Unforgettable Genoa: Hands-On Pasta & Pesto Class!

Alberto provided a WONDERFUL experience across the board. Directions and instructions on getting to his beautiful apartment in downtown Genoa were easy to understand and follow. Alberto is extremely knowledgeable in both the history of the region, and of course the cooking techniques and specialties. Everyone in the group gets to participate in every part of the pesto AND pasta making, which is a lot of fun. He also provided some typical Genoan "appetizers", followed by some amazing wine with dinner and a little sweet treat at the end. The space was beautiful and tranquil, and we learned so much and had so much fun. We would absolutely recommend this class and experience. Grazie mille, Alberto!

A very special experience with a great local chef. Alberto also provided a fantastic rooftop kitchen venue for the prepping and tasting of our pasta & pesto, along with a few of his own treats. Book it if you're a foodie or not-one of the best activities we had in Genoa-it added to our appreciation of the regional culture and food.

We had the lovely chance to join Chef Alberto on his gorgeous rooftop. Where he teached us all the techniques and history on how to make Genovese Pesto. It was a wonderful and pleasurable experience where we got to make and eat our self made Picagge Matte al Pesto. Lovely chef Alberto served us some delicious bites and drinks. All and all very memorable time we’ve spent.

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!