Top Verona Dining Experiences

Learn the secret to making great pasta during a private cooking class in Verona, taught by a “cesarina,” or home cook. Follow three regional recipes and discover tricks of the trade. Each participant is equipped with utensils and ingredients at a personal workstation during the 4-hour lesson. You’ll prepare authentic Italian pastas, then taste each delicious dish, accompanied by a selection of local wine—a unique cultural immersion.

The Corte San Mattia Wine Experience allows participants to taste typical local wines produced in an organic way just a few steps from the structure. Participants will also enjoy the breathtaking view of Verona, admirable from our terrace, where the tasting will take place. The typical products that we offer to accompany the wines with their goodness and freshness make the whole experience more complete and satisfying.

Connect with a local foodie host to explore Verona’s culinary scene on this private and personalized tasting tour. Stop at landmark coffee bars, pastry shops, and traditional osteria eateries to sample 10 different sweet and savory specialties and beverages, including vegetarian options, while chatting about Verona’s authentic cuisine. Admire some of the city’s top sights as you eat your way through the historic center.

Verona is well-known for its culinary scene, but knowing where to eat can feel overwhelming. This small-group experience gives you what guidebooks can't: the insider knowledge of where Veronese locals actually eat, the confidence to navigate the city on your own, and a genuine taste of the culture that makes Verona extraordinary. You'll leave not just fed, but connected to the city, its traditions, and the people who keep them alive.

Follow the journey of how Italian dishes are prepared and learn about Italian culture in the process with this shared market tour and dining experience in Verona. Visit a market in Verona with a local cook as they highlight the region’s seasonal produce and then watch them prepare an authentic regional meal that you get to enjoy at the end.

Valpolicella is one of Italy’s most important wine countries, and its scenic hills are dotted with traditional, family-run cellars. With this experience, visit one of these small wineries and learn about how the wines are produced and aged directly from the winemaker. Discover the history of the family and its estate, and end with a guided wine tasting paired with extra-virgin olive oil and local cheese and salami.

Learn how to make homemade pasta the traditional way — using generations-old recipes passed down from your host's 'nonna.' Offering more than just a taste of Veronese cuisine, this private cooking class lets you live the local culture for a few hours, by cooking, chatting, and eating with a host in their own home.

Skip the guesswork of finding an authentic, hands-on class and enjoy a welcoming cooking experience in Verona. Learn to prepare classic Italian dishes with guidance from a local chef, gaining practical skills you can recreate at home. Cook, share a meal, and connect with local food culture in a relaxed setting without worrying about planning or experience level.

Bardolino is one of Italy’s most prestigious wine-making areas, and with this tour you’ll delve into the history and production of DOP and IGT wines at a local cellar. Tour the vineyards and barrel rooms as you learn about Bardolino’s traditional wines from your host, then cap off your experience with a guided tasting of four wines paired with local cheeses and cold cuts.

Get a taste for Italy—literally—by preparing and sampling some authentic Veneto dishes. On this immersive cooking class in Verona, you’ll be treated to a private demonstration, some insider secrets, and the chance to get hands-on by whipping up your own dishes at your cesarina’s (chef’s) home. Enjoy sampling the three dishes afterwards, washed down by local wines.

Bardolino is one of Italy’s most prestigious wine-producing areas and sits within striking distance of Lake Garda, but it’s a challenge to find a cellar to visit on your own. With this pre-booked tour, stop at a local winery to explore the scenic vineyards and aging cellar. Learn about the winery’s history and production, then relax over a tasting of four wines paired with local specialties.

Learn about Verona’s artisanal food and wine products during this intimate visit to a family-run winery in Marano di Valpolicella. Tour a 17th-century wine cellar and sample regional wine varieties paired with cheeses, cured meat, and bread. See how olive oil is produced, visit an olive tree orchard, and learn how to distinguish between oils during an exclusive tasting.

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.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Varese treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 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.

Learn how to authentically make two common Italian foods in their country of origin in a private cooking class in a local home in Verona. Follow your teacher’s guidance as you make pizza and tiramisu from scratch the local way. End the class by dining on the meal you’ve created and take your newfound knowledge home to share your new skills.

Gelato is Italy’s favorite sweet treat—and on this tour, you won’t just get to sample it. Taught by a real Italian chef, you’ll also learn how to make it from scratch. Discover how both gelato and sorbetto are traditionally prepared, and then enjoy tastes at the end of class. You’ll also walk away with a recipe book, so you can try out your newfound skills at home.

The Valpolicella is one of Italy’s premier wine regions, but it’s not always easy to find cellars open to the public for tours and tasting. With this experience, enjoy access to one of the top producers in the area to visit the vineyards and cellar, learn about the history and production, and sample a variety of wines with the guidance of a sommelier over a light lunch.

Share this special moment of the Veronese daily life with a local who can make you feel the atmosphere of the place, enjoy a traditional custom in a fabulous square, assure yourselves unique memories of this part of Italy and its friendly people.

Authentic Family-Run Winery – Experience the warmth and tradition of a historic vineyard, where wine is crafted with passion and dedication. Breathtaking Location – Enjoy a wine tasting in a peaceful outdoor garden, surrounded by the stunning hills of Bardolino, far from the crowds. Perfect Wine & Food Pairings – Savor five carefully selected wines, each expertly matched with high-quality local specialties to enhance the flavors. Exclusive Winery Tour – Go beyond the tasting with an insider’s look at our cellar and winemaking process, guided by experts who share their knowledge and love for the craft. A Relaxing and Immersive Experience – Whether you are a wine enthusiast or just looking for a special moment in Lake Garda’s wine country, this is the perfect way to unwind and indulge in authentic flavors.

Dive into Verona like a local foodie. Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops, tasting as you go. Visit a selection of small local shops, learn about the typical products of the city while tasting them. A delicious way to discover Verona and its gastronomy! • Street food tasting tour • Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops • Sample some of Verona typical street food staples • Do some sightseeing in Verona as you walk from tasting to tasting • Small-group tour with a maximum of 12 people for an authentic food experience Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 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.

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.

Experience a piece of Italian culture during a private cooking class in Verona. You'll visit food shops and market stalls full of fresh produce before heading to the home of a cesarina (cook) to learn how to make three regional dishes. Then enjoy the meal you helped to create, served with a glass of local wine.

Experience the place where Valpolicella wines have been artfully made for centuries on this half-day, guided winery tour and visit the hamlet of San Giorgio di Valpolicella. Sample Italian wines paired with local snacks and hear about the local harvesting and wine-making history and processes from a local sommelier. Learn about the countryside and enjoy a walk in the hamlet streets.