The 8 Dining Experiences in Italy We Would Book First

1.Sorrento Farm and Food Experience including Olive Oil, Limoncello, Wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,524 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Tour Sorrento’s family farm for lemon groves, olive oil, limoncello, wine, tastings, and a generous farm-to-table lunch.

“This was one of our favorite activities while in Sorrento! Eugene and his family were wonderful hosts and we enjoyed learning about the history of the land and their farm. The meal at the end was excellent! I highly recommend this tour.”

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2.Venetian Lagoon Tour and Galleon Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,758 reviews · from $124

Candlelit dinner aboard a Venetian galleon, with Prosecco, fine food, and night views of San Marco, Murano, and Burano.

“Booked this activity for my darling’s birthday and it was just an incredible and wonderfully romantic experience. Our advice: save up some appetite as the dinner served is really sumptuous. The dishes were outstanding in food quality and labor of love the way they were served. The waiters were super friendly and attentive. Fine dining at its best! Enjoying this on a summer evening on deck under a starlit sky with some lovely views to the various Venetian islands is like in a dream. Okay, when the boat gets a little closer to some of the islands like Burano, you may have a few more insects flying around your table…”

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3.Pasta Making & Wine Tasting with Dinner in Frascati from Rome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,326 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45Best value

Make fresh Roman pasta, taste family made Frascati wines, and explore a historic cellar on this warm, hands-on evening from Rome.

“We would give it 6 stars if we could! Rosie was incredible — so funny, so friendly, and taught so much! The food was delicious. The wine was delicious. Can’t wait to come back!”

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4.Bologna Food Experience: Factory tours & Family-Style Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,201 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $216

Tour Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, and prosciutto makers near Bologna, then enjoy a generous family-style lunch with wine.

“Well worth the price! Great food and wine! Very informative and great tour guides! Well organized and easy to work with! Would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys food, wine and being entertained! A great full day activity!”

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5.Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 951 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

Make Palermo pizza and chocolate gelato with a local chef, enjoy dinner, wine, and recipes in a lively three-hour cooking class.

“This was my favorite part of our visit to Palermo. So much fun.”

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6.Verona walking tour:food, wine, legends, lunch/dinner & cable car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Verona food and wine walking tour with local dishes, Amarone tasting, Juliet’s balcony, legends, lunch, and a funicular view.

“Paco was such a great tour guide!! He has a wealth of information about, food, wine and the area. I would take another tour with him as a guide any day.”

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7.Alfredo alla Scrofa Restaurant in Rome: Eat Like a Star

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 357 reviews · from $135

Taste original Fettuccine Alfredo in Rome, choose a seasonal tasting menu or pasta class, and dine at Alfredo alla Scrofa near Piazza Navona.

“Beautiful experience!!! Had a great lesson before the restaraunt even opened. Learned how to make pasta so confidently that we are going to try when we get back home! After that you are sat for a beautiful 4 course meal with a wine pairing. Absolutely 10/10 experience.”

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8.Cooking class, dinner and wine tasting near Lecce

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Make orecchiette, share a Puglian dinner, and taste Salento wine with Enza and Antonio in their family home near Lecce.

“11 out of 10. Would recommend to anyone. Enjoyed every minute of it. The atmosphere, the view, the experience, the cooking, the food. Everything exceeded all expectations.”

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