Top Veneto Dining Experiences - page 7

Enjoy a light lunch at Trattoria La Colomba, a charming historic restaurant in the heart of Venice. Savor your choice of a 2-course meat or fish menu, made with high-quality local ingredients and traditional Italian flavors. The intimate and relaxing atmosphere in the St. Mark's district makes it a great place to stop between activities.

Padua’s most traditional dishes use seasonal, local ingredients that can be found at the city’s market. Learn about this market-to-table culinary tradition by browsing the stands with a local “Cesarina”, or home cook. Afterwards, enjoy a cooking demonstration featuring beloved family recipes in her kitchen and end your experience with a family-style lunch or dinner of classic Paduan cuisine, including wine and espresso.

Skip the crowded tourist track and explore Venice in style on this intimate VIP tour. First, hit the lagoons of Venice for a stunning—and fully private—ride along the canals in a traditional boat ride. Get a front-row perspective on the city’s best waterfront views as you glide past elegant Renaissance architecture. Then, end the evening with a taste of high-end Italian gastronomy during a sumptuous, three-course restaurant meal.

Join the host Aurora for this Vegetarian Dinner Cooking Class in Verona. Under Aurora's expert guidance, you will create a mouthwatering array of veggie skewers, homemade potato gnocchi, Verona pasta, and a classic dessert. After the culinary journey, relish your creations around Aurora's table, savoring the flavors and sharing stories over a glass of local wine. The evening promises a blend of gastronomic delights, cultural exchange, and warm hospitality. While drinks will be provided, guests are welcome to bring their favorite beverages to complement the experience.

Do you prefer blonde, redhead, brown or white? What? Beer, of course! When asked what Venetians drink, I answer: everything except canal water! An alternative tour, done in a friendly and simple way to visit Venice and discover its liveliest side. I will tell you about this strange and fascinating city while you walk through the streets and squares and on the bridges. And, to recover from the fatigue, we will refresh ourselves in some chosen places to taste some craft beers, taste some delicacies and - why not? - talk about beers! We will have fun and discover why Veneto is known as the Wales of Italy! For this tour you will need someone who knows these local traditions, and who better than a beer sommelier, rugby player, home brewer like me? Of course, children under 18 are not allowed. It will be drunk in moderation to discover the world of beer and, unfortunately, it cannot currently be offered to people with celiac disease!

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your local host. As the icing on the cake, you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. This experience is held by Cesarine, the oldest Italy’s network of home cooks available in more than 500 cities all over the country. Cesarine stands for "home cook", they are passionate and welcoming local hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. The Cesarine serve only local specialties from their family cookbooks to tell the great story of their traditional regional cuisine.

Experience the authentic taste of fine artisan wines with our guided tastings. Savor selected wines paired with local delicacies, immersing yourself in the flavors and traditions of our land.

Learn the secrets to creating an Italian-style happy hour with this hands-on aperitivo workshop led by a local host. Pick up tips for pairing nibbles and finger food with a classic Spritz cocktail or local bubbly and still wines so you’ll be ready to invite friends and loved ones over for your own aperitivo hour at home. Go beyond the tourist sights in Treviso and connect with a passionate host and home cook.

Get ready to step into the "ciack" of the Commissario and know the places where all took life. Brunetti is a true venetian as well as your guide will be!

Learn all about the making and producing of Amarone, one of Italy’s most famous wines, on a tour of a local Valpolicella winery. Taste wine made on the estate, and pair it with snacks and local delicacies. See how the grapes are dried in a special process to make Amarone, and explore the countryside filled with olive groves and cherry trees.

Cortina d’Ampezzo is well known for its delicious traditional dishes and its regional wine. With fruity red Valpolicella complementing its intense Amarone and sweet Recioto counterparts, Veneto is armed with a formidable portfolio of red wines to go with its refreshing whites, such as Soave and sparkling Prosecco. The Prosecco Hills in Conegliano and Valdobbiadene regions of northeast Italy have been added to the Unesco's World Heritage in July 2019. I’ll show you my three favorite mountain chalets where we’ll taste good wine and local food in a refined atmosphere.

Your day in Verona is just winding down, the sun's about to set... It's time for an Aperitivo. This glamorous Italian tradition is loved all over the world, and this is your chance to learn how to prepare it for yourself, the perfect souvenir.  Preparing the perfect aperitivo is an art; you will learn how to prepare a selection of five elegant nibbles to pair with with a refreshing glass of fizz, ideal for sharing with friends in the early evening. Your aperitivo will be a bite-size representation of its local culture, using typical regional ingredients and local wines, such as a sparkling prosecco or a light red. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ 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.

