A Taste of PADUA: history, incredible food & hidden gems

We visit the glorious Italian town of Padua and discover 800 year old frescoes, 500 year old gardens, and insanely delicious food...
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[@kathyevans2968]

What a gem Victoria is! She cooks with love in the most beautiful Italian way! You were so lucky to be invited to her amazing home while soaking in this unesco heritage city. Wow!

[@michaelt8727]

It's always a pleasure to travel with Ollie and Stephanie with their wealth of information, free-flowing commentary and of course the most impressive sights, be they the well-traveled tourist sites or the best of the off-the-beaten-path treasures. Although this cooking video with the amazing Vittoria makes me wonder how Italians have time for much else but shopping at the markets and making all those labor and time-intensive homemade pastas...but I'm always happy to sit down and enjoy a few healthy servings of fine Italian cuisine at a couple of my favorite local restaurants. Well, Stephanie and Ollie, it's the best job imaginable if you can get it, traveling, enjoying dining from casual to fine, discovering architectural masterpieces, art and sculpture. Why didn't I think of it as a smart career move years ago!

[@Tea-nOpals]

Wow, at times, the text just flies by at near hyper speed. Loved the very authentic Italian cooking lesson.

[@gaiagirlie]

pause button is good for that

[@juliawoodhead4879]

I am enthralled by this series of vlogs. The colours, shapes, shadows. The architecture, the paintings, the people. The commentary is perfect, not to light or to heavy, your interaction together makes perfect viewing. More and more please.

[@wellnone9367]

Another beautiful city - the buildings you showed us rise with ethereal energy, and seem to be in a dream of their own in that golden Italian sunshine. One can just imagine the different centuries of activity that has carried on in their shadow. Love seeing it all. And Vittoria, what a lovely person, with those fabulous dishes flowing from her fingertips. My goodness. Thank you for another gorgeous travel.

[@janicerobinson2970]

My Grand Mother & Grand Father Was Italian my grandfather could not speak English came To England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Be For Second War. My Grand Father &Grand Mother Made Ice Cream 🍦 And A Shop. I Made Pasta and lots of Dishes Thankyou Stephane Ollie Thankyou Very Much Love The History And The Amazing 🥘💕👌

[@katehobbs2008]

I do enjoy this sort of ‘slow vlog’, like slow food, rather than being rushed through a superficial glance at a place.

[@TravelsWithMyFriend]

It’s Steph here - it was Ollie’s idea to make ‘slow’ videos. His analogy was exactly that it should be like slow food! A balm in our fast paced world.

[@suzannehamilton1251]

Thank you so much for bringing to me a city that I have never heard of in my 53 years !! Guess what I am now googling ! Just amazing with so much history and beauty to be seen. My city was settled by Europeans only 156 years ago, so to see a city that has a university 800 years old is just mind blowing! Thank you again from North Queensland, Australia. xxx

[@spaniardsrmoors6817]

Universities, Banks, Capitalism are Italian inventions.

[@ac6553]

Padova is my hometown and it is just beautiful and I miss it so much! It is a hidden gem in the Veneto Region that offers so much... Love it that you like it!!! I always have to specify is near Venice... Live in Chicago now.

[@paolapertile2161]

❤

[@isabellejarvis7805]

What a lovely lady! Would love to taste!

[@carolesmith6620]

Absolutely beautiful thank you Ollie and Stephanie once again see you both next time take care 💕🌼🤗

[@cherylkurucz8852]

Thank you Stephanie and Ollie And Philip for another wonderful travel vlog! Victoria Was such a lovely host and cook!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheFiown]

I had an Italian aunt who used to make pasta every single day and it would hang up to dry in the kitchen. Her children have a well known Italian Restaurant in Scotland but I have never been and haven't seen them in almost 60 years, I only remember that the children were all dar haired and gorgeous.

[@katyhowe8348]

Oh wow which Italian Restaurant if you don't mind me asking? I live in Scotland. And next month I'm visiting Italy for the first time, including Padua. Can't wait!

