Parma Pasta Workshop: Craft Authentic Italian Dishes

Immerse yourself in the flavors of traditional Italian cuisine with a Genoa cooking class. Learn to make homemade pesto and other local delicacies, and enjoy a meal paired with fine Italian wine.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Via Biagio Pelacani - Explore the genuine tastes of Parma, located in Italy’s renowned Food Valley, through an engaging home cooking experience just a short stroll from the historic center. Parma is globally recognized for its remarkable culinary legacy, being the origin of legendary products like Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma,…
What's Included
  • Hands-on cooking class
  • Lunch: 3 courses - Antipasto and 2 main fresh pasta dishes
  • Dessert
  • Coffee and/or Digestif Nocino or Bargnolino traditional liqueur
  • Wine: Lambrusco, Malvasia
What's Not Included
  • All that has not been mentioned in the inclusions
Meal Options
  • Antipasto - Seasonal bruschette, Parmigiano, and Cured meats
  • Fresh Pasta - Handmade Tortelli d’Erbetta
    Traditional Potato Tortelli
    Fresh Tagliatelle with Strolghino Ragù
    Served with local Lambrusco wine
  • Homemade Tiramisù or artisanal gelato
Additional Information

After receiving a warm Italian welcome, participants will roll up their sleeves to start crafting some of Parma’s most cherished homemade pasta dishes.
With step-by-step guidance from a local host, participants will learn to create fresh pasta dough from scratch using traditional techniques handed down through generations. They might prepare classic…

Location
Via Biagio Pelacani, 20
Via Biagio Pelacani
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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I6993urjustinl
Dec 2, 2025
Must do when visiting Genoa - We actually went last year, I have been meaning to write this for some time now. Alessandra was an incredible host and a talented culinary expert. This was my friends first time in Italy and he wanted to learn Italian cuisine from someone with a special sense of hospitality. This was our favorite experience from our visit to the country! Mrs. Alessandra, if you are reading this, grazie per i meravigliosi ricordi e speriamo di vedervi in ​​futuro! -JRL
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Evann830
Aug 21, 2025
Great Experience - It was such a great experience. Alessandra was an incredible host. We really enjoyed the experience. The pasta, pesto, and focaccia were all delicious.
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Janetted254
Jun 29, 2025
Amazing Experience - The most amazing experience we have had in Genoa! Our hosts, Alessandra and Silvia were welcoming from the moment we stepped in. With coffee and focaccia in the terrace and a quick background of this eclectic city to the making of the pasta with a step by step instruction on the right ingredients and the perfect way to prepare. A little wine and then some cookie cutting and in to the pesto making. Lots of laughs, detailed instructions on the perfect ingredients and when to add each one. Tasting the fruits of our labour with a little more wine and wonderful conversation-this experience should NOT be missed. It felt like we were back at "Nonas" house. Cannot recommend highly enough. Thank you and we will definitely return. Janette and Paul
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Adamcn6295bq
May 27, 2025
Fantastic time learning to cook in Genoa - 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 their time and knowledge. We laughed and sipped wine and enjoyed the fragrant flowers on the balcony while overlooking the city of Genoa. I highly recommend this class to people staying in Genoa or just visiting for the day on a cruise. The location is convenient to the port as well as the city center. The food is excellent and so is the company. We will definitely come back and do this again the next time we are in Genoa.
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Adam_c
May 21, 2025
Gnocchi and Pesto cooking class was amazing! - 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 their time and knowledge. We laughed and sipped wine and enjoyed the fragrant flowers on the balcony while overlooking the city of Genoa. I highly recommend this class to people staying in Genoa or just visiting for the day on a cruise. The location is convenient to the port as well as the city center. The food is excellent and so is the company. We will definitely come back and do this again the next time we are in Genoa.
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Sandra_m
May 10, 2025
Splendid - We had an amazing meal. Both Alexandra & Lydia were patient, friendly & warm. Passion for food is obvious & we learned skills that we can use.
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Q6750axpaolod
Feb 27, 2025
Top experience - The history of Genoese and Ligurian cuisine taught and told with passion by Alessandra and Silvia. Alessandra also gave us a nice lesson on Ligurian wines advising us on purchases to make. We had fun we cooked and learned the Ligurian traditions. Top experience.
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Alessandrape9151pn
Feb 26, 2025
An immersion in the food and wine history of Genoa and Liguria - Beautiful experience in a building above the city. We had so much fun, we learned how to make pasta and pesto. An experience to be redone great and very nice cooks told us the story of Genoa and the Riviera. We'll bring home a good friendship and good memories.
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Alessandrape9151pn
Nov 11, 2024
Amazing ! - Had a very warm welcomee from the moment we were picked up through to being dropped off at the end. The lessons we done is a informative and fun. We have pick up some recipes to add to our kitchen. Location was lovely Alessandra and Silvia were very friendly and professional. Great experience !!
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Andrewsz3701ap
Oct 30, 2024
Amazing experience - A great amazing experience. Alexandra and Silvia are a great hosts. In a lovely house near to via XX September. Good food and good wine. With a lot of italian recipes and suggestions for our stay in Genova. Very Very reccomended
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From $92
up to 6 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).