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Pesto zeneize in the mortar
5.0
Dining experience: take a seat and enjoy an authentic Italian meal with a local Cesarina
Private Experience
Private experiences are reserved for you and any guests you have booked for: no other people will be added so that you can enjoy maximum privacy.
Your experience
Genovese pesto is a condiment made from basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt, Parmesan and pecorino cheese. Each guest will have their own marble mortar with a wooden pestle so they can learn how to make this famous sauce.
I will tell you a bit of history and some ancient trivia about pesto itself, and then we will start working following the various steps. When the pesto is ready we will proceed with the preparation of potato gnocchi (made by hand), cook them, dress them with pesto and enjoy them accompanied by a good Ligurian wine. We will end this experience with a dessert prepared by me. I will welcome you with a welcome drink and cooking demo for the preparation of cheese focaccia, and if you want, you can try making the very thin pastry with me.
Vegetarian
Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
- we had such an amazing night with Andrea and his family. we started off by making tiramisu, ravioli, and truffel (not entirely sure how to spell this pasta) which were all phenomenal. his english was great and so we’re his instructions. his mom was there helping us as well as his dad, who were both lovely people. we cooked, laughed, and told stories until it was time to eat when more of his family joined us. they were all so wonderful as they welcomed us into their home and shared a meal with us as if we were their family. the food was also hands down the best italian food i’ve ever had. we made the main dishes and desserts and he brought out a homemade appetizer and fococcia bread. it was a night my family won’t forget and was so amazing meeting these people. i will 100% be reaching our next time i am in Genoa and highly highly recommend you go meet Andrea and his wonderful family and recipes.
- Pesto come faceva mia mamma , spettacolo , gelato fatto dallo chef da 10
- Sono stata piacevolmente sorpresa che la Cesarina con cui avevo deciso di fare esperienza della cucina Ligure fosse in realtà un "Cesarino" precisamente Andrea. Ho sperimentato come si fa la focaccia di Recco o meglio come si deve stendere x renderla sottilissima, come va farcira, con quali ingredienti e dopo cotta l'esperienza del palato è stata soddisfacente. Il pesto con il tipico basilico ligure è stato usato x condire una pasta, i "mandilli", fazzoletti di sfoglia tipo lasagne ma quadrate. Il tutto si è svolto in un luogo accogliente e tranquillo e nel pranzo finale sono stata in compagnia anche di mamma di Andrea che lo aiuta e supporta quando serve. È stata una giornata che difficilmente dimenticherò non solo per l'esperienza fatta e il cibo assaporato, ma per la grande passione e disponibilità di Andrea e della sua mamma che mi hanno anche trovato un passaggio per il ritorno in albergo. Grazie.
- Andrea and his family provided a great overall experience. From the support in getting to the location and providing me with a wonderful and fun experience. Would highly recommend.
- jag hade en jättebra kväll! kan rekommendera Andrea.
Megan M - July 2023
Alberto - June 2023
Rossana - May 2023
Megan - April 2023
Marina - April 2023
€95.00 per guest
(€47.50 per child)
€95.00 per guest
€95.00 per guest
€47.50 per child
Where
Andrea
Cesarina from 2021Location: Genoa Languages: Italian, English, Spanish"It all started at the age of 12 with my first dish: the pennette with cream and asparagus. From here I decided to deepen this passion by obtaining the Hotel School and subsequently attending various private courses. I follow recipes handed down by my grandmothers, all strictly Genoese and/ or Ligurian. I live in Sestri Ponente, in the province of Genoa, where I can quickly reach the sea, but also the mountains. I welcome my guests in the room of my home and I like to customize and decorate the table according to the event."