Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Riomaggiore

4.84

4.8(45 reviews)

3 hours

English, Italian

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Immerse yourself in a small group cooking class at local's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Cinque Terre cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine.

During the lesson the local home cook will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Riomaggiore recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Patricipants will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.

This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

What To Expect

Immerse yourself in a small group cooking class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Riomaggiore cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine.

Sample Menu

starter

Seasonal starter

main

Fresh Pasta

Sample Pasta dishes: Tagliatelle or Linguine or Trofie al pesto or Ravioli

dessert

Riomaggiore dessert

Rice cake or Castagnaccio or Tiramisu or Monterosso cake or Canestrelli

Options

Afternoon Cooking Class

Afternoon cooking class: Afternoon cooking class + Dinner

Morning cooking class

Morning cooking class + lunch

What‘s Included

Beverages (water, wines and coffee)

Tastings of the 3 recipes

Shared Cooking Class

Local taxes

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.84

45 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Yummy pasta and tiramisu making!
Nancy Y,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had an absolutely marvelous cooking class. It was the last night of our family vacation and such a perfect end. My entire family came home eager to make pasta and replicate the recipes. Guilia was a patient and gracious teacher and made everything look easy. We highly recommend this experience and plan to take more cooking classes on future trips.
Wonderful experience in an amazing setting!
jnw496,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a lovely experience! Barbara and Stephen were warm and welcoming, and the gorgeous setting couldn’t be beat! My daughter and I enjoyed learning and trying our hand at making bruschetta, gnocchi, and a fabulous fruit and cream dessert, then got to sit down and sample the fruits of our labor. It was a relaxed and memorable evening of fun, and I highly recommend it!
Highly recommended!
Neil B,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Food was amazing. Julia's cooking methods were easy follow, for all. I would highly recommend this class..
Cooking with the best!
alisonbI1627IZ,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I cannot recommend cooking with Barbara enough! She was a phenomenal host and very patient with us learning to make traditional dishes! Thank you Barbara & Stephen for opening your home to us and a fantastic experience!!!
Very good Class. Couple...
Kathryn K,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very good Class. Couple have great personalities and we felt like family! Got alot of ideas from them.
Exceeded our expectations
11jude66,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fabulous! The location was outstanding and Barbara and her husband were perfect hosts. We learned real cooking, but had a lot of fun doing it. I would highly recommend.
Unforgettable Cooking Class in Riomaggiore
Jaime C,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our cooking class with Barbara was an absolute highlight of our trip! She welcomed us like family and taught us how to make fresh pasta and the most delicious tiramisu. The class was fun, hands-on, and full of laughter. If you want a truly authentic experience in Riomaggiore, don’t miss this! 🇮🇹🍝🍰
Knowledgeable chef shares...
Janae O,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Knowledgeable chef shares her knowledge in an abbreviated class and experience. Beautiful surroundings and unique home. Be prepared to hike stairs or we recommend a taxi from the train station. We found it challenging to find and cell service got sketchy. Google said 18 minutes but took me 45 to hike it.
Great time
Camillia R,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Barbara had a great personality and we enjoyed our experience, conversation, and interaction. We hope to make this recipe at home soon
Great time with Giulia!
E9043AAjeffreyr,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Giulia was phenomenal! So warm and fun and smart. She was amazing! The kitchen is not large, but it really does feel like you’re cooking in a personal home.