotta with grapes, made by the Newborgs on their Cook Italy class

Zucchine Sformato lined with blossoms, with tiny Polpettine alla Bolognese

Budino di Ricotta with green figs and Amarena cherries

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Ranked #3 of 31 activities in Bologna

123 Reviews

Type: "Classes/Workshops", Educational Sites

Owner description: Sharing my passion with many short cooking classes new in 2013, in addition to the popular hands-on market-to-table class w. customised 3-course menu.... more » Owner description: Sharing my passion with many short cooking classes new in 2013, in addition to the popular hands-on market-to-table class w. customised 3-course menu. Italian home cooking for max. 4 guests,6 max. if friends/family. My guests frequently return for more, adding on trips to visit an artisan Parmigiano cheesemaker or a traditional Balsamic estate.

Useful Information: Lockers / storage, Baby buggy parking, Wheelchair access

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Sally W

Darwin, Australia

2 reviews

“Relaxing and Informative”

Reviewed 21 April 2013

I spent two days with Carmelita learning about the seasons, fresh produce, coffee, wine, balsamic vinegar, Italian politics, the city of Bologna and pretty much anything else that I wanted to talk about. Carmelita was very patient and accommodating despite my lack of experience and her joy in food was very contagious! I made three course meals on both days... More

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It was very pleasant for me too spending the two days shopping, cooking and chatting with you! You may be inexperienced but you have a flair for cooking so keep at it. Thank you for the lovely review too. It made me smile to read you found my joy in in cooking contagious, rather than excessive or eccentric! If you... More

AmberandBenBologna

Bologna

1 review

“Would do this every week!!!”

Reviewed 19 April 2013

My husband and I have been studying in Bologna for the past seven months, so we thought we knew a ton about the city/culture. We had the privilege of doing Cook Italy with Carmelita three weeks ago, and realized there's so much we don't know about this place! So whether you are visiting Bologna for a few days, or have... More

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Not only did I have a super day with the two of you but you give me the bonus of a wonderful review with an enthiusiastic recommendation of my classes. A very big thank you! I am glad you are enjoying the benefits post-class and hope you will add some of what we made on the class to your culinary... More

jondabomb

oakland,ca

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12 reviews

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3 helpful votes

“Very worthwhile!”

Reviewed 6 April 2013

I truly enjoyed my time with Carmelita. We took a visit of the local market, had coffee, tasted cheese and got some tips on where to shop. The cooking class was great too. My first time making pasta and it was delicious! I loved how simple everything was. Honestly, the end result of the class was some of the most... More

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I am glad you appreciated every part of the experience, the shopping tips, the cooking and the tasty end results, I can really hear your voice in your lovely review! Thank you for taking the time, and sorry I am late in replying. Anytime you want to extend your Italian food repertoire, I am here to help, and until then,... More

793ElizabethZ

Mackay, Australia

1 review

“Cooking with Carmelita!”

Reviewed 15 March 2013

Yesterday I spent the day shopping and cooking up a storm with Carmelita. Her passion and knowledge on local produce and local shops is phenomenal! Luckily for me, I was the only one cooking with her on the day so we shared lots of stories and experiences. Cooking and touring the market and streets of Bologna with Carmelita is a... More

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Spending the day with you was great for me too, given we have so much common. Apologies for my lateness in thanking you and I am really pleased to read that you feel a learned a lot in the time with me. A presto, I hope, and happy cooking and eating in Bologna and when back home! More

Mary T

Franklin, Louisiana

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3 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

1 helpful vote

“An absolute must!”

Reviewed 14 March 2013

Bologna is a fabulous city with such a love and passion for food that it is essential for visitors to have this experience! I would suggest booking your first day in the city! Carmelita is extremely knowledgeable, wonderfully fun and introduces you to those shops in the market that are authentic and take great pride in their products. I was... More

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I am shamefully late in thanking you for your very appreciative and positively vibrant review. I will never forget you three ladies, cooking with you was so much fun for me too! Many thanks, and look me up if you come back this way! More

Fredmon

1 review

“Incredible! So much fun, delicious food, lots of laughs and learned a lot.”

Reviewed 8 March 2013 via mobile

Carmelita was/is fantastic! She is full of knowledge,fun and enthusiastic. I spent 3 days with Carmelita and was so sad to see her go, she had become a part of our group. We learned so much about Tuscan food and preparation. Our daily trips to the markets were unbelievable!! I wish I lived closer because I would be taking her... More

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Thank you for reviewing the three day cooking class with your great group of friends in that beautiful villa overlooking Florence. Your review is as lovely and bubbly as you! I hope we will get the chance to cook together again, if not in Italy, then in the US. I have wonderful memories of that class and it would be... More

Lgastin

Gambier, OH

2 reviews

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“This was the highlight of the trip to Italy.”

Reviewed 8 March 2013

Carmelita was interesting, warm, and full of wonderful information. This day is important at the beginning of your trip because you learn so much about the food and culture and history of this lovely region of Italy. Trust me, it is worth the money. My friends and I loved it so much that we purchased a cooking class for our... More

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Thank you for recommening my class as an important thing to do at the start of a visit to Bologna visit and thanks also for buying a class as a gift for your US hosts who are temporarily living in Bologna. I am very much looking forward to the class with them, I know it will be as much fun... More

Ann J

Ester, Alaska

1 review

“Best Idea in Bologna”

Reviewed 7 March 2013

My friend and I decided to take a 2 day cooking class while visiting Bologna and registered with Carmelita. The best idea we had for our entire trip. We spent two days cooking, tasting, market shopping and learning about the cuisine of Bologna, which is wonderful. Best of all, we could eat and drink our outcomes. After two days we... More

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I would love to see you back in Bologna with spouses and children for more shopping and tasting and cooking eating of Bologna's best! I have no doubt I will love the company of your family. Thank you for the recommendation, I am very happy you really enjoyed your two day class with me and "A presto", I hope! More

Anne H

Fairbanks, Alaska

1 review

“Cooking with Carmelita”

Reviewed 23 February 2013

This was one of the high points of our 3- week trip to Italy. Two old friends who love food and cooking splurged on two days of Cooking with Carmelita. We learned a great deal by doing and tasting and listening to Carmelita who was not only extremely knowledgeable about cooking in general & Bolognese cooking in particular, but passionate... More

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Thank you for this lovely review. I can only say that the great time we all had on these two days - and the wonderful food you turned out - was as much due to the two of you as to me. Vey best and mille grazie from your new "old friend" in Bologna! More

Lornaradio

Chicago, Illinois

2 reviews

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1 helpful vote

“LOVED EVERY MINUTE! WOULD DO IT AGAIN!”

Reviewed 22 February 2013

We travel a lot and have been to Italy many times, but the two days we spent with Carmelita is an experience that I will remember for my entire life! Every minute was so much fun! We cooked, we drank, we learned, we laughed. Carmelita knows everything about Bologna - its history, people, architecture, wine (shopping - got a couple... More

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It's a delightful review, as was my time with you, so never mind being late, and I also forgive you for getting the name of the filled pasta wrong - you made Tortelloni with the classic ricotta, parsely, Parmigiano-Reggiano filling (not Tortellini) on the second class, and Tagliatellle on the first. Next time I will test you on the names... More