Top Ostuni Food & Drink

In this perfect experience for both adults and children, you will be welcomed by me and my family in our country house in Ostuni, Puglia, and through our Guide you will learn to cook as well as handmade pasta, appetizers and typical desserts, even the tricks that make the difference in our culinary tradition! Relax by discovering the slowness of creating handmade pasta and the quality of simplicity. If possible, depending on the season, we will harvest and use the vegetables and fruits from our garden. Obviously after cooking we will taste together the results of our work. At the end of the experience you will receive the recipes of the dishes so you can propose them at your home when you want! We are waiting for you!!!

Every region of Italy has its own distinctive style of pasta. Make like a local and learn how to craft “orrechiette”—Apulia’s signature pasta that’s shaped like little ears—on this interactive course at a “masseria”, a fortified farmhouse that’s typical of the region. Enjoy a tasting of bread, olive oil, burrata, and cured meat, feast on your “orrechiette” with tomato sauce, and finish with an authentic sweet almond cookie.

Discover Apulian cuisine in a scenic Ostuni setting. Cook traditional dishes with local ingredients and enjoy an authentic taste of southern Italy.

Immersed in a centuries-old olive grove, you will have the almost unique opportunity to walk in the vineyards of Ottavianello, Impigno and Francavidda, minor vines that have almost disappeared, and to visit the medieval hypogeum.

This experience takes place in a beautiful private countryside villa and combines authentic Apulian cooking, traditional hospitality, and a refined dining atmosphere. Unlike standard cooking classes, guests will prepare at least 3 traditional pasta types by hand and enjoy a full traditional dinner with local wine in a more intimate and premium setting designed to offer a deeper connection with the real Puglia.

Live an authentic experience in one of the few wineries involved in the relaunch of the Ostuni DOC, an ancient variety almost forgotten. In a place in the Valle d'Itra that is not only a winery but a symbol of authenticity, you will discover the values of the territory through a tour between environmental sustainability and innovation. All the products in the tasting come from nearby farms. The experience is aimed at an adult audience.

Visit the top towns in the Valle d’Itria and sample some of the region’s best wines with this all-inclusive tour. Enjoy a wine tasting at a historic 16th-century "masseria" estate, then explore the old town of Locorotondo and relax over lunch. Afterwards, discover Alberobello’s UNESCO-listed "trulli" dwellings on a guided tour, and finish the day by sipping traditional rosoli liqueur on a panoramic terrace—a unique local experience.

• Learn how to cook 4 traditional Apulian recipes with a Pro Chef • Private penthouse suite with panoramic views of the sea and the Itria Valley • Dinner on the terrace with dishes you have cooked yourself • Exclusive experience for max 2 people – total privacy guaranteed • Traditional Apulian breakfast included the following morning

This experience offers a genuine and traditional introduction to Apulian cuisine in a warm family atmosphere. Unlike standard tourist cooking classes, guests will learn authentic handmade pasta techniques directly inspired by local traditions while enjoying a relaxed countryside setting near Ostuni.

Among intense scents and colors, you can walk among ancient olive trees, visit the underground and epigean oil mill and discover the evolution of the rural world over the centuries thanks to the attached museum of rural civilization. During the tour you will learn about all the processes that lead to the birth of extra virgin olive oil and taste the products of the farm. An experience that combines taste and culture, capable of surprising and satisfying every sensation.

A few steps from the center of Ostuni, in what were once the medieval gardens of the city, immerse yourself in an experience of authentic Apulian cuisine. You can choose between the preparation of orecchiette or whether to follow the chef from picking vegetables to cooking in a wood oven.All with a view between the historic center of Ostuni and the sea.

Enjoy an evening of flavors and tradition. Start with a pizzica dance class and learn the basic steps of Salento’s most famous folk dance in a lively and festive atmosphere. Afterwards enjoy a rich dinner featuring typical local products such as frise, local cheeses, panzerotti, and local specialties, accompanied by three glasses of local wine.

By the end of the session you will be able to do the basic steps of the folklorist dance of Salento "Pizzica Pizzica" (Taranta). In this experience you will get a very significant portion of the Salento culture and you will not wish to be elsewhere.

The most complete experience to enjoy Salento at 360 degrees. You will prepare orecchiette with a local grandmother, take a pizzica dance class and enjoy a rich dinner featuring typical products (fresh made orecchiette, frise, fresh local cheeses, panzerotti, and three glasses of local wine included) to fully immerse yourself in Salento’s culture. Cuisine, tradition,music, and conviviality combined into one unforgettable experience.

