Riomaggiore: Pasta & Tiramisu Class in a Local Home by Cesarine
Overview
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3 hours
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You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two!
Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with a local home cook.
As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu.
• Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand
• Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types
• Learn to make the iconic tiramisu
• Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests
• Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up
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
Learn how to make fresh pasta and tiramisù in a local home in Riomaggiore during a hands-on cooking class with a Cesarina. Discover iconic Italian recipes, family cooking secrets, and authentic local hospitality in a warm, shared experience.
Sample Menu
main
Fresh Pasta
You will learn to make and then taste 2 iconic pasta types
dessert
Tiramisu
Creamy, layered coffee dessert, prepared from scratch
Options
2 Pasta Recipes and Tiramisu
3hours Hands-on Cooking Class: You’ll learn to make two fresh pasta recipes from scratch and a classic tiramisù together with your Cesarina
Express: Pesto Making Class
2hours Hands-on Cooking Class : Learn to make pesto using both a mortar and pestle and a blender, then pack your homemade pesto to take home and enjoy later
What‘s Included
Beverages (water, wines and coffee)
Local Taxes
Tasting of the 2 pasta recipes and tiramisu
Pasta (2 iconic pasta types) and Tiramisu-making Class
Italian Aperitivo: prosecco and nibbles
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
164 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience, fantastic chef
Andrea C,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Giulia (our chef) and the experience was wonderful from start to finish. We were a family of 4 - with 6 and 7 year old little chefs - and Guilia was patient, welcoming, and great company. She communicated the meeting spot to find the apartment and had everything set/timed perfectly for an enjoyable cooking class and meal. It was delicious and fun!
Giulia was amazing! She...
Lauren C,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Giulia was amazing! She made us feel a part of her home. Best pasta I’ve had in Italy truly!! I definitely recommend doing this!
A True Italian Experience
430jan,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Giulia was such a pleasure! She was extremely patient with our three kids who were eager to learn how to make pasta from scratch and even taught us several Italian words. It was such a unique experience for our family that we will cherish for a lifetime.
Wonderful Italian cooking experience! Highly recommend!
Kim L,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a wonderful, authentic Italian cooking experience in a small group setting. Guilia was knowledgeable, patient, and truly made the time there enjoyable. Plus, getting to feast on a delicious meal (that you have just made from scratch) with your own hands is very rewarding! Also, come hungry! There was so much food - the wine, bruschetta, pesto, pastas, and the tiramisu were all delicious!
Stunning views, delicious food
emilydY5448ID,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The view once you get to this beautiful home on a hill is well worth the many steps (pending you listen to Barbara's directions), and the conversation and lesson was even better. We learned how to make bruschetta salad, croxetti noodles, and traditional tiramisu, plus got some tips for local sauces – one quite close to cacio e pepe, but with a twist, and of course pesto and ragu. It was a great experience.
Wonderful Time in the Cinque Terre
Brian A,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My wife & I had a wonderful time spending our afternoon learning how to make authentic Ligurian Tiramisu and pasta. Barbara & Stephano were wonderful hosts and really made everyone feel welcome. This was one of the best meals and some of the best company that we had during our honeymoon to the Italian Riveria. Barbara's home is located in the beautiful village of Riomaggiore, one of the outer villages of the Cinque Terre - it was a wonderful, peaceful place to have an incredible meal. One pro-tip, leave yourself enough time to arrive & get a taxi up to the home; we had a bit too much faith in the train arriving on time & were a bit delayed.
Cooking class with Barbara
clairedE1611EI,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience learning how to make pasta, pesto and tiramisu from scratch with Barbara and her husband. They welcomed us into their home and made us feel comfortable along with 6 other people taking part. Everyone was super friendly. We didn't have great weather on the day and so our class took place in her own kitchen, but this didn't detract from the experience. We were treated to lunch of frittata and topped bruschetta with wine, before then having dinner with the pasta we made and the tiramisu for dessert. Everything was absolutely delicious and we learned some great recipes to take home with us! Definitely worth the price and an unforgettable experience in the hills of the beautiful town of Riomaggiore! You can walk to Barbara's house from the town, it is a lot of climbing up some steep steps but that just adds to the experience. Also, make sure you follow Barbara's instructions and not Google as we ended up climbing higher than we needed to! Highly recommend!
Delicious and welcoming
Sandra L,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Barbara and Stefano are exceptionally welcoming hosts. We had a fantastic afternoon in a beautiful setting. Barbara is a great teacher. She shared delicious recipes and important techniques to achieve the delicious results. We were very warmly welcomed and enjoyed every minute of this experience. Highly recommend! GRAZIE!
A fun experience to learn...
Alexandra M,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A fun experience to learn something new and spend time with someone that truly loves and cares for this place!
Wonderful experience
VanessaW2233,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, Giulia ist a wonderful Chef. We made the best Ravioli and Tiramisu ever.
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