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Venetian Bigoli: Authentic Pasta Experience
4.9
20 Ratings
Venezia
Master Venetian bigoli in a hands-on class, using a historic bigolaro press. Savor your creation with local wine in a cozy setting.
Master Venetian bigoli in a hands-on class, using a historic bigolaro press. Savor your creation with local wine in a cozy setting.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Calle de l’Anconeta, 1944 - Discover the essence of Venetian cuisine with an exclusive bigoli cooking class in a cozy, authentic Venetian home. Bigoli, a robust pasta made from whole wheat or buckwheat, is a genuine local delicacy with origins in the 15th century. Unlike other pasta, it is traditionally extruded through a bigolaro press, giving it…
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Calle de l’Anconeta, 1944 - Discover the essence of Venetian cuisine with an exclusive bigoli cooking class in a cozy, authentic Venetian home. Bigoli, a robust pasta made from whole wheat or buckwheat, is a genuine local delicacy with origins in the 15th century. Unlike other pasta, it is traditionally extruded through a bigolaro press, giving it its unique texture and bite.
Under the guidance of your host, you will knead the dough, use the torchio bigolaro to shape your pasta, and learn tips to perfect it every time. Once your bigoli are prepared, you will create a simple yet delicious sauce to complement their natural flavor.
Finally, enjoy your handmade pasta, accompanied by a glass of exquisite local Venetian wine. This immersive experience is rare in Venice and ideal for travelers seeking an authentic culinary adventure, away from the usual tourist spots.
What's Included
- Coffee
- Bottled water
- Wine
- Hands-on cooking class
- 3-course lunch
- Coffee
- Bottled water
- Wine
- Hands-on cooking class
- 3-course lunch
What's Not Included
- All not mentioned in the inclusions is considered excluded.
- All not mentioned in the inclusions is considered excluded.
Meal Options
- Cicchetti Veneziani - Cicchetti – Bite-sized Venetian snacks with seafood, crostini, meatballs, and seasonal delights.
- Pasta - Bigoli – Handmade Venetian pasta served with two diferent sauces, such as Venetian stile, ragù, pesto, or more.
- Biscotti veneziani - Biscotti Veneziani – Traditional Venetian cookies, crisp and flavorful, perfect with coffee
- Cicchetti Veneziani - Cicchetti – Bite-sized Venetian snacks with seafood, crostini, meatballs, and seasonal delights.
- Pasta - Bigoli – Handmade Venetian pasta served with two diferent sauces, such as Venetian stile, ragù, pesto, or more.
- Biscotti veneziani - Biscotti Veneziani – Traditional Venetian cookies, crisp and flavorful, perfect with coffee
Additional Information
Discover the art of crafting traditional Venetian bigoli, a robust and unique pasta from Venice, in an exclusive, hands-on cooking class held in a local home. Under the guidance of your host, learn the ancient recipe and authentic method using a historic bigolaro press—a technique so unique it makes this class truly exceptional.
Feel the dough in your…
Discover the art of crafting traditional Venetian bigoli, a robust and unique pasta from Venice, in an exclusive, hands-on cooking class held in a local home. Under the guidance of your host, learn the ancient recipe and authentic method using a historic bigolaro press—a technique so unique it makes this class truly exceptional.
Feel the dough in your hands, shape it into tagliatelle or ravioli, and fully engage in a genuine Venetian culinary experience. Conclude by tasting your handmade pasta paired with local wine, enjoying the authentic flavors of Venice in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
This class is ideal for food enthusiasts seeking a distinctive, immersive experience of Venetian cuisine that is unmatched elsewhere.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Calle de l'Anconeta, 1944
Calle de l'Anconeta
Meeting point in front of ex cinema Italia
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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(20 Ratings)
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Jeff_m
Feb 18, 2026
Great Afternoon Learning to Make Pasta - Great experience learning to make pasta with Sebastien. He met us nearby his apartment and we went back and learned a lot about making pasta. As a Venetian, he had interesting insights on the city and cooking. He has a beautiful redone kitchen with spectacular views of the canal which made the experience even more special. I would recommend this tour to any one interested in cooking and looking for something a little different in Venice.
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Q6953vgjenniferh
Oct 23, 2025
top class in Venice - amazing class in Venice . really recommended a must see in Venice
my son was mesmerized
really recommended, really recommended
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Charlotte_e
Jul 19, 2021
Highlight of our week! - Besides the food being delicious, the place was very special. At someone’s home on a little ranch with memorabilia that speaks volumes about their kindness and uniqueness. They really made us feel at home and showed us real and authentic love for food. We almost missed our flight because we didn’t want to leave. We will be back!
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Delilahc21
Oct 26, 2019
So much fun and delicious! - We thoroughly enjoyed our cooking class with Antoinette. It was a small group of 9 altogether and we had a nice rapport. We were surprised how long it takes to knead dough to the right consistency but what fun. We also made a delicious bruschetta. We watched her demonstrate and listened to her friends translate. Her hospitality was wonderful with a mid-class snack and a sit down meal, much of our own making, with wine and a take home treat. It took place in a delightfully decorated cottage behind her home outside the walls of Lucca rather than in a restaurant as originally stated. Would highly recommend.
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Alison
Oct 20, 2019
Bellissimo - Brilliant day thank you so much ladies fabulous 😘
Wonderful experience and delicious lunch great setting
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Kathy
Oct 7, 2019
An experience not to be missed! - An experience I will cherish forever! The location was beautiful and our host and teacher was excellent! Such a lovely warm atmosphere and great food!
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John
Sep 28, 2019
Memorable Cooking Class in Lucca! - Antonietta and her lovely translator made our group-of-two cooking class a memorable experience. The food was out of this world, and so fresh with many of the ingredients directly from the garden! The drinks added to the fun. The relaxing chat during the meal made us feel right at home. And the pasta cooking tips were invaluable. Thanks for a great lunch! A cooking class with Antonietta and her Lucca team is most highly recommended!
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Esther
Sep 24, 2019
100% worth it! - It was really fantastic! The people and especially Antoinetta care about food with heart and soul. They absolutely make sure you have a good time. It may be just making pasta, but there are all kinds of things on the table and you don’t have to eat anymore at night. Absolutely just do it! I just can't recommend you do it through Tripadvisor. Really bad communication and they gave no address and the wrong time. Called and then I did. It wasn't the course, super!
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Ann_h
Sep 15, 2019
Wonderful Cooking Class with Antoinetta - Five of us joined two others at Antoinetta's home. We were greeted with coffee and felt immediately welcomed. We cooked, ate, drank, laughed and had a wonderful unique Italian afternoon with our host, the chef, her translator and assistant. It was truly the hightlight of our trip to be part of this fun and unique experience.
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Ryan_h
Sep 13, 2019
Delicious - Class was super informative and great. The cook was helpful and the final food was exquisite.
Bon appetite
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