Cook Gnocchi and Pesto With Riomaggiore Views (3-Course Meal)

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the flavors of Cinque Terre in this 3-course cooking class in Riomaggiore hosted through Cozymeal in a breathtaking hillside home with wine included. With panoramic views of the sea and surrounding olive groves, you’ll learn classic Ligurian techniques for making delicate gnocchi and fragrant Genovese pesto from scratch.

Menu:

- First course: Genovese pesto with basil, pine nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano and olive oil
- Second course: Fresh homemade gnocchi with potatoes, flour and eggs
- Dessert: Traditional Italian dessert such as tiramisù or a seasonal local sweet

Follow step-by-step guidance as you prepare pesto the traditional way, shape pillowy gnocchi and sit down to enjoy your meal with regional wines.

Example Menu

Main

Genovese Pesto

With basil, pine nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano and olive oil

Main

Gnocchi

With potatoes, flour and eggs

Dessert

Traditional Italian Dessert

With tiramisù or choice of other traditional desserts

What's Included

Hands-on lessons in pesto making and gnocchi preparation
Full 3-course menu featuring Genovese pesto, homemade gnocchi and a traditional Italian dessert
Water and coffee included
Hosted in a stunning hillside home overlooking Riomaggiore
Suitable for ages 7+ with an adult present (minors must be accompanied by a paying adult)
One bottle of wine per three guests

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The chef will be waiting for you inside the venue.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Soak up sweeping sea views in this 3-course cooking class in Riomaggiore hosted through Cozymeal, complete with regional wine and a stunning hillside home setting. Hosted high above the village with panoramic vistas of olive groves and the Ligurian coast, this hands-on experience brings you into the heart of Cinque Terre tradition through homemade gnocchi and classic Genovese pesto.

Menu:

- First course: Genovese pesto with basil, pine nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano and olive oil
- Second course: Homemade gnocchi with potatoes, flour and eggs
- Dessert: Traditional Italian dessert such as tiramisù or another seasonal sweet

Learn time-honored techniques as you grind pesto by hand, shape soft gnocchi from scratch and enjoy your freshly prepared dishes paired with regional wines.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
Supplied by Cozymeal Cooking Classes

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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