[@TheFiown]

It is in Glasgow, don't remember the adress. My mum wasn't talking with that side of the family and I never wanted to uspet her by going myself, maybe one day. @@katyhowe8348

[@lupinpooter7718]

Wonderful Padua. And only 25mins on the train from Venice!

[@antioxidantsforyou3500]

Hi Stephanie and Ollie, your vlog in Padua is just fabulous! So interesting and you are right about wanting to go back! I spent a year in Florence with 'old' family friends and just loved being able to visit the art galleries, museums and churches many times as you could not take in their beautiful contents on a first visit! Nick and I loved seeing your cookery class with the gorgeous Vittoria, all looked so delicious! Tiramisu is a family favourite and was wonderful seeing how she made it. Yes Ollie, the sponge fingers can get very soggy quickly! lol! We look forward to your vlog next week in Verona! Love and best wishes, Christina & Nick, Crediton, Devon UK😀🥰

[@nadeansimmons226]

That was glorious in every way. Music, video, people, art, chat, cooking. Everything. Thank you.

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Delightful!

[@greenb5716]

Amazing history lesson and tour. Thank you. Food looked fantastic as well. ❤🙂 another great vlog!

[@Ssmith248]

I'm hungry just watching.

[@rayscott2611]

What a beautiful place. It deserves two beautiful people to visit it.

[@janicerivera5570]

Another fabulous gem from the vault.

[@peterwhite9261]

I am so hungry after watching all that food.❤

[@debbiewindsor6834]

I went to Padua recently it was an incredibly dull city and the Jewish area had army guards there so sad.

[@erenareynolds6692]

Thank you Stephanie, Ollie, and Phillip for such an interesting and joyful video❤️❤️❤️

[@joyguthrie964]

Wonderful visit to Padua!

[@debtheguest3109]

Thank you Stephanie and Ollie, this was so interesting. I'm really enjoying traveling with you!

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Victoria is a gem 💎

[@Marykguise]

Wow!! The city was gorgeous and Vittoria, her home and cooking were stupendous!! Love from Mary in Southern California 💗

[@dennispatrick4999]

It's great to see these vlogs...

[@sianplatt9913]

You have absolutely nailed this style, I love getting the details whilst maintaining enough pace to keep our interest. Also the personalities of the amazing people you meet shine through. Going to keep watching, even if you are making me regret my lack of holiday time this year 😂

[@veronicarunge2241]

Well we got to feast our eyes on frescoes - food - gardens - buildings - as usual you bring us so much joy watching - thank you for sharing - from Australia.

[@lauraclaudia8159]

Gorgeous city, wonderful food and captivating hosts!!! This video has everything to delight the spectators!!!❤🥰🤩

[@ac6553]

Padova is my hometown and I miss it so so much!!!! I live in Chicago now!!!

[@denisefazio6708]

I've been to Padua and this was amazing.

[@susannahwhitaker994]

Another amazing vlog. Beautiful places and beautiful filming. Thankyou 🤗

[@sarahcampbell6959]

Stephanie I am drooling over the food. ❤ from Vancouver island

[@antonellaarcadolan6004]

Loved it very much, thank you Stephanie and Ollie. Please do consider coming to Sicily , if you can.❤

[@MaryEllen_of_OBX]

Drool pass the food! Wow! That was a beautiful place.

[@hollykeller1545]

I’m glad that I can simply buy Italian pasta at my grocery store!

[@catkiki7779]

Thank You so much for taking us on your adventure love you both !!

[@1231ms54]

What a great show. The food looked wonderful. Thank you for the ride.

[@denisemarle4141]

I'm starting to regret not holidaying in Europe, rather than returning to the US so many times when I could still walk all day... there are so many wonderful cities to see around the world, try to see as many as you can while health allows. Thank you, for making it possible to see so many places, missed when young and agile! Here in Sydney we have a company called Pastabilities! 🤣once in Surry Hills, I'd walk there at lunchtime... For years they've made the most delicious fresh pasta, everything to cook at home, all types of pasta, even the sauces. Its take your pick, they make it all. If you live in Sydney they are at Marrickville, plus they sell through other outlets... Another great video. ❤🦘

[@paulwaite2219]

Must try it😮

[@mariannewinkelman7255]

Another fabulous video, I was smiling throughout. Thanks again for such wonderful content. Regards from another Sagittarius. 😊

[@charmainejfritz]

another fun and interesting video love your travel videos, i loved vittorias' kitchen and my mouth was watering watching you eating her wonderful food!

