Laura is a wonderful person and opens her Italian home kitchen to her guests. She is very lovely and personable. Her apartment is small and accommodes 1-3 guests Her home is in the Dorsoduro district that is about a 30 minute walk from Venice central. You can take a water taxi. We walked. GPS amazingly guided us correctly and we felt safe walking late at night. The wine and quality of the products Laura uses is very good. We did not get to go to the market which was dissapointing. Her wine selection was good too. I recommend this experience

I was absolutely blown away by this cooking class—such a wonderful surprise from start to finish. I didn’t expect this level of professionalism combined with such a relaxed, informal atmosphere. It was a private experience, just for us, held in Massimo’s incredibly ancient home, which made everything feel even more special. Massimo has been running cooking classes for nearly ten years, and it really shows. He taught us how to make fresh pasta completely by hand, using a rolling pin instead of the usual machine—something I truly appreciated. We explored different types of fresh pasta, including an amazing one called strozzapreti, which turned out to be one of the best I’ve ever had. We also learned three different sauces, and I have to mention the trapanese—absolutely delicious, made with dried tomatoes, smoked ricotta, and lemon. Everything was incredibly fresh, simple, and full of flavor. Beyond the cooking, the whole experience was full of laughter and connection. We made new friends, asked all kinds of questions—from his favorite cheese vendor at the Rialto market to the herbs he grows—and he answered everything with passion and care. Walking through the market with him was intimate and fascinating. This was, without a doubt, the best pasta I’ve ever had and one of the most authentic experiences in Venice. Highly, highly recommended.