Paola

Cesarina from 2018

My speciality: Trofie (Ligurian pasta) with potatoes and pesto

I live in: La Spezia

Spoken languages: Italian, English, French

Good to know

I offer vegetarian alternatives

Hi from Paola!

San Venerio, a small village in the hills of La Spezia that borders the gulf and the islands of the Tuscan archipelago, is located in a splendid position for both climate and view. In this corner of paradise, we can enjoy the delicacies that Cesarina Paola has prepared with a typically Ligurian flavor. Ligurian cuisine has an ancient tradition that reflects the unique characteristics of the geographical area. Being close to both the sea and the mountains has created a combination of land and sea dishes. This is what we will find seated around Paola's table: a very varied gastronomic repertoire, where not only the origins of the ingredients vary, but also the tradition from which the dishes derive. 

My specialities

Salt cod fritters, fried anchovies
Trofie (Ligurian pasta) with potatoes and pesto
'Cima ripiena' (veal filled with vegetables, meat and cheese)

Experiences

5 (29)

Cooking classes

The Italian menu: ravioli, tagliatelle and tiramisuHosted by Paola

Market tour and cooking class in La SpeziaHosted by Paola

Italian family cooking class with a view of the gulfHosted by Paola

Aperitivo and ravioi overlooking the Gulf of PoetsHosted by Paola

Cooking classes (3)

The Italian menu: ravioli, tagliatelle and tiramisuHosted by Paola

Italian family cooking class with a view of the gulfHosted by Paola

Aperitivo and ravioi overlooking the Gulf of PoetsHosted by Paola

La Spezia

€135 per guest

Shared Experience

Food & Wine Tours (1)

5 (27)

Food & Wine Tours

Market tour and cooking class in La SpeziaHosted by Paola

La Spezia

€189 per guest

Private Experience

Reviews

4.9

38 reviews

: We highly recommend Paola’s cooking class! Paola and Massimo were very kind, patient and accommodating, the class was so fun and all the food was delicious! Their house is beautiful and it was a great experience. They were very generous and showed us many different delicacies such as meat, cheese and wine. We got lost on the way and they helped pick us up and drop us off at the station which was lovely.
: Paola was really lovely and Share her Family recepies with us! And it was Really Nice enjoying the food together. I would recommend it to anyone!
: An exemplary cooking class with marvelous, kind, and wonderful hosts! Paola is a patient teacher with her students, carefully showing each step before letting me try for myself and explaining each step. It was also wonderful to share a meal with them after the class so we could enjoy what we made. In addition, they very kindly helped direct me both to their house and back to my accommodation -- if you're coming from the historical area of La Spezia by bus, take the 18, not the 21!!! In short, I recommend this course for an enriching and powerful experience. If I could, Paola and Massimo, I would give you 100 stars. Thank you!
: EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE! Paola and her wonderful family welcomed us warmly and made us part of their family for the evening. We prepared our meal and then sat together to enjoy it in the outdoor dining area, chatting about our lives. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for an authentic experience in La Spezia. Thank you again Paola!
: This was a highlight of our vacation. Paola and Massimo were great hosts and teachers. We felt more like family than customers. And the fresh pesto, pasta, and tiramisu were AMAZING.