Top Umbria Dining Experiences

Join us for an unforgettable evening in the heart of Umbria! Savor local flavors with cream of fava beans and crispy guanciale, chicory and ciauscolo, black celery pesto from Trevi, homemade polenta with sausage sauce, and grape sauce doughnuts. All dishes are paired with excellent local wines and served with breathtaking views of the Umbrian hills. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks, this authentic culinary experience offers a unique taste of Umbria that no restaurant can match. Cook, taste, and live like a local!

Learn the secrets of traditional Umbrian and Tuscan cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in Orvieto. Learn how to prepare a typical Italian meal using ingredients sourced from local farms and then enjoy your freshly cooked meal with a wine tasting after class. Master these simple and tasty dishes so you can re-create them for your friends and family once home.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Italy 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 Assisi’s traditional cuisine first-hand in a local home with this exclusive experience that connects you with a “Cesarina” home cook for a cooking demonstration and family-style meal. Learn about the regional culture and cuisine through personal stories and anecdotes while your host prepares authentic family recipes. Afterwards, relax with your host over a four-course lunch or dinner including regional wines and authentic Italian espresso.

We are Alice and Alex, and we are thrilled to welcome you into our world for a unique, hands-on culinary and wine journey. Nestled in the quiet Italian countryside, our place offers the perfect, picturesque setting to slow down and connect. Together, we’ll dive into the secrets of traditional Umbrian cuisine, learning the art of making homemade pasta using only fresh, locally sourced ingredients. After the cooking session, the experience continues with a guided tasting of exceptional local wines. As you sip a curated selection from our region, we’ll share the history, passion, and unique heritage behind the winemaking process. Finally, we will sit down together to savor the dishes you created, perfectly paired with exquisite wines. It’s more than a class—it’s an unforgettable day of great food, fine wine, and shared memories in the heart of Italy. We will take a nice walk around Giove with its medieval castle and historic village.

Would you like to discover the most authentic side of Italian gastronomy and share it with other enthusiasts of the “cucina italiana”? Enjoy this shared Market tour and typical Dining experience. Visit the vibrant local market and learn about the seasonal produce and secret ingredients. Then, head to your Cesarina’s house to enjoy a 3-course dining experience, showcasing the authentic regional dishes stored in the cookbooks of your host. You will take part in an experience which is so much more than just a lunch or dinner. You will make new friends, feel like one of the family and live like the Italians do.

While Assisi is best known for its Saint Francis-related sites, it's also a fantastic place to get a taste for Italian cuisine. This guided tour will take you and a small group of fellow visitors to three different artisanal food spots, where you'll learn about—and sample—a variety of locally produced treats.

This is not a standard wine tasting, but a personal experience with the person who makes the wine. I host each visit myself, in a quiet and natural setting, with small groups and no formalities. It’s a simple and authentic moment, where you don’t just taste wine, but spend time with the person behind it.

Absolutely original and unusual sensory experience for the most curious and interested in small local productions: we will taste 3 artisan liqueurs obtained in a completely natural way with manual procedures through the combination of local essences such as rosemary, laurel, mint, celery with spices such as ginger, pepper black, cinnamon, coriander and others.

Would you like to discover the most authentic side of Italian gastronomy and share it with other enthusiasts of the “cucina italiana”? Enjoy this shared Market tour and typical Dining experience. Visit the vibrant local market and learn about the seasonal produce and secret ingredients. Then, head to your Cesarina’s house to enjoy a 3-course dining experience, showcasing the authentic regional dishes stored in the cookbooks of your host. You will take part in an experience which is so much more than just a lunch or dinner. You will make new friends, feel like one of the family and live like the Italians do.

In Montefalco, tour the Valentini family winery privately and learn how grapes move from vineyard to transformation into natural wines, explained by a family member. The tasting includes alcoholic beverages, snacks, and an olive oil tasting, with an English-speaking guide connecting the artisanal process to its people.

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 (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. 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. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Enjoy a local lunch in a charming wineyard cellar with winemaker Francesco. Taste Umbrian wines, especially the famous Sagrantino DOC, paired with traditional dishes and a sample of the region's extra virgin olive oil. A delightful culinary experience in the heart of Italy!

Discover the true taste of Umbria with a hands-on lasagna masterclass in the scenic countryside. Guided by a skilled local home cook, you’ll learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch, prepare a rich ragù, and whip up a creamy béchamel sauce. As you build your lasagna layer by layer, you’ll uncover the secrets behind one of Italy’s most iconic dishes. While the lasagna bakes, enjoy a traditional aperitivo and learn about local culinary traditions in a warm, authentic home setting. Then, sit down to savor your creation, paired with a glass of regional wine. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks, this experience offers a genuine taste of Umbrian hospitality and tradition—far beyond what any restaurant can offer. Cook, taste, and feel at home in Umbria.

Fresh pasta is one of Italy’s most beloved specialties, but turning out perfect ribbons of tagliatelle or stuffed ravioli takes skill. Perfect your technique with this private hands-on class led by a home cook in Perugia. Prepare three different types of regional pasta specialties under your instructor’s watchful eye, then cap off your experience by sampling your handiwork during a final tasting.

