Top Italy Dining Experiences

Discover authentic Sicilian home cooking in the heart of Catania with local host Mariella. Choose from six private culinary experiences, including hands-on pizza cooking classes, traditional Sicilian pasta cooking classes, or a market tour followed by a cooking class and meal. Every experience takes place in Mariella's welcoming home overlooking the sea, where you'll learn family recipes, cook with fresh seasonal ingredients, and enjoy genuine Sicilian hospitality. After working in the industry for 35+ years, Mariella shares her lifelong passion for Sicilian cuisine with travelers from around the world. Along the way, you'll discover how Greek, Roman and Arab influences shaped Sicily's unique food traditions. • Choose from six private cooking experiences (pizza, pasta or market + cooking) • Learn authentic Sicilian family recipes using seasonal local ingredients • Enjoy your homemade meal paired with two glasses of Sicilian wine • Vegetarian options available

Experience the magic of Italian cooking with a 2-hour hands-on class in Sabrina’s charming garden home in the countryside of Pompeii. Surrounded by breathtaking views of Mount Vesuvius and the Lattari Mountains, you'll learn to prepare traditional Campanian dishes using fresh, local ingredients. The experience starts with a tour of Sabrina’s lush garden, where many of the herbs and vegetables for your meal are grown. In her cozy kitchen, you’ll master the art of making fresh pasta from scratch and a classic Italian dessert. Sabrina shares stories of local culture as you cook, making this not just a class, but a cultural immersion. Afterward, enjoy your homemade meal with local wine and liqueur, just minutes from the famous Pompeii ruins.

A welcoming home-cooking experience with an optional market tour, giving travelers an authentic taste of Romagna cuisine, local traditions, and everyday life in Faenza. Join a hands-on cooking class in a local home in Faenza and learn to make handmade pasta, piadina (Romagnolo flatbread), and a classic local dessert. If you choose the optional Faenza market tour, visit trusted neighborhood shops and source regional ingredients. After cooking, enjoy the homemade meal you helped prepare, paired with a glass of local wine.

Enjoy an authentic Italian cooking class in Città della Pieve, a picturesque town between Tuscany and Umbria. This hands-on pasta making class or pizza making class teaches traditional Italian recipes and cooking techniques passed down through generations. Learn to make fresh dough from scratch while discovering local food traditions, culture, and everyday life in rural Italy. This authentic cooking class is perfect for travelers seeking a true local experience in Umbria.

Experience an authentic Verona cooking class in a local home near Piazza Brà, where you'll learn to make fresh homemade pasta using traditional family recipes and local Veronese ingredients. This hands-on Italian cooking class in Verona includes regional cheeses, cured meats, and local wine, offering a true taste of Verona’s culinary traditions. Enhance your experience with an optional Verona market tour or visit to Mercato Filippini, one of the city's historic farmers markets. Immersive Verona food and wine experience beyond the typical tourist attractions.

Enjoy a wine tasting in a wine bar located in the historic center of Neive, in the heart of the Langhe. Sample three wines from a renowned local winery and enjoy a variety of delicious snacks.

Step into a Milanese home for an exclusive evening filled with delectable homemade Italian cuisine and enchanting live opera. Savor a traditional dinner featuring risotto or pasta, followed by a delightful tiramisu, all accompanied by live performances from professional musicians and opera singer. Between performances, guests are guided through engaging and entertaining storytelling moments, offering insights into the opera, the composers, and the pieces being performed—making the experience both immersive and accessible. Over the course of 2.5 to 3 hours, enjoy the warm ambiance of a private setting with a maximum of six guests, allowing for intimate conversations with the artists throughout the evening. This is not just a meal; it’s a memorable Italian night that celebrates the rich culture of Milan.

