Italian Culinary Experience: Pasta & Wine Tasting

Discover Ligurian cuisine in Genoa: Craft authentic pesto, savor focaccia, and enjoy local wine. Experience Italy’s culinary heart.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Via Elio Sambartolomeo, 45 - Discover the enchantment of Lake Como from the center of an exclusive private residence. This is more than a cooking class; it’s a sensory adventure with the lake’s blue waters as your backdrop. Guided by local experts, participants will learn the craft of making handmade pasta using rare ancient grains or organic…
What's Included
  • English-speaking local host
  • Hands-on pesto-making class
  • Ligurian wine
  • Certificate of participation
  • Freshly baked Genoese focaccia
  • Digital recipe
What's Not Included
  • everything not mentioned in inclusions
Meal Options
  • Aperitivo - Local cheese, salami, bruschetta and other surprises
  • Home made fresh Ravioli filled with vegetables and cheese
  • Tiramisu or Cake with Gelato
Additional Information

This unique experience distinguishes itself by combining stunning panoramic views from private lakefront homes with exceptional culinary skills. Participants learn to craft handmade pasta using ancient grains, benefiting from six years of collaboration with medical nutritionists to ensure both wellness and authenticity. The sensory experience is further…

Location
Via Elio Sambartolomeo, 45
Via Elio Sambartolomeo
You can park in front of the house .
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Gabrielask612hp
Jul 20, 2025
We loved this class! - One of the highlights of our trip to Italy was this class with Alessandra; it was fantastic! She was knowledgeable, friendly, and very professional. She patiently showed us the right technique to make the pesto, recommended ingredients, and gave us tips. She had a light snack and drinks ready when we arrived, and later shared a lovely white wine, different types of focaccia, olives, and her homemade ricotta-filled bread. Everything was delicious! We were very grateful she waited for my husband to find parking before beginning, how kind is that? I can not recommend this class enough; everyone in the family enjoyed it! We felt so proud of ourselves after making such amazing pesto. We left Alessandra's home with happy hearts and big smiles on our faces. I truly hope we get to do this again! Grazie mille, Alessandra!
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710mercedezm
Jul 10, 2025
Pesto Class - This was such an amazing experience! We were invited into the home of a local chef and given a rich history lesson of the locally sourced ingredients used to make pesto. The process for making pesto was informative and our host was so welcoming! 10/10!!
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Rachelf914
Jul 9, 2025
Experience of a lifetime.. Perfecto! - Alessandra was absolutely amazing from start to finish. She helped us find her home location, had fresh baked focaccia and cold drinks waiting on us as we arrived. She has so many skills and was even the Master Judge for National Pesto Competitions for all of Italy!! What an absolutely cool experience to be able to make pesto in her home like we were part of her family. She took so many amazing photos of us as well and was so sweet and welcoming!!! Thank you again for such an unforgettable Italian experience!!! Perfecto!!!
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Voyage58172256112
Jul 1, 2025
Exceptional Pesto Making Class Experience - We had a fantastico experience with Alessandra. She was an amazing host and teacher. She shared all of her knowledge of Italian cuisine, wine, and helpful travel hints (p.s. headed her way? Find the elevator to take you up instead of climbing the steep hills, it was a life-saver). It was an absolute wonderful experience. I highly recommend her course, and will easily book again the next time we visit. Next time we will do the pasta making class to round out our Italian cooking skills.
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Ivylp2915nd
Jun 24, 2025
10/10 recommend!! - Alessandra is a wonderful woman! She welcomed us into her home, offering refreshments as soon as we got there. She gave us some background before we got started and was there to help along the way. And oh my goodness, it was the best pesto I have ever had, and even the focaccia and wine were delicious. When I come back to Italy, I will try my best to make a stop back here!!! 10/10 would recommend this place!!
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Rebeccaberthold
Jun 22, 2025
Pesto Class - We joined Alessandra for the Pesto class and can absolutely recommend. Alessandra is a lovely host and great teacher. We really enjoyed the experience.
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107madisyns
Jun 22, 2025
Authentic experience with fabulous host - Alessandra was an amazing host. She welcomes you into her home for a truly authentic experience. She shared her recipe from her grandmother and makes sure to entertain the whole time. Can’t recommend enough!
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Anask455
Jun 16, 2025
good course! - We had a lovely time, our hostess explained the process of making pesto in depth with interesting facts about all the different ingredients. She was engaged and very friendly, we would absolutely recommend it.
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Rachelcd2411vu
Jun 14, 2025
5-star Experience & Host - What an unforgettable experience! This pesto cooking class in Genoa was a true highlight of our trip. The host was incredibly warm and welcoming, instantly making us feel at home. Her beautiful house set the perfect backdrop for an authentic Italian culinary experience. The class was hands-on, fun, and filled with laughter. We learned how to make traditional Genovese pesto from scratch, and the smell alone was worth the trip! Paired with delicious local wine and freshly baked focaccia, everything we tasted was absolutely divine. Great communication. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a truly local and heartwarming experience in Genoa!
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U1505basofias
Jun 13, 2025
Wonderful authentic experience - Alessandra was so inviting and lovely! She has a beautiful home and the class was a very fun and authentic experience, she's a great teacher and we learned a lot about the ingredients and wines of the region. I definitely recommend this class!
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From $234
up to 14 guests
4 - Adult, 1 - Infant, 1 - Child
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).