Francesca
Cesarina from 2024My speciality: Homemade gnocchi
I live in: Civitavecchia
Spoken languages: Italian, English, Spanish, French
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Hi from Francesca!
Hi, I'm Francesca! Originally from Naples but now living in Rome, I welcome my guests to a villa nestled among olive and fruit trees in the countryside of Civitavecchia. "Those who cook with love nourish more than just the body" – this philosophy guides every dish I prepare. Together, we’ll share the joy of picking vegetables from the garden, while discovering stories and traditions dating back to the early 1900s, offering a unique and authentic experience.
My specialities
- Fried pizza
- Homemade gnocchi
- Artisanal liqueurs and jam with fruit from the garden
Experiences
Cooking classes (5)
Reviews
5.0
36 reviews
- It was an absolutely exciting experience! Francesca and her family are lovely and welcoming people! The place is wonderful. A villa in such a quiet place, furnished with great taste, surrounded by nature, not to mention the olive grove, which was really nice to walk. It was really worth the trip from South Carolina to Civitavecchia for her. Francesca is a teacher that we recommend! The cooking course was in fact very well organized, we had a lot of fun and immersed ourselves in the wonderful Italian cuisine. The result was delicious and the lunch with the family by the fireplace created a really pleasant atmosphere, we would never have expected it. Absolutely recommended! Thank you very much Francesca and family for the food and the warm welcome at your home!
- Cooking together, sharing stories, and raising a glass of wine turned a fun night in Civitavecchia into a memory that will last forever. That’s the magic! Thank u our friend Cesarina Francesca!
- Francesca’s cooking class was absolutely amazing! She’s not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also made the entire experience fun, engaging, and easy to follow. Her passion for cooking really shines through, and she explained everything so clearly. Highly recommend her class to anyone—whether you’re a beginner or more experienced!
- Francesca was so gracious. We had a fantastic time. Not only did we learn how to make pizza and zucchine scapece. She gave us other tips for Italian cooking. We enjoyed a lovely meal with her and her family, learnt about some traditions of her family. Thank you, Cesarina del Cuore Francesca.
- My family and I were welcomed into the home and had the whole family embrace us. Francesca is such a beautiful person and we enjoyed the entire day. We made a beautiful pizza. We honestly felt like we had spent the day at a friend’s house. It was really special and I urge anyone who is thinking about booking to do it without hesitation!
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