Learn authentic Ligurian recipes in a stunning hillside home overlooking Riomaggiore.
This cooking class welcomes you into a beautiful stone-view home set high above Riomaggiore, where a local chef invites you to explore the traditions of Ligurian cooking. With panoramic views of the sea and surrounding olive groves, you will learn how to prepare delicate homemade gnocchi and fragrant Genovese pesto using classic methods that have been part of local Italian kitchens for generations.
Following step-by-step guidance, you will grind basil, pine nuts and Parmigiano Reggiano by hand, shape soft gnocchi from scratch and enjoy your freshly made dishes paired with regional wines. Your class concludes with a traditional Italian dessert such as tiramisù or another Italian sweet chosen for the season. This intimate experience offers a meaningful way to connect with Ligurian culture, learn authentic techniques and savor the culinary heritage of Cinque Terre.
This experience includes water, coffee and one bottle of wine for every three guests.
This class is suitable for ages 7+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.
With basil, pine nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano and olive oil
Gnocchi
With potatoes, flour and eggs
Traditional Italian Dessert
With tiramisù or choice of other traditional desserts
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Chef Giulia and her team of resident chefs in the Cinque Terre welcome guests into their homes in the heart of Riomaggiore to share the flavours and traditions of Ligurian cooking. Known for specialties such as soft homemade gnocchi and fragrant pesto alla Genovese made with fresh basil and local olive oil, they celebrate the region’s coastal heritage through simple techniques and vibrant ingredients. Hosted in charming homes and terraces overlooking the sea, Chef Giulia creates an intimate atmosphere filled with authentic Italian cooking breathtaking views and the warmth of local hospitality.
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Learn authentic Ligurian recipes in a stunning hillside home overlooking Riomaggiore.
This cooking class welcomes you into a beautiful stone-view home set high above Riomaggiore, where a local chef invites you to explore the traditions of Ligurian cooking. With panoramic views of the sea and surrounding olive groves, you will learn how to prepare delicate homemade gnocchi and fragrant Genovese pesto using classic methods that have been part of local Italian kitchens for generations.
Following step-by-step guidance, you will grind basil, pine nuts and Parmigiano Reggiano by hand, shape soft gnocchi from scratch and enjoy your freshly made dishes paired with regional wines. Your class concludes with a traditional Italian dessert such as tiramisù or another Italian sweet chosen for the season. This intimate experience offers a meaningful way to connect with Ligurian culture, learn authentic techniques and savor the culinary heritage of Cinque Terre.
This experience includes water, coffee and one bottle of wine for every three guests.
This class is suitable for ages 7+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.
With basil, pine nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano and olive oil
Gnocchi
With potatoes, flour and eggs
Traditional Italian Dessert
With tiramisù or choice of other traditional desserts
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Reviews Chef Giulia or Resident Chef received outside of Cozymeal
Amanda
01 Jun 2026
We loved the experience of learning to cook with Barbara. She spent a great amount of time instructing us on how to properly prepare the food. You could tell she had a strong passion for food and all the ingredients.
Kadi K
01 Jun 2026
Our group had so much fun! The atmosphere was amazing and so fun to be in. The wine was delicious and the food was amazing. I can’t wait to try these recipes at home even though they will nowhere close to Barbara’s. If I come back to Italy I will definitely book another cooking class with her!
Carol
01 Jun 2026
My granddaughter and I had the most delightful time learning to make ravioli, tagliatelle pasta, and tiramisu from Giulia! Giulia is an excellent teacher, very encouraging of our efforts to follow her instructions, and we enjoyed a delightful lunch of all the delicious Italian foods we made! We strongly encourage others to book this experience. Very much worth your time.
Paul C
01 Jun 2026
We had the most amazing time cooking with Giulia! Her preparation was excellent, her explanations (in very good English) were very clear, and we had lots of fun! I really recommend doing the cooking class with Giulia! It was one of the highlights of our month in Italy!
Tom
01 Jun 2026
We did a ravioli class and it was so much fun. I’ve never made pasta before but she broke it down into several easy steps. She also explained different options for the stuffing. She showed us how to make two different sauces to use with the ravioli and they were both delicious. At the end we enjoyed all of the hard work with a glass of wine. I would highly recommend this class
Oriane
01 Jun 2026
A lovely experience with Giulia ! Food as excellent !
Erin
01 Jun 2026
Perfetto!! The food, the hosts, the setting, the instruction, the dogs, the house…it was all magnificent! I can’t describe all of the different points of perfection, so I will just say that we would do it again, it was worth the money, and it was a top moment of our entire trip (which spanned 2 weeks in 4 different countries).
Amber
01 Jun 2026
Gulia welcomed us with open arms into her home which super easy to find! It was our first time to Italy along with making pasta. Wine, fun and yummy food was had on my next trip I will be booking another class!
Hannah
01 Jun 2026
We had a wonderful experience Gulia! We learned how to make ravioli and pasta and tiramisu. She explained all of the recipes and was so fun to spend this time with her. Thank you Guilia !
Gerald
01 Jun 2026
My wife and I I had an amazing time with Giulia in Riomaggiore learning to make delicious ravioli, tagliatelle and of course tiramisu. Highly recommend not eating breakfast or anything else before you go…you will want to eat everything made with Giulia.
Ruth
03 Dec 2025
This was one of the highlights of our trip. The food and conversation were amazing. I would definitely do this again and recommend it to my friends.
