Top Puglia Dining Experiences

Get ready to dive headfirst into the exquisite flavor world of Fasano. On this half-day street food tour, join a culinary escapade as you explore your Cesarina's favorite artisanal shops and sample some of the city's tastiest treats. Led by knowledgeable locals, get an up-close look at Fasano while snacking on its signature delicacies—a delightful way to uncover all that it has to offer.

The countryside around Lecce is thick with wineries and olive farms, but reaching these outlying estates is a challenge without a car. With this tasting, sample the best wines and olive oils from the Puglian hills right in the middle of the city. Relax at a local wine bar and sip a number of vintages while snacking on bruschetta and other olive oil-infused snacks.

With this guided tour of a family-run olive oil mill in Salento, you can expand your knowledge of how top-quality extra virgin olive oil is made from scratch. During your tour, see the production areas and get insider tips on how to discern different olive oil qualities. You can also enjoy a guided tasting session where you can pair fine olive oils with local cheeses and delicacies.

I worked for 15 years as a biochemical researcher of wine. Now I have transformed my dream and my passion into an activity dedicated to the world of wine, offering my clients an exclusive experience in the authentic culture of Salento wine. Thanks to my experience of online wine sales matured with my website I know perfectly all the cellars and wines of Salento. And now I want to use all my knowledge to give you the best and most complete wine experience you can find in Salento. Make yourself comfortable because the tour is about to start.

Immerse yourself in a hands-on cooking class in Lecce. Learn to make orecchiette and maccheroni al ferretto, enjoy fresh sauces, local wines, and traditional Salento specialties in a cozy family setting. The small-group lesson of no more than seven people means you'll get plenty of attention from your teacher, plus, you'll leave with recipes to take home with you.

Lecce is best known for its sumptuous baroque architecture, but the city has an equally rich cuisine worth exploring. Discover both its cultural treasures and gastronomic delights with this tour that combines a guided walk past the Basilica of Santa Croce, the cathedral, and other highlights of the historic center with stops to sample traditional specialties like savory “rustico” and “frisella” pastries, and the sweet custard-filled “pasticciotto”.

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.

Dive into Brindisi 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 Brindisi and its gastronomy! • Street food tasting tour • Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops • Sample some of Brindisi typical street food staples • Do some sightseeing in Brindisi 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.

Make your time in Altamura go further by combining two foodie experiences in a day—a small-group market tour and a dining experience. Visiting a local market with a guide means no language barriers, and useful tips on identifying local ingredients. Then later, head to a local’s home for a delicious 3-course meal with authentic dishes, such as pasta and tiramisu.

Indulge in a Typical Apulian Cooking Class and Dinner centered on fish. Discover the secret behind the famous "tiedd'" dish from Bari, a delectable blend of rice, potatoes, and mussels. Experience an evening of culinary delight as you learn to prepare this signature Apulian recipe using locally sourced, fresh ingredients before enjoying a memorable dinner al fresco in the charming courtyard beneath the starlit sky of Monopoli.

Live the Magic of the Sea .. Live Salento! This is our Mission .. to make our most demanding customers experience unique and unforgettable moments aboard comfortable and comfortable yachts. Living a day on one of our yachts means enjoying the beauty of our sea, its romantic sunsets and breathing the essence of its scents. With us you can rent your yacht and set sail to the most suggestive destinations of Salento. Gallipoli, Porto Cesareo, Otranto, Ugento and other ports will be the starting points for spending unique days in the name of a mix made up of relaxation, fun, music, aperitifs, local food and wine and much more.

Immerse yourself in local culture as you prepare a traditional Italian meal under the guidance of a Cesarina—an Italian certified home cook. Meet your host at their home in Ostuni, get hands-on in the kitchen as you make three regional dishes, and pick up tips and techniques to help you recreate them back home. Finally, join your host for a delicious lunch or dinner, accompanied by Italian wines.

