Amazing!
Robert Von Mayr
April 05, 2025
Patrizia conducted a wonderful dinner for my wife and I. Her location is stunning, located on Guideca, directly across from the main island of Venicen with a wonderful panoramic view of the canal and the city in a building that was constructed 1,600 years ago but could have been lifted from any modern issue of Architectural Digest. We cooked some pasta together, including Biglitella, Ravioli, and some appetizers. Patrizia had prepared some Tierra Misu for dessert. She is a great cook and teacher, and we had a great time getting to know each other. The meal was fantastic and the experience was well worth the price. We highly recommend Patrizia and Lisa for anyone who wants to get more in touch with the authentic Venice. If we could give 10 stars, we would!
Wonderful experience
Nancy Chescheir
October 03, 2024
Mauro is a fabulous host for an event like this. He immediately made us feel like welcome guests in his home--not clients on a tour. The meal he prepared and this explanations of sourcing for the ingredients were delicious and informative. I highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in excellent food and a relaxed Venetian experience.
Fabulous Culinary Experience
Javier Villafana
October 02, 2024
Mauro opened up his home to us so that we could experience a fabulous dinner. The few hours we spent with him was one of the best highlights of our Venice trip. It surpassed all of our expectations! He provided an escape from the hustle of tourism. We thank him from the bottom of our hearts.
Amazingly delicious lunch with Mauro
Virginia Ross
July 24, 2024
I booked the lunch at a private residence (Cesarine Experience, but booked via The Tour Guy). The whole experience was fabulous. Mauro was charming, interesting and a consummate host - even waiting outside his apartment building (an old palazzo) for me to arrive. He is an incredible cook and he had sourced beautiful fresh produce - vegetables, herbs and seafood, for the meal. He produced six courses, each one superb, from cichetti to dessert, and provided lots of useful instruction about cooking techniques and particular Venetian eating traditions. The accompanying drinks were perfect. I was so glad I booked this experience and would do it again in a heartbeat. Well worth the cost and a very special experience. Thank you so much Mauro!!
Delightful evening shared with good local host
Mauro was an exceptional host that explained and then made us a delicious aperitif to excite our taste buds. We started with a plate of cicchetti and then Mauro showed us how to cook fresh seafood with delicate flavours. His homemade pasta was cooked with baby squid and tiny little artichokes and basil pesto. Food was nicely matched with a local Prosecco. Mauro is welcome to send me the recipes as I want to try and cook this it was exceptional. We finished the night with a lovely light tiramasu. Very special food experience. Judy & Phillip from Australia
An Unforgettable Culinary Experience with Mauro
Monica Cesarato
June 05, 2024
If you are looking for an authentic and warm culinary experience, you cannot miss a visit to Mauro's home. The afternoon spent in his splendid home was a complete immersion in Venetian traditions and flavours, where each dish tells a story.
Mauro welcomed me with a warmth that only true cooking enthusiasts can convey. The atmosphere was relaxed and genuinely welcoming, making me feel immediately at ease. The interior of the house, well-kept and welcoming, reflected Mauro's passion for timeless elegance.
The real protagonist of the lunch, however, was the food. The recipes, typically Venetian, were simple in their execution but surprisingly rich in flavor, thanks to the use of high quality ingredients. Among the dishes served, every bite was a revelation, starting from the appetizers with scampi to the creamy and perfectly creamed risotto.
A special moment was learning how to prepare authentic Venetian Spritz. Mauro guided me through the steps, revealing tricks and secrets to obtain the perfect mix of bitter, prosecco and seltzer, all accompanied by a selection of Venetian cicchetti that enhanced the taste.
Not only did I enjoy an exceptional lunch, but I also gained culinary knowledge that I will take with me, easy to replicate in my own kitchen to recreate a piece of Venice at home.
I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to discover the true essence of Venetian cuisine, in an environment that makes you feel more like a guest than a customer. Thank you, Mauro, for a truly memorable afternoon!