The Fragrant World of Venice
Aromatic stories and recipes from a secret GARDEN AND ITS HOSTARIA, hiding behind red brick walls and located five minutes from Piazza San Marco
Welcome to our Venetian Kitchen
Aromatic stories from the lagoon are coming to life in grandmother’s recipe booklets, where life unfolds in a symphony of colors, scents,and tastes. learn from nonna’s stories and discover the colorful venetian food culture.
La Spezeria Spice Atelier
Artemisia syrup. Lilac sugar. Sea lavender cake. Cornelian cherry-apple cornetto. Just some of the recipes that set Venetian cuisine apart for centuries.
In 1945, our grandmother started exploring the ancient recipes at the San Zaccaria monastery, next to Piazza San Marco. An exciting journey of unexpected discoveries while rediscovering the botanical cuisine, remedies and perfumery of the Republic of Venice.
Be our guest in Venice
Be our guest in Venice
Discover our culinary Venice guides and recipe booklets about ancient recipes, using local herbs, fruits, blossoms, and exotic spices from Venice's 1200-year history.
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Spring in Venice - The Seasonal Collection
Join us for a virtual spring stroll around our neighborhood