Cinque Terre: Gnocchi & Pesto Class with Seaview in Riomaggiore

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3 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 15 guests
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English, Italian
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Join a cooking class in Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, to make gnocchi with pesto. Enjoy stunning sea views, local wines, and dessert as you learn Italian culinary traditions.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Indulge in a memorable culinary adventure at a picturesque local's home in Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, featuring stunning sea views.


Engage in a shared cooking class where you'll learn to create homemade Gnocchi and Genovese Pesto, iconic dishes of Italian cuisine.

Then, take a seat to savor your handcrafted meal, accompanied by local wines, and delight in fresh fruit or a dessert crafted by your Cesarina host.

Enjoy putting your newfound cooking skills to the test at a fully-equipped workstation with all the necessary utensils and ingredients. Following the hands-on lesson, indulge in the exquisite Italian dishes you've prepared from scratch, perfectly paired with a selection of red and white local wines.

Experience the joy of feasting on sumptuous food and engaging in lively conversation with a welcoming Italian family.


Every host serves cherished local specialties from their family cookbooks, narrating the story of traditional regional cuisine.

What You Get

Beverages (water, wines and coffee)
Local taxes
Small group Cooking Class

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

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

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Bivio Riomaggiore, Riomaggiore Province of La Spezia Liguria, Italy, IT, 19017

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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.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Food, fun, and a view.
June 07, 2025
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We LOVED this experience. The home was amazing. I learned so much about proper food and techniques. You could tell how much they loved cooking and sharing with us.

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5+ Stars
May 27, 2025
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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 ...read more

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Exceptional Experience
May 12, 2025
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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...read more

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Barbara and Stefano were wonderful hosts
April 20, 2025
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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....read more

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Pesto and Gnocchi Class
October 28, 2024
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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 ho...read more

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