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Daniela

Cesarina from 2018

My speciality: Spaghetti with muscles

I live in: La Spezia

Spoken languages: Italian and English

Good to know

I offer vegetarian alternatives

Hi from Daniela!

The city of La Spezia is located practically on the border between Liguria and Tuscany. It is the ideal starting point to visit the splendid Cinque Terre and other characteristic villages in the area, such as Lerici and Porto Venere. With the sea in front of the city and the mountains behind, it is fascinating to admire it from above from San Giorgio castle, and experience its unique flavor through its culinary offerings, which reflect a combination of land and sea, evolution and experimentation.At my table, I bring you traditional recipes. I’m Daniela, your Cesarina, and I offer you the typical cuisine of La Spezia, the harmonious result of the meeting of different traditions from the neighboring regions.I prepare my dishes using simple ingredients. However, once combined, they give life to both strong and delicate flavors at the same time, recipes like 'sgabei' – raised bread dough that is cut into strips, fried, stuffed with cheeses or locally cured cold cuts, 'muscoli' (mussels) in a variety of versions and, of course, an absolute must, 'pesto' (sauce made from basil).

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My specialities
  •  Tasting of: fried and marinara muscles (mussels), 'bianchetti' (crisy fried fish), stuffed anchovies and octopus with vegetables
  •  Spaghetti with muscles
  •  Stuffed muscles
Experiences
Reviews
5.0
187 reviews
We had such a great experience with Daniela. She taught us to make sgabei, gnocchi and tiramisu and paired our meal with delicious wine. Everything was fantastic! We would highly recommend this cooking class for any beginners or anyone wanting to experience the culture and hospitality in La Spezia. Make sure you come with a big appetite!

Dani - October 2025

Our family of 5 had a wonderful time learning how to make pasta and more. Daniela was very welcoming and friendly. She was extremely patient with all of us including our 3 kids (ages 4-11) as it was our first time making pasta. We loved getting to learn about the different pastas and liquors and try many as well. We would highly recommend.

Tobison Family - October 2025

Excellent experience. Daniela was a great host with exceptional cooking skills. We were treated like old friends having a fun night of cooking, eating and chatting. Would highly recommend.

Peter B - October 2025

What an incredible experience in La Spezia. Daniela is an excellent and patient teacher. The food we created together was delicious and the conversation was engaging. Daniela, we thoroughly enjoyed spending a few hours with you and your husband. Thanks for opening your home for this experience!

Dave and Leona - October 2025

One of the best esperience we had in Italy!

Nicholas Lelievre - October 2025

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