Local Dinner with Fresh Ingredients From Rialto Market in Venice

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Sip on local wine throughout the meal as you get to know your host and learn about his upbringing in Venice.

Lorenzo welcomes you into his home, in the popular Cannaregio district, for a 3-course Italian dinner.

He cooks with fresh and seasonal ingredients (mostly seafood) bought from the Rialto market and provides several options for each course. His menu is based on the dishes passed through generations of his family. Taking a seat at Lorenzo's table will offer you a glimpse of his daily life.

Example Menu

Starter

Baccalà mantecato

A frothy cream of cod served on crispy warm bread.

Starter

Sarde in saor

Fried sardines and served with a lot of onion accompanied by polenta.

Starter

Fish balls

Crunchy on the outside soft on the inside.

Starter

Folpetti

Baby octopus boiled and served with lemon and olive oil.

Main

Fegato alla veneziana

Tender veal liver served on a warm polenta: a specialty and a delicacy.

Main

Seppie al nero

Cuttlefish cooked in tasty black sauce, I'm addicted to it.

Main

Sautéed mussels and clams

Steaming mussels and clams with their juice: fished in our sea served with bruschetta.

Dessert

Tiramisù

The result is a sweet cream just like my mom taught me.

Dessert

Chocolate cake with coffee heart

Simply what you need.

Dessert

Biscotti di Burano

Shortbread biscuits from Burano served with sweet wine.

What's Included

Local Venetian host with stories to share about his upbringing
Wine
Dinner
Fresh, local and seasonal prouce bought the same day from the Rialto market
Experienced chef having worked in many Italian restaurants

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

⚠️THIS IS NOT THE COMPLETE ADDRESS. THE FULL ADDRESS WILL BE ON YOUR CONFIRMATION VOUCHER UNDER THE "BEFORE YOU GO" SECTION.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

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!

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • ⚠️THE FULL ADDRESS WILL BE ON YOUR CONFIRMATION VOUCHER UNDER THE "BEFORE YOU GO" SECTION.
  • Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
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Dining Experiences
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Dinner
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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