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Pesto Making: Traditional Marble Mortar Class
4.9
18 Ratings
Sestri Levante
Master traditional pesto making with a marble mortar in Turin. Savor local wine, earn a chef certificate, and dive into Italian culture.
Master traditional pesto making with a marble mortar in Turin. Savor local wine, earn a chef certificate, and dive into Italian culture.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Via XXV Aprile, 131 - The journey begins with an exploration of basil’s history and the origins of Pesto. Each guest will receive a Carrara marble mortar and a wooden pestle to craft their own Pesto. The aroma of basil will fill the air. The freshly made pesto will be savored with traditional bread, enhancing its rich flavors and aromas. This…
- Via XXV Aprile, 131 - The journey begins with an exploration of basil’s history and the origins of Pesto. Each guest will receive a Carrara marble mortar and a wooden pestle to craft their own Pesto. The aroma of basil will fill the air. The freshly made pesto will be savored with traditional bread, enhancing its rich flavors and aromas. This delightful experience will be complemented by a fine glass of wine from Sestri Levante. It’s a warm and friendly gathering. The experience concludes with the presentation of a “Chef del Pesto” certificate and the “Recipe of Pesto,” detailing all the secrets for preparing a superb traditional trofie with pesto. The recipe is available in Italian, English, French, German, and Spanish. At the end, participants can take ritual photographs with their certificate and traditional tools. This is a private experience.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Use of original Carrara Marble Mortar with Pestello
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Use of original Carrara Marble Mortar with Pestello
- Lunch
Additional Information
Participants will enjoy a hands-on demonstration on crafting Pesto using the Traditional Marble Mortar, where all the time-honored techniques will be shared. They will discover how to identify the finest ingredients and how to enhance them in the preparation process. Attendees will make Traditional Pesto with a Mortar using Pra basil, renowned as the…
Participants will enjoy a hands-on demonstration on crafting Pesto using the Traditional Marble Mortar, where all the time-honored techniques will be shared. They will discover how to identify the finest ingredients and how to enhance them in the preparation process. Attendees will make Traditional Pesto with a Mortar using Pra basil, renowned as the finest basil in Genoa. While preparing the Pesto, they can savor “Cantina del Turin” wine, produced in Sestri Levante. This experience will allow them to appreciate Italian cuisine and immerse themselves in the local culture. Participants will receive a certificate as a Chef of Pesto and the recipe for creating a superb dish of Trofie al Pesto, complete with all our secrets. They will also have the opportunity to handle the traditional tools of Genoese cuisine.
- The bathroom is not wheelchair accessible
- We only serve alcoholic beverages to travelers over 18 years of age
Location
Via XXV Aprile, 131
Via XXV Aprile
The meeting point is the Trattoria da Turin, in via XXV aprile 131 in Sestri Levante. The train station is a 10-minute walk away. Buses stop not far from the centre. We are very close to the Bay of Silence. It is recommended to arrive 15 minutes before the experience.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(18 Ratings)
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Travelpassionistas
Oct 7, 2025
A fun and authentic cooking experience! - If you’re in Sestri Levante, do yourself a favor and eat at Trattoria da Turin — you won’t want to go anywhere else! I loved it so much that I ate there every single day during the week I attended language classes in town.
The food is absolutely incredible — homemade pasta that melts in your mouth and soups that taste like they came straight from your Nonna’s kitchen. Everything feels authentic, fresh and prepared with love.
But what really sets this place apart is the owner, Fabio. He goes above and beyond to make guests feel welcome. He even arranged an unforgettable pasta-making class for my friends and me. We also added a pesto-making class so we could have the full Ligurian experience. It was hands-on, so much fun, and of course, the food we made was out of this world!
Whether you’re looking for a cozy dinner spot, an authentic Italian culinary adventure or simply the warm feeling of being treated like family, Trattoria da Turin is a must-visit. I can’t wait to return!
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Elenap_13
Sep 27, 2025
Excellent - Atelier pesto fantastic, super Welcoming and kindness.
