Cinque Terre Cooking Class: Learn Gnocchi & Pesto Making with Seaview in Riomaggiore

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: 24 hours
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…

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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Taylor_j
May 27, 2025
5+ Stars - 5+ star experience, but PLEASE download WhatsApp and be prepared for potential confusion for meet up. We walked up from Riomaggiore to the GPS meeting point, Google Maps sent us on a mile + uphill hike which was a workout in and of itself with beautiful views. We couldn’t find the location, but the host was incredibly understanding and walked us through it. Once there, the host couple was incredibly personable, friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. We had a wonderful time making some of the most amazing fresh food we had ever tasted. The views and kitchen were also beautiful, which is a cherry on top of a nice 5+ star experience. A total highlight of any Italian trip, very highly recommend.
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Leslie_b
May 12, 2025
Exceptional Experience - This is by far our favorite experience to date. Barbara and Stefano are gracious hosts and their home on the hillside is incredible. Their friendly pups made us feel like we were at a friends’ home for a dinner party. We enjoyed learning the local produce and methods of preparing our dishes as well as hearing more about the culture of the area. We highly recommend taking the local taxi to the site. The hosts will send you the contact for the taxi as well as step by step directions should you choose to walk or take the bus. However, we suggest you avoid the stress by using the local taxi that knows where to go.
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Smcaffrey
Apr 20, 2025
Barbara and Stefano were wonderful hosts - It's a bit of a climb to their home above Riomaggorie but well worth the effort!Barbara shared some great tips on how to make excellent pesto. We enjoyed some bruschetta and made our first gnocchi. Stefano and Barbara were fun to visit with and gave us some great tips for the remainder of our time in the Cinque Terre region. Book through Cesarine direct or via Trip Advisor and you will have a great time!
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Villabersano
Oct 28, 2024
Pesto and Gnocchi Class - What an adventurous afternoon. Barbara and her husband were a lot of fun and really enjoy what they do. We learned a lot and got to have some great food, wine, and company. The climb up to their house was thrilling and gave us a good appetite. I highly recommend this class.
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P6849zzadamw
Oct 6, 2024
10/10 experience with an absolutely charming host! - Absolutely amazing experience in Barbara and Stefano’s incredible home. Barbara is passionate about sharing her love of cooking, friendly, funny, and extremely accommodating. We had an excellent time during our pesto and Gnocci class during our couples trip and wouldn’t hesitate for a second to book another class with Barbara when we are back next.
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Mike_n
Sep 25, 2024
Fantastic cooking experience! - Fantastic cooking experience in an amazing home in the mountains of Riomaggiore. Be aware however that traveling to this home includes a very Challenging walk downhill on a rocky path from the main road. All good if you’re reasonably fit but not recommended if hills or rocky terrain bothers you.
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Sandi_h
Jul 1, 2024
Truly authentic full course class and family meal - What a wonderful experience! We attended as a family, our kids are 14 & 16. Barbara was an excellent teacher and included everyone on the class. Her and her husband also shared several other family recipes and Italian secret cooking techniques. I’m so happy we didn’t do the large group touristy class, we saw those lines the next day and they were so long. This was perfect and we all enjoyed a home cooked meal together at the table.
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Elisand00
Jun 18, 2024
Delicious, Beautiful, Insightful Evening Creating & Indulging in the Local Specialties - Barbara was the most welcoming host to her beautiful garden and home, perched atop the hills above Riomaggiore. Her and her husband guided us through each step of the pesto, gnocchi, bruschetta, and tiramisu recipes- including sharing technique and ingredient insights passed down from her grandmother. They were patient, funny, friendly, and so hospitable. We thoroughly enjoyed the full experience! Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for you’ll be standing a lot, and have a bit of a trek (with quite the view) to get down to their home from the drop off point on the road. It’s so worth it!
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Jordan_e
May 15, 2024
Amazing Authentic Italian Experience! - Barbara was incredible! Worth every penny. Learning to cook from a local while being welcomed in to their home was an amazing experience. Highlight of our trip so far.
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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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From $216
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).