Annarita

My name is Annarita, and I’m a Cesarina from Bari—a city where cooking is a true daily ritual, made of simplicity, familiar aromas, and flavors that tell the story of who we are.I love preparing traditional dishes from Bari and the Puglia region—recipes that speak of family, sharing, and the rhythm of the seasons.I use simple, local ingredients, carefully selected, because for me, cooking is above all an expression of love for my land.Welcoming people to my table and making them feel at home is one of the things that brings me the most joy.Through my cooking, I want to offer an authentic experience, filled with genuine flavors and traditions passed down from generation to generation.

My specialities

Bari-style focaccia
Sporcamuss
Traditional Bari-style tiella (baked rice, potatoes, and mussels)

Reviews

5.0

12 reviews

: This was an amazing and emotional experience with these 3 generations of women. They were so gracious welcoming us in their home. It brought back memories of my Nana teaching me how to make tortellini. I learned so much and they treated us like family.It was a wonderful experience that exceeded my expectations.
: It was the highlight of my trip! We met with 3 generations of these women. It was fantastic. My and I totally enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone. The food was excellent and they were so welcoming in the Nonna’s home. We were made to feel like family.
: Annarita and her family were so welcoming. They were very friendly and explained everything extremely well. It was a really lovely experience and we learned so much and got to taste some real Italian homemade snacks and tiramisu that was so tasty. Would highly recommend Annarita as she is highly skilled and full of knowledge from all her experience.
: What an amazing experience with Titty and her family. As soon as we arrive they were so welcoming. Made us feel so right at home. Food was amazing! Best experience ever. Truly recommend if you ever visit Bari.
: The Market tour and Cooking Class with Annarita was a very special experience. She took us around the local market explaining the various things she looked for in the fresh products and ways she used them. We had a bonus of going to her mother’s house to cook (a former chef and “nonna”). the family makes their own olive oil, limoncello, etc. which we were treated to. We were taught how to highlight the ingredients and felt like we became part of their delightful family. She was also thoughtful enough to provide a lovely young translator to fill in any gaps so we fully understood everything. It is one of the wonderful experiences of visiting this beautiful part of Italy and shouldn’t be missed!