Emanuela
Cesarina from 2018My speciality: Pasta and potatoes with smoked buffalo provolone
I live in: Naples
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Emanuela
Nestled in the gulf, Naples wakes up to views of its splendid sea every day. The same sea which the large, green balcony of our Cesarina's house overlooks, and which offers a breathtaking panorama.The house where Emanuela is hosting us is spacious, furnished with traditional, refined in taste and flooded with light. Emanuela’s passion for the culinary arts goes back to when she was still a small child, peeking into “mama’s" kitchen. Our Cesarina is a clever mosaic: her intuition for the accompaniments and perfect combinations has made her an expert in the art of preparing good food. Flavors and fragrances are skillfully put together to tell the history and traditions of her region.
My specialities
- Eggplant rolls with robiola cream and tuna
- Pasta and potatoes with smoked buffalo provolone
- Fried golden anchovies
Experiences
Cooking Classes (7)
Food Experiences (1)
Reviews
5.0
74 reviews
- Bravo to Emanuela and her fun and fulfilling day of Italian cooking in her wonderful, and inviting home. Her warmth and kind hospitality added to the experience. She patiently led us through the simple and delicious recipes and with that - we wined and dined in spectacular fashion with a killer view of Naples from her outdoor terrace. It was a memorable meal and provided a tasty introduction to Naples.
- Emanuela was amazing. It was an unforgettable experience—beautiful home, spectacular views over Naples, and such warm and welcoming hosts. The class was both fun and informative, and we left not only having prepared and eaten delicious ravioli, mozzarella in carrozza, and tiramisu, but also with a deeper appreciation for the city
- This was an all around fantastic evening, Emmanuella was a wonderful host and teacher! The food was delicious and looking forward to trying it on my own!
- Emanuela and Maurizio welcomed us into their beautiful home and Emanuela started by explaining the history of Naples, which my mother and I absolutely loved since we are history buffs. The cooking class was fun and we stayed busy between learning the recipes, making the food, asking questions and seeing Emanuela's way of doing. It was wonderful to learn more about the history of the recipes we were making and seeing how proud Emanuela is to share her culinary knowledge and cherished memories related to cooking with her grandmother. We unfortunately could not stay to have dinner, but Maurizio was kind enough to drop us off at where we had parked our car. This is a great class for anyone who wants to do an activity or learn but it feels so much more valuable when you are someone who loves to cook in general! I was so into the class I completely forgot to take photos, thankfully Maurizio did!
- Imagine having to go to lunch with a couple of friends or relatives (the ones you like, mind you), and then add a spectacular view of the gulf and Vesuvius. Well, that’s how we felt, like having lunch with people you haven’t seen in a while, but it only takes a moment to reconnect. Emanuela and Maurizio were wonderful hosts, and it wasn’t just about lunch. They explained everything explainable about that marvelous city, Naples, and they made us feel part of something, even if only for a few hours. You can really tell they believe in what they do, and those who believe in it rarely do it badly. It goes without saying that the experience related purely to the food was excellent, and even I, who am celiac, was able to eat the same typical dishes as everyone else, with ingredients dedicated to me. Emanuela and Maurizio aren’t our relatives, but… well, if you could choose your family, we’d want them exactly like this. ❤️
David Bershad - May 2026
Emanuel - May 2026
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Hajar - April 2026
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Fabio & Roberta - March 2026