Spoken languages: Italian, English, Spanish, French
Learn how to make traditional Genovese pesto using mortar and pestle, enjoy freshly made trofie with pesto, and toast with a glass of local wine in a stunning setting.
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Imagine arriving at Villa Durazzo, in the heart of Santa Margherita Ligure, and immediately feeling inside an 18th-century postcard. This historic villa overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio is much more than a location: it is our theater of taste, where flavors, stories and landscapes come together in a unique and exclusive experience. We begin with the preparation of Genoese pesto by mortar, according to tradition, tasting the pesto with fresh trofie, a glass of local wine for each guest. Amidst frescoes, crystal chandeliers and vintage marble, the cooking class becomes a ceremony of taste that tells of the most authentic Liguria. We then move to the Italian garden, among lemon trees, palm trees and breathtaking views. Each class is a dive into the most authentic Liguria.
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Scuola di Cucina Villa Durazzo
Cesarina from 2025Location: Santa Margherita Ligure Languages: Italian, English, Spanish, French
In Santa Margherita Ligure, Villa Durazzo welcomes you with the elegance of an 18th-century palace overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio. This is where our cooking class comes to life: an immersive experience among frescoed halls, Italian-style gardens, and the scent of fresh basil. In this unique setting, you’ll prepare traditional Genovese PDO pesto using a mortar and pestle, just as tradition demands—surrounded by breathtaking views and authentic Ligurian stories. Each lesson is a journey through the flavors and culture of the region, where taste meets beauty.