Pesto Making Class at Local's Home in Genoa

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Location

Genoa

Duration

2 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Language

English, Italian

Location

Genoa

Duration

2 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Language

English, Italian

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4.3

•6 reviews

US$122.15 per guest

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Adult x1

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Immerse yourself in the art of creating the perfect pesto sauce, using only the freshest basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. Learn the secrets behind achieving the ideal balance of flavors and textures, from the grinding of the ingredients in a mortar and pestle to the final blending process. But the adventure doesn't stop there. Indulge your palate with a tantalizing appetizer, carefully curated to complement the bold flavors of the pesto. From bruschetta topped with sun-ripened tomatoes to delicate crostini adorned with creamy cheeses, each bite promises to tantalize your taste buds and awaken your senses. As you hone your culinary skills, sip and savor a glass of locally sourced wine, perfectly paired to enhance the flavors of your creations. Immerse yourself in the convivial atmosphere of our kitchen, where laughter and camaraderie flow as freely as the wine.

Public transportation options are available nearby
Please note that our Cesarine are ready and thrilled to host you in their homes! All Cesarine are always very careful and attentive of the important sanitary rules needed, even more now! The homes provide all the essential sanitary equipment for the guests (paper towels for washing hands, hand sanitizing gel and so on). Remember to always maintain 1 meter distance from each other and if not, wear masks and gloves

Beverages (water, wines and coffee)

Pesto cooking class

Glass of local wine

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In just a short time, indulge in an express session where you'll learn the art of crafting the perfect pesto sauce, accompanied by one delectable appetizer. And what's a culinary adventure without a touch of wine? Sip and savor a glass of local wine as you immerse yourself in the flavors of Genoa.

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Pesto Genovese

Meeting Point

Genoa, Italy, IT

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This experience will be held in a local's home. For privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you after you've booked to match you up with your ideal Cesarina based on what you are looking for.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

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Victoria_WFebruary 2026 • Viator

Intimate Pesto Experience!

It was a nice intimate experience! Daniella showed us how to make pesto the ancient way and the easier way. First time making gnocchi and it turned out amazing! Her table settings and service were amazing. I strongly suggest this experience!

Karen_RJune 2024 • Viator

Highly recommend

Amazing experience! Tomato and family were very welcoming and friendly. The pasta was wonderful and the experience just the right length. I highly recommend!

619jeffryApril 2024 • TripAdvisor

Wild pesto mix is pounded in mortar and pestle

Making Pesto at a chef's kitchen is a highpoint of cooking in Genoa. Pesto is made with wild basil leaves and olive oil; it's part of the meal to have it with basil, pine nuts, garlic and parmesan cheese, with a dash of natural olive oil. The wild ingredients are pungent; they are mixed and pounded together in a mortar and pestle, The wild ingredients are pounded strongly and used to accompany pasta, such as spaghetti.

Benjamin_SAugust 2023 • Viator

AMAZING Experience!

Tomaso and Agatha were fantastic! We had such a great time learning how to make authentic pasta from them and can't wait to try making it on our own at home!

jimrA1581DXMay 2023 • TripAdvisor

Buon appetito!

Definitely an experience that I would recommend to others. One of the best ways to immerse yourself in the local culture. Not to mention tasting some wonderful food. Daniela made us feel right at home. Here cooking knowledge is grounded in generations of experience. There is no better way to learn than in person. You end up picking up techniques that might have been missed in a video I can’t wait to make some fresh pasta when I get home. Thank you Daniela!