Get hands-on experience preparing Italian cuisine during a cooking class in Bassano del Grappa. Choose between lunch or dinner and visit the home of a Cesarina for a private class. Learn the secrets behind three regional recipes and taste everything you prepare alongside local wine. Go inside a private home to see how Italians live.

Get a taste of authentic Venetian life with a private culinary experience that starts at the local Rialto Market. Overcome the language barrier with your guide and select fresh ingredients for a cookery class in a historic local home. Craft traditional Venetian appetizers and a spritz aperitivo, then sit down and savor your creations.

We will make our way to a winery in the breathtaking Verona hillside. Enjoy a guided tour with detailed description of the Valpolicella wine production. We will taste 3 wines: Valpolicella, Ripasso and Amarone. Then a visit to an olive oil grove and factory including a stroll through the olive groves where you will learn all the secrets of the cultivation & production of this ancient and precious plant; followed by a tasting of the olive oil.

A unique experience that will lead you to learn about the culture, tastes and techniques of tasting olive oil, with a panoramic view of the Valpolicella valleys. You will meet an authentic farmer of this area, who will teach you how to recognize and buy quality oil, paired with quality local food.

This experience offers more than just a wine tasting—it’s a journey into the authentic soul of Soave. Located in the heart of the medieval village, the tour combines scenic vineyard walks, insider access to a working winery, and guided tastings led by passionate wine experts. You’ll taste elegant, small-batch white wines paired with a board of local cold cuts and cheeses, all while soaking in the charm of Veneto’s wine country. Optional premium tastings make it ideal for both casual wine lovers and true connoisseurs.

This Venice Highlights Tour combines history, culture, and immersive experiences for a deeper connection to the city. Explore St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with an expert guide, walk across the Bridge of Sighs, and glide through Venice’s canals on a gondola ride. End the day with a virtual reality journey at the Gondola Gallery, unveiling the craft behind this iconic vessel. Escape the crowds on a semi-private boat tour to Murano and Burano, where you’ll witness master artisans at work—glassblowers in Murano and lace-makers in Burano—offering a rare glimpse into Venice’s traditions. Explore Torcello Island, the first centre of civilization. Continue your experience with a thrilling VR adventure that brings history to life: watch Piazza San Marco transform through the ages, see the Basilica as the Doge’s private chapel, explore the Doge’s Palace as a medieval fortress, and discover how the iconic Rialto Bridge was once a wooden drawbridge.

Get hands-on during this private cooking class in Vicenza with a chef guide to teach you the basics of Italian cooking. Each participant in your small group will have their own utensils and workstation, so you can truly learn how to prepare a meal instead of just watching an instructor. Then, sit down to enjoy your meal together and talk to your host about Italian culinary history.

Dive into the Italian way of life by living just like the locals do. Visit the vibrant local market and the traditional food shops with the Cesarina and immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of local cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. During this private hands-on cooking class you will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of local wines. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 600+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Experience an authentic Verona cooking class in a local Italian home, where you'll learn traditional family recipes. Set in a charming rooftop atelier overlooking vineyards and olive groves, this hands-on Italian cooking class in Verona offers the choice of a fresh pasta making class or pizza making class. Master authentic techniques in a historic kitchen before enjoying your homemade meal with local wine and an aperitif. This authentic cooking class is perfect for travelers seeking a true local experience in Verona.

Discover a secret corner in the heart of Verona with an organic wine tasting in a historic garden, away from the city bustle. Guided by experts, explore four red wines from Giovanni Ederle winery, including the famous Amarone, or opt for a selection of fresh white wines and bubbles. Each sip is paired with a platter of local delights, making this experience an intimate and flavorful journey. Located a few steps from Juliet's balcony, this hidden garden is a true oasis of tranquility.

Every wine you taste here comes from grapes grown on the estate's own vineyards — just steps from where you'll be sitting. There are no shortcuts in the process: the same team that tends the vines guides you through the cellar and pours your glass. The experience covers the full journey, from vineyard walk to cellar visit to a seated tasting of six wines, all paired with a generous board of local cured meats and cheeses. The setting is modern and elegant, but the approach is personal. Your hosts are the winemakers themselves — people who can answer the questions that actually matter, not just recite a script. Located near Lazise, on the eastern shore of Lake Garda in the Veneto region, this is a genuine introduction to one of Italy's most beloved wine landscapes.

In this experience you will discover together with the farmer, what are the varieties of vineyards grown in the southern area of ​​Lake Garda, how the land is worked and what are the methods of production and refinement of local wines. You will taste 3 different wines aged in barrels, with an authentic and mature taste, accompanied by delicious cold cuts and cheeses