Authentic Venice Home Cooking Class: 3-Course Meal & Wine
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Venice, Italy
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Dive into the heart of Venetian culinary tradition with a hands-on cooking class led by an expert local chef. In a small group, master the art of crafting fresh pasta, including stuffed varieties, paired with flavorful seasonal sauces, and end on a sweet note by creating the classic Veneto dessert, Tiramisù. Enjoy local wine as you cook in this magical city where food, history, and culture unite.
- Learn professional tips and tricks to getting pasta right at home
- Choose from two options: The full experience or an express experience
- Dine on the meal you've created at the conclusion of the lesson
- Personal attention: Get hands-on guidance from your class leader
Sample Menu
Main
Full Experience (3.5 hours)
Your typical menu` will be the following : A main course, 3 Curses of Your Hand made Pasta, Ravioli or gnocchi Baked seasonal vegetables Tiramisu`
What's Included
- Complete 3-course meal (Pasta, Veggie Main, and Tiramisù)
- Local Wine and water
- Hands on cooking class with the chef
- Recipes to surprise guests back home
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
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This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- 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) visit the web of Contributo di Accesso a Venezia
- AFTERNOON SESION : The experience takes place in a private home where a dog is present. This may not be suitable for guests with allergies.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Kristie_C
Fantastic! What a wonderful evening with an experienced chef and her assistant. The food was easy to make, recipes are easy to understand.. the food is simple and absolutely delicious. I highly recommend taking this class with Rosa..it was the highlight of our time in Venezia
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Maya_K, Jul 2026
I can not say enough kind things for Rosa’s amazing cooking class in Venezia.
My son and I (8 years) got to have a cooking class just the two of us (lucky!). Rosa is so warm and talented, authentic and personal. Her recipes are very good and also kind of magical in their simplicity. We learned to make multiple kinds of pasta from scratch, a wonderful Rosa’s Rainbow of cut vegetables, and Tiramisu.
It was an unforgettable cultural experience my son and I will always remember. He loved it and loved Rosa.
It’s a must!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
From handmade pasta to tiramisù and the famous Rainbow of vegetables, these are memories that last a lifetime. We’ll make sure Rosa reads every single word. Grazie mille!
Erin_A, Jun 2026
Wow!!!! What an amazing experience. My family had an amazing time . We met new friends ( California & Texas -shout out) Rosa was patient & knowledgeable. Pasta , and drinks were Perfect. Would recommend to anybody that is coming to Venice.. five stars review
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted that your family enjoyed such a memorable evening and that the experience brought together great food, new friendships, and authentic Venetian hospitality.
Sharing traditional home cooking, local recipes, and meaningful moments around the table is what makes this experience so special. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Rosa, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Venice in the future.
Kristine_J, Jun 2026
If you want an authentic home Italian made meal from scratch that you help make yourself, THIS IS IT! Rosa is amazing, what a sweetheart and her husband too :) our family of four (with 2 teenage boys) whom were NOT interested at all when I told them what we were going to do, found this to be the highlight of our 2 week trip to Italy!
Thank you so much Rosa for your hospitality, recipes and the experience. ! Grazie, ciao Bella!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted that your family enjoyed the experience and that it became such a memorable part of your trip to Italy.
Sharing authentic Venetian home cooking, family recipes, and local hospitality is exactly what this experience is all about. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Rosa, and we hope the recipes bring back wonderful memories for years to come. Grazie and arrivederci from Venice!
Julie_E, Jun 2026
Sanitation was a problem. The cooking class was mostly held outside where the owners dog was.
No gloves were offered, though they are shown in the pictures on the booking website. Participants used their fingers to mix flour and eggs for pasta dough. We squeezed tomatoes with our hands into a shared bowl. Some pet the dog. Another had a cut on her hand.
Once the batches of dough were made by each individual, they were combined to be served to all of us. It was difficult to eat the food we had prepared. If I had been in a restaurant, and saw what I saw, I would have left.
I just cannot recommend this experience.
I have taken numerous cooking classes around the world, including in third world countries, and never have I been so taken aback by the lack of sanitation.
Find a different cooking class in Venice, or elsewhere.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We are sorry to hear that the authentic nature of our home cooking class did not align with your personal preferences.
