Francesca
Cesarina from 2021My speciality: Pasta beans and mussels cooked in terracotta pots
I live in: Pompei
Spoken languages: Italian, English, Spanish, French
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I offer vegetarian alternatives
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Francesca
I live in the heart of Pompeii's historic center, just a short distance from the archaeological excavations. My grandparents passed on a very important legacy to me: the love for cooking. By bringing genuine products from my garden to the table, I share the recipes of the Neapolitan tradition and family heritage, celebrating authentic and memorable flavors.
My specialities
- Neapolitan fresella with confit tomatoes, ricotta and shrimps
- Pasta beans and mussels cooked in terracotta pots
- Cod balls
Experiences
Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
- We had a wonderful evening with Francesca and her lovely family. The antipasti, pasta and tiramisu were incredibly delicious and almost all of the ingredients came from their own garden. Even the wine was homemade. But most importantly, we didn't feel like customers, but like friends. For us, the pasta course was the highlight of our trip to Italy. We definitely recommend it!
- Took Francesca’s class for our honeymoon and it was the highlight of our trip! The family is very welcoming to their beautiful hope and it was an authentic experience. The garden was beautiful and they grow all of their ingredients. Her and her family did a wonderful job instructing us resulting in a delicious meal! I’m ver appreciative of their hospitality and I cannot wait to practice what I have learned from home ☺️
- Dinner with Francesca and the family was absolutely lovely! They are all wonderful people who offer a warm welcome. We started with a tour of their garden and orchard, and harvested fresh vegetables to incorporate into a magnificent four course meal. The food was abundant and absolutely delicious, as were the homemade wine and digestifs. My brothers and I were spending time in the Compania region in an effort to reconnect with our ancestral roots, but we didn't have any direct family contacts. So dinner with Francesca was a beautiful way to have a real family dinner experience in spite of that, and learn more about the foodways of the region our great great grandparents came from. I definitely recommend!
- Francesca was a wonderful host and I had a fantastic time meeting her and her family! I even got some time to play with their dog, Tiago. I had a wonderful time and would not hesitate to book with her again in the future!
- Francesca was a wonderful Cesarina and welcomed us warmly with her family. It was fantastic to eat produce harvested directly from her garden. The cuisine was delicious, very generous and flavorful, we ate authentic dishes from the Campania region. I have a wonderful memory of it and for that reason I recommend Francesca to anyone who wishes to discover the region and its inhabitants!
Lotte, Katrin & Jan - September 2025
Lauren Bentley - August 2025
Andrea - July 2025
Matt - July 2025
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Sarah e Leonardo - August 2022