Pasta Making Class in Genoa: Learn Authentic Italian Recipes with Local Chef

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
  • Genoa - Experience the art of Pasta Fresca, one of Italy’s culinary treasures, by learning from a welcoming local chef in Genoa. Visit their home in the historic city center and take in the breathtaking views from the terrace overlooking the city.
    Begin the lesson by making the renowned Ligurian pasta sauce: pesto. This traditional sauce is made…
What's Included
  • 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
Additional Information
  • 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.

Customer Ratings
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Dreamer30278034459
Aug 7, 2025
Pasta con Alberto - I strongly recommand you to go and do this activity. The welcome was warm and very kind. The chef who will help you to cook great Italians pasta and delicious pesto is also a very nice person and I learned great stories about Genova and the history of Italian cooking. A must do if you go to Genova :)
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N7682avpaulines
Aug 4, 2025
Great experience 🥰 - Alberto was great, he explained the origins of the cooking very well and showed us how to cook a delicious pasta and pesto! The location is also really nice!
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Sdc523
Aug 3, 2025
Great cooking experience! - The cooking class was so much fun!! We loved our chef and listening to him tell us where the ingredients came from and why they were chosen. He also did a great job demonstrating the skills, keeping us engaged and having a good time. 10/10 would do this again!!
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Camper04194128912
Jul 31, 2025
Couldn't have asked for a more perfect experience! - Our host, Alberto, was generous with his time, his deep knowledge, and his talent for cooking. We all enjoyed making and eating delicious food, a relaxed atmosphere that invited conversation as well as savoring the atmosphere, and additional tasty locally inspired dishes prepared by our host/chef.
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496nadjah
Jul 28, 2025
Great course, great Alberto - The course was a lot of fun. ES had more to eat than just the homemade pasta. Alberto has done this really very nicely and well. Would book again at any time
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Amy_g
Jul 27, 2025
Alberto was a fabulous... - Alberto was a fabulous host who provided my favorite experience during my two weeks in Europe. Not only did I learn about pesto and Italian cooking, but I had a most memorable evening visiting new friends and sharing a treasured meal on Alberto's beautiful rooftop terrace. Alberto was so kind and generous with his time - even allowing us to bring our luggage to his home when the luggage locker hours didn't align with the time of this class. He was also generous providing many extras to the meal that i didn't expect - such as appetizers and dessert! I will remember this evening and Alberto's hospitality for years to come!
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S3239gericcardob
Jul 25, 2025
Special experience with special host in a special location - This activity was definitely worth it. The experience was more than we expected and the food and drinks were very tasty. The host is funny and knows what he's talking about. The location was very pretty. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
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Dreamer51282310173
Jul 23, 2025
Fantastic experience - It was great: detzett EN d vri EN dede enthusiastic cook with good explanation, everyone joins in with everything, snacks and wine, delicious flavors, and beautiful place with a view. Overall fantastic experience
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Thecamarras
Jul 21, 2025
Wonderful food, beautiful view, outstanding host. - My girlfriend and I had the most wonderful time. The food was delicious, the view was perfect, and the chef was extremely knowledgeable and kind. Truly one of the best parts of our whole vacation, I can’t possibly recommend it enough.
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Daydream19170288973
Jul 19, 2025
A True Taste of Genoa! - My husband and I shared a wonderful educational and cooking experience with Chef Alberto. We shared this experience on Alberto’s rooftop residence with a lovely German couple and their adult daughter. Alberto was the perfect host making us feel at “home”. He Shared some history of Genoa pesto and cooking traditions which connected us to our cooking experience. His patience gave us the confidence in our meal prep. Our meal consisted of some delicious focaccia and quiche as apps followed by our bowl of homemade pasta and pesto…it was out of this world! Italian white wine accompanied the meal. Our dining experience concluded with Alberto’s own homemade tiramisu! A definite must excursion experience while in Genoa!!
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From $99
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).