Unforgettable Genoa: Hands-On Pasta & Pesto Class!

It was absolutely wonderful! Be mindful of the many flights of stairs to reach the beautiful space with an outstanding host. Alberto made this class such a special experience - his knowledge, his warm and welcoming atmosphere, and the the detailed cooking experience was far more than we expected.

BOOK IT! We had the best time making pasta and pesto with Chef Alberto on his beautiful rooftop. This was a birthday gift for my dad while we were in Genoa and it was an absolute hit. Alberto is so welcoming and knowledgeable about the region, the food and ingredients we'd be cooking with. We got to be hands on every step of the way. We loved how relaxed the environment was as well, between cooking steps or during our meal, Alberto had stepped away and gave us time to enjoy ourselves but always making sure we knew he was a holler away. The pasta and pesto we made was absolutely delicious, paired with a lovely local wine white, and finished off with the most delicious tiramisu. Alberto, thank you for being an amazing host!

Positively outstanding! Enjoyed meeting our fellow guests and chef who guided us through a delightful experience. We learnedmso much about Genoa, its food and history. It was “hands on” with both pesto and pasta making with a proper explanation of both the ingredients and process. In the end - we enjoyed it all with wine and dessert. Thank you so much!!!

Alberto was our host/chef/teacher. It was held on a lovely rooftop patio with great views of the city. Alberto was terrific. He showed us in great detail how to make pasta and pesto. He was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. He was also kind enough to provide a text with the recipes as well as recommendations for dinner. We went to one of his suggested restaurants and it was fantastic. We never would have found that on our own. In addition to me and my wife, there was another married couple and a mother/daughter team. Everyone got along great we all made both pasta and pesto. Alberto cooked up the pasta and served it with pesto. I have to say it was one of the best meals on our trip. Alberto also served wine, focaccia and a great dessert. This was one of our favorite things we did in our 12 days in Italy. Highly recommended.

What a great experience. The instruction and participation was well balanced. The food, wine and company was more than we expected. I would suggest this class to anyone who is looking for an introduction to Genoa.

It was a great experience! Alberto is a very good host. While we enjoyed a fantastic view over Genova, he explained everything about the history and the right ingredients for the dishes. He also spoilt us with delicious starters, desserts and fantastic wine. As there were only the two of us, we were able to practise our Italian with Alberto. But we can also well imagine getting to know other participants and having a great time together. We can only recommend the cookery course

Alberto’s pesto pasta class is a gem! Set on a stunning rooftop with cathedral views, you’ll learn to make fresh pasta and authentic pesto the traditional way. Alberto is warm, funny, and full of local flavor—literally and figuratively. Great food, great vibes, and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss it!

BEST THING WE DID IN GENOA!!!!!! 11/10 must do!!!! Alberto is laid back, educational, fun & so accommodating. He has a lovely private rooftop where you get a glimpse of the San Lorenzo Cathedral in the back. Everything tasted absolutely delicious, truly some of the best pesto you'll ever have, and it's fun to learn about the history of pesto. You won't regret booking this - INCREDIBLE!!

This cooking class was absolutely perfect. Our host, Alberto, was very accommodating. It was fairly easy to find his apartment but our taxi driver did not seem to know, so we had the taxi stop at Piazza de Ferrari which is very close. You will need to be able to walk upstairs. The apartment was clean and welcoming with a nice clean bathroom and a beautiful rooftop setting. The weather was perfect to sit under the canopy and listen to Alberto explain more about the culture and history of Genova. We learned so much about pesto, and making it by hand for the first time was a wonderful experience topped with the most amazing scent of basil. The pasta was cooked for us and we enjoyed wine and aperitifs while we waited. Our meal was satisfying and the company was perfect. I could not have asked for a better day or a more personable host and guide to a deeply Italian experience.

Well done, beautiful setting, a lot of fun, and great food!!! Perfect! Very enjoyable. Hopefully my husband will use what we learned to make me pasta and pesto dinner when we get back home