Rosa
Cesarina from 2022My speciality: The rainbow! Baked seasonal fruit and vegetables
I live in: Venice
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Rosa
The island of Giudecca is characterized by a strong identity: it is a mix between innovation and ancient traditions. Famous for the Church of the Redeemer, it enjoys a beautiful view of San Marco and you will arrive in a moment in Venice with a single vaporetto stop, crossing the Giudecca canal and landing at the Zattere. If you are a tourist looking for the authentic and vital soul of Venice, the island of Giudecca is the perfect destination and here you can stop at the home of our Cesarina Rosa. At her table you can taste typical Venetian dishes: good fish and excellent meat, vegetables and seasonal fruits and get your hands in pasta with Rosa during cooking classes, because "good food makes everyone happy!".
Experiences
Reviews
5.0
52 reviews
- Our family took a cooking class with Rosa in the summer of 2023, and to this day, we say she completely ruined all future cooking classes for us-in the best possible way. Nothing has come close to that perfect day. It was our very first cooking class as a family, and Rosa made it unforgettable from start to finish. Aprons on, prosecco in hand, the five of us learned how to make fresh pasta from scratch, our own sauce, vegetables, and the most incredible tiramisu I’ve ever had. (I’m still addicted-haha!) There was absolutely no language barrier thanks to her warm and friendly assistant, who helped guide us through parts of the lesson. Everything felt seamless, relaxed, and fun. What truly made the experience special, though, was Rosa herself. She has a rare gift of making you feel like family the moment you walk in—which is no small feat with three teenagers! We shared laughs, stories, and an incredible meal together in her beautiful courtyard, enjoying everything we had just created. When we got home, I was so inspired that I turned her recipe cards into my own step-by-step cookbook with photos of our family making each dish. We even bought our own pasta maker and tools, and we still make her recipes regularly. Our table picture with Rosa hangs proudly in our kitchen visible everytime we eat as a family. She didn’t just teach us how to cook-she gave us something that continues to bring our family together. We’ve stayed in touch with Rosa and hope to return one day to cook our Venison sauce for her. We truly wish we could visit more often. This is not just a cooking class-it’s a one-of-a-kind experience that no one should pass up. We recommend Rosa to everyone visiting Venice. It is absolutely worth your afternoon… and it may just spoil every other cooking class for you too!
- The cuisine and hospitality are fantastic. It wasn't the first time I enjoyed it. Rosa and Angela are extraordinary. It’s the perfect place to enjoy delicious dishes and feel in good company, indeed at home. Warm greetings to Rosa and Angela 👋❤️🌷
- Rosa was absolutely the best. Not only is she one of the most charming women we've ever met but she demystified cooking and made us feel like we can make delicious Italian dishes at home. We are going to try Rosa's Rainbow ASAP.
- We had a wonderful time with Rosa and Lide. Picked up a few cooking tips, some new recipes, and new friends. We won't hesitate to come back for more!
- Highly Recommended!!! Rosa was wonderful and the food was fantastic. It was fun to learn how to make pasta and ravioli. Her instructions were great and I believe I can make this myself at home, even though I am not a great cook. Angela is a sommelier and paired the meal with several wines. Her choices were excellent and she was very knowledgeable. Both Rosa and Angela were delightful and made the evening a lot of fun!!!
Kerry V - March 2026
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