Barbara

Cesarina from 2022

Spoken languages: Italian and English

Good to know

I offer vegetarian alternatives

Hi from Barbara!

Hi 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!

Experiences

Top location

5 (48)

Cooking classes

Seaside Cooking Class: 3 traditional recipes in Cinque TerreHosted by Barbara

Riomaggiore

€179 per guest

Shared Experience

In a shared experience, other guests may be added, up to the maximum number of people that the host can accommodate. Therefore you may have the opportunity to share your passion for good food and cooking with other people from all over the world!

Typical experience

5 (47)

Cooking classes

Pesto express cooking class with sea view in 5 TerreHosted by Barbara

Cooking class: Gnocchi & Pesto in RiomaggioreHosted by Barbara

Exclusive cooking class in RiomaggioreHosted by Barbara

Riomaggiore

€179 per guest

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.

Reviews

5.0

51 reviews

: Barbara and Stefano were great hosts who made us feel right at home and had us laughing all night. Barbara was very knowledgeable when it came to making bruschetta, tiramisu and pasta. Everything we made and tasted was delicious!! They catered for gluten intolerance so well. The only feedback I would give is more wine! We had one glass with dinner as well as a pre-dinner aperol spritz, but it would’ve been nice to have some wine as we were cooking and waiting for our food.
: We will NEVER forget this experience of cooking a fantastic traditional Italian meal in the gorgeous setting of this home. Our small group of 8 from 4 different countries learned pasta, Turkish, bruschetta abs frittata I’m a relaxed comfortable place with gorgeous views of the sea and love farm. We treasure our time as part of our first Italian vacation. Our hosts were outstanding on every level.
: Lovely people, great time.
: Barbara was an excellent host. My husband and I had an awesome time during the class. We had lots of laughs and learned a lot of new cooking skills!!
: Barbara and Stephan opened their home to us. They shared stories, their Italian historical knowledge, and amazing cooking skills and recipes. They are 2 loving and kind humans who share their love of cooking and Italy with visitors. There were a few extra tasting surprises for us. It’s clear Barbara and Stefan are passionate about cooking and sharing Italian culture and cooking. I will treasure these memories forever and will be back.