Filomena
Cesarina from 2025My speciality: Orecchiette with sauce
I live in: Matera
Spoken languages: Italian, English, Spanish
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Cesarina Green
Has pets
Filomena
In my kitchen, I use only top-quality ingredients, carefully chosen from local producers, and prepared with attention, using the "star" ingredient—our extra virgin olive oil, produced with passion and dedication.I don’t have a single dish that represents me because every day of the year brings a different specialty, created based on the seasonal availability of ingredients and what’s fresh at the moment.The one ingredient that never misses is love—the love I put into preparing and serving each dish, to offer an authentic and unforgettable experience.
My specialities
- Appetizer with local products, caciocavallo cheese, capocollo, bruschetta
- Orecchiette with sauce
- Tart
Experiences
Cooking Classes (13)
Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
- Filomena was an amazing host. 10/10 experience. I ended up being delayed causing me to be late and she was very understanding, even helped with suggesting solutions for transportation. I got to cook and enjoy this experience with her and her daughter. They had welcome snacks, appetizers, wine, and desserts for me. We made several different pasta shapes and 2 different sauces. All the food tasted amazing, and seeing the different teqniques and learning about the ingriedents shows how thre is so much more to cooking Throughout the experience, I was learning so much but also deeply enjoying the experience as a whole as we were all getting to know each other, sharing stories, and enjoying each others presence. I went solo to this experience, and I so welcome and comfortable. While enjoying our courses I felt just like family as we laughed, talked and enjoyed each others company. At the end they offered to show me around their town, and told me about different historic things. I was provided with pictures of us cooking, and being show around. Filomena and her daughter are both wonderful people and amazing cooks. Mettinf them and this experience made my whole entire trip and was truly the highlight. I cannot recommend this experience more, if you are in the Matera area this is a MUST DO! This was the most unforgettable experience that I will cherish forever. I’m so excited to pass on stories about my experience with friends and families, as well as the recipes I was taught!
- Filomena and her family are absolutely wonderful ,so kind and welcoming. I had difficoluty finding other cooking-classes as Im traveling on my own and they Need two people to book. Filomena allowed me to book and attend on my own. Filomena welcomed me, made time to teach and share with me.
- This was an amazing experience! Not only was the food the best I've ever had but the hospitality was beyond amazing! It's such a great environment and all the food was so fresh and delicious. Would recommend anyone to come and try!
- What a timeless moment! Filomena and her family are exceptionally welcoming! Afterwards, we made magnificent ravioli and tagliatelle in a wonderful atmosphere filled with music, humor, and good cheer. The meal with Filomena’s family is a unique experience. I recommend it to anyone passing through.
- We had the best time and learned a lot too, a very top highlight of our trip to Italy. Filomena and her family were so welcoming and lovely. We loved learning how to make pasta from Filomena’s family traditions, but even more we loved the connection and lovely meal together. I’m so glad we booked this for our last evening in the area.
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