Exquisite fish dish.
Inimitable baked potatoes.
What about... unforgettable experience.
Thank you.
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Nancylv4550zv
Sep 21, 2025
Fun and Fabulous "Pasta Experience" - (Let me begin by saying that this was the "Pasta Experience" at Turin in Sestri Levante and not the "Pesto Experience." The "Pasta Experience" is new to Turin and sites aren't yet updated to reflect this new class.)
Five stars don't begin to do this experience justice! For almost 2 hours four of us were led by an incredibly talented and fun team in making tagliatelle, taglialini, corsetti, and gnocchi. We mixed the ingredients, kneaded and rolled the doughs, learned how to cut and form the various shapes, and striped our gnocchi, all while sipping a delicious house wine in a friendly, fun, and jovial setting. Fabio and his staff were welcoming, easy-going, informative, and so much fun! One member of our group had begun this class feeling out of his comfort zone, but within minutes was having the time of his life and became a huge fan of Turin, the staff, and the experience.
When the pasta lesson was complete we were led to a lovely table outside to sip more wine, chat with the staff, and await the serving of our four freshly cooked pastas with four different house-made sauces. The gnocchi were presented with pesto, the corsetti with a butter-sage sauce, the taglialini with a luscious tomato sauce, and the tagliatelle with salsa di noci (walnut sauce). Each was spectacular! All of this - plus recipes! - was included in the price of the “Pasta Experience.” We were treated like royalty throughout the night, and the experience and price really couldn’t be beat. It’s a must-do, for sure!
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Claude
Sep 11, 2025
An experience to try more people. Too good - Following the visit of the village with our adventure land guide we had the chance to make ourselves some pesto.c was super friendly and excellent. Bravo
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H4071evlindae
Sep 10, 2025
A fun and delicious local experience!! - We had a fabulous lunch when we learned about the pasta class. We returned to the pasta class creating 4 types of pasta and learning amidst the laughter and wine. Then we had the pastas with 4 different sauces - each delicious to showcase our pasta. The staff and chef were delightful, patient and very knowledgable. The class was offered in various languages which made it easy for us to understand. Highly recommend!!
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Jamie
Sep 3, 2025
Wonderful personalized cooking class - Fabio and his staff were terrific. He worked with us to create a cooking lesson that would capture the flavors of Liguria that our family most wanted to learn.
When we arrived, they had a beautiful space, utensils and ingredients prepared for us. We learned from Fabio and his chef about the recipes and local ingredients. We were offered opportunities to taste our creations during the lesson and then enjoyed the complete feast at a prime table of the restaurant afterwards.
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Nagibaz
Aug 15, 2025
Best pesto experience ever! - We went as a family to Sestri Levante to take part in a workshop on making authentic Genoese pesto at the restaurant Il Turin, and it was truly a unique experience. The children had a great time, and besides having so much fun, we learned about the region’s traditions. Fabio, who taught us, was outstanding—extremely patient and very skilled at explaining everything clearly. We definitely recommend it to everyone and are already planning to come back next year to try another workshop.
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Abigails463
Aug 11, 2025
Amazing pesto! - What an amazing morning. Fabio was so helpful and knowledgeable about pesto. We loved every minute of it and are planning to make our own when home. Fabio also took lots of photos while we made the pesto and sent them after. An added bonus. It was such an enjoyable experience and one of the best on our trip
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154isabellea
Jul 23, 2025
The real pesto genovese - Great experience at Trattoria de Turin in Sestri Levante where I learned to make real pesto genovese, with the traditional recipe and quality local ingredients. Nothing to do with what you usually eat, just a piece of bread is a delight.
Chef Fabio takes the time to explain everything in detail so that he can remake the recipe at home. Utensils are also traditional. A very nice experience!
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Seraina-6
Jul 27, 2025
Exciting pesto course with delicious reward - Great course with good guidance. There were three of us in total, as it had no other guests at 11 o'clock, so we had a good opportunity to ask many questions.
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