Cinque Terre Cooking Class: Authentic Recipes & Wine

Immerse yourself in a small group cooking class in Riomaggiore with Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks. Learn authentic recipes, put your skills to the test, and enjoy a delicious meal with local wine.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Riomaggiore - Immerse yourself in a small group cooking class at a local’s home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Riomaggiore cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine.
What's Included
  • Shared Cooking Class
  • Tastings of the 3 recipes
  • Beverages (water, wines and coffee)
  • Local taxes
Meal Options
  • Seasonal starter
  • Fresh Pasta - Sample Pasta dishes: Tagliatelle or Linguine or Trofie al pesto or Ravioli
  • Riomaggiore dessert - Rice cake or Castagnaccio or Tiramisu or Monterosso cake or Canestrelli
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in a small group cooking class at a local’s home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Cinque Terre cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the local home cook will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Riomaggiore recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills…

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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James_d
Oct 23, 2024
Excellent Experience!! - I want to set the stage in your mind and try to describe this unbelievable adventure. We drove to Riomaggiore as close to the cooking class location as possible, and luckily there was a parking garage. We located the house with the help of a very kind garage attendant, who also informed us of a weather alert (heavy rains) which they take very seriously. We got there early and walked around the beautiful town. It is like a postcard. We returned to the class location and sat there marveling at some older people climbing massive stone stairs, wondering how hard it must be to manage this task daily. We saw another younger woman coming down the same steep staircase, and it was Giulia, our chef/teacher for the evening. She led us through a maze of stairs and hallways up to a beautiful apartment and she welcomed us inside. We were immediately served some espresso and delicious cheese and meats to snack on while we spent time sharing about Giulis's family history and ours. Giulia was very good cook and explained everything, teaching us to prepare fresh ravioli and pasta, as well as a delicious tiramisu. We drank wine, dined on our creations, and had wonderful conversation. This is not just a cooking class. It is a MUST do experience!!
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S5890dqbeverlys
Oct 2, 2024
Great opportunity - Excellent!.Barbara and her husband were prepared, fun and wonderful hosts. The food we prepared was delicious. We would definitely do this again.
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Jacqueline_p
Sep 18, 2024
Personal Touch - Amazing time with Juliana. Very personal touch. I learned a few things. This Christmas’ dinner theme will be pasta dinners.
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Kylie_n
Aug 19, 2024
Must do - Absolutely loved this experience, Barbara and her husband were amazing. Great food, great conversation, beautiful home Authentic Italian cooking
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145jerryk
Aug 11, 2024
Cooking class with new friends in a beautiful environment, and wonderful food and drink ! - Barbara and Stefano were very fun and so knowledgeable sharing family recipes for sauce, pasta making, pesto, sage chips, bruschetta and frittata. What a wonderful evening spent with a great couple.
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303kajalm
Jun 10, 2024
Wonderful! - Wonderful experience! Lovely hosts, beautiful location and delicious recipes! Can’t wait to try the recipes at home.
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Christina_b
Jun 8, 2024
Cooking up a storm! - We had a great time! It was our third cooking class in Italy. The home was a little tricky to find, but in the end it was a great find. We had a great time with great people!
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Dbnola
May 31, 2024
Fabulous - Wow! What an amazing experience! Barbara and her husband opened up their home, helped us cook bruschetta, pesto pasta, frittata, and tiramisu. And gave us recipes for other things. it was us three and two other lovely couples thank you Hannah, Jacob, Christina and Jeremy for a wonderful evening! Highly recommended!
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Hollyinreno
May 2, 2024
Best day in Cinque Terre - Barbara and Stefano were wonderful hosts. We enjoyed learning how to cook with old family recipes, fresh organic ingredients (many from their gardens) and their entertaining stories. The setting is idyllic- and the finale to sit down family style and enjoy great food and local wine was a special memory. It was a day we will treasure!
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Gloria_b
Oct 17, 2023
Don’t miss this opportunity with great local cooks! - My friends and I had an amazing time with Barbara and Stefano. The location was simply stunning with an outdoor kitchen nestled in the cliffs and vineyard. We learned about cooking techniques and recipes from her grandmother. Best experience of our Cinque Terra visit.
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From $189
up to 10 guests
2 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).