Italian Homemade Dinner with Fresh Ingredients From Rialto Market
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Venezia
Experience an authentic Italian homemade dinner in Venice. Enjoy fresh ingredients from Rialto Market, sip on local wine, and learn about the host's Venetian upbringing.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Fondamenta Cannaregio - Lorenzo welcomes you into his home, in the popular Cannaregio district, for a 3-course Italian dinner.
About your host Lorenzo: “I am an authentic Venetian, born with a passion for cooking transmitted by my mother. I have spent a lifetime working in kitchens of various restaurants and now I have the pleasure of introducing our culinary culture to my curious guests.”
You will get the chance to experience a unique and authentic dinner with a local host, hand selected by us, the world’s largest community for authentic culinary experiences. We are top-rated on TripAdvisor and are loved by thousands of travelers from around the world!
What's Included
- Dinner with a Local Venetian Host
- Fresh, Seasonal Produce from Rialto Market
- Cooking Experience with an Expert Chef
- Handpicked Wine Selection
Meal Options
- Baccalà mantecato - A frothy cream of cod served on crispy warm bread.
- Sarde in saor - Fried sardines and served with a lot of onion accompanied by polenta.
- Fish balls - Crunchy on the outside soft on the inside.
- Folpetti - Baby octopus boiled and served with lemon and olive oil.
- Fegato alla veneziana - Tender veal liver served on a warm polenta: a specialty and a delicacy.
- Seppie al nero - Cuttlefish cooked in tasty black sauce, I’m addicted to it.
- Sautéed mussels and clams - Steaming mussels and clams with their juice: fished in our sea served with bruschetta.
- Tiramisù - The result is a sweet cream just like my mom taught me.
- Chocolate cake with coffee heart - Simply what you need.
- Biscotti di Burano - Shortbread biscuits from Burano served with sweet wine.
Additional Information
Enjoy regional wine during your meal while you converse with your host and gain insights about his Venetian background.
You’re invited by Lorenzo into his residence in the well-known Cannaregio area for a sumptuous three-course Italian dinner.
He prepares his meals with fresh, seasonal items—primarily seafood—sourced from the Rialto market, and offers several choices for each course. The dishes he serves are the legacy of his family, passed down through generations. By dining at Lorenzo’s table, you get a snapshot of his ordinary life.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
Location
Fondamenta Cannaregio
The full address will be sent to you once you booked the event. It will be in the 'Before you go section' at the bottom of your booking confirmation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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George_c
Apr 9, 2024
Delicious Meal with a great chef - Chef Lorenzo was a gracious host and very fun to chat with. Food was delicious, especially his fish!
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