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Patrizia Lombardi

A Tuscan native of Florence, with great interest in the history of traditions and inspired by the profound gastronomic heritage in Italy, the culinary arts became Patrizia’s medium of creativity and expression.

She studied culinary nutrition, and continues on a never ending path of epicurean learning.

Patrizia teaches her students that food is also a great traveler—and ‘traditional cuisines’ tell deeper stories of many different cultures, exchanges and customs.

Venice was love at first sight for Patrizia. She discreetly began discovering the Serenissima on tiptoe, and continues to this day. It is here where she wants to share her passion—at the crossroads of food and history through cooking classes and walks in Giudecca.

Lisa Esclapon de Villeneuve

Florentine by birth, and Venetian in spirit, for years I've travelled, lived and worked abroad. Fluent in five languages, I've shaped a creativity forged by encounters with different cultures and traditions.

A degree in Italian Literature launched a varied career spanning press offices, advertising, copywriting and human resources, often with an international focus.

Like the Venetian explorers who once left the Serenissima in search of new horizons, I returned home with something new to share.

With Venetian Table, I bring together my studies, experience and passions to co-found a project fuelled by curiosity and a love for Venice — always evolving, always open to new ideas and inspiration.

I'd love for you to explore it with Patrizia and me.

Team Venetian Table

Lisa and Patrizia were classmates in high school, and then reconnected some years later after various chapters in their lives: marriage, children, different careers and countries.

Their mutual love for Venice—with its abundance of traditions and secrets to discover—sparked the strong connection and the creation of Venetian Table.

For the Venetian Table duo, food is culture, identity and well-being —and is best shared with others.

“In Giudecca we found a hidden, authentic Venice, and with Venetian Table our trip is on-going, and you are invited to join us!”