We want to offer you a service where you can combine a pugliese kitchen of high quality in the privacy and comfort of your own house or in the chosen holiday accommodation (holiday homes, apartments, masseria) Let yourself be carried away by the aromas and flavors of our cuisine. You can select our already defined menu or if you prefer we can customize or adjust them for vegetarian, vegan, celiac or any other need.

With a local Nonna, you will learn how to prepare fresh handmade orecchiette pasta, following authentic Apulian tradition. After the cooking experience, you will discover the vibrant world of Pizzica, learning the basic steps of this traditional dance and experiencing the joy and energy that every Apulian feels when this incredible music begins to play. At the end of the experience, you will enjoy the freshly made orecchiette accompanied by a glass of local wine.

Immerse yourself in the rich agricultural heritage of Puglia with this guided olive oil tour and tasting experience in Ostuni. Set in a traditional Apulian masseria, this tour invites you to explore olive oil production from past to present—starting at a cutting-edge olive mill that blends innovation with age-old techniques. Walk through scenic groves, visit a rural museum, and step into a centuries-old hypogean mill carved into stone. Discover the full story behind Apulian extra virgin olive oil—from the tree to your table. Enhance your knowledge and palate with a guided tasting class, where you’ll learn how to identify the subtle aromas, textures, and flavors that make high-quality olive oil unique. This tour offers a peaceful escape into Puglia’s countryside with authentic cultural insight and unforgettable tastes.

Immerse yourself in local culture as you prepare a traditional Italian meal under the guidance of a Cesarina—an Italian certified home cook. Meet your host at their home in Ostuni, get hands-on in the kitchen as you make three regional dishes, and pick up tips and techniques to help you recreate them back home. Finally, join your host for a delicious lunch or dinner, accompanied by Italian wines.

Visit of a traditional farm dating back to 1800, where, from 5 generation, different kind of cheese have been produced from the milk milked by its own grazing cows. It is possible to see the whole production process, from the manual milking of the “Frisona” cows to the cheese tasting. Our guests can also enjoy themselves : following the instructions of the Master Cheese Maker they can try to make mozzarella and fresh cheeses such as giuncata or primosale. Final tasting of fresh and seasoned cheeses with the honey produced in the farm and bread baked in a wood oven , with a good glass of local wine.

Discover authentic Puglia with Venture Vibes through an unforgettable experience in the heart of the region. Explore ancient olive groves and underground olive mills, uncovering the secrets of extra virgin olive oil. This journey blends history, culture, and unique flavors to offer an unparalleled sensory and cultural experience. Begin your tasting program with a scenic walk among centuries-old olive trees, symbols of Puglia's agricultural heritage. Accompanied by experts, visit an underground olive mill, where oil has been traditionally produced for generations. Following the visit, participate in a guided tasting of high-quality extra virgin olive oils, learning to distinguish the aromatic nuances and unique characteristics of each variety. Discover why Puglian olive oil is renowned worldwide and immerse yourself in local culture through fascinating stories about traditions and the evolution of olive oil production in the region.

Spend time in a local’s home in Ostuni, learning the tricks to make fresh pasta and tiramisu in local style. Taking part in an intimately sized small group of just 12 other people, the class shows you how to roll and cut fresh pasta by hand as you learn about the food traditions of Puglia from your Cesarine host — a local who belongs to a network of home cooks who preserve culinary traditions in the region.

We bring to your accommodation/holiday home one of the most important culinary traditions of Pugliese cuisine: HANDMADE PASTA. This experience will not only allow you to carry in your luggage back home the satisfaction of having been part of the preparation of 3 types of pasta with your own hands, but also to have learned techniques and tricks that you can put into practice to delight your family and friends on their way home. The experience includes the preparation of 3 types of fresh pasta: Orecchiette, Tagliatelle and a stuffed egg pasta, but the experience does not end here, for each type of pasta we will prepare a sauce/dressing for an explosion of flavor. At the end, all seated, to taste the prepared dishes, accompanied by a starter that our local chef will offer us.

Discover Puglia’s charm on a trani, wine, and Castel Del Monte tour from Bari or Ostuni. This full-day adventure combines a visit to the picturesque port town of Trani, a tour of the historic Castel Del Monte, and an expert-led wine tasting at the renowned Tormaresca winery. For an extra treat, you can also enjoy a gourmet lunch at a local restaurant.