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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

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
95 reviews
We took the cicchetti cooking class with Barbara to learn how to make traditional Venetian appetizers. We had a great time! Rather than a class it felt more like spending some time with a favorite relative learning how to make some of her best recipes. Barbara explained each dish and the possible variations for each of the four appetizers. In addition to guiding us through each step, she had many tips that we are sure to use in the future. We are looking forward to making some of the appetizers we learned how to make with Barbara! We would highly recommend taking any cooking class that she offers.

Paul - May 2026

Amazing experience with Barbara today as part of a Rialto Market shopping tour and cooking class at Barbara's place. Great food, excellent local recommendations and a lot of fun overall. Highly recommended.

Justin & Indresh - February 2026

Our course and day with Barbara was the best experience in Venice. Kind, generous with her home and time, Barbara was truly wonderful. Thank you! B&C

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Björn & Caroline  - January 2026

Barbara gave us the best cooking experience we could have asked for. She made us feel at home and expertly guided us through the history while preparing our ingredients. We will defeinitely come back because of her.

Andrew Nelson - October 2025

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

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