Authentic Venice Home Cooking Class: 3-Course Meal & Wine
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Step away from the tourist crowds and into a real Venetian home for an authentic 3-hour culinary journey! This intimate home-cooking experience invites you to live, cook, and eat like a true local. Depending on the time of day, you will be welcomed into a private home kitchen in either the historic Cannaregio district (morning classes) or the picturesque island of Giudecca (evening classes)—two of Venice's most authentic neighborhoods. Guided by a passionate local chef, you will roll up your sleeves and learn to prepare a traditional 3-course feast from scratch. You'll master handmade "Pasta Fresca," a delicious seasonal vegetable main course, and the ultimate Italian dessert, Tiramisù. After the cooking workshop, gather around the table with your hosts and group to enjoy the fruits of your labor, paired with excellent local wines. Perfect for families, friends, and food lovers craving a genuine, off-the-beaten-path connection with Venice.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) visit the web of Contributo di Accesso a Venezia
- AFTERNOON SESION : The experience takes place in a private home where a dog is present. This may not be suitable for guests with allergies.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Reviews(391)
Rosa was very welcoming in her home. She engaged all of the family and the food was wonderful. Highly recommended!
We're delighted to hear that Rosa made you feel so welcome in her home! Sharing authentic Venetian recipes in a warm and friendly atmosphere is what makes this experience so special. It's wonderful to know that the whole family felt involved and enjoyed the delicious meal together. Thank you for your kind recommendation—we're so pleased that this became a memorable part of your time in Venice. Grazie mille!
I can not say enough kind things for Rosa’s amazing cooking class in Venezia. My son and I (8 years) got to have a cooking class just the two of us (lucky!). Rosa is so warm and talented, authentic and personal. Her recipes are very good and also kind of magical in their simplicity. We learned to make multiple kinds of pasta from scratch, a wonderful Rosa’s Rainbow of cut vegetables, and Tiramisu. It was an unforgettable cultural experience my son and I will always remember. He loved it and loved Rosa. It’s a must!
From handmade pasta to tiramisù and the famous Rainbow of vegetables, these are memories that last a lifetime. We’ll make sure Rosa reads every single word. Grazie mille!
This was one of the highlights of our trip! I wanted to book a cooking class where we would actually learn and cook, so I read the worst reviews of the top ranked classes before booking with Rosa. One of my best choices! Going into it I was worried about finding the location since other reviews mentioned having an issue, but Apple Maps and Google Maps both went to the same place and we easily found it. Overall I highly recommend Rosa’s class if you want to learn authentic and delicious Italian cooking!
Hearing that Rosa's class was a trip highlight is the absolute best compliment! We are thrilled you chose our Authentic Venice Home Cooking Class. It is great you found the location easily and enjoyed a truly hands-on experience. Rosa loves sharing traditional local flavors so you actually learn the secrets of delicious Italian cooking. Grazie mille!
Wow!!!! What an amazing experience. My family had an amazing time . We met new friends ( California & Texas -shout out) Rosa was patient & knowledgeable. Pasta , and drinks were Perfect. Would recommend to anybody that is coming to Venice.. five stars review
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted that your family enjoyed such a memorable evening and that the experience brought together great food, new friendships, and authentic Venetian hospitality. Sharing traditional home cooking, local recipes, and meaningful moments around the table is what makes this experience so special. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Rosa, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Venice in the future.
If you want an authentic home Italian made meal from scratch that you help make yourself, THIS IS IT! Rosa is amazing, what a sweetheart and her husband too :) our family of four (with 2 teenage boys) whom were NOT interested at all when I told them what we were going to do, found this to be the highlight of our 2 week trip to Italy! Thank you so much Rosa for your hospitality, recipes and the experience. ! Grazie, ciao Bella!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted that your family enjoyed the experience and that it became such a memorable part of your trip to Italy. Sharing authentic Venetian home cooking, family recipes, and local hospitality is exactly what this experience is all about. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Rosa, and we hope the recipes bring back wonderful memories for years to come. Grazie and arrivederci from Venice!
