Top 6 Cooking Classes in Genoa

1.Homemade Pasta and Pesto Class with a Local Chef in Genoa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102Our pick

Join Alberto, Alessandra, or Silvia in a historic Genoese palazzo for a hands-on lesson in fresh pasta and mortar-made pesto. Groups are limited to six. You will cook, eat, and share local wine on a rooftop terrace, but be ready for five flights of stairs and a slightly tricky meeting point.

“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.”

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2.Genova: Homemade Pasta & Pesto Local Chef Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Join Chef Alberto in central Genoa for a three-hour, hands-on class limited to eight people. Make fresh pasta and basil pesto from scratch, learn Ligurian food traditions, and sit down to enjoy your meal with wine, focaccia, regional specialties, dessert, and a Genoese liqueur.

“Alberto isn’t just a chef, he’s a raconteur and a wonderful ambassador for everything Genoan and Ligurian - whether it be ancient or modern. Can’t recommend highly enough.”

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3.Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Genoa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $155

Join a Cesarina in her Genoa home for a hands-on pasta and tiramisu class. You will make two pasta shapes, enjoy an Italian aperitivo, and eat the meal you prepare. Hosts may include Tiziana and Roberto, Daniela, or other local cooks. Choose a lunch or dinner session in English.

“Tiziana and Roberto made us feel welcome and comfortable in their home immediately. Tiziana is an expert in teaching at multiple levels. She’s patient and kind and has a great laugh. We learned so much from her! We can’t wait to try everything at home and share with family and friends. Roberto is knowledgeable about the area and was helpful in giving great advice on what to see while visiting Genova. We feel like we made friends which made Genoa more like home away from home.”

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4.Hands-On Home cooking Class Pasta Pesto and more with wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $113

Spend three hours in a Genoese home learning to make colorful gnocchi, pesto with a mortar and pestle, and possibly fresh pasta. Hosts have included Alberto, Silvia, Alessandra, and Cristina. The small group is limited to six, with wine, focaccia, lunch, and coffee included.

“We really enjoyed the course. Alberto is an excellent host and the location on the rooftop is just stunning. The pasta and pesto that we cooked was very delicious!”

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5.Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · from $112

Spend three hours in a Genoa home learning hand-rolled sfoglia, two pasta styles, and tiramisu with a Cesarina host. Hosts may include Daniela, Tiziana, Roberto, Tomaso, or Agata. Prosecco, snacks, wine, coffee, and the meal are included.

“My friend and I made two types of pasta and a tiramisu with Tomaso and Agata in Genova. Each dish was absolutely delicious, one featuring Tomaso’s own pesto made from home grown basil. We both learnt a lot about making the dishes and about pasta and the hosts were warm and very easy company making for great conversation during the experience. Would recommend this to anyone looking to find an activity that’s personal, wholesome and delicious.”

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6.Fresh Pasta mastserclass Michelin Stars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $82Best value

Join Andrea and the Dinoidue team in central Genoa for a two-hour, hands-on pasta class. Learn more than ten pasta styles, including tagliatelle, ravioli, and Ligurian specialties, then eat what you make with a glass of wine. Classes run in English, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.

“Foi tudo incrível. Adoramos a experiência. O Andrea foi um excelente professor.”

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