[@ingaulena]

Thank you for sharing your travel diaries! I really enjoy your joy for history and culture. I learn a lot form a comfort of my home :)

[@kaywallace6139]

Absolutely fantastic video. 😊

[@eleanorchapple8772]

This is a marvellous travel channel.

[@GRANDIPRTradeMarkAcceleartor]

Mascarpone, LOVE it!! 🤩

[@juliajoplin4238]

Another spectacular video! Loved it, it had all the ingredients you want in a traveling program even pasta 🍝😄🙏🏾 I didn’t expect Philip to be there until I heard his give away giggle 🤭You didn’t have to tell us Stephanie, I knew! Thanks again till next time 🌏🗺️

[@angelagalloway5486]

Julian clary comes to mind 😂in the pasta baking segment 🤣

[@jenniferhartman6474]

I never thought of visiting Padua but what a beautiful city! I love the botanical garden and lunch looked delicious.

[@deniereynolds6119]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for taking us along to the Dali museum. Very educational and so diverse in his talents. I love Oliver and his new(ish) channel. Your right Camilla is a beautiful addition on Ollie’s arm.

[@thewilliamseswonderfulworld]

The arcade is very different than arcades we have here with games in them. Beautiful site.

[@Stephen_A.]

These travel videos are always magical. 💖

[@lennierobson8672]

Wow!what a great city & very imformative video, thanks heaps L (Australia)

[@lisalarosa4546]

Wow! I'm glad I'm Sagittarius like Ollie. The artwork in that building, at the beginning of your vlog is beautiful! With the food you two made in your guide's home looked amazing. The way you both described it made my mouth water. Thank you for doing these wonderful videos!!

[@breakfastattiffanys741]

I loved your guide's accent and her little chuckles after every sentence 😊

[@dorislong9420]

Just loved every moment!

[@sallyflavell6221]

Such a gracious hostess Victoria❤ and the lovely food ❤

[@kathyl3918]

I just loved all of this episode! Cooking with your lovely host was fantastic!

[@T.Account.356]

loved the cooking with Vittoria!

[@jenniferlittlechild5839]

I loved this episode, loved the cooking, & frescoes … I’m from Australia & spent barely any time in Italy (or anywhere in Europe) .. I did however make the effort to get to Assisi near Padua to where Saint Francis was born, & see the art work of Giotto .. he was such a master, love his work, it’s so beautiful .. the best of religious art (not that I’m religious, but interested in the history) ❤️

[@sandicarpenter2658]

That was just wonderful! Thanks guys. Sandi x

[@lindascott2008]

I love the way Ollie is so charming and sweet, thanking the woman for having them in her palazzo, at least twice, in such a gentle and well-mannered way. I can see anyone would be incredibly lucky to have him in their lives. Friends and loved ones of Ollie, I envy you, such a wonderful gentleman you get to share time with. And his wife, should treat him like the Prince that he is. I will subscribe to his channel Magical Modernist Mansion. I watched it before, but am now convinced, I need me some Ollie to brighten things up.

[@TravelsWithMyFriend]

Hi Linda, it’s Steph here. Ollie is wonderful, and I’m thankful every day for meeting him at university - through him I also met Nic and Michael, with whom I bought Lalande. My life would have been impossible without meeting Ollie and he’s been a rock in my life ever since. As someone who’s known him for so long, I can also add that Camilla is the best thing that’s ever happened to him, she’s loyal, capable and very fun!

[@maryjimdale7031]

Another fabulous vlog!

[@lovereikiASMR222]

I have to go to Padua now! I absolutely loved this video!❤️ Thank you xx

[@juliatownsend2324]

Thanks for sharing loved the experience. Victoria was so gentle in explaining everything. A feast for the eyes as well as the stomach. Till the next video carry on the good job 👏 👍 👌

[@Stephen_A.]

