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Italian Cuisine: Ancient Vegetarian Delights
5.0
17 Ratings
Venezia
Join us in exploring the recipes of traditional vegetarian dishes from Italy, and savor a range of vegan and vegetarian meals. Experience the vast array of Italian vegetables. Plus, enjoy making pizzas and focaccias with ancient grains and fresh pasta!
Join us in exploring the recipes of traditional vegetarian dishes from Italy, and savor a range of vegan and vegetarian meals. Experience the vast array of Italian vegetables. Plus, enjoy making pizzas and focaccias with ancient grains and fresh pasta!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Campo Santa Maria Formosa - VVV Vegetarians and Vegans in Venice, you are warmly invited!
In this historic venue located in the heart of Venice, enjoy a vegetarian/vegan cooking class featuring incredible vegetables sourced from the local market of Venice (and unlimited wine). Join a shopping trip (or simply attend the cooking class) at the Rialto…
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Campo Santa Maria Formosa - VVV Vegetarians and Vegans in Venice, you are warmly invited!
In this historic venue located in the heart of Venice, enjoy a vegetarian/vegan cooking class featuring incredible vegetables sourced from the local market of Venice (and unlimited wine). Join a shopping trip (or simply attend the cooking class) at the Rialto market, then head to the venue to create fresh and healthy dishes. Experience homemade wine, and learn to prepare pasta, focaccia, pizza, and a variety of other dishes. The cooking class can be tailored to your preferences! From traditional recipes passed down from my grandmother in our old tavern to innovative variations that highlight the best of our ingredients. Embark on a culinary journey from the majestic mountains of the Venice region to the enchanting islands of the Lagoon. We’ll also prepare a dessert using the sweetest fruits from the market. Welcome to Eataly!
What's Included
- Licensed or certified guide
- Lunch
- Licensed or certified guide
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- All fees and/or taxes
- All fees and/or taxes
Meal Options
- handmade pasta with pesto (there are many varieties of pesto!) - This is just an example! I cook only seasonal vegetables and the cooking class is based on your wishes and many surprises!
- Vegan pizza…with radicchio di Treviso and veg mozzarella - We can do many types of pizza and focaccia mix ancient types of flours, we can use veg mozzarella or…
- handmade pasta with pesto (there are many varieties of pesto!) - This is just an example! I cook only seasonal vegetables and the cooking class is based on your wishes and many surprises!
- Vegan pizza…with radicchio di Treviso and veg mozzarella - We can do many types of pizza and focaccia mix ancient types of flours, we can use veg mozzarella or cheese from the hihg mountain of Dolomites
- Asparagus with almonds - Delicious with a fresh white wine
- artichokes with lemon and white wine - Artichokes are the treasure of the islands of the Venice lagoon, with a hot focaccia they express the maximum
- In Italy there are many types of salad…let’s try different dressings together! - Have you ever tried to make a real dressing for your salad and color it with flowers?
- Vegan Cashew and Fig Cake with Orange Aftertaste - Here all the flavour of the Mediterranean, its sun and its sweetness
Additional Information
- We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above.
- We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above.
Location
Caffè Vergnano 1882
We meet at the Caffè Vergnano 1882, a nice cafe really clos e to the Rialto Bridge at 10:15.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(17 Ratings)
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H7529vicarolinej
Mar 10, 2025
À Culinary Adventure with Massimo – Absolutely Unforgettable - If you’re looking for an authentic and unforgettable market tour in Venice, look no further than this vegan cooking class. From the moment we met Massimo his warmth, enthusiasm, and deep knowledge of Vegan cuisine made this experience truly special.
Massimo has an incredible way of making you feel like you’re strolling through the city with a longtime friend rather than a tour guide. Thank you Massimo for sharing your passion for cooking and your Mother's recipes with us. I loved how you shared your amazing knowledge in an undertsandable way, and guided us through the process. It was great having hands on experience. The food we produced was delicious. I enjoyed sitting with you as we ate what we produced your lovely home. I hope to be able to recreate this amazing food when I get home for friends and family. Your cooking class has been a highlight of my trip. I would recommend this to anyone interested in cooking classes. Thanks so much for this amazing experience!
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Michellegj8524ny
Mar 8, 2025
Delicious ingredients, good company and healthy recipes! - The cooking class was wonderful. We loved going to the market first. The facilities were clean and Massimo made the lesson easy, so much fun and interesting. The food was great and we were happy to get a copy of the recipes after class. I would highly recommend this class.Visiting the market was an interesting addition. Overall experience was wonderful. The class was centered around delicious familiar foods that happen to be vegan. If you require or prefer an allergy friendly menu, please let Massimo know ! We decide the menu togheter and was amazing.
