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Best 5 Cinque Terre Cooking Classes

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Our top 3 picks

Cinque Terre is known for its views but also for its seafood and of course the pesto that originated in the area! These Cinque Terre cooking classes will teach you how to create amazing food and you will certainly have fun while doing it.

These cooking classes will teach you how to make dishes from fresh local fish and of course all the fresh produce that's available. You will also learn how to make the absolute best pesto from basil leaves and local ingredients all while enjoying a glass of local wine.

You will get a taste of the culinary traditions that have been around for generations and see why these are some of the best cooking classes in Cinque Terre and even Italy as a whole!

1Top choice

Cinque Terre Cooking School - Italian Cooking Class

Cinque Terre Cooking School Italian Cooking Class Cinque Terre - 1280x720
  • €139price
  • 3 hoursduration
  • Max 28group size

This is one cooking class that you will not want to miss. This cooking class offers a beautiful view, fresh ingredients and fantastic knowledge so come and join in on the fun!

The chef will guide you through this class from start to finish as you learn how to make amazing dishes such as fresh pasta with delicious sauces, meat dishes with a famous Ligurian sauce, pesto, rice dishes, and even desserts such as tiramisu, panna cotta and many more.

This is the perfect class to take along with family and friends as you sip on local wines and enjoy some lovely company over a lunch that you prepared.

Price
€139
Duration
3 hours
Address
Cinque Terre Cooking School, Monterosso, Cinque Terre Italy, 19016
Max guests
28
What you cook
4 course meal
What to bring
An appetite and a smile of course!
Wine is included
2Top choice

Cesarine - Pesto making class with sea view in 5 Terre

Cesarine Italian Cooking Class Cinque Terre - 1280x720
  • €159price
  • 2 hoursduration
  • Max 8group size

This pesto class will teach you how to make one of the best things that come from Cinque Terre. You will reach new levels of flavor and learn all the secrets of pesto making from a local chef.

This cooking class will teach you about the fascinating history of pesto and explain the traditional system of using the best basil plants and how to carefully select high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor.

You will also learn the 2 methods of preparing pesto, firstly by using a mortar and pestle and then by using an electric blender and you will also get tips on how to properly store your pesto to keep it fresh for as long as possible so that you can enjoy it for longer.

Price
€159
Duration
2 hours
Address
Riomaggiore (Exact location given at time of booking)
Max guests
8
Languages
Italian, English
What you cook
Pesto
What to bring
A few friends and a good attitude!
Wine is included
3Top choice

La Sosta Di Ottone Cooking School - Private Pesto Masterclass

La Sosta Di Ottone Italian Cooking Class Cinque Terre - 1280x720
  • €300price
  • 3 hoursduration
  • Max 5group size

A private class is always one of the best classes that you can take. You will get one-on-one experience and new skills that you would not have gotten anywhere else!

You will learn how to make fresh pesto along with fresh gnocchi by using age-old traditional methods that have been around for generations. You will also get to learn about the history behind pesto and how to to use it and serve it with different types of dishes.

You will be able to eat the food that you have prepared in the masterclass at a stunning location in a relaxed atmosphere and stay as long as you wish to enjoy the rest of the afternoon with your group.

Price
€300
Duration
3 hours
Address
Località Chiesanuova 39, Levanto (La Spezia) 19015 Italy
Max guests
5
What you cook
Fresh pesto with fresh gnocchi
What to bring
Yourself and a partner!
Wine and beverages are included
4

ItalyXP - Small Group Traditional Cooking Lesson at Cinque Terre

ItalyXP Italian Cooking Class Cinque Terre - 1280x720
  • €259price
  • 5 hoursduration

A beautiful view and fantastic, delicious food, what could be better? This cooking class will teach you the finer points of Italian cooking and you will definitely have a deeper appreciation for the art.

You will learn more about the notorious Cinque Terre, the jagged stretch of coast of the Ligurian Riviera which has been proclaimed a World Heritage by UNESCO. You will also learn the secrets of traditional Ligurian recipes that are based on fresh, local ingredients such as hand-made pasta with the traditional pesto, a typical focaccia bread, pies made with different kinds of vegetables and even ones using local fish.

