If you're looking to learn to cook traditional Italian food when in Venice, then look no further. Join your host Massimo on this 4-hour experience and explore Mercato di Rialto together while you'll shop for fresh ingredients for your cooking class. Walk to Massimo's home where you will learn to cook authentic Italian dishes before siting down at his dining table to share the meal you helped prepare. Learn to make homemade pasta from scratch and warm focaccia bread!
Massimo learned to cook from his family who owned a restaurant for many generations. His mother and nonna were influential in his appreciation for food. He enjoys hosting travelers at his home so he can share his passion for cooking and his city.
Massimo lives in a 600-year-old ancient building in the heart of Venice with a beautiful outdoor terrace. Massimo cooks dishes from the Veneto region - this includes Venice and Bologna. There is a strong tradition of serving both fish from the seaside and meat from the hills.
Posted By : Q5179MHpaulo
What a delight and surprise our tour and cooking class with Massimo was for us. Learning about the availability of produce and seafood local to Venice. Then the surprise of cooking in his flat, the stories of his family and the fun of music, laughter and making pasta and focaccia. Which were have reproduced here back in the states. We both would highly recommend this if you visit Venice.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 13:32:47 
Posted By : rafaelafP7146ZU
Massimo is the absolute best! He was attentive, kind, and had great conversation as we collaborated to make the most delicious meal we have had while on our honeymoon in Italy! He even gave us a special surprise because it was our honeymoon. We are thankful for this experience and look forward to the opportunity of welcoming Massimo into our own home in the future!
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 11:36:07
Posted By : Rafaela_F
Massimo is the absolute best! He was attentive, kind, and had great conversation as we collaborated to make the most delicious meal we have had while on our honeymoon in Italy! He even gave us a special surprise because it was our honeymoon. We are thankful for this experience and look forward to the opportunity of welcoming Massimo into our own home in the future!
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 04:43:22 
Posted By : W9583MFrobertz
Loved the market tour, making the raviolis and eating!amazing seafood We had wine homemade with the meal. Our group loosened up after that! I learned how to make pasta which I have never made before.
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Posted On : 2024-04-01 13:44:54
Posted By : 158eslamh
The most fun cooking class ever!
This was such a fun class, from learning about local fish, meat, veg, balsamic vinegar, and mediterranena flavours at the market to making pasta, bolognese, and homemade focaccia, it was a blast. We had a very fun guide/chef Massimo, and the food was so good! We were here celebrating our engagement and it was fun learning how to make a beautiful Italian meal together complete with delicious red table wine. We'd love to come back and highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-03-30 11:10:41
Posted By : mariaaB8874BU
This was the highlight of our trip! Massimo was amazing and went above and beyond. When we arrived he had apps ready for us along with champagne with a magical game! We then learned to make fresh pasta and focaccia …which was honestly the best I had! Massimo was informative and made us laugh the whole time. His place is a quick walk from the market so very easy to get to. Definitely recommend this if you are spending some time in Venice!
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Posted On : 2024-03-30 06:17:05
Posted By : aminov2024
Thank you Massimo. Your cooking class was the highlights of our trip to Italy! Great stories teller, a true sailor and amazing cook.
It was a warm, wonderful experience. We had a lovely time learning how to cook but also learning about Italian culture and way of life.
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Posted On : 2024-03-05 08:01:01
Posted By : massimobD8023ZU
We are a big group ...friends , family....and Massimo was one of the group!! From the moment we booked the experiential cooking class, we were looking forward to it more than anything in Venezia! Welcoming and inviting ambience and location the other guests made it fun, we laughed all evening! Massimo and his amazing meal was beyond expectations he explained every delicious course and we ate very well. Highly recommend this as it's not a typical cooking class but definitely unique and most memorable part of our trip for sure! Grazie mille Massimo!
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Posted On : 2024-02-24 11:44:33
Posted By : michael_s
This was the highlight of our visit to Venice. We meet Massimo at he took us to the market which was interesting and fun then back to his place where he prepared a fantastic lunch. He made us feel like family and we would definitely do it again
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Posted On : 2024-02-18 05:39:22
Posted By : Christopher_B
Massimo was an incredible guide and host. He met us promptly near the Rialto market and gave us a tour of the market while picking up some seafood for our lunch. We then went to his Venice apartment for our class and meal. Massimo was a great instructor and host letting us get as involved as we wanted. He was also very accommodating of my wife’s dietary preferences. Highly recommended tour
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Posted On : 2023-11-19 04:25:58