Our goal is to welcome travelers into a genuine Venetian home to experience food exactly as Italian families have prepared it for generations. Tactile techniques—such as kneading pasta dough and crushing fresh tomatoes by hand—are deeply traditional culinary methods that thousands of our guests have safely participated in and loved. While thorough handwashing is always our standard practice before and during preparation, we completely understand that this traditional, hands-on approach might not be for everyone.
Because this experience takes place in a real family residence, the host's friendly dog is sometimes present in the outdoor spaces. However, we appreciate your note and will remind our host to ensure pets are kept entirely separate from the preparation zones so that all guests feel completely at ease. We will also ensure that gloves are more visibly available for anyone who prefers to use them.
We have proudly hosted countless travelers who have cherished this authentic slice of Venetian life, but we always value hearing different viewpoints. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best in your future culinary travels.
Jaime_T, Jun 2026
Fantastic night at Rosa’s home! This was an incredible way to spend a delicious evening with family or friends. Rosa was warm, funny, and friendly and knows her cooking! I was with my family who are between the ages of 14-72 and all had a great time. Will come visit again the next time we are in Venice!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We are absolutely thrilled to read your wonderful review! Thank you for choosing to spend such a special evening with us and for bringing your lovely family into Rosa's home.
Rosa pours her heart into sharing her authentic Venetian recipes, and it brings her immense joy to know that her warm, funny, and friendly approach resonated so well with your entire group. We truly believe that traditional Italian cooking is a beautiful way to bridge generations, and it is fantastic to hear that everyone—from ages 14 to 72—had such a highly engaging and enjoyable time.
Sharing a delicious, hands-on 3-course meal together is the perfect way to create lasting memories away from the usual tourist crowds. We would be absolutely honored to welcome you and your family back to Rosa's kitchen for another unforgettable culinary adventure the next time your travels bring you to Venice!
Sara_H, Jun 2026
We had such a great cooking class with Lorenzo. We met outside his apt which was very professionally ready for us. He was kind and thoughtful with our meals. I am Gluten Free and had high hopes of making pasta in this class, and Lorenzo was able to deliver! We made a simple pasta and sauce which were delicious, sea bass which I was very pleasantly surprised with, and a strawberry tiramisu which was so nice. We had wine while cooking and with the meal and had lovely conversation the whole time. I’d highly recommend this experience to anyone!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for this incredible and detailed review! We're so happy that Lorenzo made your Venice home cooking class such a great experience – especially being so kind and thoughtful with your gluten-free needs. Making gluten-free pasta, delicious sea bass, and a strawberry tiramisu sounds absolutely wonderful. Wine, lovely conversation, and a warm, professional setting – that's what authentic Italian hospitality is all about. Hope to see you again soon!
taylorh1, Jun 2026
Lorenzo was exceptional. My wife and I have taken many cooking classes all over Italy. This class was inclusive, however, also allowed for each participant to engage as they wanted. It was fun, delicious and perfect for everyone. Thank you for a very special afternoon!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Coming from seasoned travelers who've taken many classes across Italy – that means a lot. We're so glad it felt inclusive, fun, and delicious, with the perfect balance for everyone to engage as they wished. A very special afternoon is what we always aim for. Hope to welcome you back to Venice!
Karen_D, Mar 2026
Wonderful time spent learning new recipes and about Venice. 100% recommend ! I've already tried out what we learned once I got home.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
thanks for your nice comment it was great to host you
Maria_E, Mar 2026
It was an authentic and really nice experience. Rosa was so warm and welcoming and the food was amazing! So looking forward to try the recipes at home! Recommend it with no doubt!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
thanks for your nice review it was great to host you
Kimisha_T, Mar 2026
This class was great! Rosa made us feel comfortable and taught us a lot about how to traditional make and cook pasta and the sauce was amazing. We had so much fun!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
thanks for your review it was great to host you !
Alyssa_J, Feb 2026
Rosa was amazing, made us feel right at home. All of the food was delicious and she gave us the recipes so we can share the experience with friends and family at home! We learned so much from her, definitely the highlight of our trip to Venice!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
thanks it was a pleasure to host you
Mark_S, Feb 2026
Personable, fun with key skills to make a classic meal. Rosa brings a lifetime of experience, a real joy.
