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The Best Genoa Cooking Classes for an Italian vacation!

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Our top 3 picks

Knowing how to cook food that not only tastes amazing but is easy to make is something that anyone should know so come and join a cooking class in Genoa and learn all about the rich culinary tradition of the area, the traditional food, and recipes that have survived for generations.

Each cooking lesson will teach you all the new tricks and techniques that you will show off to your family as you make exciting dishes prepared with love and of course a lot of flavor. You will make dishes such as homemade pasta and traditional recipes that will give you a new love for Italian cuisine and you will have such a great time you will always want to come back on every vacation.

Every Genoa cooking class is sure to be something that you won't forget about and the skills that you learn will be able to be put into all the cooking that you will doing for many years to come.

1Top choice

tabl. - Traditional Home Cooking Class in Genoa

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  • £74price
  • 3 hoursduration

What could be better than a cooking class that will teach you all about traditional recipes and the best ways to prepare them using simple ingredients and a whole lot of love?

This Genoa cooking class will teach you how to create a variety of different dishes such as Panzanella which is a chopped salad of soaked stale bread, onions and tomatoes that is very popular in the summer, trofiette, and canestrellini liguri di Pannarello which is a shortcrust pastry with butter, a distinct flavor and the characteristic shape of a flower with a hole in the center.

This is the perfect class to take along with a few friends as you all enjoy your dishes along with some local wine and fantastic company.

Price
£74
Duration
3 hours
Address
16123 Genoa, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy
Languages
English, Italian
What you cook
Panzanella, trofiette, and canestrellini liguri di Pannarello
What to bring
An appetite and a few friends!
Bottled water, local wines and tea and coffee are included
2Top choice

Curioseety - Homemade Pasta Class with a Local Chef in Genoa

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  • €975price
  • 3 hoursduration
  • Max 8group size

Homemade pasta is one of the great joys of life and knowing how to make it for yourself is even better so come and join this Genoa cooking class and feel the joy!

This cooking class in Genoa will teach you all the secrets of how to make homemade pasta for yourself from start to finish and fresh pasta dishes will surely become a staple in your house. You will learn traditional cooking techniques and pretty soon you will be a master at making your own fresh pasta.

At the end of this Genoa cooking class you will have all the new tricks that you need to make amazing pasta for yourself and for your friends and family.

Price
€975
Duration
3 hours
Address
Corso Firenze, 46, 16136 Genova GE
Max guests
8
What you cook
Traditional pasta
What to bring
Yourself and a partner of course!
Beverages are included
3Top choice

Cesarine - Genovese Pesto Cooking Class

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  • €129price
  • 3 hoursduration
  • Max 6group size

This Genoa cooking class hosted by a Cesarine is a cooking class in Genoa that you definitely should not miss so make sure to book it for your next trip!

This cooking class will teach you how to cook a wide variety of different Italian dishes prepared with only the best ingredients from around the area. Your Cesarine host will take you through the whole process from start to finish and by the end of it, you will have a whole list of new dishes to add to your recipe book.

This cooking class is the perfect way to entertain everyone on vacation from the adults to the children and don't forget to also take a look at the many other classes that they offer all over Italy.

Price
€129
Duration
3 hours
Address
You’ll receive the exact address after the booking
Max guests
6
Languages
Italian, English
What you cook
Italian recipes
What to bring
A smile and an appetite!
4

A Small Kitchen in Genoa - Genoa cooking class with market tour

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  • €165price
  • Variesduration
  • Max 6group size

This is one hands-on cooking class in Genoa that you should not miss if you want to learn how to prepare dishes that not only taste great but also look beautiful.

You will learn how to create dishes such as Farinata, a Genoa chickpea tart or even a local cheese and charcuterie board, traditional fresh handmade pasta such as tagliatelle or corzetti, a savory pie and a cheese pie, a traditional tomato salad, seasonal stewed vegetables, and roasted potatoes, and of course dessert such as shortbread cookies, baked peaches, or even Italian Riviera floating islands.

This cooking class will show you a new side to Italian cooking that is not always seen and afterward, you will be making magnificent dishes of your own in no time.

Price
€165
Duration
Varies
Address
Provided upon request
Max guests
6
What you cook
Starter, Pasta Course, Main Dish, Side dish, Dessert
What to bring
Your partner and an appetite!
Included
market tour
Local wine tasting, cheeses and charcuteries are included
5

Do Eat Better Experience - Cooking Class in Genoa with a food tasting

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  • €79price
  • 3 hoursduration
  • Max 10group size

Come and join this cooking class in Genoa and experience delicious food alongside local wine and learn the best Ligurian and Genovese recipes sided by local professionals.

You will be taught how to make many wonderful recipes such as Testaroli which is one of the oldest pasta formats, classic basil pesto which originated in Genoa, Focaccia with Stracchino cheese from a nearby small village in between the layers, and even Canestrelli which are handmade biscuits from Torriglia, a small village on the beautiful hills behind Genova.

This class is the perfect class to take alongside a partner as you learn new and exciting recipes and experience new flavors.

Every cooking class in Genoa is a place for you to learn amazing traditional recipes using simple ingredients as you get the chance to prepare delicious food during a hands on experience but don't let that stop you from taking a look at these cooking classes in Syracuse.

These cooking classes will show you a new side of Italian cuisine as you make fresh pasta dishes, enjoy food tours and market visits where you will realize that by shopping ingredients for yourself, you have a better appreciation for the food that you have prepared.

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
€79
Duration
3 hours
Address
Via di Porta Soprana (in front of Columbus' House)
Max guests
10
What to bring
Yourself and a few friends!
4 Traditional recipes
Refreshments are included

Compare at a glance

#ClassPriceDurationGroupBook
1tabl.Top choice£743 hours-Check
2CurioseetyTop choice€9753 hoursMax 8Check
3CesarineTop choice€1293 hoursMax 6Check
4A Small Kitchen in Genoa€165VariesMax 6Check
5Do Eat Better Experience€793 hoursMax 10Check

How we chose these

This page ranks 5 trips in Genoa. Every entry was compiled from the operator's own booking page, 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 £74 to £975. Trips run from 3 hours to 3 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 4 of 5, the maximum group size for 4, the address for 5, what you cook for 4 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 many days are actually spent cooking rather than travelling, how much of the cost covers accommodation, meals and transfers rather than tuition, the size of the group you will be travelling with and where you stay and how far it is from the kitchen, 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

What food is Genoa Italy known for?

Genoa is known for a variety of amazing dishes such as Pansotti with nuts, Fried squid and anchovies, Vegetable pies, Focaccia with cheese, and of Pesto, which has become a symbol of Genoa all over the world.

What type of drink is Genoa known for?

The name Corochinato, indicates two of the essential ingredients of the vermouth of Genoa, from the beginning of its history in 1886: the white wine of Coronata and the cinchona bark that gives it that particular long and bitter aftertaste that made it so popular with people from the area and anyone around the world who tastes it.

What is the best place to learn how do you cook?

Cooking classes in Italy are definitely the best places to learn how to cook so come and join the cooking classes in cities like Rome, Milan, Florence, Lecce, and many more that you will find on our website!

What is the famous street in Genoa?

Come and visit a place in history where time seems to stand still, between majestic palaces and luxurious gardens, Via Garibaldi, with its architectural wealth and imposing buildings, is one of the main streets of Genoa and one of the largest in the Historic Centre.

How much is a meal in Genoa?

The meal prices in Genoa can vary, but the average cost of food in Genoa is around €51 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Genoa should cost around €20 per person depending on how many courses you enjoy during your meal.

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