Discover the rich winemaking tradition of Basilicata with an Aglianico del Vulture wine tasting experience in Melfi, set in a stunning thousand-year-old underground cellar. This intimate tour offers the chance to explore the deep connections between the region's volcanic landscape and its renowned wines. Enjoy a guided visit through the rock-carved cellar, where you will sample three exquisite wines, including the celebrated Aglianico del Vulture DOC. Complement your tasting with a selection of local cured meats and cheeses, perfectly paired to enhance the flavors of each sip. - Guided visit to a historic underground cellar in Melfi - Tasting of three local wines, including Aglianico del Vulture DOC - Pairing with traditional Italian cured meats, cheeses, and bread - Small group experience for personalized attention and insights

Step into Vittoria’s cozy private villa in the Salento countryside for a hands-on orecchiette cooking class near Otranto that feels like an evening at a local home. In a small group, learn how to prepare fresh pasta dough and shape traditional handmade orecchiette with guidance available in English, German, and Italian. While the pasta rests, relax in the garden with local wine and meet fellow travelers in a warm, possibly multilingual setting. Dinner highlights seasonal products from small local producers and, whenever possible, ingredients from Vittoria’s own garden. Even the table has a personal touch, with unique vintage plates collected from local markets. Finally, enjoy the orecchiette you made, cooked with classic tomato sauce, together with local food, wine, seasonal dessert, homemade liqueur, and coffee. A relaxed home-style cooking experience for food lovers, couples, and friends looking for authentic Puglia near Otranto.

Discover the secrets of the ancient art of couscous in a place rich in charm and tradition: the Baglio Aimone winery, inside a typical Sicilian beam of the eighteenth century.

Be inspired by the unspoilt beauty of the Lago Preola and Gorghi Tondi Nature Reserve, where nature and art meet in a unique experience. In the heart of the Baglio Aimone winery, at sunset, take part in an extemporaneous open-air painting, led by an expert artist who will accompany you step by step, whether you are a beginner or a passionate painter.

You can knead and test your dexterity with the advice of Nonna Maria. We will talk about the Blue Zones and reveal the secrets of the exceptional longevity in Sardinia.

Explore the beautiful coast of Cefalu on this 3-hour sunset tour, perfect for those who want to relax with snorkeling and taste local flavors. Dive into the crystal clear waters using the provided snorkel equipment and enjoy an aperitif with bruschetta, chips, olives and the drink of your choice, all while admiring the spectacular views of the Sicilian coast. This intimate experience guarantees personalized attention and privileged advice from the skipper. Ideal for couples, families or friends looking for a relaxing outing under the Sicilian sun. - 3-hour sunset tour along the coast of Cefalu with snorkeling - Small group experience with a maximum of 10 participants - Enjoy a local aperitif with a selection of snacks and drinks - Convenient pick-up and drop-off service at the Presidium Port of Cefalu

Ciao, foodies! I'm Salvatore, your enthusiastic guide to the mouthwatering world of Florentine cuisine. If you love food as much as I do, you're in for a treat! On our tours, we'll dive into the bustling markets, cozy trattorias, and charming artisanal shops that make Florence a food lover's dream. So, are you ready to embark on a delicious journey through the flavors of Florence? Let's create some tasty memories together! 1. We kick things off with an iconic Florence Wine Window experience. It’s a fun bit of history. 2. We taste local salumi and cheeses with a glass of wine. Super authentic. 3. We grab classic pizza and more wine 4. We indulge in Carbonara with shaved truffles and a bold red wine. It’s a major highlight. 5. We savor pear & pecorino filled tortellini then go full Florentine with Bistecca and more wine. It’s absolutely incredible 6. We wrap things up with artisan gelato.

Amazing location, rich & top quality ingredients , warm and friendly yet professional atmospher to craft a tasty and fun experience!

Take part in an Italian wine tasting and food pairing activity in a historic location. Guided by our sommelier, participants will enjoy four Italian wines selected from renowned wine-producing regions across Italy. Franciacorta, Brunello, Friulano, Ribolla, Barolo, Amarone, and Vin Santo are just an exmaple of awaits you. A gourmet selection of Lombardy's food delicacies will be matched with the wines. The experience also include a selection of Italian cold cuts, cheeses, vegetables, and artisanal bread always available for the guests. - Handpick exceptional wines to take you on an amazing, fun and elegant journey of discovery. - Paired with selected gastronomic specialties, premium cold cuts, and fine cheeses - Led by sommeliers with international experience - Suitable for beginners and experienced wine enthusiasts Join and experience the true taste of Italy!

