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The Best 8 Cooking Classes in Venice Italy

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Our top 3 picks

Venice is known as the "City of Canals", "The Floating City" and "Serenissima" and it is without a doubt one of Italy's most picturesque cities. It is a very popular travel destination and has also a lot to offer in terms of cooking classes.

These cooking classes in Venice Italy are some of the best cooking classes in Italy and they will teach you everything that you need to know about authentic Italian cooking. You will learn to cook delicious dishes such as homemade pasta, traditional cichetti and even one of Italy's famous desserts, tiramisù.

These cooking classes will immerse you into the local culture as you take part in wine tastings, food tastings, things like a market tour and learn great cooking tips while cooking in a local chef's home. These Venice cooking classes will teach you how to best prepare and cook food as you learn traditional dishes and use seasonal ingredients.

These cooking classes will help you to feel like a professional chef afterwards and before you know it you will be asked to cook a delectable Venetian delicacy for your family and friends almost every day.

1Top choice

Cesarine - Pasta and Tiramisù class and market tour in Venice

Cesarine - pasta and tiramisu class in Venice - 1280x720
  • €189price
  • 4 hoursduration
  • Max 8group size

This yummy cooking class will take you on a trip through the heart of Venice as you learn to cook Italian cuisine and participate in a local market tour.

This hands on cooking class in Venice will start with taking you through the market stalls as you discover flavours such as fresh fish, seafood, local fruits and vegetables. You will make your way to the home of a local chef and learn how to make farfalle and bigoli pasta as well as a delicious tiramisu.

You will learn the secrets of a family recipe for tiramisu and pair your pasta with amazing sauces. You will enjoy your dishes at the end of this cooking experience in a home that dates back to the 16th century.

Price
€189
Duration
4 hours
Address
Exact location provided upon booking
Max guests
8
Languages
English, Italian
What you cook
Pasta and Tiramisu
What to bring
Comfortable shoes and a smile!
Included
market tour
Refreshments are included
2Top choice

Maria's Cookery Course - Hands-On Pasta Making Cooking Class

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  • €145price
  • 5 hoursduration
  • Max 12group size

Come and join this Venice cooking class and discover how to make a typical Italian meal that your family will fall in love with.

You will be taught the art of pasta fresca and how to create pasta such as ravioli, tagliatelle and gnocchi with a fresh seasonal sauce to accompany your dishes with. The recipes will vary according to season but you can be assured that they will always be delicious.

You will enjoy your food afterwards with a glass of wine as you take in the atmosphere and the lovely company that you are in.

Price
€145
Duration
5 hours
Address
Via Feniletti 420, 45030 San Martino di Venezze, Rovigo Italy
Max guests
12
Languages
Not specified
What you cook
3 course Italian menu
What to bring
Yourself and an appetite!
Wine and refreshments are included
3Top choice

Venice Cooking School - Best Cooking Classes: Market tour and Cooking Class

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  • On requestprice
  • 3 hoursduration
  • Max 10group size

This is one of the best Venice cooking classes if you love to pick out fresh ingredients, as this class will start off with a tour of the famous Rialto market.

After shopping at the market you will enjoy an aperitivo at a local bar after which you will return to the cooking school and begin to learn how to make the dishes of the day. You will be cooking authentic Italian dishes consisting of the ingredients that you chose and the chef will take you through every step.

At the end of your cooking class you will enjoy a lunch consisting of the dishes that you have prepared and pair it with a lovely glass of wine. These cooking classes will leave a lasting impression and you will surely be back before you know it!

Price
On request
Duration
3 hours
Address
Cannaregio 996, Venice
Max guests
10
Languages
Not specified
What you cook
Custom menu
What to bring
Comfortable shoes and an appetite!
Included
market tour
Wine and refreshments are included
4

Venice Cooking Class - Private cooking class in Venice

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  • On requestprice
  • 4 hoursduration
  • Max 6group size

Come and join this cooking experience and learn the art of how to turn everyday food into high-street-food and bite-size finger food.