Go inside a local’s home during a visit to Bari with this private pasta-making class. Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes from the Puglia region during this hands-on, half-day class. Make fresh pasta from scratch, including local favorites such as orecchiette. Learn how to prepare three authentic regional pasta recipes, then feast on everything you cook alongside local wines.

Discover the secrets to preparing authentic Puglian cuisine during a private full-day cooking class in Bari. Set in a local home, you receive the undivided attention of your host who provides step-by-step instructions and insider tips. Once everything is prepared, enjoy wine pairings with your handcrafted Italian feast. Afterwards, take home free gifts and the confidence to wow your friends back home with your new culinary skills.

Don’t let Italy’s cuisine be a travel memory. With this private cooking class, you’ll take Italian flavor home with you. In the home of a local chef (or “cesarina”), you’ll learn how to make three types of fresh pasta—all paired with local wines, of course. An immersive travel experience and a chance to stretch your cooking skills, it’ll also be one of the most memorable dinners you have in Lecce.

Learn how to cook authentic Italian pasta from scratch in the real home of a Fasano local. This cookery experience takes place in the kitchen of an excellent local cook. Follow their guidance and prepare a meal followed by traditional tiramisu, then taste the dishes for yourself around the family table, along with a glass or two of locally-made wine.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes 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 2 authentic regional pasta recipes and of the iconic tiramisu. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant 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 red and white local wines. 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.

Nothing embodies the “la dolce vita” vibe of Puglia like the “aperitivo”, a pre-dinner cocktail hour marked by finger food, light cocktails and wine, and conversation. Experience this beloved ritual firsthand with this authentic aperitivo experience with a local host in Bari. Learn how to assemble a spread of Puglian snacks and mix up a Spritz cocktail so you can recreate this uniquely Italian experience at home.

No car needed—just walk in and enjoy 4 wines with local bites in the heart of Bari, with a food pairings. Get tasting tips and wine knowledge in an authentic, welcoming atmosphere.

You are at our home in the countryside,in the true and authentic atmosphere of the Salento countryside. Here the spontaneous plants become cocktails that look like "magic potions", in a perfect alchemy between the world of nature and the world of the bar and mixology. You will understand how mixology can become "wild" and how plants can be harvested, dried and transformed into infusions, flavored syrups and liqueurs, to be drunk alone or mixed. You may find yourself behind a table preparing your own wild cocktail, guided by Elia's art!

welcome to faboulous main cities; Bari and Lecce discoverings, pick up 9,30am from your hotels and transport to visit BARI the capital of Puglia included the most catholic oldest church of the world VISIT! narrow wonderful street visit etc. transport to the capital of the amazing architectural city ( baroque pugliese STYLE! ) LECCE visit !! in the TOUR is included a stop for lunch (complete lunch) around 12,30pm in a wonderful typical restaurant!! included wine.. ENJOY !!!!

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.

Experience authentic Italian hospitality with a private dining experience in the home of a local in Castellana Grotte. Enjoy a live cooking demonstration of traditional family recipes passed down through generations. Then, indulge in a 4-course meal that includes local delicacies, regional wines, and warm Italian hospitality.

Discover the true taste of Bari through an immersive, hands-on cooking experience. This masterclass is your gateway to understanding the secrets behind one of Italy’s most iconic and satisfying dishes—Focaccia Barese. Under the guidance of a skilled local home cook, you’ll learn to prepare the dough from scratch, create a rich mix of toppings, and bake the perfect focaccia. As you shape and layer the ingredients, you’ll appreciate the delicate balance that makes this dish so beloved. Once the focaccia is in the oven, enjoy a small aperitivo, learn about Bari’s culinary traditions, and soak in the warmth of true Italian hospitality. Finally, sit down and savor your homemade focaccia, accompanied by a glass of regional wine, ensuring a full flavorful and immersive experience. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this experience offers an authentic, local perspective that no restaurant can match. Join us to cook, taste, and enjoy Bari like a true local!