Montepulciano Home Dining: Authentic Italian Recipes

Immerse yourself in a Montepulciano culinary experience with local dining, a cooking demo, and authentic Italian recipes. Connect with locals and enjoy a 3-course menu with drinks included.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Montepulciano - Immerse yourself in a shared dining experience at a local’s home,
    enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Montepulciano treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.
What's Included
  • Beverages included (water, wine, and coffee)
  • Live show cooking experience
  • Enjoy a 3-course meal, with options for lunch or dinner
Meal Options
  • Seasonal starter - Crostini con milza e fegatelli

  • Pasta - Sample Regional Pasta:
    Pappardelle or Pici or Gnudi

  • Regional second course with side dish - Pollo al mattone con faglio all’uccelletto

  • Typical dessert - Castagnaccio or Pan dei santi or Cantucci or Tiramisu or similar

Additional Information

Indulge in a communal dining experience at a local’s residence, relish a unique show cooking and savor genuine recipes from Montepulciano preserved in family recipe books handed down by true Italian mothers. Experience the warmth of Italian hospitality as you mingle with the locals.
Savor a 3-course menu with beverages included (water, a variety of red…

Location
Montepulciano
This experience will be held in a local’s home. For privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you after you've booked to match you up with your ideal host based on what you are looking for.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Zenna
May 14, 2025
Amazing family feeling - Such a homely experience, it felt like being apart of the family. Very personable, I love the authentic touches and traditions
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Jonathanjayasinha
Apr 23, 2025
Wonderful authentic experience - Barbara is a lovely lady in a beautiful home. Our cooking experience was magical and Barbara was an excellent teacher and host. The food tasted amazing and I am looking forward to another class when we return in the future.
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Tracyh180
Aug 25, 2024
Best experience in Montepulciano! - This is a don’t miss experience!! Everything about this was wonderful. Food was amazing, Barbara and her family were a delight.
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Thomas_c
Jul 3, 2024
Cooking demo and dinner at Barbara's - Directions to our experience were easy to follow. Our hostess was welcoming and informative, and the food and drink were delightful. Gnocchi made from scratch, appetizers incorporating fresh garden vegetables, flavorful meatballs, and a wonderful tiramisu were among the delicious items we enjoyed. Her affectionate Jack Russell Terriers were an added a bonus. Pricing was reasonable & we would certainly recommend the experience to others. Plan it for early in your visit to consider restaurants, vineyards, or other local attractions your hostess may suggest.
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Ilissa_b
Apr 25, 2024
Thank you, Barbara!! - We had the most wonderful evening in Barbara’s home. Met with wine and a cheese board, Barbara shows us how to make gnocchi and then we sat down to enjoy the meal. It was me, my aunt, and two other couples. Very comfortable group and lovely evening with phenomenal food. This evening was a highlight of our trip!
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Haileyhahm
Sep 27, 2023
Great experience - It was just me and my husband. We got so much food and they were so kind. Unfortunately I had car sick, so couldn’t enjoy all the delicious food she made. They have two beautiful dogs too. It is highly recommend if u looking for some different experiences.
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M9166majenniferf
Jul 13, 2023
Barbara and her husband were the most gracious hosts. We learned to make gnocchi and enjoyed a traditional Italian meal - This was truly the highlight of our trip to Italy thus far. We felt like family in Barbara’s kitchen and will bring home some new cooking skills for our families. We also learned a lot about local culture. A pure delight!!
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Shin_h
May 1, 2023
Highly recommended! - Thank you to Barbara so much for the wonderful experience! We both agree, this was one of the top highlights of our entire vacation! Barbara and family were so friendly and welcoming, and we had such a great time with all the amazing food and conversation. Outstanding experience I would highly recommend for anyone!
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907wg
Nov 1, 2022
A Wonderful Must-Do Experience! - Barbara was an absolute delight, and the food was wonderful! Everything was very welcoming, and the four-course meal was delicious. Antipasto was a selection of cheeses, meats, bread freshly home-baked by Barbara, olives and other items. Barbara showed how to make traditional Tuscan pici pasta from scratch and let us try our hand at cutting and rolling the dough. Primo was homemade meatballs as well as a fabulous vegetable stromboli. For Secondo, the veal ragu for the pici pasta was simmering for hours before the meal, and was followed by a yummy homemade tiramisu (and a glass of Grappa!). All was paired with a delicious local Montepulciano red wine. Food likes/dislikes and allergies were handled ahead of time. Barbara was a fun and gracious host, and it was great talking with her about Tuscany, her family, customs, and all sorts of things. This was definitely a highlight of our trip! If I'm back here, I'll undoubtedly come back again.
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Alpesh_g
Aug 15, 2022
Great local experience - Great evening with host Morena. We spent the night talking, cooking, and eating. Great change from the touristy activities to this point.
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From $125
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).