Ivan
Cesarina from 2022My speciality: Crostone with anchovy in salt and oregano
I live in: Lavagna
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Hi from Ivan!
"Mine is home cooking and typically Ligurian, made with passion and a great desire to improve. I love cooking above all risotto, BBQ meat, I like to experiment and change recipes with a touch of originality".
My specialities
- Lean capon
- Crostone with anchovy in salt and oregano
- Stuffed Vegetables alla Genovese
Experiences
Cooking classes (4)
Reviews
5.0
13 reviews
- Ivan and his lovely family opened their home for an unforgettable cooking experience. The food was delicious. Their house was beautiful. Ivan and the interpreter family friend was a joy to converse with. His wife, a skilled sommelier, provided amazing wine. Would definitely recommend this experience to anyone looking for something unique and immersive in Italy.
- I took Ivan’s 3 course cooking class where we made fresh pesto, pasta, and tiramisu! It was an incredible experience to cook with Ivan who gave us all his secret cooking tips. The class could not have been in a better setting. We cooked together in his historic home located in a lovely seaside town. We closed the evening dining in the home’s garden. I highly recommend this class!
- Very authentic experience. We had great conversation, wine, and pesto! My kids had the most fun helping Ivan make the pesto and gnocchi. Beautiful home and beautiful family!
- Words cannot describe how amazing our time with Ivan truly was. The food, wine, and hands on cooking was the experience of a lifetime for me and my family. The greatest thing however was Ivan’s warm personality, kindness, and him being a man who values his family and guests. The pesto was out of this world and overall it was stellar! Thank you again!!
- An amazing experience! Ivan and his family were amazing hosts. We learned how to make pesto traditionally and gnocchi as well. He has everyone engaged in helping make the dishes and then treated us to a beautiful lunch on his home in the garden area. There were 4 courses total, each was exceptional. What a wonderful experience sharing a meal with folks from around the world and having someone open their home for us to experience. I cannot recommend this enough - a must do if you are near Rapallo area!
Meagan - August 2024
Scott - August 2024
Victoria - July 2024
Lane Lytle - June 2024
Shannon D - June 2024