Lainie_J, Dec 2025
A uniquely special, memorable night. Rosa is a delightful person who immediately put us at ease and welcomed us into her home. Her assistant was swift and supported us across the board from translations to tidying up our workspaces. I highly recommend you learn from Rosa’s incredible cooking talent and teaching skills. We learned so much and will never forget our time cooking together. Truly the highlight of our time in Venice.
Lindsay_D, Dec 2025
The most amazing cooking class!!! Rosa is so sweet and welcomed us into her house like family. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Reece_S, Nov 2025
Can’t recommend this experience enough. We had Rosa’s daughter take our class and she was brilliant. Very friendly, funny, attentive and knowledgable
Chris_L, Oct 2025
Rosa and her team were beyond explanation and expectations! We were welcomed in as family and left feeling like that. The food you make is so flavorful and yet simple enough to repeat at home. We left knowing we had a knowledge of how to make and adapt recipes that we will share with all our loved ones in the USA!!!
taborpm, Oct 2025
Its experience is so much fun. We took a water taxi from the hotel to get there, which made it very easy. Rosa is wonderful. She helps you through each dish step-by-step, and explains the process. We went for dinner and booked the whole experience so we made ravioli., pesto pasta and pasta with sauce. Then Tiramisu for desert. We also left with a bunch of her recipes that she shared. We are from the states and we met a nice family from Scotland that was cooking with us. It was one of our favorite all-time things that we have done in Italy.
David_Z, Oct 2025
This was probably the best thing we did on our whole trip. Rosa is amazing and we lucked out as it was just the four of us. We had so much fun learning about the foods we were going to prepare as well as the whole process of making everything and then enjoying a great meal.
Paul_W, Oct 2025
It’s a great time for any level of cooking experience. The magic is in the journey not the meal, but the meal itself is exemplary.
patricia_b, Sep 2025
Rosa was so fun! Great group of people. Lots to eat and drink. SO unique and very fun. Very authentic and real experience of Venice.
Theron_P, Sep 2025
If you like to cook, this experience is an absolute must do. Even if you don't cook, it's still fun. Rosa has a delightful personality and is a fabulos teacher and host. It was both a fun experience and the food was wonderful and authentic. Her assistant was also very hospitable and helpful.
Marco_F, Sep 2025
I had pretty high expectations of a cooking class in Italy. But Rosa’s passion for food and people surpassed every notion of how food is best when shared with family and good friends. We bonded quickly with people we never knew before and coalesced into friends around a melding of flavors that was like a party in every bite; Rosa became family with the utterance of her first greeting in broken English. Don’t miss the chance to experience this savory tour of Venice where you are as vital a part of its success as the other ingredients in her kitchen.
Tanya_O, Sep 2025
The highlight of our trip! Rosa and her assistant were so amazing. Friendly and delightful! The dishes she made were delicious. She taught us so many Italian secrets and made incredible food for us and let us make it with her.
pdsaathoff12, Sep 2025
My husband and I had a wonderful time. Even though I cook, I’ve never made anything like this. This isa must do even if you don’t cook, Rosa is wonderful! The meal that we made was delicious.
Lucas_s, Sep 2025
Cooking with Rosa was the best thing we did in Venice. He knowledge and love of cooking made the experience wonderful. Being invited into someones home for cooking was great.
Donna_W, Aug 2025
Was so much fun!! Lots of information was shared! The food prepared by us was just amazing. Rosa has the warmest personality!! So very welcoming. It felt like home!
Emily_Z, Aug 2025
Rosa is amazing!! Not only did we meet some great people in our class but we had the best experience we’ve had since being on our honeymoon in Italy. She is a true gem and amazing at what she does! The food was outstanding and the tips will be able to take with us and use forever! Could not recommend enough!
Joelle_T, Aug 2025
Probably the best cooking class we have ever taken as a family. Rosa was so welcoming and friendly and the food was superb.
Michele_R, Jul 2025
My 17 year old daughter and I had a wonderful time at this cook class. Rosa and her sweet assistant were wonderful! We walked in a few minutes early and the table was already full of laughter and prosecco! Our group was fun and we made delicious pasta, sauce, and tiramisu. This is night we will always remember.
Vincent_N, Jul 2025
This cooking class with Rosa was wonderful! She taught us so much! I went with my son and it was so fun! At the end, we all sat down and had a delicious dinner. This class is definitely worth the time and money. Rosa was wonderful!
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