Cooking classes
Cooking class: Gnocchi & Pesto in Riomaggiore
4.9
Barbara
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Cooking class: learn how to make homemade Gnocchi and Genovese Pesto, then take a seat to taste what you have cooked, and enjoy fresh fruit or a dessert made by your Cesarina
Shared Experience
Your experience
- Gnocchi & Pesto alla Genovese
- Traditional desert or seasonal fresh fruit
Learn to prepare gnocchi and Pesto alla Genovese in a picturesque olive grove, overlooking the sea in Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre. In this 3-hour cooking class, you will discover the art of creating fluffy homemade gnocchi and authentic Genovese pesto, prepared exclusively with mortar and pestle. My husband and I carefully select local and high-quality ingredients: fresh basil, pine nuts, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parmigiano Reggiano, and Pecorino Sardo. Immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of our olive grove as you savor your creations paired with local wines, and enjoy fresh seasonal fruit or the traditional dessert we have prepared for you!
Vegetarian
€179.00 €135.00 per guest
(€68.00 per child)
€179.00 €135.00
per guest€68.00 per child
Reviews
4.9
65 reviews
- The cooking class was awesome with Cesarine Barbara and her faithful sous chef, Stefano. It was overbooked by Viator, the tour company, but they made it work. They were welcoming, the cooking was hands on, and the food was delicious. The location was beautiful as it was held in their home, which was perched on a cliff overlooking Riomaggiore with beautiful views of the village and the ocean. But beware: the walk to get there is not for the faint of heart or those weak in the knees! You literally have to climb up, or down, the mountainside to get there. If you are unsteady on your feet, or uncomfortable with narrow dirt and stone paths, or climbing or descending uneven steps. If you are up for that, I highly recommend it!
- Barbara and her husband had some interesting chemistry, but both lovely and hilarious people. Learning the ingredients to their homemade pasta was both intriguing and very informative. Everything was great other than 2 key elements. The first being that there was not a lot of 'hands-on' aspect to this cooking class. The cutting, prepping, mixing, and kneading were mostly done by the hosts while we stood around and wrote down her steps/ingredients in the provided notepads. We would have loved to be bit more involved with the whole process! Secondly, the photos of this booking make it seem like you are partaking in a cooking class overlooking the water with phenomenal views. This is sadly not the case, as Barbara's house is located on the inner side of the mountain, facing the valley. There's also quite a lot of shrubs and trees around blocking the view which would have been a bigger issue had we not been inside their house the entire time anyway.
- Had a wonderful time with Barbara. Lots of information about local foods, catered in everyone's food needs. Food was absolutely amazing. Thank you so much Barbara 💓
- We loved our experience with Barbara! She was very informative and I felt like I was invited into a friend's home. The atmosphere was incredibly fun and welcoming. The food was delicious! I would highly recommend booking with her.
- Fantastic, authentic experience! Barbara and Stephano were great hosts in their beautiful home!
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€179.00 €135.00 per guest
(€68.00 per child)
€179.00
€135.00 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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