The 5 Best Dining in a Local Home

1.Small Group Pasta and Tiramisu Class at Local’s Home in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 236 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Make two fresh pasta dishes and tiramisu in a Venetian home with a Cesarina host, wine, prosecco, and a shared meal.

“We had a delightful time during our pasta-making class in Italy. Spending four relaxing hours cooking and eating together was one of the highlights of our trip. The class itself was exceptional, held in a charming home overlooking a canal. We learned to make two different types of pasta and the delicious dessert, tiramisu. It was a joy to meet and interact with the other couple in our group. We shared laughs, sipped prosecco, and had a wonderful time chatting throughout the experience. We were so impressed that we've already ordered a pasta maker to try our hand at making pasta at home using the recipe Nico provided. Our only…”

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2.Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 205 reviews · from $215

Make fresh pasta and tiramisu in a Venetian home, share wine with a local family, and learn recipes you can recreate at home.

“Anna was our chef and welcome us to her home with open arms. She has a lovely home and her cat was so adorable and calm around people. She understood that I had a lactose problem and was able to change the entire menu for me. We made Ravioli, Tiramisu, and Maltagliati. It was hard work and worth it! She gave us spritz and it was amazing. Amazing places to go visit during our stay and restaurant to eat! Anna is so kind and sweet and I absolutely love her outgoing personality. 100% recommend Anna Please be aware that the cooking class takes TIME! We were there from 10-2 so…”

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3.Dining Experience at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 3 hours · from $100Best value

Share a four-course Veneto meal in a local home, watch family recipes come together, and enjoy regional wine, warm conversation, and Italian hospitality.

“On Christmas day we were given a very warm welcome and had a special Chrismas dinner which was excellent. Michela explained well about the ingredients and the traditions. Also nice was making the first course together after having an appetizer and a drink. We would definitely do it again and recommend it to anyone.”

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4.Prosecco and Pasta Making Class at Local’s Home in Verona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118Top rated

Make three kinds of fresh pasta in a Verona home, share local wine, and enjoy a private meal with a Cesarina for $118.94.

“Michaela was a wonderful host to our family, including our 14 year old son. She was very helpful in teaching us how to make homemade pasta and gave us an unforgettable , authentic experience to remember from our Italian vacation . We highly recommend this activity !”

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5.Private Cooking Demo & Meal at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · from $118

Share a four-course Veneto meal in a local home, watch an Italian cooking demo, taste regional pasta, and enjoy local wine in Padua.

“We had a lovely time at our host’s home. Learned how to make pasta properly however, the only downside was the English was not so great but that was OK. We got through it. He was terrific and we had a great time.”

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