Venice Hands-On Bigoli Pasta Class : Cook & Taste Local Recipes

4.9
(18 reviews)

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Learn to make traditional Venetian bigoli, a thick and hearty pasta unique to Venice, in an exclusive hands-on cooking class at a local home. Guided by your host, you’ll master the ancient recipe and experience the authentic method using a historic bigolaro press—a technique so distinctive it makes this class truly one-of-a-kind.

Feel the dough in your hands, shape it into tagliatelle or ravioli, and immerse yourself in a genuine Venetian culinary experience. Finally, taste your handmade pasta paired with local wine, savoring the authentic flavors of Venice in a warm, welcoming setting.

This class is perfect for food lovers who want a unique, immersive experience of Venetian cuisine that you won’t find anywhere else.

Example Menu

Starter

Cicchetti Veneziani

Cicchetti – Bite-sized Venetian snacks with seafood, crostini, meatballs, and seasonal delights.

Main

Pasta

Bigoli – Handmade Venetian pasta served with two diferent sauces, such as Venetian stile, ragù, pesto, or more.

Dessert

Biscotti veneziani

Biscotti Veneziani – Traditional Venetian cookies, crisp and flavorful, perfect with coffee

What's Included

Coffe
Bottled water
Wine
Hands-on cooking class
Lunch 3 Course
All not mentioned in the inclusions is considered excluded.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point in front of ex cinema Italia

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Experience the heart of Venetian cuisine with a unique bigoli cooking class in a warm, authentic Venetian home. Bigoli, a thick, hearty pasta made from whole wheat or buckwheat, is a true local specialty with a history dating back to the 15th century. Unlike other pasta, it’s traditionally extruded through a bigolaro press, giving it its distinctive texture and bite.
Guided by your host, you’ll knead the dough, use the torchio bigolaro to shape your pasta, and learn tips to make it perfectly every time. Once your bigoli are ready, you’ll prepare a simple yet flavorful sauce to enhance their natural taste.
Finally, sit down and taste your handmade pasta, paired with a glass of fine local Venetian wine. This hands-on experience is rare in Venice and perfect for travelers who want a genuine culinary adventure, off the beaten path.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Supplied by Curioseety SRLS

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Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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