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Genoese Cooking Lesson and Garden Lunch: Explore Authentic Culinary Traditions
4.9
144 Ratings
Genova
This endeavor enables you to familiarize yourself with the region’s traditional ingredients and cooking methods. You’ll have the hands-on opportunity to create fresh pasta and pesto and enjoy a meal in a picturesque setting enveloped by nature’s flora.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Salita di Montebello, 7 - Learn how to cook typical genoese fresh pasta and make the most delicious and well known sauce: the pesto!
The whole activity will be carried out in a very beautiful garden
To reach the garden it is necessary to walk 5 minutes uphill and climb the stairs up to the 3rd floor (there is no lift), so the activity is not suitable for people who struggle with Hills and steps. The participants will learn about the ingredients and the traditions: they will make the dough for fresh pasta and learn how to shape it, the technique of making pesto with traditional tools and all tips from a real local.
Once the meal is ready you’ll have lunch in the garden
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Wine
- Lunch
Meal Options
- corzetti, testaroli or trofie with pesto
Additional Information
- It’s not recommended for those who have problems with stairs and hills
Location
Via Balbi, 169
Via Balbi
We'll meet just outside Bar Cavo, nearby Genova Piazza Principe railway station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(144 Ratings)
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Craig
Aug 23, 2024
Great experience - Had a lovely experience with a great group of people. We all sat and had a glass of wine together first to “break the ice” The food we made was simple, fresh and delicious with hands on all the way
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Pauldx63eq
Aug 14, 2024
A great experience! - My family and I had a great time with Alessandro with him sharing is love and expertise of Genovese food. He showed us how to make 3 very different types of pasta and Pesto Genovese. Our kids (aged 9 & 6) loved getting stuck in too.
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Alyssa_d
Aug 10, 2024
Wonderful experience - My husband and I took this cooking class and had such a wonderful time. It was everyone’s first time taking a cooking class and making pasta. Alessandro was so kind and knowledgeable. He explained the steps thoroughly and patiently. The pasta turned out amazing and the view from the garden is beautiful. It was truly a perfect afternoon. I highly recommend this experience!
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Evasj5766fw
Aug 9, 2024
Absolute Recommendation - A very nice location, excellent pesto with very good noodles and nice atmosphere!
For everyone in Genoa a holiday must.
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Passport10387065765
Aug 4, 2024
Authentic italian cuisin!! - What an absolutely nice experience in the cutest Genua Backyard! Thanks for sharing your family recipes with such love and inspiration! Loved it!
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Adeline
Aug 3, 2024
Friendly and charming setting - Super experience super friendly and atypical setting; friendly and pleasant moment; flowery garden and trees to shelter from the sun; some turtles cross the garden to make hello!
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Roam727082
Aug 2, 2024
Fun and authentic cooking experience! - We really enjoyed our cooking lesson with Alessandro!
We had a lovely group of mostly girls in their twenties which was a great fit. We all got along well and enjoyed trying our hand at the two different pastas and the pesto.
We also tried a few different wines and Alessandro sent us the recipes afterwards.
Would definitely recommend!
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Whtschohl
Jul 28, 2024
Great experience - Great experience! I Highly recommend.
Met great people, made & ate good food.
The experience was made better with a couple of tortoises running around at our feet, cleaning up the dropped pices of basel.
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O6536kyjenniferb
Jul 27, 2024
A Fun (and Delicious) Experience - This was such a fun (and delicious) experience! Alessandro was knowledgeable and patient and helped us create two amazing pastas and the best pesto I've ever had. The garden was delightful and even had two small tortoises roaming around for my kids to play with. The lesson was accessible for all - my seven year old felt as comfortable with the tasks as we did. I would absolutely recommend!
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Shannahn
Aug 17, 2024
Lovely homely feel - Cute setting in the home of the host. Super educational. Sometimes a bit chaotic, but the host is really sweet. If you want a true Italian cooking workshop experience, this is perfect.
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