Authentic Cooking Classes in Istria – Taste Tradition with Your Own Hands

Istrian cuisine is a rich blend of Mediterranean and Central European influences, known for dishes like handmade pasta (fuži), truffles, seafood, olive oil, and hearty stews. One of the best ways to experience it is not just by tasting — but by cooking it yourself.

Across Istria, cooking classes are offered in traditional konobas (taverns), private homes, and agrotourism farms. Guided by local chefs or hosts, participants learn to prepare regional specialties from scratch, using seasonal ingredients and time-honored techniques.

From rolling out pasta dough to making žgvacet (Istrian goulash), preparing fresh seafood, or baking traditional desserts like kroštule — these classes are hands-on, informative, and delicious. Many also include wine tastings, garden tours, and sit-down meals with the group.