One of these cooking classes in Venice will teach you how to prepare 6-7 different types of gourmet cicheti that will be determined by the availability of different types of meat, fish and seasonal ingredients.

You will be learning both traditional and modern methods as well as recipes and enjoy everything with a glass of Prosecco! This is one of Venice's most antique and exclusive traditions and after this cooking class you will be able to share the wonder of this celebration with your friends and family.

Price
On request
Duration
4 hours
Address
Calle Muazzo Castello 6451/C 30122 Venezia, Italy
Max guests
6
Languages
Not specified
What you cook
6-7 types of Cicheti
What to bring
Yourself and an appetite!
Refreshments are included
5

Acquolina: Fine Italian Foods - Complete Culinary Immersion: Rialto Market, Bacari Tour, Private Boat Ride to Villa Ines and Cooking Class with Lunch

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  • €290price
  • 1 dayduration
  • Max 10group size

This full day cooking experience is aimed at anyone who would like a deeper understanding of Italian cuisine as you discover one the most ancient markets in the world.

You will start off at the Rialto market where you will learn how to select the freshest produce and move on to tasting native Venetian appetisers and experience a private boat ride from Rialto to Villa Ines.

You will then learn how to cook delicious Venetian cuisine like a professional chef and afterwards enjoy a lunch filled with the fish and vegetable dishes that you have prepared, paired with local wine and of course good company.

Price
€290
Duration
1 day
Address
Via Lazzaro Mocenigo, 10, 30126 Venezia VE, Italy
Max guests
10
Languages
English, Italian, Spanish
What you cook
6/8 course menu
What to bring
A smile and a friend!
Included
market tour
Wine and refreshments included
6

Cooking Class Venice - Bread and Pizza Cooking Class

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  • On requestprice
  • Provided on requestduration
  • Max 6group size

This private Venice cooking class will teach how to use simple ingredients such as water, flour and yeast to create something delicious, and even come to you to do it!

You will be creating a variety of different recipes that are fit for any occasion such as a "Zoccoletto" type bread, hand-rolled bread sticks, taralli and even pan pizza.

You will receive an apron along with all the recipes that you have created to ensure that you can easily practice and master these amazing dishes.

Price
On request
Duration
Provided on request
Address
At your location/the chef's home
Max guests
6
Languages
Not specified
What you cook
"Zoccoletto" type bread, Hand-rolled bread sticks, Taralli, Pan pizza
What to bring
You and a friend!
Included
"Cooking Class Venice" apron
Refreshments are included
7

The Gritti Epicurean Cooking School - Indigenous Cooking Classes in Venice

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  • €280price
  • 4 hoursduration
  • Max 8group size

This Venice cooking class is one of the best cooking classes for you to learn how to cook amazing food from the Veneto region.

You will have step-by-step guidance as you go through this cooking class and prepare the 3 course menu for the day. You will use seasonal ingredients and learn how to make handmade pasta that will taste better than anything that you have ever had before.

You will enjoy lunch in a cozy atmosphere after completing one of these cooking classes and even pair your meal with some delicious wine.

Price
€280
Duration
4 hours
Address
Campo Santa Maria del Giglio, 2467, Venice, VE, 30124
Max guests
8
Languages
Not specified
What you cook
3-course Venetian menu
What to bring
An appetite and a friend!
Wine is included
8

Cooking and Travelling - Private Cooking Lesson

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  • €175price
  • 6 hoursduration
  • Max 2group size

One of these cooking classes will be all that you need to learn how to make delicious Italian food from scratch in your own kitchen.

You will be using fresh and locally sourced ingredients from the Rialto market and integrate ingredients such as fresh fish, meat and seasonal vegetables. Some dishes that you may end up cooking can include handmade pasta with a seasonal sauce, eggplant parmesan or even cuttlefish with ink.

