Top Friuli-Venezia Giulia Dining Experiences

Discover the secrets to preparing two of Italy’s crowd-pleasing classics like a pro with this hands-on lesson led by a passionate home cook. Roll up your sleeves and get to work making two types of fresh pasta plus authentic tiramisù from scratch under the guidance of your host and instructor. End your lesson by sampling your handiwork over a final tasting paired with area wines.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Varese treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

On a tour of a Grado winery, discover the Roman city of Aquileia, and find the Grado lagoon. In this picturesque part of Italy, learn how local wine is made, and wander through the vineyards of a local winery. Later, taste authentic local wine, and enjoy typical local snacks outside in the grounds of the winery, all the while looking out over the rolling countryside.

Learn the regional culinary secrets on this private tour, where your local chef will tell you how to expertly create authentic pasta and tiramisu. All ages are welcome, so bring your entire family. Don your aprons and get cooking, while sipping provided water, coffee, and wine. You’ll get to keep the apron, too.

Go beyond sightseeing and discover the authentic culinary traditions of Friuli Venezia Giulia with this private dining experience in Udine. Watch as your host prepares classic dishes from starters to dessert and learn about the regional cuisine and culture. Then sit down for a family-style meal featuring fresh pasta and a traditional main dish—all paired with regional wines.

Discover the rich flavors of Trieste with a private cooking class in a local’s home. Join a “cesarina,” your expert home cook, to learn and prepare three traditional dishes while enjoying fascinating stories and tips about the city’s culinary heritage. Afterward, sit down to savor the delicious meal you’ve created together—a personal and delicious way to experience Trieste’s vibrant food culture.

This is an ideal choice for wine lovers visiting Italy. Spend a day discovering the highlights of the picturesque Collio wine region. Avoid the hassle of booking taxis between sites, and enjoy the convenience of having door-to-door transfers included. See incredible scenery, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cividale del Friuli, and get the chance to try delicious wine along the way too.