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Francesco

Cesarina from 2018

My speciality: 'Ziti di Gragnano' with Neapolitan ragu

I live in: Naples

Spoken languages: Italian and English

Good to know

I offer vegetarian alternatives

Hi from Francesco!

Visiting the historical city center of Naples means passing through twenty centuries of history. The streets, squares, churches, monuments, public buildings and castles are a treasure trove of artistic and historical treasures. Moreover, the aromas of the local cooking are the ideal introduction to a place that can truly enchant anyone. You will also be enchanted when you enter our Cesarino’s eighteenth-century building located in the heart of the city. The structure houses a Vanvitelli staircase, as well as the apartment where Cesarino Francesco lives.  His strong curiosity for the culinary arts and meeting his wife, who is also a lover of good food, has led him to experiment with new recipes, without ever forgetting the love and bond he has for and with the local gastronomic traditions. Traditions like the ever- present ragù at Sunday lunch (because, for Neapolitans, Sunday is not Sunday without ragù) and the flavors of the sea in the dishes prepared during the hot summer months (always refreshing, light and delicate).

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My specialities
  •  Mozzarella or burrata di bufala
  •  'Ziti di Gragnano' with Neapolitan ragu
  •  Mixed meat with Neapolitan ragu
Experiences
Reviews
5.0
28 reviews
We had an absolutely incredible in-home Italian cooking experience that we will never forget! From the moment we arrived, our host was warm, welcoming, and so patient as she guided us through making amazing ravioli, delicious croquettes, and the perfect tiramisu all from scratch. Eugenia took her time explaining each step, offering tips and techniques that made the process fun and approachable. One of the highlights was that she provided us with detailed notes to take home, so we could recreate the magic in our own kitchen. After all our fun work in the kitchen, she invited us to sit down in her beautiful dining room—where she served us the meal we had just prepared. It was the perfect way to end the afternoon, and truly felt like a slice of Italy right at home. This experience was more than just a cooking class—it was a warm, immersive cultural experience that we would highly recommend to anyone looking for something special and authentic.

Kevin Kolar - May 2025

We had a wonderfull time. We would attend Eugenia and Francesco‘s course again anytime. Everthing was well planned, and we learned some wonderfull recipes. Thank you so much.

Monika - April 2025

We have been in Italy for 9 days from Sorrento, to Capri, to Positano, to Naples and this was by far our best meal!! Very quaint and amazing food. 10/10 recommend!!

Joshua Potts - June 2024

We had the absolute best time. Immediately felt welcomed and at home. Recipes were wonderful and she did a fantastic job teaching us. Gave many helpful hints and future suggestions to adjust the recipes. Highly recommend!

Patty - May 2024

We really enjoyed our cooking experience with Eugenia and Francesco. It was really fun to cook and we learned a lot of things about traditionnal neapolitain food and the parmigianna was really delicious !! Thank you for this moment.

Roxane et Charlotte  - April 2024

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