great cooking experience for the whole family - great experience, everything was explained top - also suitable for children. on the private roof terrace everything was well prepared can definitely be recommended

A great experience in Genoa - Our cooking class in Genoa was a real highlight! The course was very interesting and well organized. We were particularly impressed by the chef, who was not only incredibly nice, but also mastered his craft. The preparation of pasta with pesto was explained to us step by step, and we had a lot of fun participating ourselves. The result was delicious – the food was really excellent. We also liked the entire layout of the course. We can only warmly recommend this cooking class and would participate in it again at any time.

Amazing Cooking Class - Alberto’s Pesto class was terrific. He’s a kind and entertaining instructor who taught us how to make lovely pesto and pasta. He and his wife also provided incredible additional bites of food and wine, excellent service, and a comfortable environment with a beautiful view. I highly recommend this cooking class to anyone visiting Genoa!

Highly recommended! - We loved the whole experience! The cook Alberto showed and explained everything clearly in detail. He helped us understand and practice each step. The food was delicious, the best pasta we ever had!

A “must” when in Genoa - We spent the day in the worth seeing city center and rounded off this day with this unique pasta and pesto course - there could probably not have been a better conclusion! Alberto received and warm and everything was already lovingly prepared. The ambience and the view were unique and authentic Italian. We quickly got into conversation with Alberto and the other students, so the evening resembled a get-together with friends. Alberto's English is perfect and with a lot of background knowledge and humor he conveyed the contents of the course. Throughout, Alberto and his wife were always attentive, supplied and with cold drinks and even a fan. Making the pasta and pesto was not only a beautiful experience but also a delicious one! When it was thought that the evening could not end more beautifully we were surprised with the world's best tiramisu. In the aftermath, Alberto was also available alongside culinary inquiries and gave and a few insider tips as a local. Definitely recommended!

A fantastic evening making/cooking pesto pasta on rooftop terrace in Genoa - We booked the evening pasta pesto making course with Alberto. From the directions to his apartment, the warm welcome and the surroundings on the rooftop terrace, the course was excellent. Alberto explained about the history of the dish and the local area. We had a fantastic evening enjoying local focaccia and other local aperitifs before enjoying the pasta and pesto which we made…all washed down with a bottle of local wine. I would highly recommend this if you are looking for a lovely evening. We initially wanted to book the lunch time slot, but it was fully booked, but so glad we were on the rooftop terrace seeing the sunset. You will not be disappointed 😊

Great experience! - Was such an amazing experience with Alberto! Small class of 6 means that you get lots of supervision and everyone is involved in every step! Food was absolutely incredible and it’s great value for Money! Alberto was warm and friendly and made the whole experience!

Highlight of our Italian vacation - Five enthusiastic, unreserved stars! The pesto-pasta class by Allesandra Pocaterra was a warm introduction to Italian culture and an absolute highlight of our trip to Europe. Allesandra is a sommelier, wine blogger and consummate hostess. Her English is quite good (she doesn't think so) and she says her French is better. The course we took was held in her stately home overlooking the city, and my girlfriend and I had her all to ourselves. Allesandra taught us to make noodles, pesto and canestrelli cookies. (Pasta and pesto were much more labor-intensive than we expected, so be ready). We sampled olives, olive paste and a delicious olive oil. In addition, we drank espresso, two bottles of wine (she opened a third by mistake and tried it as well) and a digestif. Don’t eat beforehand -- we got so full we canceled our lunch reservation. Perhaps best of all: Allesandra provided excellent recommendations for the rest of our trip. On her advice, we took a day trip to the fishing village of Camogli and ate dinner at a Genoa restaurant where she's worked as a sommelier. Her tips alone were worth the cost. The food alone was worth the cost. The knowledge we gained was worth the cost. Altogether, it was an incredible deal -- way more than we expected. We left Allesandra, doggy-bag in hand, stuffed with food, a little buzzed and feeling like we gained a friend for life. Hard to imagine a better Italian travel experience.

10/10 Experience! - We had a great experience with Alberto! We learned so much about the history of Genoa and enjoyed a wonderful meal. Alberto was fun and welcoming. Highly recommend this experience for anyone traveling into Genoa!

High quality hands on experience - This was such a helpful and fun class to take. Alberto is extremely knowledgeable about the quality of ingredients used, the science behind getting the best pasta dough, and the history of pasta and pesto made in the Genoese way. We were able to complete a delicious dinner under his guidance, and enjoyed a rooftop aperitivo with stunning views as well.