Top Piedmont & Liguria Dining Experiences - page 2

Learn how to make authentic Italian pizza with a cooking class in Sanremo. Play ‘pizzaiolo’ (pizza maker) for a day as you discover all the steps to creating the perfect dough and adding the correct combination of toppings, such as mushrooms, Parma ham and Parmesan cheese. For the full Italian experience, the class also includes an aperitif, cheese and wine tastings, fruit, and espresso.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Barbaresco treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Fresh pasta is the cornerstone of Italian cuisine and this private pasta making class covers all the basics. Step into the home of a local from and get hands-on experience making fresh, delicious pasta from start to finish. Then, use your fresh pasta to prepare Ligurian dishes that you can enjoy with local red and white wines from the region.

ONLY EXTRAORDINARY LOCATIONS. Unique atmosphere in an ancient apartment of the '900 in the historic center of Chiavari and an exceptional guide as the foodteller Fabio Bongiorni. An ancient Genoese-style building, in the historic center of Chiavari, houses a noble apartment with a large living room and a kitchen equipped to carry out cooking classes and gastronomic experiences in an atmosphere of yesteryear. The experiences are all active, that is, you will be involved in the preparation of the dishes.

Highlight: _Feel like a local while savoring a freshly Italian-style lunch, served on board _Immerse yourself in turquoise Ligurian waters, far from crowds, close to nature. _Sail with Giulietta mini-Yacht for a touch of luxury and extra pleasure _Harness the expertise of our local crew and discover the true magic of this area _Chill on board in total comfort, soaking up stunning views and sea breeze.

Get ready for a foodie extravaganza in Turin with this small-group guided street food tour. This tour is designed to immerse you in the local food culture, steering clear of tourist traps and leading you to intimate artisanal food shops. Here, you can sample authentic produce from the region, and the best part is that tastings are included, offering a delightful array of both sweet and savory bites.

A perfect tasting to start savoring the great wines of Piedmont! A pleasant and fun experience where you can feel at the center of the tasting and also get involved a little in recognizing aromas and flavours. A food and wine journey to discover Piedmontese excellences, a journey between culture and friendship. We will taste wines accompanied by an introduction and discuss the sensations that each sip gives us. By tasting local products we will try to encourage the most suitable gastronomic pairings for each type of wine. A master class open to all levels from beginners to expert palates.

Take a break from sightseeing and experience the authentic side of Turin with this home cooking class. Learn how to knead, roll out, and form two traditional types of pasta (filled and shaped) plus assemble a luscious tiramisù from scratch under the guidance of your local host and instructor. Then relax over a family-style meal featuring the dishes you've created, served with wine and coffee.

Turin is known for its prestigious cuisine featuring delicacies from truffles to chocolate. Take a deep dive into the city’s food culture with this gourmet walking tour to visit restaurants, learn about traditional dishes, and enjoy tastings and lunch with a foodie guide. Sample specialties including grissini, agnolotti and tajarin pasta, vitel tonné, chocolate, ice cream, and local wines.

Learn how to cook with an expert cook with this private class in Turin. You and your party will be equipped with aprons and work stations and then learn how to make three regional recipes yourself. When the experience is done, you'll get to sample your creations, served along with your choice of local red or white wine.

Private tour lead by Sommelier. Visit to the Monferrato and Langa vineyards, in the Unesco territory. Visit to the cellars, to the wine aging cellar, and wine tasting with combinations of typical products. See you there!

Considered one of Italy’s greatest red wines, Barolo is a favorite of oenophiles around the world. During your next visit to the Piedmont wine region—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—learn more about how Barolo and other local varietals are made during a behind-the-scenes tour of a family-run winery. Tour the vineyards, visit the cellar, and enjoy samples of a dozen wines, plus locally made meats and cheese.

Unless you speak the language, its difficult to appreciate all of the produce offered by an Italian market. Overcome the language barrier and deepen your understanding of Italian cuisine during a private market tour and cooking class in La Spezia. As well as receiving undivided attention from a private guide, you’ll learn to cook three classic dishes.

Learn how to prepare Italian food like a professional chef during a cooking class in Turin. Set in the home of a local cook, you get an authentic cultural experience along with your culinary education. Possible dishes include fresh pasta, risotto, gelato, and tiramisu. A small class size of maximum five people means you enjoy plenty of individualized attention and guidance from your host.

With this small-group trip, you can make the most of limited time in the Cinque Terre by spending time on the water instead of navigating crowded trains and buses. Soak up the views of Portovenere, Cinque Terre National Park, and Monterosso, with opportunities to swim, snorkel, or stop in charming towns along the way. As an added bonus, the trip includes a delicious focaccia brunch as well as alcoholic drinks and soft drinks.

Indulge in a memorable culinary adventure at a picturesque local's home in Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, featuring stunning sea views. Engage in a shared cooking class where you'll learn to create homemade Gnocchi and Genovese Pesto, iconic dishes of Italian cuisine. Then, take a seat to savor your handcrafted meal, accompanied by local wines, and delight in fresh fruit or a dessert crafted by your Cesarina host. Enjoy putting your newfound cooking skills to the test at a fully-equipped workstation with all the necessary utensils and ingredients. Following the hands-on lesson, indulge in the exquisite Italian dishes you've prepared from scratch, perfectly paired with a selection of red and white local wines. Experience the joy of feasting on sumptuous food and engaging in lively conversation with a welcoming Italian family. Every host serves cherished local specialties from their family cookbooks, narrating the story of traditional regional cuisine.

Learn how to make the perfect Genoese pesto when you book this small-group cooking class. Learn the secrets of balancing flavors and textures, from mortar and pestle grinding to final blending as you combine fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil into the perfect sauce. Enjoy appetizers and locally-sourced wine that are perfectly paired to enhance your creations.

In Italy, the best place to sample authentic regional dishes are in private homes. With this exclusive experience, connect with a local home cook, or “Cesarina”, for a cooking demonstration featuring classic recipes from Asti passed down through the generations. Afterwards, sample the traditional fare over a four-course lunch or dinner and learn about the city’s history and culture from your host.

Learn to make delicious Ligurian dishes from a local during this private cooking class in Genoa. Get your hands dirty as you learn the tricks of the trade to make a few of the region’s best dishes. Then, enjoy the food that you’ve made paired with wines from the region and leave with an apron and reusable shopping bag as a keepsake.

Don't leave La Spezia without indulging in this exclusive cooking class. Lead by a local, be welcomed into their home and taught how to make authentic pasta and tiramisu. Savor your creations paired with delightful local wines, specially curated. Unleash your inner chef and leave with the knowledge of how to impress your loved ones with an authentic Italian meal. This experience is available in over 120 cities for your convenience.

Boost your Italian cooking skills by taking the time to focus on a special Italian sauce—pesto. Take a deep dive into the history of pesto from La Spezia, and then learn how to make it through two methods—the electric blender method, and the pestle and mortar method. Then, at the end of the class, you can take away a very special souvenir—your own pot of homemade pesto.

Indulge in a culinary experience in picturesque Genoa during this half-day, dining tour that focuses on local, traditional recipes as well as food traditions and people. Enjoy a four-course meal and learn to prepare a starter, pasta, traditional Italian main, and dessert served alongside locally produced wines and fresh, strong espresso.

Discover the historical aperitif of Turin in a small journey in the past, among legends and stories to the Savoy's city. Learn more about the pre-dinner ritual, the "aperitivo", one of the city’s gifts to the world.

Discover Genoa through a circular urban trekking route following the footsteps of Christopher Columbus. This immersive experience combines iconic landmarks with authentic Ligurian food and wine tastings at a local bottega