We prepare togheter a Caponata with focaccia....caponata consisting of chopped fried eggplant/aubergine and other vegetables, seasoned with olive oil, tomato sauce, celery, olives, and capers, in an sweet and sour sauce.The basil from the garden was so good.the house was very beautiful, an old venetian house. we want to do another vegan cooking class with Massimo! we will be back!
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Charlottaw651
Mar 5, 2025
Vegan restaurant quality recipes to make at home - Our experience was amazing! My family and I didn’t know what to expect. Our menu included pear gelato, gnocchi and an amazing pizza ( all vegan). Massimo was the best teacher.He was an excellent hosts. He is very knowledgeable about food, the region, and history. Overall, one of the best parts of our trip! Great the visit at the market , we select the best fruits for our smoothie at arrival on his house. Highly recommend! Best hosts, so friendly!!!
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G_rardt861
Mar 2, 2025
therapeutic lesson! - Massimo is cultured alchemist of flavours, we enjoyed every single moment with him, from the market where we bought vegetables from small producers to the florist where he gave us beautiful flowers to take with us. In his garden we picked fresh herbs, and met a sun-loving cat. In her very artistic home we discovered the secret of easy vegan dishes and secrets passed down through generations in her family on how to preserve flavors without overcooking.
We experimented with "caponata" (I want to eat more!) and a warm bread made of very rare flours.
Then handmade pasta ... up to a very colorful dessert based on a fruit unknown to me, we felt very lucky to have a cooking class with Massimo. Thank you!
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David
Feb 26, 2025
What an amazing experience!!! - This was a highlight of my trip to Italy, and the best cooking class I've ever taken. Massimo was a wonderful guide through the market. We talked about what foods I enjoy eating and he helped me pick dishes that would balance out the meal.Besides, I felt like she opened my new door and took me to the next level of Italian food in general!!! OMG!!! I want to write more, but pls believe me and take his class!!! Once again, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful passion and thank you so much for having me in your private kitchen!!! You are so amazing and unforgettable!!! I will never forget the day we cooked together!!! I'm 100 % positive to be back to your class in the future!!! CIAO!
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Emiliori5599kw
Feb 23, 2025
Vegan Italian pastries! - we were very lucky to meet Massimo. He asked us what we wanted to eat....and yes we are very greedy for sweets and cakes! after the visit to the market we returned home with some delicious fruit. Massimo paired fresh juices with each dessert. So many colours! what magnificent flavors almost without using sugar! We recommend it to everyone! It's already a priceless experience to see his house... beautiful!
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Lillir570
Feb 21, 2025
Best meal I had in Italy BY FAR! - I got out my comfort zone by going to this experience solo and I left feeling fulfilled and grateful for the new friends I made! It was with an incredibly genuine and passionate cook in Venice who shared the same enthusiasm for fresh, organic and seasonal ingredients. We designed the menu together and spent a full 4 hours cooking and eating magnificent vegan food!
We made a number of incredible dishes that included delicious zucchini marinated, lasagna, breaded eggplant, various types of focaccia (a kind of bread with olives inside) and an incredible pesto with rucola and hazelnut! Massimo (the host and cook) was entertaining and we have a lot of fun in the fresh market. I highly recommend this experience not only to fellow vegans, but to everyone who is keen to try new things in a new city!
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22th_og
Feb 19, 2025
This isn't just a cooking class - This isn’t just a cooking class. It’s a chance to see food—and yourself—differently. Massimo was very welcoming from the first moment at the fresh market visit.We discover how to create meals that feel complete, using plant proteins, healthy fats, and smart techniques to build dishes that leave you truly satisfied.My favorite dish was pan-fried cumin bread accompanied by local radicchio with balsamic vinegar cream....I hope to return soon to do a new cooking class!!
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O4945yxthomasd
Feb 19, 2025
The art and science of vegan cooking - These aren’t mass-market classes. This is an intimate, hands-on experience, limited to just six guests, was so funny ! We’ll cook together in Massimo kitchen, surrounded by the medieval charm of Venice. Expect a mix of creative exploration and practical mastery. You won’t just learn to follow recipes—you’ll understand the mechanics behind them, so you can create your own.
Think of it as a deep dive into the art and science of vegan cooking, whether you’re vegan yourself, a curious omnivore, or somewhere in between. Our food was good, healthy, colourful, creative, fun...and Massimo so welcoming and fun. We feel so lucky to partecipate at this cooking class!
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946opheliab
Feb 18, 2025
A day well spent in Venice - My friend and I had an amazing day doing vegan cooking class with Massimo. All the staff are superb and make sure you have a great experience. We got to learn so much about traditional Italian cooking and culture and just made us fall in love with the country more.We use herbs from the garden, vegetables from the market and spices from all the world.
The best " caponata" in my life !
Highly recommend! 🙏
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