What makes this experience unique is the authentic encounter with an Umbrian family winery, where wine is born from the deep bond with the land, tradition and daily work. You will not participate in a simple tasting: you will be taken on a real journey through the vineyards and the winery, discovering up close every stage of production and the stories that lie behind the labels. The Premium tasting includes four of Cantina Baldassarri’s most representative wines, paired with a rich selection of local specialties, including cold cuts, cheeses, bruschetta and extra virgin olive oil. The intimate atmosphere, the personal welcome and the opportunity to know directly who lives and works every day in the cellar make this experience authentic, engaging and far from the classic sightseeing tours.

Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Umbria with a hands-on gnocchi-making class using the famous red potatoes of Colfiorito. Begin with an aperitif of local Umbrian produce, offering a true taste of the region. Then, learn to make soft, flavorful gnocchi from scratch, paired with a seasonal sauce for a memorable dish. This immersive cooking experience takes place in a peaceful countryside setting, surrounded by nature, providing a relaxed, authentic atmosphere. To finish, enjoy a homemade dessert as a sweet surprise. This unique experience, hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, offers travelers an opportunity to connect with local culinary traditions. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned cook, this class will equip you with the skills to recreate real Italian gnocchi at home. Don't miss this chance to explore Umbria’s rich cuisine in a hands-on, unforgettable cooking adventure!

What makes this experience special is the opportunity to discover Cantina Baldassarri in an authentic and direct way, through a path that combines vineyard, production and tasting. During the visit you will enter the heart of the family reality, walking through the vineyards adjacent to the winery and knowing the main phases that transform the grapes into wine, from the bunch to the glass. The tasting includes four labels representative of the production, two white wines and two red wines, selected to tell the character of the territory and the philosophy of Cantina Baldassarri. Each wine will be accompanied by bruschetta seasoned with extra virgin olive oil. An intimate and genuine experience, ideal for those who want to learn about Umbrian wine without formalities, getting in touch with the flavors, aromas and traditions of the land.

Discover Amelia, a historic hilltop town near Terni, through a hands-on cooking class with Cesarine. Learn traditional Umbrian techniques, enjoy seasonal flavors, and share a convivial tasting in an authentic local home

Uncover the secrets of extra virgin olive oil with a guided tasting on the shores of Lake Trasimeno. Led by a local expert, you’ll explore the aromas and flavors of high-quality oils and learn to recognize their authenticity. Enjoy bruschetta made with artisan bread and enriched with aglione, a local garlic with a bold, aromatic taste. Then, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on focaccia workshop: prepare and bake your own dough in a wood-fired oven using fresh, seasonal ingredients like sage, onions, potatoes, and rosemary. Set in Umbria’s scenic countryside, this experience offers a deep dive into local food traditions in a relaxed lakeside atmosphere. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, it’s more than just a class—it’s a chance to live, cook, and taste like a local. Perfect for food lovers eager to experience authentic flavors and culinary craftsmanship away from the tourist trail.

Discover the authentic flavors of Umbria with a hands-on cooking class in a local home in Umbertide. Learn to prepare traditional dishes like Umbrian crostini, fresh ravioli or pasta frasca with seasonal ingredients, and finish with a classic tiramisu. After cooking, enjoy your creations paired with fine local wine, all while soaking in the charm of the Umbrian countryside.

Enjoy a hands-on culinary experience in a welcoming Umbrian home, surrounded by the hills of central Italy. The class begins with the preparation of torta al testo, a traditional flatbread served with local cured meats. Then, dive into the art of Italian barbecue—learn how to grill meat the Umbrian way for a flavorful second course. To finish, participants will prepare a delicious homemade dessert, such as a walnut cake or a rich buttercream. Throughout the experience, secrets of Umbrian cuisine and local traditions will be shared, making this more than just a cooking class—it’s a true taste of Umbria. Perfect for food lovers, travelers, and anyone looking to discover real Italian flavors in the heart of Perugia. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this unique class offers an authentic perspective that no restaurant can provide. Join us to cook, taste, and experience Umbria like a local!

Thanks to this day trip, you'll have the opportunity to delve into the Umbrian food and wine traditions. In the morning, together with the truffle hunter and his truffle hound, you'll learn everything regarding the truffle: the different types of truffle, the seasons in which they grow, their cultivation, their value, the tools needed to take them out of the ground, and much more about this ancient Umbrian tradition. At the end, enjoy a delicious tasting of truffle and other typical products - wine included. In the afternoon, you'll visit a renowned oil mill and winery in Montefalco and there, you'll have an interesting guided tour in which you'll learn all the details regarding the Umbrian production of olive oil and its wine traditions, followed by a tasting of their products. NB: The truffle hunting experience and the visit to the oil mill take place at different places. The standard option doesn't include transfer services for reaching both places or hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Choose this experience to find out how Colli Martani extra virgin olive oil is produced. To know its characteristics and curiosities, and above all, how we can combine our oils with unexpected flavors. Not just bread! Guests are invited to take an exclusive tour of an olive mill dated 1962 and owned by host Marco, who is going to explain how the local olives are pressed to produce three types of olive oil. The tour is going to be followed by a degustation, in which smell and taste are the primary senses called upon to provide answers about the quality of the product. You will be guided on a tasting of three types of extra virgin olive oil and learn how to recognize its scent, taste, and other characteristics. And it was a surprise to appreciate unusual gastronomic combinations.