Top Valle d'Aosta Dining Experiences

Get to know Aosta beyond its tourist sights with this private dining experience in a local home. Connect with a passionate home cook and observe as they prepare traditional local dishes for your four-course meal. Then gather around the table to sample family recipes from fresh pasta and polenta to specialties like “civet di camoscio” (venison stew) and “cotoletta alla Valdostana” cutlets paired with area wines.

Immerse yourself in the food scene of Aosta on this small-group tour. Visit a selection of small local shops and learn about the typical products of the city while tasting them. This small-group tour is designed for a maximum of 12 people, offering an intimate food experience. Choose between a morning or evening tour time.

If your pasta skills could use the expert help of an Italian home cook, then you’re in luck. Take your skills to the next level and enjoy an interactive, hands-on pasta-making lesson in an authentic Italian home kitchen. Learn three different regional pasta recipes and discover how to create their distinct shapes—and why they are made this way. Then, eat your creations—and drink a glass of wine with them too.

Become a *pizzaiolo* (pizza maker) while in Aosta with this private hands-on cooking class. Discover how Italians prepare pies at home with the help of a local cook. Learn how to make pizza and tiramisu from scratch, and enjoy this lunch or dinner option with a selection of local wines. This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages.

Discover the authentic taste of Aosta with a hands-on Lasagna masterclass. Led by a skilled local home cook, you'll learn to make fresh pasta, a rich ragù, and a creamy béchamel sauce from scratch. As you assemble the lasagna, you'll gain insight into the perfect balance of flavors that define this iconic dish. While your lasagna bakes, enjoy an aperitivo, learn about Aosta's culinary traditions, and experience genuine Italian hospitality. Afterward, savor your homemade lasagna paired with a glass of regional wine for a truly immersive experience. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this unique class offers an authentic perspective that no restaurant can provide. Join us to cook, taste, and experience Aosta like a local!

Get busy in the kitchen during this cooking class experience, and learn how to roll, cut and cook two different types of traditional Italian pasta dishes—filled pasta, and pasta shapes ready to be served with a classic sauce. Enjoy the passionate enthusiasm of your Italian chef teacher, learn about Italian culture and food, and prepare a tiramisu for after lunch.