You will learn how to make pesto the traditional way and the recipes that you will learn will stay with you for the rest of your life and your family will certainly not complain about the dishes that you will come up with after this class.

Price
€259
Duration
5 hours
Address
Exact location provided after booking
What you cook
Traditional Ligurian recipes
What to bring
Comfortable shoes and an appetite!
Wine is included
5

Adventure Bellissime - Pesto cooking class in Cinque Terre

Adventure Bellissime Italian Cooking Class Cinque Terre - 1280x720
  • €70price
  • 1 hourduration

Pesto is one of those things that can pair with nearly everything and after taking this cooking class you will be able to make the most delicious version of it every time.

You will use only the best ingredients such as crushed garlic, fresh basil and pine nuts blended with only the best Parmesan cheese and of course olive oil. You will pick your ingredients from the garden and then use a mortar to make your sauce.

This class will leave you with a sense of wonder and a new skill that will enable you to make the best pesto ever to enjoy with delicacies like focaccia, pasta and much more.

These cooking classes in Cinque Terre are definitely the best cooking classes to take whenever you are in the area either on vacation with friends, family, or even all by yourself. You will discover new dishes and dine on delicious food all while enjoying local wine and a fantastic view.

If you are looking for even more fun and more cooking classes to take then take a look at these cooking classes in Rome! You will learn how to cook anything from breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert!

Disclaimer: Note that the food images displayed on this website are for illustrative purposes only. They are not indicative of the actual dishes or presentations you should expect during the classes. We strive to provide the best culinary experience, but the appearance of dishes may vary. Always refer to class descriptions and details for accurate information on what to expect.

Price
€70
Duration
1 hour
Address
Exact location provided after booking
Languages
English (other languages can be requested)
What you cook
Pesto
What to bring
Your friends and your walking shoes!
Wine is included

Compare at a glance

#ClassPriceDurationGroupBook
1Cinque Terre Cooking SchoolTop choice€1393 hoursMax 28Check
2CesarineTop choice€1592 hoursMax 8Check
3La Sosta Di Ottone Cooking SchoolTop choice€3003 hoursMax 5Check
4ItalyXP€2595 hours-Check
5Adventure Bellissime€701 hour-Check

How we chose these

This page ranks 5 classes in Cinque Terre. Every entry was compiled from the page where that class is booked, and the details under each one were read off that page rather than from a press release or a directory summary.

Prices on this page run from €70 to €300. Sessions run from 1 hour to 5 hours. Those were the figures published when this page was last checked; they change, so confirm on the provider's page before booking.

For every entry we recorded the price for all 5, how long it runs for 5 of 5, the maximum group size for 3, the address for 5, what you cook for 5 and the languages taught for 2. Where a field is missing below, the provider does not publish it, and we have left it blank rather than guessing.

The order reflects our judgement of how much of the session is genuinely hands-on rather than a demonstration, what you cook, and whether you eat it afterwards, how many people are in the room and what the price includes once wine, a market trip or a meal is counted, as far as each provider describes them. Where two were hard to separate, the one that is clearer about what you actually get went higher.

How to use this page. Treat it as a shortlist to compare, not a substitute for the provider's own page. Dates, menus and prices change at short notice, so confirm what is running, in which language, and what the price includes before you pay. We earn a commission on some bookings made through these links. That never changes the order: the ranking is set before any link is added, and no provider can pay for a place on this page.

Frequently asked questions

Where is best to do a cooking class in Italy?

You will find amazing cooking classes all over Italy but the best ones are definitely in Bologna, Naples, Florence, and many more cities.

Where can I learn to cook in Italy?

There are various cooking schools across Italy where you can learn to cook such as The Florence Culinary Arts School, Le Cordon Bleu, Italian Culinary Institute, and more, and these courses will not disappoint as they teach you how to make amazing foods.

Is Pesto from Cinque Terre the best?

Yes the pesto form Cinque Terre is the best. It is fresh, bright, bold, and absolutely full of flavor!

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