Cinque Terre Gnocchi & Pesto Class with Sea View
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Overview
Cinque Terre: Gnocchi & Pesto Class with Seaview in Riomaggiore offers a delicious dive into Italian cooking. At a local's home with amazing sea views, visitors will learn to make Gnocchi and Genovese Pesto from scratch.
This hands-on cooking class allows visitors to create two famous Italian dishes. After the class, visitors get to enjoy the food they made, along with local wines and a dessert made by the host. This is more than just a cooking class; it's a chance to connect with an Italian family and learn about their food traditions. Every Cesarina host shares recipes from their own family cookbooks and tells the story of the region's food.
This experience includes drinks (water, wines, and coffee), local taxes, a small-group cooking class, and lunch or dinner featuring the two recipes made. It does not include anything else outside of this. This class promises an excellent quality dining experience, but is also likely to sell out, due to popularity and limited group sizes.




Highlights
Make Authentic Italian Dishes: Learn to create Gnocchi and Genovese Pesto from scratch.
Enjoy Stunning Sea Views: Cook in a local's home with breathtaking views of the Cinque Terre coastline.
Taste Local Wines: Pair your homemade meal with delicious red and white wines from the region.
Small Group Experience: Enjoy a personalized cooking class with a small group.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally rave about the hands-on cooking experience, beautiful setting, and welcoming hosts, making it a highlight of their Cinque Terre visit. Minor issues include location findability and instructional depth.

Guests loved learning to make authentic pesto and gnocchi.
Many praised the stunning views from the cooking location.
Visitors enjoyed the host's friendly and welcoming personality.
Customers appreciated the small class size and personalized attention.
Some reviewers found the location a bit difficult to find.
A few wished for more detailed explanations during the cooking process.
The Journey
Riomaggiore
Riomaggiore is a village and comune in the province of La Spezia, situated in a small valley in the Liguria region of Italy. It is the first of the Cinque Terre villages encountered when traveling north from La Spezia. Known for its colorful houses and stunning coastal views, it offers a charming and authentic Italian experience.
Local's Home in Cinque Terre
A picturesque seaside home in Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, owned by a local Cesarina. It offers a unique and intimate setting for a cooking class, providing stunning sea views and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. This is where you'll learn to create homemade Gnocchi and Genovese Pesto under expert guidance.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes beverages such as water, wines, and coffee, as well as all local taxes. Visitors will participate in a small group cooking class, followed by lunch or dinner featuring the gnocchi and pesto they prepared. This does not include pickup/dropoff. Please meet at the designated location. The experience is held at a private home in Riomaggiore.
Hot Tip
Many past visitors suggest arriving a bit early to fully enjoy the scenic views before the class begins. It's also a great idea to bring a small notebook to jot down the recipes and tips shared during the class, so visitors can recreate the dishes at home!