Rooftop Cooking Class in Genoa: Pesto, Fresh Pasta & Wine
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Learn to make the famous Ligurian sauce in the city where it was born, topped off with a stunning terrace view over Genoa! Welcome to a genuine home in the historic center. In this intimate class, a local chef will teach you grandmother's secrets to making perfect "Pasta Fresca" and authentic Pesto from scratch. Your journey takes place in a top-floor apartment boasting a panoramic terrace. (Please note: as typical of historic Genoa, the apartment is on the 5th floor without an elevator). After rolling dough and crushing fresh basil, enjoy a convivial feast featuring a traditional antipasto, your handmade pasta, a local dessert, regional wines, and a typical liqueur. Weather permitting, dine on the terrace; on colder or rainy days, you'll enjoy your meal in our cozy indoor dining room.
Inclusions
What's included
- Local wine and typical Genoese liqueur
- Pesto and Fresh Pasta making masterclass
- Full meal (Antipasto, Pasta, and Traditional Dessert)
What's not
- All not mentioned in the inclusions is considered excluded.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 367 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5A must do in Genova!!
We were lucky to book Alberto’s cooking class the night we arrived in Genova. It was a perfect evening on his lovely rooftop learning how to make homemade pesto and pasta! We came hungry and left with full bellies. We were offered focaccia, a beverage, snacks and local Cinque Terra wine with our dinner we prepared. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a lovely way to spend an evening learning to make this local dish!
5The Perfect Evening in Genova
Alberto was an incredible host and made the whole evening so special. Communication and coordination were simple, and the experience itself was amazing from beginning to end. The outdoor space is beautiful and expertly arranged to accommodate the activity. Alberto did an outstanding job sharing the history and significance of each ingredient and cooking instrument used in creating our dish. His preparation and cooking instructions were clear, and he provided helpful guidance along the way whenever things went sideways—which, of course, is part of the fun of cooking! He also provided excellent wine and snacks to enjoy throughout the experience, and the food we created was absolutely delicious. We shared the evening with another couple and had a great time getting to know them and enjoying conversation together. Alberto was incredibly gracious and even allowed us to hang out and enjoy the evening a little longer after the class had finished. Overall, this was a very special evening, and we are incredibly grateful to Alberto for hosting us. If you're looking for a unique and memorable experience while visiting Genova, I can't recommend this cooking class enough. It was one of the highlights of our trip and an evening we'll always remember!
5Fab Genova pesto experience
Alberto's pesto and pasta making class was fantastic. We learnt a lot and ate a lot!! We did the class with our two kids (ages 9 and 11) and Alberto was kind and patient with them. The rooftop location was lovely to enjoy local snacks, wine and our pasta.
5A Wonderful experience not to be missed!
What a great experience. Learned not only the hands on way to make traditional pasta and pesto but there were lots of insights Alberto gave us on the history and methods to make a great meal. And a great meal we did have. Not only the pasta/pesto we made but other local Italian specialties that were delightful and nice to know about. This is definitely a worthwhile afternoon, the food, setting and the teacher were wonderful.
5Wonderful rooftop experience
The Pesto, Fresh Pasta, and Wine cooking class on Alberto’s rooftop was a great experience. Alberto has immense passion for Genoese food and it really came through in his discussion of the origin of Genoese pesto. His discussion on the prep of the pesto and pasta was very informative and it was fun to be able to prepare our own pesto and pasta for dinner. Overall, a wonderful time.
5Magical night!
This was definitely the best night of our stay in Genova! Alberto was the friendliest and most engaging host and made us feel like family in his home. Even a driving rainstorm that forced us inside for part of the lessons did not present a problem. He went out of his way to set the rooftop table back up afterwards so we could enjoy our dinner under the lights in beautiful style! And of course all the drinks, wine and food were delicious!! Book with Alberto without hesitation.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- CURIOSEETY
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Communicate in advance any dietary restriction.
- Accessibility: This experience takes place in a historic building on the 5th floor with NO elevator. Guests must be comfortable climbing stairs. It is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with severe mobility issues.
How it compares in Genoa
- Its from-price is 44% below the median of the 336 experiences we list in Genoa.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 336.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Genoa
Genoa, the great port of the Ligurian coast, is a city of steep medieval alleys, grand palaces and an old harbour once ruled by merchant families.
Genoa curves around a deep natural harbour with mountains close behind, so its streets climb steeply. It was a maritime republic in the Middle Ages, and the merchant families built palaces along Via Garibaldi and the Strade Nuove, now listed by UNESCO as the Rolli palaces. The cathedral of San Lorenzo has a striped black-and-white façade, and the Lanterna, an old stone lighthouse, marks the western end of the port.
Top-ranked sights in Genoa: Genoa Cathedral (Cattedrale di San Lorenzo), Piazza de Ferrari, Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale).
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