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Gnocchi with Pesto and Tiramisu in a Special Cooking Class

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Donata

La Spezia

Duration 3h

Max 6 guests

Spoken languages:  Italian, English, Spanish

Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina

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    Discover the authentic flavors of tradition with Adriano and Donata! We'll make handmade gnocchi together with garden potatoes, topped with classic Ligurian pesto. You'll learn every step, from kneading the dough to perfect baking. We will also taste sgabei, delicious fried dough gnocchi typical of Liguria, served with cheese and mixed cold cuts. To end on a sweet note, we will make a creamy tiramisu, following the traditional recipe. A unique experience, between taste and conviviality, to discover and savor the best of Ligurian home cooking!

    Total: €133.00

    €133.00 
    per guest

    €67.00 per child

    Reviews
    5.0
    3 reviews
    My husband and I met Donata and her husband Claudio at her house. She taught us to make Italian ravioli in her kitchen. It was an authentic Italian experience and has been a true highlight to our trip to Italy. They are such a nice couple. Claudio played selections from his vinyl collection as we dined on the delicious food overlooking the mountain view. It was like having dinner with old friends more than meeting strangers for the first time. I highly recommend this experience.

    Melody - October 2025

    We met Donata near an outside market area in LaSpezia & she showed us where she purchases fresh fish, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, etc. From there we went to her favorite bakery & sample some amazing breads. Then we went to her home with her & her husband Claudio. They made Rich & I both feel so welcome & at home! We made home pasta, homemade pesto & a wonderful appetizer! We sat outside on their lovely terrace, spoke about what we all do for work, our families & culture! She served us homemade tiramisu - the BEST I’ve ever had! The ENTIRE experience was the BEST, it exceeded our expectations - we LOVED EVERY MINUTE of our time with Donata cooking & being with her & her husband!!!!!

    Anita & Rich - October 2025

    5 starts isn’t enough! This was the absolute highlight of our honeymoon! Our hosts were absolutely amazing and this was a once in a lifetime experience. Their house was beautiful and the food we made was authentic and fresh! We didn’t want it to end!

    Eden & George  - April 2025

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    Donata
    Cesarina from 2025Location: La Spezia    Languages: Italian, English, Spanish
    I’m Donata, a Cesarina with a great passion for traditional cuisine. My home overlooks the wonderful Gulf of La Spezia, and from the panoramic terrace I joyfully welcome friends and guests, offering them an unforgettable experience that combines flavors with the beauty of the landscape. My specialties are focaccia, vegetable pies, homemade fresh pasta, and of course pizza, all prepared with genuine, carefully selected ingredients. In summer, I bring to the table vegetables from our family garden, offering the very best of the season. I am deeply connected to Ligurian and Tuscan cuisine, and among the experiences I love to share there is also the authentic mortar-made pesto class, prepared according to tradition: an experience that smells of basil and tells the true essence of our land.
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