Top Friuli-Venezia Giulia Dining Experiences

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.

Expand your Italian culinary knowledge and taste delicious food by opting for a private pasta-making class at a Cesarina’s home. Learn secrets of making the region’s most loved pasta dishes that you wouldn’t find out about otherwise, and ask questions along the way. The highlight of the experience is being able to eat the dishes you create, accompanied by local wine.

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.

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.

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.

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.