The 15 Best Dining Experiences in Italy

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 and olive groves, tastings, homemade wine, limoncello, and a generous farm-to-table lunch.

“A MUST DO!! This was a highlight of our trip. A wonderful half day trip up to a family run farm where they show you all the crops they farm and how they use those in products they make. After your tour of the farm you get to go inside their home and have a UNFORGETTABLE farm to table meal prepared by the family. The family was so wonderful, welcoming, and it was very interesting getting to learn about how they grow each and every crop/how they make their products with those crops. Whether you want a taste of local food, to learn more about lemon trees, or if you…”

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2.Venetian Lagoon Tour and Galleon Dinner

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

Review of Venice’s candlelit Galleon dinner cruise, with lagoon views, generous multi-course food, wine, seating advice, and practical tips.

“Amazing. Can’t find a fault with any of it. The food was incredible. The music was perfect volume. And the views were amazing. Best thing we did in Venice!”

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

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

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

“Pace yourself, lots of good food and wine. Had an excellent day learning about the processes of producing DOP products. Definitely recommend this tour.”

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4.Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,102 reviews · 1 day · from $36

Review of Hard Rock Cafe Venice with priority seating, canal views, and a 2 or 3-course set menu near St. Mark’s Square.

“I was there celebrating my birthday. The waitress announced it over the intercom, therefore I was serenaded in both Italian and English while I blew out my candles and made my birthday wish. It was a birthday myself ( and my sister Patty) will never forget. As they say” graizie” to all of those at the Hard Rock Cafe. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit Hard Rocks in several U S cities, As well as Spain , Paris and even the original in London, However , having gondolas be your form of transportation, and parked outside is the most beautiful sight imaginable.Ciao✌️❤️”

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5.Pasta Making with Wine Tasting and Dinner in Frascati

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 979 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $35

Make fresh Roman pasta, taste family wines, and explore a 15th-century cellar in Frascati, an easy half-day trip from Rome.

“Nico was absolutely brilliant, had a wonderful time and the pasta was lovely. Would definitely do it again”

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6.Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

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

Learn Sicilian sfincione, pizza, and chocolate gelato in Palermo with a chef, dinner, wine, family-friendly fun, and recipes to take home.

“Excellent vibes and very positive and enetrtaining chefs who give suggestions on attractions and food places. Recommended😌”

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7.Small Group Trastevere Food Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 719 reviews · from $132

Taste 10-plus Roman dishes, wine, pizza, pasta, and gelato while exploring Trastevere with a local guide in a small group.

“Anna was fantastic, she was so kind and knowledgable. There was a ton of food and everything was amazing - I was stuffed by the end! This was one of my favorite experiences in Rome, I would highly recommend.”

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8.Italian Opera Concert and Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 453 reviews · 2 hours · from $94

Hear beloved Italian opera in a Roman church, then enjoy a traditional dinner near the Pantheon for $94 per person.

“Had an amazing time. The concert was fantastic. The food was also great and had a good staff.”

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9.Heart of Florence: Dinner and Three Tenors Concert Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 400 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $88

Pair a Tuscan three-course dinner with a lively Three Tenors concert in historic Florence, with opera, Neapolitan songs, and reserved seating.

“This guys are the best opera performers in worded And the dinner was average”

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10.Street Food Experience With 6 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 392 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Taste Naples through six generous street-food stops at La Pignasecca, with seafood, frittatina, sweets, espresso, and a local guide.

“Great tour, guide was friendly and gave lots of interesting facts and information. Food was plentiful”

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

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

Review of Verona’s food and wine walk with local tastings, Amarone, trattoria lunch or dinner, legends, Juliet’s balcony, and funicular views.

“Very enjoyable tour,got to see a lot more of Verona in the few hours with Diane than we would have on our own,mixing lovely food,wine,history and culture.Highly recommend this tour.”

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

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

Taste original Fettuccine Alfredo in Rome, join a pasta class, enjoy a seasonal menu, and learn whether this famous meal is worth the price.

“Be sure to be hungry because portions are huge. House wine is good and everything were tasty. Thanks to the team. Recommended.”

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13.Dinner and Concert with “Three Tenors”: A Real Italian Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 265 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $104

Review of Florence’s Three Tenors dinner and concert, with Tuscan food, church acoustics, pricing, timing tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The concert was amazing. The dinner was a disappointment. I suggest going to another restaurant before the concert.”

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14.Cannondale E-Bike Evening Tour with Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 251 reviews · 2.5 - 4 hours · from $85

See Rome by Cannondale e-bike at sunset, from the Colosseum to Trevi Fountain, with an optional trattoria dinner and a small-group guide.

“From the welcome desk to the mechanic and the first class tour guide, Christina, we had a fantastic tour. The service was second to none and the included meal at the trattoria was bellisima! Can highly recommend.”

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15.Chianti Vineyards Tour with Wine Tasting & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 200 reviews · from $123

Review of Florence’s Chianti vineyard tour with wine tastings, Tuscan dinner, sunset views, transport, tips, value, and practical details.

“Great, authentic experience under the Tuscan sunset. The host of the vineyard is amazing.”

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