Small Group Dining Experience at a Local Home in Venice

Free CancellationFamily Friendly

Savor a 3-course meal paired with wine in an Italian host’s home

5.00

(5)


3h


Max 10 Guests

If you’re eager for authentic Italian cuisine but want a more intimate experience than a restaurant can offer, we’ve got you covered. That’s why we’ve partnered with welcoming hosts in Venice who will open their homes to share their time-honored recipes. After an aperitivo and a cooking demonstration, you’ll enjoy a three-course meal paired with local wines, enriching the experience with insights into Italian culture.

Your culinary adventure begins with a warm welcome at your local host's home in Venice, where you'll be greeted with open arms, a brief introduction, and a refreshing Italian aperitivo. Once you're settled, enjoy a cooking demonstration, and discover how your host uses fresh, local ingredients to whip up time-honored dishes that have been cherished by their family for generations.

Then, dig into your perfectly prepared 3-course meal, which includes an appetizer, homemade pasta, and dess...

Select participants and date

Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!

Passionate English-speaking host

Cooking demo

Aperitivo

3-course Italian meal

Local wine

Group size of 10

Local host gratuities

Hotel pick up and drop off

Meeting point in a local home in Venice

Along with your intimate group of fellow foodies, you’ll arrive at your host’s beautiful home in the heart of Venice

Meet your local host

Embrace classic Italian hospitality as your host greets you with a warm welcome while inviting you into their home

Cooking demonstration

Watch closely as your host makes one of the decadent dishes you’re about to enjoy, sharing their culinary secrets as they cook!

Family meal

Enjoy a classic Italian dining experience as you sit down with your host and group members for your delicious 3-course, family style meal

Appetizers

Begin by savoring a flavorful Venetian appetizer made entirely with fresh, locally sourced ingredients

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A good appetite and your camera!

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Wonderful experience

Nancy Chescheir

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October 03, 2024

Mauro is a fabulous host for an event like this. He immediately made us feel like welcome guests in his home--not clients on a tour. The meal he prepared and this explanations of sourcing for the ingredients were delicious and informative. I highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in excellent food and a relaxed Venetian experience.

Fabulous Culinary Experience

Javier Villafana

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October 02, 2024

Mauro opened up his home to us so that we could experience a fabulous dinner. The few hours we spent with him was one of the best highlights of our Venice trip. It surpassed all of our expectations! He provided an escape from the hustle of tourism. We thank him from the bottom of our hearts.

Amazingly delicious lunch with Mauro

Virginia Ross

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July 24, 2024

I booked the lunch at a private residence (Cesarine Experience, but booked via The Tour Guy). The whole experience was fabulous. Mauro was charming, interesting and a consummate host - even waiting outside his apartment building (an old palazzo) for me to arrive. He is an incredible cook and he had sourced beautiful fresh produce - vegetables, herbs and seafood, for the meal. He produced six courses, each one superb, from cichetti to dessert, and provided lots of useful instruction about cooking techniques and particular Venetian eating traditions. The accompanying drinks were perfect. I was so glad I booked this experience and would do it again in a heartbeat. Well worth the cost and a very special experience. Thank you so much Mauro!!

Delightful evening shared with good local host

Judy Cross

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June 26, 2024

Mauro was an exceptional host that explained and then made us a delicious aperitif to excite our taste buds. We started with a plate of cicchetti and then Mauro showed us how to cook fresh seafood with delicate flavours. His homemade pasta was cooked with baby squid and tiny little artichokes and basil pesto. Food was nicely matched with a local Prosecco. Mauro is welcome to send me the recipes as I want to try and cook this it was exceptional. We finished the night with a lovely light tiramasu. Very special food experience. Judy & Phillip from Australia

An Unforgettable Culinary Experience with Mauro

Monica Cesarato

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June 05, 2024

If you are looking for an authentic and warm culinary experience, you cannot miss a visit to Mauro's home. The afternoon spent in his splendid home was a complete immersion in Venetian traditions and flavours, where each dish tells a story. Mauro welcomed me with a warmth that only true cooking enthusiasts can convey. The atmosphere was relaxed and genuinely welcoming, making me feel immediately at ease. The interior of the house, well-kept and welcoming, reflected Mauro's passion for timeless elegance. The real protagonist of the lunch, however, was the food. The recipes, typically Venetian, were simple in their execution but surprisingly rich in flavor, thanks to the use of high quality ingredients. Among the dishes served, every bite was a revelation, starting from the appetizers with scampi to the creamy and perfectly creamed risotto. A special moment was learning how to prepare authentic Venetian Spritz. Mauro guided me through the steps, revealing tricks and secrets to obtain the perfect mix of bitter, prosecco and seltzer, all accompanied by a selection of Venetian cicchetti that enhanced the taste. Not only did I enjoy an exceptional lunch, but I also gained culinary knowledge that I will take with me, easy to replicate in my own kitchen to recreate a piece of Venice at home. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to discover the true essence of Venetian cuisine, in an environment that makes you feel more like a guest than a customer. Thank you, Mauro, for a truly memorable afternoon!