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Barbara

Cesarina from 2022

My speciality: Traditional Ligurian croxetti pasta served with pine nut pesto

I live in: Riomaggiore

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!

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Experiences
Reviews
4.9
96 reviews
This was an amazing authentic Ligurian experience! Barbara started the class by sitting down with us and we immediately felt welcomed and at home. She even helped set up the taxi for us and helped us find our way to her lovely home. Her and her husband stefano were so knowledgeable not only about the food but about the area. Learning her family recipes was an unforgettable experience and I can’t not mention the views that we had while enjoying the finished product. If you are in Riomaggiore, this class is a must!

Amanda - August 2025

Our cooking class was absolutely wonderful! Barbara and Stefano were so inviting and taught us a lot about Italian cuisine and culture. They opened their beautiful home and we felt so welcomed. The whole experience so fun! We went away with fresh knowledge, full stomachs and warm hearts! Would do this again!

Michelle and Mark - July 2025

Barbara and Stefano are amazing hosts, chefs, and teachers! They are also a heckuva lot of fun to spend an afternoon with. We learned so much in our time with them about making fresh pasta (tagliatelle, tortelle), bruschetta (5 varieties), and tiramisu. We also learned about the unique culture of Cinque Terre, what it is like to live in a UNESCO heritage site, and enjoyed our time with Anna and Julia (the dogs). They were so generous with their time and knowledge we cannot recommend this experience enough.

Rick, Naomi, Frances, and Phoebe - July 2025

Wow! Words can't even describe how amazing this experience was! Barbara and Stefano were the most wonderful hosts, and we learned so much from their cooking class. Spending time chatting with them and enjoying delicious food in their beautiful home was a true highlight of our trip! This was something we will never forget.

Jessica D - July 2025

Barbara’s class was one of the best experiences anyone could ever have in Italy! Not only was the location amazing and stunning but her and Stephano treated us like family. I would highly recommend taking a cooking class from them.

Scott - July 2025

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