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The Art of Italian Cooking

Discover the joy of Italian cooking in a warm and friendly setting, where you’ll learn authentic techniques step by step.

Our private and small-group classes are designed just for you, offering a personalized, hands-on experience that makes every dish and every moment truly unforgettable.

Some things can only be explained or experienced through food.
Cooking Classes

FRESH PASTA, RAVIOLI & TIRAMISÙ MAKING CLASS

Join us for a joyful culinary experience where you’ll learn to create fresh pasta from scratch and Italy’s most beloved dessert, Tiramisù.

Your journey begins at the historic Rialto Market, where you’ll select the freshest local ingredients with our chefs. Then, step into the kitchen, either in your Truly Venice apartment or at the chef’s welcoming home, where you’ll roll and shape ravioli and fettuccine, prepare simple, flavorful sauces, and master the art of layering the perfect Tiramisù.

With its relaxed and interactive atmosphere, this class is perfect for couples, friends, or families looking to share a fun and memorable taste of authentic Venetian life - all while enjoying a glass of sparkling Prosecco!

Fettuccine sauce

  • Cherry tomatoes, pesto and small squid
  • Fresh tomatoes and basil
  • Shrimps and fine local herbs
  • Little violet artichoke and Parmigiano cheese

Ravioli filling:

  • Spinach and ricotta
  • Shrimps
  • Pumpkin
  • Artichokes

COST: 240 euro per person (min. 2 people) + 120 euro for every extra person
80 euro for children 4-8 years of age, infants up to 3 years of age free of charge

MEETING POINT: 10.00 am at the Rialto Mercato vaporetto stop (vaporetto line number 1)

DURATION: 3.5 hours

INFO: You can decide on the dishes together with our lovely chef on the day of the class.
If desired, wine can be purchased at the historic Mascari wine shop near the Rialto Market.

EXTRAS: Vaporetto tickets from and to the Rialto Market are not included, but might not always needed, depending on the location of the class.

CANCELLATION FEE Info: A full refund is available up to 4 weeks prior to the class. Cancellations made between 1-4 weeks before the class are eligible for a 50% refund. unfortunately, cancellations within 1 week of the class date are non-refundable.

Cooking Classes

GNOCCHI & TIRAMISÙ MAKING CLASS

Join us for a playful culinary experience where you’ll master the art of crafting soft, pillowy potato gnocchi and a classic Tiramisù.

Your journey begins at the lively Rialto Market, where you’ll handpick the freshest local ingredients alongside our chefs. Then, step into the kitchen,either in the comfort of your Truly Venice apartment or at the chef’s welcoming home, where you’ll learn to roll, shape, and cook gnocchi, prepare simple, flavorful sauces, and create Italy’s most beloved dessert.

With its relaxed and interactive atmosphere, this class is perfect for couples, friends, or families looking to share a fun and memorable taste of authentic Venetian life all while enjoying a glass of sparkling Prosecco!

COST: 195 euro per person (min. 2 people) + 80 euro for every extra person
60 euro for children 4-8 years of age, infants up to 3 years of age free of charge

MEETING POINT: 10.00 am at the Rialto Mercato vaporetto stop (vaporetto line number 1)

DURATION: 2.5 hours

INFO: You can decide on the dishes together with our lovely chef on the day of the class.
If desired, wine can be purchased at the historic Mascari wine shop near the Rialto Market.

EXTRAS: Vaporetto tickets from and to the Rialto Market are not included, but might not always needed, depending on the location of the class.

CANCELLATION FEE Info: A full refund is available up to 4 weeks prior to the class. Cancellations made between 1-4 weeks before the class are eligible for a 50% refund. unfortunately, cancellations within 1 week of the class date are non-refundable.

Dear Veronica,

I had a truly wonderful time with the private chef experience. The food was excellent, of course, but what I enjoyed the most was going shopping together at the market.

I learned a lot about Italian vegetables and seafood, and I also got to know some great shops for spices and wine near the Rialto Bridge.

We were given the special opportunity to join the chef for the shopping—it was such a unique and enjoyable part of the experience.

Best regards,
Kentaro (January 2025, Japan)

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Should you be interested to book a cooking class experience please don't hesitate to send us your desired experience date and number of guests and we will check availability for you! We are looking forward to hearing from you.