You will enjoy a lunch of your prepared dishes and pair it with some great Italian wine such as Prosecco, Valpolicella, Recioto, Sauvignon, Tocai, Garganega, Moscato and Lugana.

Venice is an absolutely stunning city with no shortage of sights to discover and things to do but once you are ready to move on to somewhere new, be sure to check out the best cooking classes in Sorrento.

You will be captivated by the culture and mesmerised by the food as well as the surrounding area so be sure not to miss out!

Disclaimer: Note that the food images displayed on this website are for illustrative purposes only. They are not indicative of the actual dishes or presentations you should expect during the classes. We strive to provide the best culinary experience, but the appearance of dishes may vary. Always refer to class descriptions and details for accurate information on what to expect.

Price
€175
Duration
6 hours
Address
C. Lunga S. Barnaba, 2721, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy
Max guests
2
Languages
English
What you cook
Classic Italian food
What to bring
A friend and a smile
Included
wine
Wine is included

Compare at a glance

#ClassPriceDurationGroupBook
1CesarineTop choice€1894 hoursMax 8Check
2Maria's Cookery CourseTop choice€1455 hoursMax 12Check
3Venice Cooking SchoolTop choiceOn request3 hoursMax 10Check
4Venice Cooking ClassOn request4 hoursMax 6Check
5Acquolina: Fine Italian Foods€2901 dayMax 10Check
6Cooking Class VeniceOn requestProvided on requestMax 6Check
7The Gritti Epicurean Cooking School€2804 hoursMax 8Check
8Cooking and Travelling€1756 hoursMax 2Check

How we chose these

This page ranks 8 classes in Venice. Every entry was compiled from the page where that class is booked, and the details under each one were read off that page rather than from a press release or a directory summary.

Prices on this page run from €145 to €290, and 3 providers quote on request rather than publishing a figure. Sessions run from 3 hours to 1 day. Those were the figures published when this page was last checked; they change, so confirm on the provider's page before booking.

For every entry we recorded the price for 5 of 8, how long it runs for 7 of 8, the maximum group size for 8, the address for 8, what you cook for 8, the languages taught for 8 and what the price includes for 2. Where a field is missing below, the provider does not publish it, and we have left it blank rather than guessing.

The order reflects our judgement of how much of the session is genuinely hands-on rather than a demonstration, what you cook, and whether you eat it afterwards, how many people are in the room and what the price includes once wine, a market trip or a meal is counted, as far as each provider describes them. Where two were hard to separate, the one that is clearer about what you actually get went higher.

How to use this page. Treat it as a shortlist to compare, not a substitute for the provider's own page. Dates, menus and prices change at short notice, so confirm what is running, in which language, and what the price includes before you pay. We earn a commission on some bookings made through these links. That never changes the order: the ranking is set before any link is added, and no provider can pay for a place on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What food is Venice famous for?

Sarde in Saor is one of the most popular dishes in Venice. It is usually served as a starter and consists of sardines that are dressed with onions, vinegar, pine nuts and raisins.

This dish was born out of necessity as a way to preserve fish which is done by using the onions and vinegar. This local delight is widely enjoyed by both locals and tourists.

Where can I study cooking in Italy?

Italy has a wide variety of different institutions that you can study at. You will be able to choose a specialisation such as bread or pasta making or study a broader range of subjects within both the pastry and culinary field at your chosen cooking school.

Some of these institutions include the Italian Institute for Advanced Culinary and Pastry Arts, the International Cooking School of Italian Food and Wine and of course Cordon Bleu. Every cooking school offers a wide variety of courses on different topics and for different lengths of time.

Is it expensive to eat out in Venice Italy?

Food is fairly expensive in Venice and you will have to seek out restaurants that are within your budget. Piazza San Marco is a particularly expensive area so it would be best to be conscious of how much you would like to spend on eating out during your trip.

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