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 (4)
Reviews
5.0
28 reviews
- We spent the early part of the day enjoying the views as the area is right by the ocean. We then drove up the hillside to the quintessential Italian home we met the most original family. From the moment we met the family they made us feel welcome. I made some silly jokes, and made friends! After 3 nights in Rome, 10 nights on the Mediterranean cruise and two night near FCO, we were ready for a low-key original experience…we got SOOO much more. We got a lovely evening where we helped prepare the food, toured the personal garden where much of the dinner came from and enjoyed an evening al fresco with a garden/seaside view. We found the home full of love and clean! I can say for ALL four of us, it was a 10 outta 10! Grazie madre terra e famiglia!
- Our experience with Francesca and her beautiful family is one we will never forget! We had so much fun, making and eating great food and sharing our culture differences. If you are coming by cruise and have been to Rome and looking for something different to do then this is it! Sharing this experience is unforgettable!
- Francesca è gentilissima e si mangia benissimo. Ci siamo sentiti a casa!
- This a must do event. I have done cooking classes before but the hospitality and love shared by Francesca and her family was amazing. Her home is perfect- exactly as you would imagine in a beautiful local town. Her kitchen was well situated. Her outdoor hosting area was lovely. Then dinner was served in the garden area where local vegetables and spices are grown. It simply was one of the most heartfelt experiences we could dream of. Italy in a bottle. I HIGHLY recommend. I will be back next year!
- It was wonderful. Francesca invited us into her beautiful home like she was welcoming family. We chatted like old friends. Her long table was prepared for our cooking class. It was just the two of us so it was very intimate. We couldn't have imagined a better anniversary. We all worked individually to make a fresh pasta. It was fun! The patio with a sea view was amazing! She showed us her beautiful garden where she had many things we used like herbs, fruits olives etc. You will not be disappointed!
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