Cooking Classes
Pasta & Tiramisu Class with Sea Views in Cinque Terre
4.9
Top location
Barbara
Spoken languages:
Italian and English
Cesarina Green
Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
Shared Experience
Your experience
- Fresh handmade pasta
- Fresh tomato sauce
- Sauce made with vegetables from the garden
- Homemade tiramisu
Learn how to make a type of fresh pasta and two sauces in a picturesque location overlooking the sea in Riomaggiore, in the Cinque Terre. In this 3-hour cooking class, you will discover the art of homemade pasta and the preparation of two traditional sauces, based on tomatoes and/or seasonal vegetables harvested directly from our garden overlooking the sea.
My husband and I carefully select high-quality local ingredients: fresh basil, ripe tomatoes, seasonal vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Sardo cheese.
Immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of our olive grove overlooking the sea, enjoy the pasta and sauces you have prepared, paired with local wines, and conclude the experience with fresh seasonal fruit or traditional tiramisu, which we will prepare together.
Remaining char: 500
Total: €153.00
€153.00
per guest€77.00 per child
Reviews
4.9
84 reviews
- You must come visit Barbara and Stefano! I can not begin to tell you how wonderful our experience was with them. Not only did we get a hands on cooking class, the location was on a mountainside with a BEAUTIFUL view. They were so hospitable and Barbara made our entire trip to Italy. She was funny and gracious and just downright charming. Felt like my own auntie invited me into her home to learn and cook. If you’re in the area and contemplating a cooking class, this is the one!!
- Barbara was an incredible time and was so knowledgeable about everything Italian food and traditions. She was so fun to be around and was so hospitable and charming. She helped us navigate to her place and encouraged us to truly enjoy ourselves. Her recipes are authentic to the area and are full of traditions passed down through the generations. Stefano was such a delight as well - they make a great team! The food was delicious and we’re walking away with amazing memories and even better recipes to make ourselves. We will be back!! Also - their home is GORGEOUS!
- 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.
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Remaining char: 500
Total: €153.00
€153.00 per guest
Where
Barbara
Cesarina from 2022Location: Riomaggiore (SP) 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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