After spending several weeks in Venice at Marcello's cooking school, Amy becomes enchanted with the city and starts to reconsider her fast-paced New York lifestyle. She decides to extend her stay and immerse herself in the Italian culture, much to the annoyance of her boss and colleagues back in the States. As Amy continues to learn from Marcello and explore Venice, she discovers a passion for food and cooking that she never knew existed.
Meanwhile, Marcello is dealing with his own personal issues, including a strained relationship with his daughter and a health scare that has left him reevaluating his priorities. Despite his initial reluctance to get involved with the meal prep kit venture, he starts to see the potential in the project and becomes more open to the idea of working with Amy.
As they work together to develop the meal prep kits and navigate their personal challenges, Amy and Marcello grow closer and begin to develop feelings for each other. However, they both know that their lives are on different paths and struggle with the idea of continuing their relationship.
In the end, Amy must decide whether to pursue her career in New York or follow her heart and stay in Venice with Marcello. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about love, life, and the importance of slowing down and enjoying the simple pleasures.