Top Venice Pasta Making Classes

Pasta is Italy’s iconic dish, and with this small-group cooking experience you can learn how to prepare two varieties of pasta like an authentic Italian “cesarina” (home cook). Roll out a sheet of pasta dough by hand to make both a fresh and filled variety from scratch, and then whip up a tiramisù with the help of your teacher. Relax after your hands-on class by sampling the dishes you’ve prepared together.

Venice is home to pasta-making traditions passed down for generations, but too often, travelers suffer through disappointing meals. Skip the usual tourist traps and head to the home of a local Venetian cook to learn time-honored cooking secrets. After mixing, kneading, and shaping classic pasta dishes such as bigoli, tagliatelle, or ravioli, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor over a bottle of wine.

Food enthusiasts: make the most of your time in Venice with a market tour and cooking class combination. Everything you need—ingredients and equipment—is provided, so all you need to do is show up and have fun. Start by exploring the vibrant Rialto Market, then dive into a hands-on cooking session to master authentic Venetian recipes. Best of all, savor your creations at the end of the class.

Learn to make a Veneto favorite turned global standard—tiramisu—and two regional specialties, such as bigoli pasta, gnocchi, or risi e bisi (rice and peas), in a private cooking class with a home chef in Venice. Work alongside your host, then savor the fruits of your labor for lunch or dinner with water, local wines, and coffee.

Take a course on mask-making from a master artisan in Venice, and learn about the history of this ancient tradition. See the traditional art of decorating a mask and see what goes into the preparation for the Venetian Carnival. Then create your own masterpiece to create a special memory from your time in Venice.

MORE aims to connect people through food & beverages, to show that a sustainable and authentic Venezia is still surviving. We imagine being at our table witnessing a cultural interchange akin to a symposium. Our guests often tell us it felt less like a class and more like an afternoon among old friends. In the refined charm of a 16th-century Venetian home, they cook, learn, laugh, and dine together—sharing not just food, but a true taste of Italian life. It's this blend of authenticity, warmth, and elegance that makes our experience unforgettable.

Enjoy a local's eye view of Venice by joining this small-group cooking class led by a Venetian-born host in their home. In a small group of no more than 10 guests, learn how to make fresh pasta, then sit down together to enjoy a 3-course meal accompanied by a glass of white wine or Prosecco.

Follow three authentic Venetian recipes during a small-group cooking class and learn the tricks of the trade from a 'cesarina,' or home cook, in Venice. Each participant is equipped with utensils and ingredients at a personal workstation during the 3-hour lesson. You’ll prepare 'cicchetti,' or small plates, then taste each delicious dish, accompanied by a selection of local wine.

Learn the tips and tricks of authentic Venetian cooking with this culinary experience led by a chef instructor. Head to a kitchen in a historic ‘palazzo’ for a private lesson in regional cooking techniques. Help prepare a gourmet, multicourse menu, creating various pasta shapes and seasonal sauces, then sit down to enjoy the homemade feast with wine.

Dive into the heart of Venetian culinary tradition with a hands-on cooking class led by an expert local chef. In a small group, master the art of crafting fresh pasta, including stuffed varieties, paired with flavorful seasonal sauces, and end on a sweet note by creating the classic Veneto dessert, Tiramisù. Enjoy local wine as you cook in this magical city where food, history, and culture unite.

I'll show you all the secrets to making perfect fresh pasta, from preparing the dough to making the different shapes of pasta. We will learn together how to prepare Tiramisu, the most famous desert in the world, following the traditional recipe. At the end of the lesson, we will sit down together at the table to enjoy the fruits of our work, accompanied by a bottle of wine. My home, located in the heart of Venice, is welcoming and full of history. I can't wait to share my passion for cooking with you!

You will spend a different morning, out of the crowds and tourist stops to immerse yourself in a homemade experience amongst the flavors and atmosphere of Venice. You will be able to customize your menu according to your particular preferences and needs, giving value to the seasonality of local products. On fine days, you can enjoy our wonderful terrace overlooking the gardens, rooftops and San Marco bell tower.

Hear Antonio Vivaldi’s magnificent ‘Four Seasons’ performed by Venice’s acclaimed I Musici Veneziani. The 1.5-hour show will whisk you back to 18th-century Venice, with performers dressed in traditional Venetian costumes and a spectacular setting in the exclusive Salone Capitolare at the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro.

Roll up your sleeves for a Venice cooking class and market visit designed especially for vegans and vegetarians. While Italian food is world-renowned, meat dishes often take center stage on restaurant menus. This intimate cooking experience focuses on seasonal veggies, pizza, focaccia, and fresh pasta, paired with unlimited wine and good company.

Experience the magic of Venice on a small-group gondola ride through its enchanting canals, led by skilled gondoliers. Glide beneath centuries-old bridges, marvel at the Grand Canal, and enjoy stunning views of St. Mark’s Square and San Giorgio Island. Enhance your journey with a visit to the Gondola Gallery to uncover the history and craftsmanship of Venice’s iconic gondolas, see an original gondola on display, and take a 3D journey through Venice across the centuries.

An Italian dish but an international favorite, pasta carbonara is a treat when done well. Learn how to cook it in traditional Italian style during this Venice cooking class with local host Filippo. Taking place in a jazz club, the experience covers making pasta from scratch, learning about the ingredients, and preparing your own dish to eat with your host and fellow cooks at the end.

Meet your host, Massimo, for a fun and informative private cooking class. Shop for ingredients at the Mercato di Rialto (if option selected), then head back to Massimo’s for a lesson in Italian cuisine. Learn to prepare dishes from the Veneto region and make homemade pasta and focaccia bread from scratch. After the lesson, enjoy the meal you’ve prepared together.

Taste your way through the backstreet bars of Venice—and discover sights and bites you'd be unlikely to find on your own—on this small-group tasting tour. Follow your local guide to a range of bars where Venetians go to drink and mingle. At each stop, sample regional wines alongside plates of the popular Venetian appetizers called cicchetti. Along the way, visit multiple neighborhoods and discover key city landmarks.

Experience the authentic side of Venetian culture and cuisine far from the crowds with this local-led market tour and cooking class. Join a native Venetian to browse the market stalls for ingredients, then roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking class in your host's home kitchen. Learn to prepare a number of traditional dishes from Veneto then enjoy the fruit of your labors over a family-style meal.

Experience the vibrant food culture of Italy during this 4.5-hour small-group tour in Venice. Start by exploring the local markets in search of some of the best Venetian products. Then get hands-on experience with a cooking class to create a delicious Italian meal. Enjoy the fruits of your labor as you eat your 3-course meal paired with local red and white wines from the region.