Michela
Cesarina from 2021My speciality: Bigoli with ragu and pumpkin
I live in: Verona
Spoken languages: English, French, Italian
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Hi from Michela!
Michela is from Verona, she has always lived in Verona, a city of art and love. Her apartment is a few steps from Piazza Brà, in the city center. The hills with its vineyards, Lake Garda with centuries-old olive trees and the Lessini mountains surround the monuments of a city with magical views. Her passion for cooking is a family legacy. Grandmother Laura and mother Bibi involved grandchildren and children in the preparation of long and short fresh pasta, lasagna, tortellini and tortelli, meat main courses with side dishes and desserts. "In the kitchen I try to convey the value of simplicity, but at the same time I am always ready to experiment with new dishes, mainly using the typical products of the Verona area."
My specialities
- Mushrooms and parmesan mille-feuille
- Bigoli with ragu and pumpkin
- Filet with rosemary and grilled radicchio
Experiences
Cooking classes (13)
Food & Wine Tours (4)
Reviews
5.0
109 reviews
- Michela was so welcoming - we started as strangers but ended as family. We started the evening with a small appetizer and prosecco. We got to know each other and she gave an overview of the class. She gave us options and customized the teaching to our preference. She was patient with us and taught us multiple techniques for making pasta. Americans typically prefer the pasta making course and I can see why. It really connects you with Verona. It’s also unlike the experiences we have in the states. Michela was so generous and thoughtful in her teaching style and even gave us some leftover cookies for our early breakfast. We absolutely recommend her and will be back to Verona to take another course!
- Un’esperienza autentica e speciale! Michela è una persona straordinaria, accogliente e piena di passione; ha creato un’atmosfera calorosa, facendoci sentire tutte a casa e trasmettendoci il suo amore per la cucina. Con pazienza ci ha guidate nella preparazione degli gnocchi fatti a mano, raccontandoci curiosità e dandoci consigli. La location è nel centro di Verona, a due passi dall’ Arena, perfetta per chi con l’occasione vuole visitare la città. Consiglierei a chiunque questa esperienza. Vanessa
- We had an amazing cooking experience with Michela. She was very knowledgeable and taught us how to pay attention to the little details that make the difference between good and great deserts. We had fantastic time and whole heartedly recommend a class with Michela.
- Hands down one of our favorite experiences in Northern Italy! Michela was a wonderful guide as we walked the streets of Verona, stopping for a sweet treat at a historic pastry shop and learning about Verona as we strolled and talked. We picked up fresh bread for lunch at a historic bakery, then headed back to Michela's house where we enjoyed a snack before we learned how to prepare delicious gnocchi! Our family had a great time as we all sat down for lunch, enjoying the gnocchi with 3 simple sauces. Michela also had prepared a traditional Srbisolona which she served for dessert. Highly recommend this experience. We are working on perfecting our gnocchi in our own kitchen!
- Michela was absolutely wonderful- kind, warm, knowledgeable, patient and helpful. She went above and beyond and my family had the most incredible experience walking Verona, cooking and eating with her. A gorgeous city and a fabulous experience!
Lauren & Laura - February 2026
Vanessa - December 2025
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Meredith - August 2025