Gourmet food tours in Italy

Discover the best gourmet food experiences across Italy. From food tours and wine tastings to traditional cooking classes, this section features everything you need to explore Italy’s rich culinary heritage. Whether you’re interested in Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, pasta-making, or fine dining, browse through our articles to plan your next food adventure in Italy.

Gourmet food tours in Italy

‘Tortellini: Bologna’s Little Rings of Culinary Perfection.’

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Introduction The city of Bologna, nestled in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, is not only celebrated for its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture, but it is also renowned worldwide for its exceptional culinary prowess. Among the multitude of enticing gastronomic delights the city offers, Tortellini stands out, symbolizing Bologna’s culinary heritage and Italian cooking itself. […]

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Lasagne verdi alla bolognese — green spinach pasta layered with ragù and béchamel
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Lasagne Verdi alla Bolognese: What It Is and Where to Eat It in Bologna

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If you order lasagne in Bologna, what arrives will probably be green. Lasagne verdi alla bolognese — made with spinach pasta, slow-cooked ragù and béchamel — is the original version. The yellow lasagne familiar to most of the world is a simplification. In Bologna, the green sheet is the tradition. What makes lasagne verdi different

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Fresh homemade tagliatelle pasta on a wooden cutting board, ready to cook.
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Tagliatelle al Ragù: Bologna’s Signature Pasta, the Official Recipe and Where to Eat It

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Tagliatelle al ragù is the dish that the rest of the world misnames “spaghetti bolognese.” Bologna does not use spaghetti. The combination of spaghetti with meat sauce is not a Bolognese dish and does not exist in local cooking. The real version uses tagliatelle — long, flat egg pasta — and a slow-cooked meat sauce

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Il Gelatauro: “Where Worldly Flavors Meet Traditional Techniques: The Gelato Journey in Bologna”

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Il Gelatauro is one of Bologna’s most respected artisan gelato shops, located on Via San Vitale in the university district. It has been operating for years as a neighbourhood gelateria with a loyal following among both locals and visitors — the kind of place that rarely needs to advertise because the queue outside does the

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“Stefino Bio: The Pioneering Force of Organic and Vegan Gelato Revolution in Bologna”

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Stefino Bio is a fully organic and vegan gelateria in Bologna, founded by Stefano Marcotulli with a straightforward premise: make artisan gelato without dairy, eggs, or artificial additives, using ingredients sourced from organic and fair-trade suppliers. It has built a strong local following — not primarily among vegans, but among anyone who pays attention to

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Cremeria Cavour (formerly Funivia): Bologna’s Three-Cone Gelateria on Piazza Cavour

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The gelateria formerly known as Cremeria Funivia on Piazza Cavour now operates as Cremeria Cavour — same location, same artisan approach, and the same reputation as one of the best gelato shops in Bologna. It holds Three Cones from Gambero Rosso, the guide’s highest rating, placing it alongside Cremeria Santo Stefano among the city’s top-rated

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