Where to Book Genoa Pasta Classes: the 10 Best

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

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

In central Genoa, Alberto, Alessandra, or Silvia guides a small group of up to six through handmade picagge pasta and mortar-and-pestle pesto in a historic palazzo. You will prepare the meal, share focaccia and local starters, then eat on a rooftop terrace with wine, dessert, and Genoese liqueur.

“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.”

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2.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, small-group class limited to eight people. Make fresh pasta and traditional basil pesto from scratch, learn family techniques, and eat your creations with wine, focaccia, local treats, dessert, and a Genoese liqueur in his historic fifth-floor home.

“The experience was amazing! We spent the afternoon on a beautiful rooftop making pasta and traditional pesto while learning all about the history of the region and of their traditional food. I highly recommend this activity!”

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3.Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Genoa

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

Join a small-group cooking class in a private Genoa home, where hosts such as Tiziana, Roberto, or Daniela teach you to make two pasta shapes and tiramisu. You will start with an Italian aperitivo, cook together, then sit down for the meal with wine and local conversation. Lunch and dinner times are available.

“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

At 10 a.m., you’ll cook colorful gnocchi, pesto, and filled gnocchi in a Genoese home with a host such as Alberto, Silvia, Alessandra, or Cristina. The three-hour class includes lunch, focaccia, wine, and coffee. Expect a small group of up to six, hands-on help, and possible stairs to a terrace or apartment.

“Silvia and Alessandra welcomed us into their lovely home to teach us how to properly make an authentic pesto and gnocchi. This seemed less like a cooking class and more like visiting and cooking with a group of old friends. They were patient and generous with theiRead more”

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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 local Genoese home making two fresh pasta dishes and tiramisu. You’ll roll sfoglia by hand, enjoy prosecco and nibbles, then sit down to taste your work. Hosts have included Daniela, Tiziana, Roberto, Tomaso, and Agata, with instruction in Italian and English.

“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.With Tiziana Cooking Class for Pesto , Gnocchi and Tiramisù

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $162

At Tiziana’s home near Salita Inferiore di Sant’Anna, you’ll make Genoese pesto in a traditional marble mortar, prepare gnocchi, and finish with homemade tiramisù. Tiziana leads the English-language class, while Roberto adds conversation, photos, local tips, and stories. The two-hour session ends with a shared meal, focaccia, coffee, and prosecco.

“An absolutely fabulous experience! We couldn't have asked for better. I attended the class with my daughters age 13 an 16. Tiziana and her partner were so warm, welcoming, and their home up on a hill in prime Genoa is the perfect setting for this class. She was patient and kind and funny - we laughed often and really learned a lot about Genoan cuisine. The pesto, gnocchi and tiramisu was delicious, and she even had extra to share with all of us. My girls had so much fun. We were only in Genoa for one day/night and this was the perfect way to spend the evening -a perfect taste…”

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7.Genoese Pesto Lesson with Mortar, Pasta Tasting and Local Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $93

In central Genoa, Barbara and Gaia guide a small group of up to six through an authentic pesto lesson using a marble mortar and wooden pestle. You’ll learn about Ligurian ingredients, eat trofie al pesto, taste Vermentino and Ciliegiolo, and take home a sealed jar of pesto.

“It was so fun, informative, and we love supporting a woman-owned small business. It’s in a local shop, so we bought pasta and were gifted lifetime sealed pesto to take home. We learned a lot about Genova and where they sourced all the ingredients. They played good music, provided water, explained everything fully, answered all our questions, and was just such a fun vibe✨”

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8.Cesarine: Pasta & Tiramisu Class at Local’s Home in Genoa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $174

Join a private three-hour cooking class in a local Genoa home, where a Cesarine host guides you through two pasta dishes and tiramisu. Hosts such as Tiziano, Roberto, Emanuela, Tomas, and Andrea have welcomed cooks with family recipes, focaccia, wine, and warm conversation. Choose lunch or dinner, with English instruction and a meal included.

“Our pasta cooking class was exceptional. Tiziano and Roberto were not only warm and welcoming, but incredibly knowledgeable about Genoa’s culinary traditions. The fresh pesto, handmade ravioli, and tiramisu were outstanding. A memorable and thoroughly enjoyable experience.”

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9.Fresh Pasta mastserclass Michelin Stars

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

In central Genoa, Andrea and his chef team guide you through more than 10 fresh pasta styles, including tagliatelle, ravioli, and Ligurian specialties. You will work with professional tools, eat the pasta you make across several courses, and finish with wine, recipes, and practical tips. Classes run in English, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese for up to eight people.

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

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10.Share your Pasta Love: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Camogli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $114

In Camogli, Sonia and a local Cesarina host you in a home kitchen for a three-hour lesson on two fresh pasta dishes and classic tiramisu. You cook, learn family techniques, and sit down to eat what you made with local wine. The group can include up to 12 people.

“Great experience. We really learned a lot from the best Nonna. Her daughter, Sonia, created a great atmosphere.”

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