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Francesca

Cesarina from 2021

My speciality: Pasta beans and mussels cooked in terracotta pots

I live in: Pompei

Spoken languages: Italian, English, Spanish, French

Good to know

I offer vegetarian alternatives

Hi from 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.

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My specialities
  •  Neapolitan fresella with confit tomatoes, ricotta and shrimps
  •  Pasta beans and mussels cooked in terracotta pots
  •  Cod balls
Experiences
Reviews
5.0
4 reviews
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!

Andrea - July 2025

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!

Matt - July 2025

Francesca è stata una super Cesarine e ci ha accolto calorosamente con la sua famiglia. È stato superbo mangiare dei prodotti colti direttamente dal suo orto. La cucina era ottima molto generosa e saporita, dei piatti autentici della tradizione campana. È un ricordo bellissimo della vacanza trascorsa in campania e per questo raccomandiamo Francesca a tutti coloro che vogliano scoprire la cultura della regione e suoi abitanti! Francesca a été une super Cesarine et nous a accueilli chaleureusement avec sa famille. C'était génial de manger des produits récoltés directement de son potager. La cuisine était delicieuse, très généreuse et savoureuse, nous avons mangé des plats authentiques de la région de Campanie. J'en garde un magnifique souvenir et pour cela je recommande Francesca a tout ceux qui souhaitent découvrir la région et ses habitants!

Sarah e Leonardo - August 2022

We loved the baking experience and the hospitality. All of the ingredients were ready for us and we were led step-by-step through making Spagliatelle, Pizza di Grano, and Pasticciotto di Neapolitana. A wonderful experience, led by Francesca (@la_cesarina_Francesca) with her expert skills, enthusiasm and beautiful smile. We also appreciated that she had a wonderful young woman there to serve as our English translator and that we we able to meet her delightful children. It was an experience we will continue to appreciate when we recreate Francesca's Recipes in our home. Adamo Family from Birmingham, Alabama 4/14/2002

Michelle Adamo - May 2022

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