Mortar pesto lesson with World Champion and local Menu
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1 giờ 30 phút
Vé di động
- The only cooking class in which a Chef and World Champion, Camilla Pizzorno, winner of the World Mortar Pesto Championship, teaches her recipe and its secrets;
- Uses a large marble mortar and wooden pestle with more than 100 years;
- Taste the freshly prepared pesto with a three-course Ligurian menu: the typical Genoese focaccia - a handmade pasta of the Ligurian tradition such as trofie or gnocchi seasoned with freshly prepared pesto - a traditional dessert: the Italian Tiramisù;
- The dishes will be accompanied with a wine from the Ligurian Riviera and Italian liqueurs and grappas such as limoncello, myrtle and Camatti bitter;
- Authentic Italian location surrounded by greenery: garden in the summer months and heated outdoors in the winter months.
Thông tin khác
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
A maximum delay of 15 minutes is allowed. Beyond this limit, the experience will be considered as a no-show and cannot be carried out, to ensure the proper performance of subsequent classes. However, we ask you to notify us in case of delay: we will do our best to find a solution and allow you to carry out the experience, subject to the organization of the day.
In case of allergies or intolerances, we ask you to report them at the time of Reservation. Before the start of the laboratory you will need to sign a liability form : while we guarantee that the reported food will not be used, we cannot guarantee the total absence of contamination due to packaged products or industrial processes.
Cần Quan Tâm
The only cooking class in which Camilla Pizzorno, Chef and World Champion of Mortar Pesto, teaches her recipe, reveals her secrets... and makes you taste an authentic three-course Ligurian menu with Italian wine and spirits. 1. You will be welcomed in a typical Ligurian garden surrounded by greenery during the summer, or in a heated outdoor area in winter. We will discover together all the ingredients of real pesto and their role. 2. Using a Carrara marble mortar and an olive wood pestle, Camilla will guide you in the preparation of your pesto with a mortar. You will crush and mix the ingredients by hand, to create the right color and texture. 3. We will taste the freshly prepared pesto with Genoese focaccia and trofie, the typical Tiramisù dessert, with local wine and Italian spirits. 4. You will receive the recipe of the Champion, photos and videos of the lesson and a small gift to remember Liguria. Important note If you have allergies/intolerances, please report this at the time of Reservation. At the beginning of the workshop you will need to sign a responsibility form : we will guarantee that the reported ingredient will not be used, but we cannot guarantee the absolute absence of contamination.
Menu Mẫu
starter
Genoese focaccia with fresh pesto
We will start with the queen of Ligurian street food: the Genoese focaccia, warm and tasty, combined with freshly prepared pesto.
main
Typical pasta with pesto
you will taste a typical Ligurian pasta, such as trofie or homemade gnocchi, seasoned with freshly made pesto.
dessert
Dessert of the Ligurian tradition
We will conclude with a typical dessert, homemade Tiramisu. All served together with a local wine from the Riviera, Italian spirits and grappa.
Tùy chọn
Mortar pesto lesson with World Champion and local Menu
Bao gồm
A special little gift for you;
Typical Ligurian menu with three courses: Genoese focaccia, typical Ligurian pasta with pesto (trofie or gnocchi), tiramisu;
To make your experience more comfortable, we can arrange transportation service.
Photos and videos of the experience;
Final recipe of the World Champion in PDF;
Wine from the Ligurian Riviera, Italian liqueurs and grappas (limoncello, myrtle, camatti bitter...);
Drinks (water, coffee, tea, juice....);
Genoese pesto lesson with Camilla Pizzorno, World Champion;
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Đánh giá
33 đánh giá
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Not to be missed!!
federicaaN4634UE,24 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We usually have cooking class experiences, but this is the first time we have found an experience so meticulously curated!! From the moment we arrived until we left, we felt welcomed like family members. Camilla and Lorenzo explained everything to us with professionalism and passion. We made an absolutely amazing pesto, we understood the differences between homemade pesto and store-bought pesto, and we have the recipe to replicate once we return home! The table was meticulously arranged, just like everything we ate. We will definitely return to them for more experiences, thank you guys💚
Spectacular! Just do it! Long live the Vero Pesto Genovês with Camila and Lorenzo!
isabelamelofranco,20 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00The best culinary experience I've ever had in Italy. I would like to thank the charming couple Camila and Lorenzo! It was a trip that I was doing alone. Despite being low season they did not cancel! They honored the reservation and I did the class alone! The place is beautiful, first-class ingredients, very fun class! Everything perfect and delicious! I met Nonna (who taught Camila the recipe), a cute girl! Learning the genovese pesto was an unforgettable experience. Don't stop doing it!
great vibes, great food, great company
jonkata,16 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00This was great experience and I fully recommend it! Camilla and Lorenzo were super welcoming, great teachers and a wonderful company. They were so nice and accommodating - I ran late and also was the only person in the session and still it was the full experience. It was great - both just having a regular human conversation and also very detailed explanation of all steps of the preparation process and the reasons behind them. I loved learning about all the details that make real pesto and how the different treatments of the different ingredients contribute to the flavour. I am so excited to try this again at home!
