Cooking classes
Apulian cuisine in a former monastery in Monopoli
5.0
Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
Shared Experience
Your experience
- Cavatelli
- Stuffed fresh pasta
- Tiramisu
An experience of conviviality, kneading dough, savoring aromas, and the joy of sharing a meal in the rooms of a former 19th-century monastery in Monopoli's historic center. I invite you into my kitchen for a journey through the authentic flavors of Apulian tradition, where every dish tells a story of passion and local ingredients. Handmade cavatelli, carefully prepared and served with fresh tomato sauce and ricotta marzotica, offering an intense and distinctive flavor. Stuffed pasta with seasonal vegetables, celebrating the freshness and simplicity of our land. A special tiramisu, featuring a homemade biscuit base for an extra authentic touch. I look forward to cooking together!
Vegetarian
€135.00 per guest
(€68.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €135.00
€135.00
per guest€68.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
15 reviews
- As I sit at the end of our Italian vacation I am going over what our favorite experiences were. This class is top of our list. We knew it was going to be wonderful as soon as we were greeted by Marilena warm smile and walked into her beautiful home. She is an amazing cook! She got us all involved teaching us with patience and treating us like family. We ate, drank, laughed, learned, and just had the best time ever. We all can’t stop talking about it. Best part of our trip! She is an amazing cook and artist! We feel like we made a forever friend. XXXXXOOOO!!!
- Alles war toll, Pasta zubereiten, Küchengespräche, Kochen, gemeinsames Essen, Lachen
- We enjoyed a wonderful evening with Marilena and new friends. The pasta making lesson was challenging for 3 of us; with one maestro emerging (looking at you, Jordi). However, we all laughed through it. Marilena made us feel accomplished regardless of our less than desirable productivity! The wine flowed, we ate the delicious pastas, loved the tiramisú made at the table (the best I’ve ever tasted). I would highly recommend.
- Súper buena experiencia.Marilena es una cocinera y anfitriona increíble y ha hecho de esta actividad un recuerdo especial!El mejor tiramisú de mi vida
- Fue una velada increíble con la mejor anfitriona y unas compañeras geniales .Todo dE 10 el aperitivo, la pasta y un increíble tiramisú. Mil gracias Marilena🩷
Kathleen Harris - November 2025
Emma - October 2025
Jenny and Christina - October 2025
Jordi - October 2025
Nieves - October 2025
€135.00 per guest
(€68.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €135.00
€135.00 per guest
Where
Marilena
Cesarina from 2025Location: Monopoli Languages: Italian and EnglishMy name is Marilena, and I am an artist of restoration: I give new life to forgotten materials and objects, transforming them into unique creations. This same passion extends to my cooking, where I honor tradition with fresh, seasonal ingredients. I live and work in the heart of Monopoli, in a historic 19th-century former monastery overlooking the Itria Valley and the sea. Here, I warmly welcome those who wish to discover the authentic flavors of our land, through seasonal vegetables, homemade fresh pasta, and seafood or meat specialties, always prepared with fresh, local ingredients. I dream of sharing my table with people from all over the world, telling the story of our culture through food. I love welcoming guests into a special place, offering authentic and unforgettable culinary experiences.
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