I'm a proud Sagittarius. 🥰

[@amyclaire100]

Padua was one of my favorite places to visit on my trip to Italy years ago. Lovely to see it as it is now.

[@shelleyjahnke]

Wow.. I go to Padova for work probably once every couple of months or so ,and embarrassingly, have never stepped foot inside the Palazzo della Ragione...!! so I must rectify that immediately! 😅 Also I just tried to book the experience with Vittoria on the website and sadly it doesn't seem to exist any longer..or maybe it isn't listed? Anyway, what a wonderful experience to have shared. Thanks for bringing us along :)

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Lovely images. The cathedral looks extraordinary. Thank you for the video!

[@Manu83da]

Padua is my hometown, and made me proud how you enjoyed it. Great video

[@Stephen_A.]

I'm "Like" number 1,000. First time I have done that. 😍

[@sarahg6902]

Love this! A little suggestion of a place to visi one day: Syracuse in Sicily - amazing history and strangely unspoilt. Just been but too hot right now!!

[@tydanum]

Absolutely love your travels, you both make them so interesting 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻🥰🇬🇧

[@dianaelizabethbashford3797]

Thank you Ollie and Steph for another amazing video. As always it cheered me up as did last weeks video. I love your videos and it is one of my Tuesday highlights. X

[@ornleifs]

Agree with Ollie - that was a very lovely kitchen.

[@denisedecarlo9311]

Fabulous video...lOVED the food...

[@corinnealford2952]

Just lovely!

[@carynkabat4208]

I was supposed to go to Padua in May but my husband did not feel well and it was raining so we stayed in Verona. Oh my what we missed. Thank you for showing me so beautifully what we missed. That cooking class was a hoot. I love your vlogs and Ollie is so much fun to be with. Looking forward to next weeks vlog.

[@123uschie]

Thank you for this wonderful video Stephanie and Ollie❤

[@lindagage7315]

That was so much fun, thanks, would love to visit one day!

[@lovereikiASMR222]

Love, love, love this vlog! So fun and informative! Thank you xx

[@annemackenzie7295]

Delightful video - thank you! ❤

[@BriansJerseygarden]

Thank you for such informative fun vlog, I adore making pasta

[@Ambers_Team]

Wow the house is amazing 🤩

[@shelbycooper7504]

Extremely interesting really enjoyed this 😊

[@annieterminetschuppon7232]

Tell me about France and double cream😭😭😭! As soon as I m flying to UK, I bring it back. If only British airways can guess what is in my luggage. A paradox, a french doing food shopping in london😂😂😂

[@ralphjones9903]

That looked Delicious 😋 😍

[@NatiHerron]

Another wonderful adventure, thank you! I will be trying the speck & radicchio pasta :)

[@clairedaigle5199]

Perhaps I'm not seeing it, but it would be helpful to know when you filmed the episodes. For those of us who might be planning our trips its helpful to see weather conditions and what we should be planning for attire. Thank you!

[@paulinedavey4907]

Whilst in the garden Stephanie mentions it is spring, March/ April time?

[@TravelsWithMyFriend]

It was February 2022!

[@luciaroslingshaw2112]

It would be nice if you subtitled the Italian (and other languages) if it goes on for several sentences. Thanks!

[@lorrainel2314]

Another beautiful episode, thank you 💜💚

[@diannapurvis8646]

So educational thank you both really wonderful 🎉

[@valerialamberti9037]

Great vlog!

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Amazing!! I must visit!

[@tropicalmom2468]

I'm usually hungry after watching a video like this, but I was wise and called up the Café Verona so I could eat with you. #winning 😂

[@beautyallaroundme724]

Craving some tiramisu now...

[@stephanieguarino2870]

Padua! I didn’t know ❤

[@deborahroberts1300]

I never wanted to make my own pasta BUT I just might now🤔🍝

[@oldheadcook]

Ok…..you guys get an A+………LOVED THIS❤️

[@claudetteduplessis4345]

Lovely!