Top Verona Food & Drink Classes

Join a fascinating cooking class at a renowned restaurant in Verona, where you can learn the techniques for making fresh pasta and tiramisu. While sipping a glass of Prosecco, the instructors will guide you step by step in the preparation of these dishes, immersing you in the Italian culinary tradition. At the end of the lesson, savor your creations in authentic surroundings, accompanied by a glass of local wine that enhances your meal.

Many wine tasting experiences skip one crucial element—how wine is actually made. Get a more intimate look at the wines of Verona by visiting a local cellar to learn about the production process. Sharpen your palate by hearing explanations behind each wine you taste, and take in unobstructed lakeside views from a panoramic terrace.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the art of authentic Italian cooking in a hands-on class led by a local chef, set in a charming kitchen right next to the Arena in Verona. Learn how to make fresh handmade pasta, two traditional sauces, and classic tiramisu from scratch using high-quality local ingredients. Throughout the class, enjoy expert guidance in a small-group setting, with 3 glasses of wine plus 1 Prosecco or soft drinks included. You’ll not only cook, but also hear the stories and traditions behind each dish, so you can take a piece of Verona home with you. After preparing your dishes, visit a locally loved artisanal gelateria to taste authentic Italian gelato and learn how to tell the difference between real gelato and mass-produced versions. Sit down and savor your creations, paired with refreshing drinks, in a fun and interactive environment. You’ll receive all the recipes to recreate your pasta, sauces, tiramisu, and gelato at home.

Learn the secrets to preparing fresh pasta from scratch in the wine-producing hills of Bardolino with this farm cooking class. Join a professional chef to create two types of pasta—tagliatelle and ravioli—using traditional Veneto recipes, then sample your handiwork served with local Bardolino wines from the farm’s own vineyard. The small group size makes this ideal for aspiring cooks of all ages and experience levels.

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.

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.

Tuscan and Pugliese olive oils get most of the international attention, but Lake Garda has its own protected designation—Garda DOP, classified in 1997 as one of Italy's first five PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) olive oils. The lake's eastern shore has been called the "Riviera degli Olivi" since 1968. This tour visits a working oil mill with a tasting of four extra virgin olive oils, including the Garda DOP, paired with local food.

Take back home more than just memories of Italy’s food by also learning how to make it from scratch with this private cooking class in Verona. Visit the home of a local cook who will show you how to make handmade pasta and tiramisu from typical Italian recipes. After the lesson, check your work with a meal of the dishes you made.

Discover the art of authentic Italian cooking in a hands-on class led by a local chef in the heart of Verona. Learn how to make classic pizza and tiramisu from scratch using high-quality ingredients. Enjoy a fun and engaging experience with expert guidance, including wine and soft drinks throughout the class. With small group sizes, you’ll get a more personal and memorable experience—so be sure to reserve your spot! Along the way, you’ll also hear the stories behind the dishes you’re creating, giving you a deeper connection to Italian culinary traditions and plenty to share back home with friends and family. After the class, sit down and enjoy the dishes you’ve made, then finish with a visit to a local gelateria, where you’ll learn how to recognise real artisanal gelato. You’ll also receive the recipes to recreate everything at home—it’s a warm, authentic, and unforgettable experience in Verona.

Join our family in Verona for a hands-on experience where you’ll learn how to make homemade gluten-free pasta and quick pizza from scratch—just as delicious as Nonna’s!

Led by professional sommeliers with deep knowledge of the region and its wines, you’ll explore three different expressions of Amarone red wine, each selected to highlight how time, aging, and technique shape the identity of this iconic red wine. From younger vintages with vibrant intensity to aged Amarones with velvety tannins and layered aromas, you’ll follow a chronological journey through the barrels and vineyards of Valpolicella. The tasting is paired with a tasting board of artisanal cheeses and local soppressa, selected to complement the structure and character of each wine. The sommelier will guide you through the nuances of Amarone production, from the appassimento process to oak aging, offering insight that turns every sip into a story. With multiple times available throughout the day, you can easily fit this tasting into your travel plans: whether you’re looking for a refined aperitivo before dinner or an engaging midday cultural break.

Come and discover the wines of Verona in a cellar that is a work of art architecture. Taste the wines with an explanation of the production method. In addition to the tasting you will be able to enjoy the view of the lake and the surrounding vineyards from the beautiful 360° panoramic terrace

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.

The entire cellar is certified organic and in the vineyard we work with biodynamic methods. The resulting wines are elegant, clean, pleasant and not binding. We welcome every guest with a smile, in a family environment capable of transmitting emotions. Our Amarone undergoes a slow and long period of aging in barrels as if it were a hidden treasure, to be revealed.

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.

This wine experience for small groups, is not simply about natural wines, it’s about stepping into a slower and more authentic niche world, where nature, tradition and passion shape every bottle. It’s about meeting people behind the vineyards, listening to their stories, walking among the vines and discovering how wine can truly reflect the land where it is born. During this wine trip, you will experience a way of winemaking that respects nature, celebrates the seasons and values simplicity. It’s a journey into a niche but fascinating world, where every glass tells a story of the soil. This Valpolicella natural wine tour from Verona is ideal for travelers looking for an authentic and immersive experience, far from mass tourism. Surrounded by vineyards, gentle hills, and breathtaking landscapes, you will discover a hidden side of Italian wine culture where tradition, sustainability, and passion come together. THIS TOUR IS DELIVERED BY ROMEO AND JULIET GUIDE TRAVEL AGENCY.

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.

We begin our tour with a relaxing walk through our vineyards in the ancient “brolo” or garden of Palazzo Montanari. This is where the fruits for the production of our four classic Valpolicella wines and extra virgin olive oil are grown. After our walk through the vineyards we will visit the jewel of the property, the villa of Montanari, one of the oldest villa’s in Valpolicella. It’s a journey of history and territories throughout the centuries. After experiencing the riches of the villa, you may spend time under the wonderful portico in our courtyard with a panoramic view of Valpolicella, and taste our renowned wines made with passion and dedication in a beautiful, quiet and tranqui setting. WINE IN TASTING: Valpolicella DOC Classic Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classic Superiore Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classic Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG Classic

Italy is known for its wine, and with this small-group tour, you get an insider's look at wine production from grape to bottle—with a focus on Amarone wines. Travel through the Valpolicella region, stopping at two wineries for tastings. At your second winery, sit down for a lunch of local cuisine paired with more wine, followed by another guided tasting to learn more about viticulture.

Discover Verona through its food on a walking tour around the city center. You'll learn about the local cuisine, culture, and culinary history as you visit restaurants and food venues to taste a variety of items.