Sanitation was a problem. The cooking class was mostly held outside where the owners dog was. No gloves were offered, though they are shown in the pictures on the booking website. Participants used their fingers to mix flour and eggs for pasta dough. We squeezed tomatoes with our hands into a shared bowl. Some pet the dog. Another had a cut on her hand. Once the batches of dough were made by each individual, they were combined to be served to all of us. It was difficult to eat the food we had prepared. If I had been in a restaurant, and saw what I saw, I would have left. I just cannot recommend this experience. I have taken numerous cooking classes around the world, including in third world countries, and never have I been so taken aback by the lack of sanitation. Find a different cooking class in Venice, or elsewhere.
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We are sorry to hear that the authentic nature of our home cooking class did not align with your personal preferences. Our goal is to welcome travelers into a genuine Venetian home to experience food exactly as Italian families have prepared it for generations. Tactile techniques—such as kneading pasta dough and crushing fresh tomatoes by hand—are deeply traditional culinary methods that thousands of our guests have safely participated in and loved. While thorough handwashing is always our standard practice before and during preparation, we completely understand that this traditional, hands-on approach might not be for everyone. Because this experience takes place in a real family residence, the host's friendly dog is sometimes present in the outdoor spaces. However, we appreciate your note and will remind our host to ensure pets are kept entirely separate from the preparation zones so that all guests feel completely at ease. We will also ensure that gloves are more visibly available for anyone who prefers to use them. We have proudly hosted countless travelers who have cherished this authentic slice of Venetian life, but we always value hearing different viewpoints. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best in your future culinary travels.
Fantastic night at Rosa’s home! This was an incredible way to spend a delicious evening with family or friends. Rosa was warm, funny, and friendly and knows her cooking! I was with my family who are between the ages of 14-72 and all had a great time. Will come visit again the next time we are in Venice!
We are absolutely thrilled to read your wonderful review! Thank you for choosing to spend such a special evening with us and for bringing your lovely family into Rosa's home. Rosa pours her heart into sharing her authentic Venetian recipes, and it brings her immense joy to know that her warm, funny, and friendly approach resonated so well with your entire group. We truly believe that traditional Italian cooking is a beautiful way to bridge generations, and it is fantastic to hear that everyone—from ages 14 to 72—had such a highly engaging and enjoyable time. Sharing a delicious, hands-on 3-course meal together is the perfect way to create lasting memories away from the usual tourist crowds. We would be absolutely honored to welcome you and your family back to Rosa's kitchen for another unforgettable culinary adventure the next time your travels bring you to Venice!
We had such a great cooking class with Lorenzo. We met outside his apt which was very professionally ready for us. He was kind and thoughtful with our meals. I am Gluten Free and had high hopes of making pasta in this class, and Lorenzo was able to deliver! We made a simple pasta and sauce which were delicious, sea bass which I was very pleasantly surprised with, and a strawberry tiramisu which was so nice. We had wine while cooking and with the meal and had lovely conversation the whole time. I’d highly recommend this experience to anyone!
Thank you so much for this incredible and detailed review! We're so happy that Lorenzo made your Venice home cooking class such a great experience – especially being so kind and thoughtful with your gluten-free needs. Making gluten-free pasta, delicious sea bass, and a strawberry tiramisu sounds absolutely wonderful. Wine, lovely conversation, and a warm, professional setting – that's what authentic Italian hospitality is all about. Hope to see you again soon!
Lorenzo was exceptional. My wife and I have taken many cooking classes all over Italy. This class was inclusive, however, also allowed for each participant to engage as they wanted. It was fun, delicious and perfect for everyone. Thank you for a very special afternoon!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Coming from seasoned travelers who've taken many classes across Italy – that means a lot. We're so glad it felt inclusive, fun, and delicious, with the perfect balance for everyone to engage as they wished. A very special afternoon is what we always aim for. Hope to welcome you back to Venice!
Wonderful time spent learning new recipes and about Venice. 100% recommend ! I've already tried out what we learned once I got home.
thanks for your nice comment it was great to host you
