Top Veneto Dining Experiences

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.

Do you prefer blonde, redhead, brown or white? What? Beer, of course! When asked what Venetians drink, I answer: everything except canal water! An alternative tour, done in a friendly and simple way to visit Venice and discover its liveliest side. I will tell you about this strange and fascinating city while you walk through the streets and squares and on the bridges. And, to recover from the fatigue, we will refresh ourselves in some chosen places to taste some craft beers, taste some delicacies and - why not? - talk about beers! We will have fun and discover why Veneto is known as the Wales of Italy! For this tour you will need someone who knows these local traditions, and who better than a beer sommelier, rugby player, home brewer like me? Of course, children under 18 are not allowed. It will be drunk in moderation to discover the world of beer and, unfortunately, it cannot currently be offered to people with celiac disease!

Experience the authentic taste of fine artisan wines with our guided tastings. Savor selected wines paired with local delicacies, immersing yourself in the flavors and traditions of our land.

Get ready to step into the "ciack" of the Commissario and know the places where all took life. Brunetti is a true venetian as well as your guide will be!

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.

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 from scratch with your local host. 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. This experience is held by Cesarine, the oldest Italy’s network of home cooks available in more than 500 cities all over the country. Cesarine stands for "home cook", they are passionate and welcoming local hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. The Cesarine serve only local specialties from their family cookbooks to tell the great story of their traditional regional cuisine.

Padua’s most traditional dishes use seasonal, local ingredients that can be found at the city’s market. Learn about this market-to-table culinary tradition by browsing the stands with a local “Cesarina”, or home cook. Afterwards, enjoy a cooking demonstration featuring beloved family recipes in her kitchen and end your experience with a family-style lunch or dinner of classic Paduan cuisine, including wine and espresso.

This Venice Highlights Tour combines history, culture, and immersive experiences for a deeper connection to the city. Explore St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with an expert guide, walk across the Bridge of Sighs, and glide through Venice’s canals on a gondola ride. End the day with a virtual reality journey at the Gondola Gallery, unveiling the craft behind this iconic vessel. Escape the crowds on a semi-private boat tour to Murano and Burano, where you’ll witness master artisans at work—glassblowers in Murano and lace-makers in Burano—offering a rare glimpse into Venice’s traditions. Explore Torcello Island, the first centre of civilization. Continue your experience with a thrilling VR adventure that brings history to life: watch Piazza San Marco transform through the ages, see the Basilica as the Doge’s private chapel, explore the Doge’s Palace as a medieval fortress, and discover how the iconic Rialto Bridge was once a wooden drawbridge.

Complete experience for those who want to combine classic tasting with a light lunch in the cellar! Six wines for tasting, with combinations of local products, cold cuts and cheeses from the best producers in Valpolicella, and finally coffee and grappa from Vinacce di Amarone!

We will make our way to a winery in the breathtaking Verona hillside. Enjoy a guided tour with detailed description of the Valpolicella wine production. We will taste 3 wines: Valpolicella, Ripasso and Amarone. Then a visit to an olive oil grove and factory including a stroll through the olive groves where you will learn all the secrets of the cultivation & production of this ancient and precious plant; followed by a tasting of the olive oil.

Dive into the Italian way of life by living just like the locals do. Visit the vibrant local market and the traditional food shops with the Cesarina and immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of local cuisine 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 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. During this private hands-on cooking class you 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 local wines. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 600+ 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.

Experience a full day immersed in Ferrari legend. This incredible tour will take you on a Ferrari day. Our driver will pick you up from Venice and take you to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, where you will have the opportunity to relive the history of the Prancing Horse and give it a try at the simulator After the visit you can take a 10-minute test drive in a real Ferrari on the road and experience the thrill of driving a Ferrari*. Afterwards you will enjoy a comfortable guided tour of the Ferrari Citadel where the guide will share information about the factory, the history of the Fiorano racetrack and the whole Ferrari Citadel, which still retains the original factory front door**. Afterwards you will relax in the famous restaurant Il Cavallino di Bottura****. **Panoramic tour not accessible under 3 years. ****If Cavallino restaurant is not available, lunch will be offered at another local restaurant with a menu of equal or greater value.

This experience offers more than just a wine tasting—it’s a journey into the authentic soul of Soave. Located in the heart of the medieval village, the tour combines scenic vineyard walks, insider access to a working winery, and guided tastings led by passionate wine experts. You’ll taste elegant, small-batch white wines paired with a board of local cold cuts and cheeses, all while soaking in the charm of Veneto’s wine country. Optional premium tastings make it ideal for both casual wine lovers and true connoisseurs.

