Cinque Terre Cooking Class: Learn Gnocchi & Pesto Making with Seaview in Riomaggiore
4.3
6 Ratings
Province of La Spezia
Immerse yourself in a Cinque Terre cooking class with a seaview in Riomaggiore. Learn to make homemade Gnocchi and Genovese Pesto, indulge in a delicious meal, and enjoy lively conversation with a welcoming Italian family.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Riomaggiore - Join a captivating cooking class in Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, at a local’s charming seaside home. Learn to make homemade Gnocchi and Genovese Pesto under expert guidance. Savor your culinary creations while admiring the stunning sea views. Finish with fresh fruit or a dessert crafted by your Cesarina host for an unforgettable experience
What's Included
  • Hand-picked local wines
  • Beverages included
  • Interactive Cooking Class
  • All local taxes covered
  • Gourmet Lunch/Dinner
Additional Information

Delight in a remarkable food journey at an alluring local’s residence in Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, with breathtaking views of the ocean.

Engross yourself in a communal cooking tutorial where you’ll acquire the skills to make home-style Gnocchi and Genovese Pesto, quintessential staples of Italian culinary art.
Subsequently, sit back and enjoy the homemade delicacies you’ve prepared, complemented by regional wines, and a pleasing array of fresh fruits or a dessert courtesy of your Cesarina host.
Take pleasure in testing your newfound culinary prowess at a well-outfitted workstation supplied with all necessary tools and ingredients. Upon completing the hands-on class, treat yourself to the sublime Italian specialties you’ve crafted from raw ingredients, complemented ideally with an assortment of local red and white wines.
Revel in the pleasure of dining on exquisite dishes and partaking in vibrant dialogue with a hospitable Italian household.

Every presenter delivers beloved local dishes from their family’s recipe collection, spinning the yarn of regional culinary traditions.

Location
Bivio Riomaggiore
From the meeting point, you'll need to walk 200m uphill to Cesarina's house. Descend the hill's terraced steps, turn right at the sign for "I Foresti" Farm, and follow the path to Cesarina's house.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Connier60993
Mar 22, 2024
Lovely class way above Riamaggore - What a privilege to visit Barbara and her husband Stefano in their kitchen in the hills above Riamaggore! The setting was spectacular. It was just myself and my adult daughter this time, and we definitely enjoyed the class and are glad that we did it. We learned to make pesto from scratch and enjoyed bruschetta and beverages before moving on to gnocchi . The whole time we were treated to lots of information about living in Cinque Terra. Honestly I think I will probably purchase these items at home instead of making them in the future but it was fun to do once. Barbara's home is WAY above the town - Google Maps said it was a 30 minute walk from the train station, but i think more because of the climb on the step paths. I am thankful i was able to Whatsapp Barbara ahead of time so she helped us arrange a taxi from the station, otherwise we would have been not as happy and would have had difficulty finding the location. We had no trouble hiking back down! A lovely few hours I will remember!
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Alex_k
Nov 17, 2023
Cooking class in cinque Terre - Barbara and Stephano were excellent together , getting there and back takes 30 minutes and need to walk on side of curvy road . No problem for young people per se . Friendly environment, educational cooking , dog friendly place . Stunning views . Exposed to elements so watch weather and dress / bring umbrellas if indicated
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Andrea_h
Oct 30, 2023
Best Italian cooking experience ever - This was the most incredible experience of our entire trip, and quite possibly the best experience we’ve ever had while traveling in Italy. Our hosts were the most incredible couple who allowed us a glimpse of their lifestyle while teaching us the secrets of their family recipes. The place is hard to find which is part of its charm. Make sure to follow Barbara’s directions exactly. Once you are there, you will not regret it. Not for children.
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Katie
Sep 9, 2023
Top-notch instruction with an unbeatable sea view! - Barbara and Stephano were entertaining and fun. The instruction was hands-on, very experienced, and excellent. The pesto we made was amazing! The gnocchi soooo tender and good. They prepared several tasty sides to compliment the foods we were preparing - and local wine. Barbara went out of her way to accommodate my gluten free friend - but TripAdvisor did not alert Barbara before hand as requested. Allow extra time to get up to the location. Call Barbara to arrange a taxi. Be prepared to navigate steep steps.
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Chandra_b
Mar 13, 2024
Left on a Steep Cliffside with No Response - To make sure we were in the right place, a local taxi dropped us off at the meeting place. It was a fork in an active road on a Cliffside with a rocky path. We waited but no one showed up. We sent texts through the app, but no one replied. We started to descend the path thinking we were supposed to go that way to find out guide. We didn't get very far bc the hiking trail was very steep.No one ever showed...so we turned around. They rejected our refund request. I do NOT recommend Cesarine.
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