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Pasta Making Class in Genoa: Learn Authentic Italian Recipes with Local Chef
5.0
314 Ratings
Genova
Master the art of creating authentic Italian pasta fresca under the guidance of a local chef in Genoa. Gain insights into Italian culinary customs and familiarize yourself with traditional grandmother recipes. Savor the food you prepared in a friendly environment.
Master the art of creating authentic Italian pasta fresca under the guidance of a local chef in Genoa. Gain insights into Italian culinary customs and familiarize yourself with traditional grandmother recipes. Savor the food you prepared in a friendly environment.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Genoa - Experience a Historic Residence: Enter a classic 5th-floor Genoese apartment (please note: stairs only, no elevator) and be greeted with breathtaking views over the city rooftops.
The Genuine Pesto: Uncover the authentic Ligurian recipe. Learn to expertly crush and blend fresh basil, European pine nuts, garlic, coarse salt, and hard cheese…
- Genoa - Experience a Historic Residence: Enter a classic 5th-floor Genoese apartment (please note: stairs only, no elevator) and be greeted with breathtaking views over the city rooftops.
The Genuine Pesto: Uncover the authentic Ligurian recipe. Learn to expertly crush and blend fresh basil, European pine nuts, garlic, coarse salt, and hard cheese with high-quality olive oil.
Interactive Pasta Making: Combine flour, water, and eggs to craft the ideal fresh pasta dough. Receive expert advice on kneading and shaping from a local specialist.
A Joyful Feast: Unwind and relish the results of your efforts! Enjoy a delightful antipasto, your handmade pasta, and a traditional Genoese dessert. Dining occurs on the panoramic terrace on sunny, mild days, or inside the cozy dining room during cooler or rainy weather.
Toast like a Local: Enhance your genuine Italian dining experience by toasting with carefully chosen local wines and a typical Genoese liqueur.
What's Included
- Hands-on cooking class
- Gourmet lunch experience
- Hands-on cooking class
- Gourmet lunch experience
Meal Options
- Pasta Fresca - Picagge- traditional Ligurian pasta similar to wide tagliatelle
- Pesto
- Traditional Genoese dessert
- Genoese focaccia, Focaccette di patate, torte salate
- Pasta Fresca - Picagge- traditional Ligurian pasta similar to wide tagliatelle
- Pesto
- Traditional Genoese dessert
- Genoese focaccia, Focaccette di patate, torte salate
Additional Information
- Communicate in advance any dietary restriction.
- Not recommended for travelers with serious allergies to cats
- Communicate in advance any dietary restriction.
- Not recommended for travelers with serious allergies to cats
Location
Vico Inferiore Valoria, 1
Vico Inferiore Valoria
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(314 Ratings)
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Susan_s
Dec 30, 2025
Pasta & pesto fun! - The experience was excellent. Alberto was very kind and patient. He was very knowledgable about his craft. The location was a little hard to find.
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Juliesx1197ht
Dec 9, 2025
Beautiful experience - Beautiful roof deck made a great setting for the activity. Alberto is knowledgeable, skilled and attentive. We had a great time and the food was delicious! Highly recommend this activity!!
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Annaallie
Nov 26, 2025
Cooking class in Genoa - We had an enjoyable time learning to make pesto and pasta with Alberto. The food and company was great. As a bonus, in good weather you can eat outside on his private roof deck. Highly recommended.
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Cruiser44693748685
Nov 17, 2025
Absolutely top class - We could not recommend this class more highly! Alberto is a charming host and an excellent cook. He taught us all about the ingredients, while also carefully showing us how to prepare the meal. As well as what we cooked ourselves, he provided some fabulous focaccia and pudding, all washed down with some lovely white wine. All this, in a real Italian apartment in the heart of the old city. A brilliant way to spend an afternoon - thank you Alberto!
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Sandra
Nov 11, 2025
Perfect Experience for Foodies - If you enjoy a hands-on cooking experience, delicious regional specialties served on a lovely rooftop garden, and learning more about the culture of Liguria, then this unique cooking class is for you.
Alberto is an excellent teacher! His class is well organized with clear instructions and some very interesting information. We learned the history of pesto making, the individual ingredients that go into Genovese pesto, and the special marble mortar and pestle used. He offered calm, easygoing encouragement and assistance as we were making the fresh pasta first and then the pesto using a mortar and pestle. We received some really helpful tips going forward with our own pesto making back in the US.
We had fun and were rewarded with eating the scrumptious, authentic Genovese pesto with fresh pasta. It was delicious! The tiramisu we had for dessert was the best ever for me! It wasn’t as heavy nor overwhelmed with the taste of the liquor as some versions I’ve eaten.
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Alicia_d
Nov 8, 2025
20 year Anniversary Celebration - Alberto was an amazing teacher, with a gorgeous roof top patio. He created a unique experience, that gave a great history to quality of ingredients and patience in creating a quality product. I highly recommend this activity for an authentic Italian experience.
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Kyle_g
Oct 27, 2025
Amazing Rooftop Pesto and Pasta Experience - Alberto provided a WONDERFUL experience across the board. Directions and instructions on getting to his beautiful apartment in downtown Genoa were easy to understand and follow. Alberto is extremely knowledgeable in both the history of the region, and of course the cooking techniques and specialties. Everyone in the group gets to participate in every part of the pesto AND pasta making, which is a lot of fun. He also provided some typical Genoan "appetizers", followed by some amazing wine with dinner and a little sweet treat at the end. The space was beautiful and tranquil, and we learned so much and had so much fun. We would absolutely recommend this class and experience. Grazie mille, Alberto!
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Frank_a
Oct 27, 2025
Delicious & fun-book it! - A very special experience with a great local chef. Alberto also provided a fantastic rooftop kitchen venue for the prepping and tasting of our pasta & pesto, along with a few of his own treats. Book it if you're a foodie or not-one of the best activities we had in Genoa-it added to our appreciation of the regional culture and food.
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Jeanlouisg713
Oct 25, 2025
For us, it's been perfect - Very good experience, the chef is perfect in his role as "expert / teacher". It combines undeniable competence, enthusiasm and human contacts. The course is very well structured for all participants to get their hands on the dough (to make pesto ... and pasta!). Tasting, drinks and desserts in good quantity. You go out with the desire to get started and feel like you've learned what you came here for.
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Grandtour67384544292
Oct 23, 2025
Engaging experience with a wonderful chef - We had the lovely chance to join Chef Alberto on his gorgeous rooftop. Where he teached us all the techniques and history on how to make Genovese Pesto. It was a wonderful and pleasurable experience where we got to make and eat our self made Picagge Matte al Pesto. Lovely chef Alberto served us some delicious bites and drinks. All and all very memorable time we’ve spent.
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