Local Dinner with Fresh Ingredients From Rialto Market in Venice

Venice, Italy

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Not many Venice trips include a dinner party at a local's, but you’re invited to join host Lorenzo for a memorable meal in his home in the Cannaregio district. Start with introductions to your fellow guests before sitting down at the dining table and enjoying wine with a three-course meal made with seasonal produce. You’ll discover the stories behind each dish and experience how Venetian locals really live.

Unlock a memorable evening of Venetian hospitality that’s not in guidebooks
Enjoy a delicious meal prepared with fresh ingredients from Rialto Market
Hear how dishes have been passed on through host Lorenzo’s family
Meet new people, with up to 8 guests sharing the dining table

Sample Menu

Starter

Baccalà mantecato

A frothy cream of cod served on crispy warm bread.

Starter

Sarde in saor

Fried sardines and served with a lot of onion accompanied by polenta.

Starter

Fish balls

Crunchy on the outside soft on the inside.

Starter

Folpetti

Baby octopus boiled and served with lemon and olive oil.

Main

Fegato alla veneziana

Tender veal liver served on a warm polenta: a specialty and a delicacy.

Main

Seppie al nero

Cuttlefish cooked in tasty black sauce, I'm addicted to it.

Main

Sautéed mussels and clams

Steaming mussels and clams with their juice: fished in our sea served with bruschetta.

Dessert

Tiramisù

The result is a sweet cream just like my mom taught me.

Dessert

Chocolate cake with coffee heart

Simply what you need.

Dessert

Biscotti di Burano

Shortbread biscuits from Burano served with sweet wine.

What's Included

Dinner
Alcoholic Beverages

Wine
Local Venetian host with stories to share about his upbringing
Experienced chef having worked in many Italian restaurants
Fresh, local and seasonal prouce bought the same day from the Rialto market

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Fondamenta Cannaregio, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
⚠️THIS IS NOT THE COMPLETE ADDRESS. THE FULL ADDRESS WILL BE ON YOUR CONFIRMATION VOUCHER UNDER THE "BEFORE YOU GO" SECTION.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 pm

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
⚠️THE FULL ADDRESS WILL BE ON YOUR CONFIRMATION VOUCHER UNDER THE "BEFORE YOU GO" SECTION.
Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers