Share your Pasta Love: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Venice

Our host Anna was very warm and welcoming. It was very well prepared and the recipes were simple yet delicious. We had a fantastic night!

Anna was a great host and teacher! The Sausage/Riddicco Pasta, Shrimp Ravioli and creamy Tiramisu, were delicious!

Buyer Beware! As much effort and double checking that was done over the phone with the Viator representative to pursue the five star experience that was advertised didn’t pan out for us. There are several reviews on some of the cooking classes offered in Venice Italy with a one star rating. So, I made sure to ask and ask again to avoid that experience. The photos in this ad were not anything like our class. Theses photos look like a professional cooking school environment and give an illusion. Our instructor was kind and very warm hearted. She was pleasant, knowledgeable and taught patiently. The home where we met for class was clean and modest. The kitchen was not large enough for all of our party of 6 to see and participate. It was a space about 6’ by 4’. One or two people were able to learn and have a hands on experience at any given time. Everyone else lounged in a family room on a futon couch and watched local T.V. The price we paid seemed fair for the three course meal on the itinerary we signed up to learn. But, it was nothing like the photos lead you to expect. There were no aprons or chef hats of white, no stainless steel kitchen countertops, or professional appliances, utensils or cookware. This kitchen did not have an oven but it did have a 24” stove with four burners. Our teacher’s attire was not typical of a chef or cooking school environment it was more relaxed and casual, dark sweat pants, a grey long sleeve sweatshirt and a pair of house slippers...... We had a pleasant time and we learned to make Tiramisu, Stuffed Ravioli and Gnocchi. Our family made wonderful memories, ate great food and learned how other people live. We would do it again!......we just would not expect what the pictures advertised.....it’s not fair to the teacher or the students. Bon Appetite!

This cooking class was my husband and I's favorite part of our vacation in Italy! Alessandra was absolutely fantastic- kind, pleasant, and an excellent teacher. The food was delicious and the overall experience was so enjoyable! We loved learning about the Italian food and culture, and it was so gracious that Alessandra and her husband were so welcoming to open up their home to us. I would recommend this experience to anyone!

We had a wonderful evening, learnt many new skills and was made very welcome by our host. If you love pasta, you’ll love this

We had the best evening - a highlight of our trip to Venice. Our hosts and interpreter were incredible. We had fun and learned lots about cooking but also about life in Venice. I’d recommend this to anyone visiting Venice.