Top Piedmont & Liguria Dining Experiences - page 3

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.

Parents hoping for a kid-friendly educational experience in Florence should look no further than this family-friendly cooking class, where the whole family cooks together. Join your group for a wholesome gastronomic experience, where you learn recipes for classic dishes the kids are bound to love, like pizza and handmade pasta. Since there's wine for the parents—and vegetarian options—everyone is sure to have a tasty time.

If you are about to visit Genoa but don’t know the most typical dishes to taste, join the Genoa street food tour, and you will be led through Genoa’s street culture. Discover the places only locals know about. Eat with us fried fish, the best focaccia in town, and typical savory pastries, while exploring Genoa. Taste local pesto and other specialties, drinking local wine or a cold artisanal beer. Back home only after an authentic “caffè”: that’s what to do in Genoa if you seek to share the locals’ simple rituals.

Visit the vibrant local market and the traditional food shops with a local home cook and immerse yourself in a private cooking class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Asti cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by local wines. During the lesson, your host will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Asti recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Participants will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ 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.

The most authentic way to sample great Italian cuisine in Turin is to visit a local’s home, and this experience allows you to do just that. As well as trying delicious family recipes that you wouldn’t find in a restaurant, you can also see how dishes are made during a show cooking demonstration. Then, relax ass you sample a 4-course meal of Turin specialties with wine included too.

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.

We will take you on a guided walk through the historic vineyards, sharing anecdotes and stories that will enrich your experience. Upon returning, Roberto, the owner, will guide you through the agronomic practices and microbiological cultivation, revealing the secrets of the quality of our wines. After a fascinating tour of the cellar, enjoy an aperitif with 5 superior wines, a prelude to an authentic lunch with typical Langhe appetizers, peasant dishes, a traditional second course and a gourmet dessert. A day immersed in the culture and flavors of the territory.

The hills of Le Langhe are home to some of Piedmont’s premier wineries, but not all cellars offer tours and tastings. With this experience, book your visit to a landmark wine estate in advance and enjoy a guided walk through the vineyards and cellar to learn about the history and production of Nebbiolo and Barolo wines, ending with a sommelier-led tasting of four top wines.

This tour will be led by a Sommelier. You will visit the Monferrato and Langa vineyards, in the Unesco territory. You will visit the cellars, the wine aging room, and there will be a short tasting with combinations of typical products. See you there!

Discover the nuanced cuisine of Liguria during this private hands-on cooking class in La Spezia. Step into the home of a local and learn how to make a few dishes from the La Spezia region such as chickpea flour fritters, Genovese minestrone soup, and Ligurian-style radicchio. Then sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of Ligurian wine and other beverages.

Sardinia produces exceptional olive oil and instead of just tasting it in a restaurant, this experience allows you to visit a family-run olive oil company in Budoni, Provincia della Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna. Enter a tasting room and meet the farm’s owner to learn the secrets of their award-winning extra virgin olive oil production. Then enjoy a tasting session with bruschettas, meat, cheese, and local wine paired with the olive oil.

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.

The historic port city of Genoa is known for its unique cuisine, but only locals know where to find the most authentic local specialties. With this street food tour, join a passionate Genovese foodie to discover the top gourmet shops and food stands. Learn about the city’s culinary culture from your guide as you sample sweet and savory delicacies while strolling through the atmospheric old town.

Become immersed in Italy’s rich culture as you learn to cook traditional dishes in the home of a local Genoan. Meet your dedicated host and visit a local market to shop for fresh ingredients to create your meal. Then, get hands-on experience creating dishes such as fresh pasta and a traditional dessert. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with local wines and good conversation.

Learn to shop and cook like a true Italian with this custom home cooking class based on the ingredients you choose at the market with your local host and instructor. Stroll through La Spezia’s market and choose up to five ingredients that catch your eye, then head back to your host’s home kitchen for a hands-on lesson to create dishes featuring the fresh, seasonal specialties you’ve selected.

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.

Experience warm Italian hospitality first-hand and learn how to prepare a traditional Ligurian pesto during this small-group workshop with a local host in La Spezia. Prepare this famous sauce from scratch using a traditional mortar and pestle. Then sample your creation as you make a delicious meal followed by a traditional Italian dessert all paired with area white and red wines.

Join the La Spezia Cinque Terre Food Tour, where you’ll dive into the culinary delights of La Spezia, a charming town known for its unique blend of Ligurian and Tuscan flavors. Explore the city center with local expert Sara, making five delicious stops at eateries to savor traditional dishes, street food, and end on a sweet note with dessert or gelato. Experience the warmth of local culture and the freshness of authentic ingredients in this delightful food adventure!

A chance to soak in the atmosphere of the Cinque Terre in a picture postcard location while enjoying a tasty lunch, a relaxed and fun experience!

Learning to make pasta in Italy is almost a right of passage to the country. Join this private cooking class and learn to make pasta from scratch, along with tiramisu, at a local’s home for the ultimate Italian experience. Then sit down to your delicious meal with local wines and great conversation.

Roll fresh pasta by hand on this excursion, where you'll learn how to make authentic Italian fare. Cesarina welcomes you to a real Italian cucina, and demonstrates how to prepare two different kinds of pasta: filled and fresh. This small group class includes an aperitivo to help warm up your cooking skills. This immersive culinary experience is topped off with a lesson in how to make an Italian dessert favorite, tiramisu!

Ready your taste buds for a delightful afternoon of brunch and wine tasting in this Mezzomerico wine cellar. You’ll arrive at this Italian vineyard at your leisure and embrace the beauty of this private cellar that sits in harmony with its natural setting. A delicious brunch with a wine tasting awaits you. If you’d like to learn more about the process of winemaking and aging, your hosts will gladly show you their techniques.

La Spezia is known for its unique local cuisine, influenced for centuries by its seaside location and international port. Delve into the city’s culinary culture with this unique home dining experience that includes a cooking demonstration to pick up tips and techniques from your passionate foodie host. Watch as your lunch or dinner is prepared in front of you, then feast on a three-course meal served family-style with wine.

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.