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Barbara

Cesarina from 2018

My speciality: Seafood risotto

I live in: Venice

Spoken languages: Spanish, Italian, English

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I offer vegetarian alternatives

Hi from Barbara!

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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My specialities
  •  Crostini topped with salt cod mousse
  •  Seafood risotto
  •  Grilled cuttlefish
Experiences
Reviews
4.9
81 reviews
Cucinare assieme a Barbara è stata un'esperienza davvero bella e ricca di spunti interessanti! Io e il mio compagno siamo stati accolti con calore e guidati alla scoperta di tante deliziose specialità veneziane, all'interno di un palazzo storico unico. In tutta l'esperienza non sono mai mancati sorrisi e tanta professionalità, che hanno dato un tocco in più alla cooking class. Consigliatissimo!

Marco - February 2025

Cucinare assieme a Barbara è stata un'esperienza davvero bella e ricca di spunti interessanti! Io e il mio compagno siamo stati accolti con calore e guidati alla scoperta di tante deliziose specialità veneziane, all'interno di un palazzo storico unico. In tutta l'esperienza non sono mai mancati sorrisi e tanta professionalità, che hanno dato un tocco in più alla cooking class. Consigliatissimo!

Marco - February 2025

Absolutely wonderful experience. Barbara was a great guide around the Market, telling us what was best for cooking for this time of year, as well as the fresh fish at the Rialto Fish Market. Then as we walked over to the kitchen we saw some of the lesser known but still beautiful sights that tourists may not get to see. Our cooking class was fabulous. Her English is great and I would recommend this class to everyone.

Bill Wischmeyer - January 2025

Superb class and walking tour. Barbara walked my wife and I through the Rialto Fish Market in Venice explaining to us what the market was and answering all our questions, while at the same time picking up all ingredients needed for our pasta and panna cotta lunch which we made from scratch. After showing us around the town while enroute to her kitchen, we saw very cool sights that aren’t on very many tour guides. Her English is superb and her classes are fun and interactive. Lunch was wonderful. Would highly recommend Barbara’s classes for the future.

Bill Wischmeyer - January 2025

Barbara was an amazing host and so wonderful with our two teenage daughters. The kitchen where we cooked was gorgeous! It was fun going to the market and local shops and seeing Barbara greet friends as we walked around Venice. And - the lunch was incredible. She was thoughtful about our food preferences and dietary restrictions while still creating an incredible lunch. One of the best experiences of our week in Venice!

Tom B  - January 2025

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