The cooking classes are organized by Linda Di Somma, a private chef of Apulian origin with international experience. The lessons, held in multiple languages, are designed to unite people from all over the world, in the name of sharing and love for good food. Only fresh and high quality ingredients, carefully selected, to prepare together authentic dishes of the local tradition.What makes this experience truly special is the genuine contact with Apulian gastronomic culture, lived in an intimate and cared for atmosphere. It’s not just a cooking class, but a sensory and human journey: you make dough with your hands, prepare Orecchiette and Cavatelli following the gestures of your grandmothers and at the end, you sit down at the table with the other guests — just like in a real Southern Italian family. All accompanied by local wine, traditional desserts and a musical selection from the 60s–70s that makes the experience even more convivial, authentic and unforgettable.

Step into a real Italian home near the Adriatic Sea and cook traditional Abruzzo dishes alongside three generations of a local family - son, mother, and Nonna - together with an American co-host. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon or an evening in an intimate setting with homemade pasta, regional recipes, wine, and warm conversations. It feels more like being invited to dinner than attending a cooking class.

Discover the stunning island of Ponza on a day trip from Terracina. Your ferry tickets are sent by email the day before departure. Board the fast ferry on your own for a 1.5 hour crossing. Once on Ponza, meet your guide and enjoy a 5-hour boat excursion around the island, pausing at scenic swimming spots and hidden coves. A live guide gives commentary in Italian and English along the way, and a free digital audioguide is available for guests who speak Spanish, French or German. Savour a picnic-style pasta lunch with wine and espresso served on board, then wrap up your adventure with 2 hours of free time to explore Ponza's charming port before heading back to Terracina at 18:40. - 11-hour tour departing Terracina at 8:40 AM, returning by 8:00 PM - Live guide commentary in Italian and English, plus a free digital audioguide in Spanish, French and German - Pasta lunch served on board, drinks included - Snorkeling equipment available - please select the snorkel option when booking

Discover the wonders of the Aegadian Islands aboard a modern yacht, with 8 hours of sailing between Favignana and Levanzo. During the tour, you can swim in secret coves and swim in crystal clear waters, exploring the rich marine life of the Marine Protected Reserve. Lunch on board includes Sicilian specialities and aperitifs, with the option to request vegan or gluten-free options. Let yourself be guided by an Expert crew who will share fascinating stories about the places you visit and assist you with snorkeling activities. - 8 hours boat tour between Favignana and Levanzo - 7 bathing stops in exclusive coves and snorkeling - Lunch on board with Sicilian specialties and customizable options - Expert crew with skipper and snorkel instructor

Enjoy a rare view of Mount Vesuvius from the sea aboard a charming vintage wooden boat. Swim in volcanic waters and savor an authentic Vesuvian meal with local wine in a small, relaxed group—an experience that blends sea, culture, and flavor like no other in Naples.

Cruise the Gulf of Naples aboard a historic gozzo for an unforgettable sunset aperitif. Departing from Portici, an Expert Pro will guide you along the coast, while enjoying a drink of your choice from wine, spritz, beer or prosecco, accompanied by typical local products. Reach an exclusive vantage point to admire the sunset that colors the sky and the lights of Naples that reflect on the sea. With up to 12 participants, this experience guarantees an intimate and relaxing atmosphere, ideal for couples and friends. - Departure from Portici at 19:30, return at 22:30 - Drink included to choose from various options - Excursion on a historic gozzo with skipper and crew - Maximum 12 participants for an exclusive experience

Discover cheese in surprising ways: from six Italian artisanal cheeses to cacio e pepe pizza, to unusual cheese ice cream, wandering through hidden corners and evocative views of the Eternal City.

Enjoy a relaxing 3-hour small-group boat experience in the Gulf of Naples, departing from Port of Naples at 9:30 AM by shuttle service or Meet Your staff at 9:45 AM at Bar Napoli and be accompanied to the boat for departure at approximately 10:00 AM. Cruise along the Naples coastline while admiring panoramic views of Posillipo and Mount Vesuvius. During the experience, enjoy a traditional Italian breakfast on board with coffee or cappuccino and sfogliatelle. Groups are limited to a maximum of 6 guests per boat for a more intimate experience. Depending on availability, the tour may operate aboard a sailboat or motorboat. Return to Dock at approximately 1:00 PM. Available year-round and subject to weather and sea conditions.