Warm, authentic and unforgettable — the best pesto experience in Genova
Rebekah W,7 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Making traditional Genovese pesto by hand with Camilla and Lorenzo was genuinely one of the highlights of my Italy trip. The experience was held in their beautiful garden home in Nervi and somehow felt both incredibly warm and personal while also being extremely professional and high quality. Camilla is the 2022 World Pesto Champion and her passion and knowledge are incredible. We made pesto by hand using traditional mortar and pestles while she explained the ingredients, techniques and history behind authentic Ligurian pesto. The basil had been picked fresh just before the class and every ingredient was thoughtfully sourced locally. We ate the pesto with amazing local focaccia and fresh trofie pasta cooked by Camilla — easily the best pesto I’ve ever had. Wine, tiramisu, digestifs and wonderful conversation made it even more special. Such a thoughtful, authentic and memorable experience. Highly recommend.
A Warm, Intimate, and Truly Memorable Pesto Class
TheGrilFromAsia,6 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience taking this pesto class with Camilla, the world pesto champion, and Lorenzo. What made it especially special was that we were the only two students that day, so it felt like a private and very personal experience. The class took place in a lovely setting in Pegli, and from the moment we arrived, we felt warmly welcomed. Camilla and Lorenzo had everything beautifully prepared, with the mortars, pestles, and ingredients set out for us. Lorenzo interpreted for Camilla, which made the class easy to follow and relaxed. We learned not only the traditional ingredients for pesto, but also the importance of using the right tools - a marble mortar and a wooden pestle - and the care required to make true pesto by hand. The class gave us a real appreciation for how much effort, patience, and good ingredients go into something that can look deceptively simple. Camilla explained each step clearly, from pounding the garlic and pine nuts to working in the basil, cheeses, salt, and olive oil in the proper order and proportion. It was hands-on, fun, and deeply rooted in Ligurian tradition. After making the pesto, we enjoyed it with fresh focaccia and then with pasta, along with wine and later a beautiful tiramisu dessert. The whole experience felt generous and intimate rather than commercial. We also loved getting to take photos in the garden and spending a little time with their family as well. It turned out to be one of the most meaningful culinary experiences of our trip. Camilla and Lorenzo were warm, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. Highly recommended for anyone who wants more than just a cooking class - this felt like a real connection to Ligurian food and hospitality.
Wonderful.
gigi l,2 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00I attended Camilla’s cooking class dedicated to Genoese pesto and it was a truly memorable experience. The atmosphere was welcoming and authentic, perfect for immersing yourself in Ligurian tradition. The chef has passionately explained every step, from the choice of ingredients to the correct use of the mortar, revealing little secrets that make the difference. Making pesto by hand was relaxing and rewarding. After the lesson, we sat down to enjoy our work: a delicious dinner, simple but rich in flavor, accompanied by excellent wine and the pleasant company of Lorenzo. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves Italian cuisine and wants to experience something authentic and fun at the same time.
Unforgettable pesto lesson
Inspire03884067774,15 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00I was unforgettable experience. Location, ingredients, guide, food, everything was wanderfull. Preparing pesto according to the traditional recipe and learning all details from the world champion make from the cooking class an unique experince.
Great authentic experience!
592marijak,4 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00A magnificent authentic experience when visiting Genoa! Camilla and Lorenzo were super welcoming and we felt like guests at their home! Camilla is a true champion and connoisseur and thanks to her explanations my husband and I made a great pesto, which we will make again at home! A little more, cooking class with Camilla and Lorenzo you can also visit the villa Durazzo Palavicini and its beautiful garden, which are located a few minutes away. Thanks to Camilla and Lorenzo!
BEST OF THE BEST EXPERIENCES
Adventure11787342277,3 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00OMG this was the most amazing experience ever!!! So casual, relaxing, and amazing to actually get to make homemade Pesto with a World Champion. The ingredients were so fresh, the pesto tasted so good, the focaccia was rhe best I have had yet in Italy. I would recommend this experience above and beyond any other experience I have had yet. I have traveled a lot and done several cooking classes. The couple made you feel like you were part of their family and the environment was so pleasing being on the patio. I will say come with some muscles because make pesto is a workout. LOL. But so worth it. I will definitely be doing this one again when I come back to Genova. Sincerely, Angela and Natalya
What an amazing experience in Genoa
GoPlaces46484818054,26 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We wanted a truly unique local, personalized experience and that's exactly what we received. And... the pesto and homemade tiramisu were incredible. Exceeded our expectations.
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