Cooking classes
Cinque Terre: pasta class and Tiramisù
4.9
Barbara
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Small Group hands-on cooking class with 2 pasta recipes and tiramisù
Shared Experience
Your experience
- Stuffed fresh pasta
- Smooth fresh pasta
- Tiramisù
Learn how to make two types of fresh pasta in a charming seaside location in Riomaggiore, in the heart of the Cinque Terre. During this 3-hour cooking class, you'll discover the art of homemade pasta and authentic Genovese pesto, prepared exclusively using a traditional mortar and pestle. My husband and I carefully select high-quality local ingredients: fresh basil, pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano, and Pecorino Sardo. Immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of our olive grove as you enjoy your creations paired with local wines, followed by fresh seasonal fruit or the classic Tiramisù we’ll prepare together!
€149.00 per guest
(€74.50 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €149.00
€149.00
per guest€74.50 per child
Reviews
4.9
82 reviews
- Barbara and Stefano were the perfect hosts. The class was very informative and hands-on. Getting there was a bit more difficult than anticipated. Take Barbara up on her offer of arranging taxi service to her house. In the end, the 100 treacherous stairs up the mountain were worth it but if you are not in really good shape it can be a problem.
- Perfetto!! The food, the hosts, the setting, the instruction, the dogs, the house…it was all magnificent! I can’t describe all of the different points of perfection, so I will just say that we would do it again, it was worth the money, and it was a top moment of our entire trip (which spanned 2 weeks in 4 different countries).
- Amazing! Barbara and Stefano were so welcoming. The views from the mountain side are spectacular. Barbara was very knowledgable and taught us how I imagine my mom would have taught me if she were Italian and made pasta, and Tiramisu. Side note just get a cab, the locator on whatever map you are looking at is wrong because that new modern device doesn’t have ancient Roman footpaths on it.
- Barbara and Stefano were nothing short of amazing. The view from their home in Riomaggiore felt like something out of a dream, very peaceful, expansive and unforgettable. But what made the experience truly special was them. It’s rare to be welcomed so warmly by locals, and even rarer to be invited into their kitchen to learn a treasured family recipe passed down through generations. We made pasta, bruschetta, and the most amazing tiramisu we have ever tasted. Their sweet dogs, Anna and Julie, made it all feel even more like home. Barbara and Stefano have such a deep love for food and tradition. Every ingredient had a purpose, every step had meaning. You could feel the care in the way they prepared everything, always with intention and always with heart. I’d do it all again in a heartbeat just to be in their presence, to share another meal, and to take in that stunning view. Thank you, Barbara and Stefano, for one of the most beautiful memories we will carry with us.
- This was an amazing authentic Ligurian experience! Barbara started the class by sitting down with us and we immediately felt welcomed and at home. She even helped set up the taxi for us and helped us find our way to her lovely home. Her and her husband stefano were so knowledgeable not only about the food but about the area. Learning her family recipes was an unforgettable experience and I can’t not mention the views that we had while enjoying the finished product. If you are in Riomaggiore, this class is a must!
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€149.00 per guest
(€74.50 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €149.00
€149.00 per guest
Where
Barbara
Cesarina from 2022Location: Riomaggiore Languages: Italian and EnglishHi there, I'm Barbara!
I was born in the Gulf of Poets, to a Sardinian mother and a Genoese father, and spent my childhood with my beloved grandparents. I like to think of myself as a citizen of the world, but I have a strong connection to my land and its traditions, as does my husband Stefano. Together, we want to share our passion for cooking and our roots with other enthusiasts and curious minds. Since I was a child, I developed a strong passion for cooking, thanks to my grandmother who taught me to experiment and taste new flavors. I have always been adventurous and have tried all the original recipes from different countries around the world, but Ligurian cuisine remains my favorite. We decided to open the doors of our house, located on the terraces of the Cinque Terre above Riomaggiore, to share our passion for cooking and local culture. For us, cooking is the best way to tell the story of our land and pass on the true Ligurian tradition to others. We are excited to share this culinary journey with guests from around the world!
I was born in the Gulf of Poets, to a Sardinian mother and a Genoese father, and spent my childhood with my beloved grandparents. I like to think of myself as a citizen of the world, but I have a strong connection to my land and its traditions, as does my husband Stefano. Together, we want to share our passion for cooking and our roots with other enthusiasts and curious minds. Since I was a child, I developed a strong passion for cooking, thanks to my grandmother who taught me to experiment and taste new flavors. I have always been adventurous and have tried all the original recipes from different countries around the world, but Ligurian cuisine remains my favorite. We decided to open the doors of our house, located on the terraces of the Cinque Terre above Riomaggiore, to share our passion for cooking and local culture. For us, cooking is the best way to tell the story of our land and pass on the true Ligurian tradition to others. We are excited to share this culinary journey with guests from around the world!
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