A unique experience that will lead you to learn about the culture, tastes and techniques of tasting olive oil, with a panoramic view of the Valpolicella valleys. You will meet an authentic farmer of this area, who will teach you how to recognize and buy quality oil, paired with quality local food.

Discover the rich heritage of the Piave wine region with a guided tasting at Ornella Molon. The experience begins with a pleasant walk through the estate’s park, adjacent to the historic Villa Giustinian-Molon Traverso. Explore the barchessa, the historic cellar and the traditional Bellussera vine-training system, while discovering the winemaking techniques rooted in local tradition. The experience culminates in a curated tasting of selected wines, offering an authentic moment of conviviality centred around history and flavour.

In this experience you will discover together with the farmer, what are the varieties of vineyards grown in the southern area of ​​Lake Garda, how the land is worked and what are the methods of production and refinement of local wines. You will taste 3 different wines aged in barrels, with an authentic and mature taste, accompanied by delicious cold cuts and cheeses

You will visit an a historic and family winery in Bardolino, which is characterized by the variety of vineyard cultivation in the province, and a constant search for new sensations and tastes in the wines produced; the winery is recently renovated in its interior and design: you will have the opportunity to visit the winery and discover the production methods of the different wines, This winery owns land in various areas of the region, and you will also be able to taste wines produced in Custoza and Valpolicella, to have a general overview of the white and rosé wines of the Verona area

Unique sensory experience in an oil tourism company : live a particular sensory experience in an olive oil reality of Lake Garda awarded in several national and international competitions. You can visit the company and enjoy a splendid 360-degree panorama between the moraine hills and Lake Garda, listen to nature and the history of a young family business that, with passion, knowledge and commitment, will lead you to the discovery of quality extra virgin olive oil. It will be a “sensory game” for young and old to smell and taste the different oils (from Garda DOP certified oil, to Premium and Oro del Vajo selections) in the official tasting glasses, the seasonings obtained naturally by infusion, olives and pâté on good bread.

You will be welcomed in an ancient medieval court, built in the early 1400s, as a defensive and strategic point against invasions from the north. You will be immediately struck by the charm of this location, where history, traditions and modernity intersect to guarantee exceptional wine quality. You will visit the vineyards and discover the particular organic cultivation techniques, where respect for nature and its times produces ideal bunches for such important red wines. In the historic cellar and in the green courtyard of the estate, you will experience the emotion of finding yourself in a unique and timeless place. In this tasting you will taste exceptional red wines, in a journey from the youngest to the most structured, up to Amarone. You will also taste a particular version of Recioto, for an experience that you will certainly not be able to forget.

Just twenty minutes from Verona's historic centre, the hills of the Veronese countryside open into a quiet world of olive groves, vineyards, orchards and woodland. The landscape here changes with the seasons, and so does what grows along its paths. This experience speaks to anyone who wants to slow down and reconnect with something essential — the knowledge of what grows around us, and the pleasure of eating food that has a story.

Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of a typical local trattoria. We will welcome you to live a rich and fulfilling experience with us. We will start by tasting local wines accompanied by our best cured meats and cheeses, olive oil and appetizers. We'll show you how to pair cheeses with unusual compotes and mustards prepared by us. You will be taught everything you need to know about the products of Lake Garda, and finally you will be served a typical candlelit dinner, with traditional Veronese dishes rich in history and ancestral tradition: the pastisada de caval, the Veronese dish par excellence, paired with toasted polenta, or bigoli with anara, a delicious egg pasta typical of the Veneto region paired with duck ragù, and if you're not a meat lover, no problem! Our creamed cod awaits you! And finally the typical dessert of Verona: the Russian cake, a puff pastry shell filled with almonds and amaretti! We are waiting for you!

There’s no better souvenir to bring back from Italy than the gift of Italian cuisine. Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch and pair it with a seasonal sauce in this small-group cooking class in Verona. Also discover the art of the Italian spritz, crafting a drink with either Aperol, Campari, or Select. After you’ve enjoyed your creations, take away a recipe booklet to recreate the experience at home.

You will try the gourmet Venetian cicchetti, which are nothing more than typical Venetian appetizers carefully prepared by the skilled hands of Roberta, food blogger and professional oil taster. Each bite is a skilful combination of local raw materials and oil produced by the farm, designed to enhance the excellence of Lake Garda.

In the heart of Verona, a truly exceptional culinary adventure awaits, hosted by the passionate duo, Luca and Chiara, this gastronomic experience is far more than just a meal—it's an immersion into the rich culinary journey of a family's heritage. Each dish served is not merely a culinary creation but a story, in an intimate atmosphere, where every bite tells a story and every moment is filled with the warmth of shared heritage.