Pesto Experience, Cooking Classes, Wine Tasting in Sestri Levante

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US$59.41 per guest

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

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Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

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Location

Genoa

Duration

1 hour

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Italian, German, Russian

Other

Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly, Private Experience

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Join us in Sestri Levante for a unique culinary adventure. Make authentic Genoese pesto, pasta, focaccia, and explore local wines with professionals for an unforgettable experience.

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

Experience Details

Each cooking class is private and followed by a PERSONAL Chef, furthermore a glass of Vinaccieri wine is provided at the beginning for motivational purposes!

PESTO EXPERIENCE: Discover its history and anecdotes about it. With the use of a mortar you will produce your Genoese PESTO which you will taste and take away with you in a special container that will be provided to you.

PASTA EXPERIENCE - I Corzetti, ancient Ligurian pasta made with wooden molds and Ligurian potato gnocchi.

FOCACCIA & PANE EXPERIENCE - You will make the REAL Genoese Focaccia and our award-winning Pane Marinaro.

FISH EXPERIENCE - The Chef will guide you in the creation of two fish recipes depending on the daily catch

WINE EXPERIENCE - A Sommelier will guide you in a tasting of five wines from Vinaccieri Ballerini and products from our gastronomy If you wish, at a separate cost, you can create a lunch or dinner with the products you make yourself!

We are in Sestri Levante (Genoa)

Sample Menu

MAIN

Pesto Experience at the Mortar

You will taste and take away what you have produced. Organize lunch or dinner with the products you have made for a small fee

MAIN

Fresh Pasta Course (Gnocchi and Corzetti)

You will taste and take away what you have produced. Organize lunch or dinner with the products you have made for a small fee

MAIN

Focaccia and seafood bread course

You will taste and take away what you have produced. Organize lunch or dinner with the products you have made for a small fee

MAIN

Fish Experience (Vernazzina sauce and other specialities)

You will taste and take away what you have produced. Organize lunch or dinner with the products you have made for a small fee

What You Get

IN EVERY COOKING CLASS a glass of wine will be offered for "Motivational" purposes... to start in the right spirit!

PASTA EXPERIENCE: use of ancient wooden molds with the family logo and the possibility of taking away the fresh pasta produced

FOCACCIA AND BREAD EXPERIENCE: prepare the real Genoese Focaccia and Pane Marinaro using a rolling pin and baking trays. You can taste them and take them away with you for an excellent snack on the beach or at home

Good To Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

PESTO EXPERIENCE - The most popular course: we have taught more than 20,000 guests how to make Pesto! You will learn all the secrets for making REAL Pesto according to the Genoese recipe Work with a real mortar all for you under the guidance of a Personal Chef... in the end the PESTO PRODUCT WILL BE YOURS! You will receive a special container to take away the fruit of your labor You can also choose another of the cooking courses offered: PASTA EXPERIENCE - I Corzetti, ancient Ligurian pasta made with wooden molds and Genoese potato gnocchi FOCACCIA & PANE EXPERIENCE - You will make the REAL Genoese Focaccia and our Marinaro Bread FISH EXPERIENCE - Your Personal Chef will guide you in the creation of two fish recipes: the Vernazzina pie and another recipe depending on the daily catch. A glass of wine is provided at the beginning of each course for motivational purposes! Each course will be followed exclusively by a PERSONAL Chef Tutor. Finally... WINE EXPERIENCE - A Sommelier will guide you in a tasting of five wines from Vinaccieri Ballerini, accompanied by cured meats, cheeses and products from our gastronomy We are in Sestri Levante - Genoa

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

LA SCIAMADDA DEI VINACCIERI BALLERINI, Via XXV Aprile, Sestri Levante Città Metropolitana di Genova Liguria, Italy, IT, 16039

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Trattoria La Sciamadda in Sestri Levante. Reachable from: Genoa, Sori, Camogli, Recco, Zoagli, San Fruttuoso, Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, Rapallo, Chiavari, Lavagna, Moneglia, Deiva Marina, Framura, Bonassola, Levanto and the Cinque Terre (Monterosso, Corniglia, Vernazza, Manarola, Riomaggiore).

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.
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Reviews

4.9

based on 163 reviews

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Beautiful experience

March 21, 2026

Beautiful experience. Cooking class for focaccia and baked goods. Owner very helpful, amazing welcome

(TripAdvisor)

Very good

March 21, 2026

Absolutely recommended beautiful course

(TripAdvisor)

Pesto wonderful experience

December 30, 2025

A one-hour journey through the history of Genoese cuisine, guided by knowledgeable and skilled staff who accompanied us step by step in the traditional preparation of pesto, using fresh, high-quali...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Pesto making in Sestri Levante!

December 08, 2025

Absolutely wonderful experience! David is very knowledgeable and made the pesto making fun. Do this when you are in Sestri Levante!

(TripAdvisor)

A great deal of fun

October 16, 2025

There were just the two of us doing pesto making and focaccia and bread making workshops on a sunny Tuesday morning. David was a warm and charming pesto instructor, Daniel funny and great company a...read more

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