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Taste of Venice: Fresh Pasta & Tiramis Class in a local home

4.9
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Barbara

Venice

Duration 3h

Max 8 guests

Spoken languages:  Spanish, Italian, English

Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina

Shared Experience
Your experience
  • Tagliatelle
  • Stuffed fresh pasta
  • Homemade cookies "Esse Buranei"
  • Tiramisu

Welcome to my Venetian kitchen — a cozy, character-filled apartment with exposed wooden beams and the charm of a real Italian home. I'm Barbara, your Cesarina, and I’ll guide you through a culinary journey steeped in tradition and flavor. We’ll start by making handmade tagliatelle, then shape a beautiful stuffed pasta inspired by the iconic gondola, a tribute to the soul of Venice. To end on a sweet note, you can choose between my buttery buranelli cookies, scented with lemon, or an indulgent, creamy tiramisu. Along the way, I’ll share family recipes, personal stories, and the little secrets that make Italian cooking so special. More than a class, it’s an intimate food experience filled with laughter, aromas, and authentic taste.

Total: €133.00

€133.00 
per guest

€67.00 per child

Reviews
4.9
33 reviews
Barbara had to step in last minute to teach our class because the original person had fallen ill. I had expected a cancellation when I got the call that the original chef was ill and was pleasantly surprised when we just got switched to a new chef. Barbara was kind and funny and welcoming and we had a great time. It was very special to see the residential side of Venice and get to know a local. We hope to test what we learned as soon as we get home.

Miriah and Eddie - September 2025

Barbara’s cooking class was absolutely amazing! She’s not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also made the entire experience fun, engaging, and easy to follow. Her passion for cooking really shines through, and she explained everything so clearly. Highly recommend her class to anyone—whether you’re a beginner or more experienced!

Heather & Kelly - September 2025

Our experience with Barbara was incredible! We made some very tasty ravioli in her beautiful home, where we felt welcomed by both her and her partner. This class was our favorite part of our trip to Venice.

Matt & Alisa - August 2025

We did a cicchetti making class with Barbara and it was fantastic! We learned so much about the Venetian history of cicchetti and enjoyed a wonderful variety of styles. She does a pasta making class too but I would choose cicchetti again just for the variations.

Tess - August 2025

We had a lovely cooking class with Barbara. Her local knowledge, open and sunny disposition, kitchen skills, and willingness to open her house were over and above what we were expecting. We came away with yummy recipes, cookbook recommendations, local market knowledge, restaurant recommendations, and lovely memories. Highly, highly recommend!!

Gail - April 2025

Where
You’ll receive the exact address after the booking
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Barbara
Cesarina from 2018Location: Venice    Languages: Spanish, Italian, English
Cesarina Barbara welcomes you into her home with open arms. This breathtaking house is situated in the perfect location, right in the city centre, but sheltered from the hustle and bustle of the tourist hotspots. You will be guided through the most evocative culinary traditions of the lagoon. “Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve loved learning how to cook. I learned from my grandmother, who prepared traditional Venetian dishes with infinite wisdom: in fact, my grandparents ran a restaurant for many years, so I have always lived and breathed for making guests feel welcome. I love cooking for my friends and family, and over the years I’ve specialised in Venetian dishes, as they are so varied and full of flavour, a true expression of Venice’s precious and rich history.”
 
 Immerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere of the most famous canals in the world, you will have the the opportunity to learn a timeless selection of traditional dishes. Only a magical city like Venice can promise such a special experience.
 
 
 
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