Mortar pesto lesson with World Champion and local Menu

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Genoa, Italy

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview
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Sample Menu

Starter

Genoese focaccia with fresh pesto

We will start with the queen of Ligurian street food: the Genoese focaccia, warm and tasty, combined with freshly prepared pesto.

Main

Typical pasta with pesto

you will taste a typical Ligurian pasta, such as trofie or homemade gnocchi, seasoned with freshly made pesto.

Dessert

Dessert of the Ligurian tradition

We will conclude with a typical dessert, homemade Tiramisu. All served together with a local wine from the Riviera, Italian spirits and grappa.

What's Included

Genoese pesto lesson with Camilla Pizzorno, World Champion;
Meals

Typical Ligurian menu with three courses: Genoese focaccia, typical Ligurian pasta with pesto (trofie or gnocchi), tiramisu;
Alcoholic Beverages

Wine from the Ligurian Riviera, Italian liqueurs and grappas (limoncello, myrtle, camatti bitter...);
Soda/Pop

Drinks (water, coffee, tea, juice....);
Final recipe of the World Champion in PDF;
Photos and videos of the experience;
A special little gift for you;
To make your experience more comfortable, we can arrange transportation service.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Viale Giorgio Modugno, 16, 16156 Genova GE, Italy
We will wait for you 5 minutes before the start of the activity at the meeting point, for any problem do not hesitate to call or write to us, we will be at your disposal! To make your experience even more comfortable, transportation service is available on request, contact us!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
A maximum delay of 15 minutes is allowed. Beyond this limit, the experience will be considered as a no-show and cannot be carried out, to ensure the proper performance of subsequent classes. However, we ask you to notify us in case of delay: we will do our best to find a solution and allow you to carry out the experience, subject to the organization of the day.
In case of allergies or intolerances, we ask you to report them at the time of Reservation. Before the start of the laboratory you will need to sign a liability form : while we guarantee that the reported food will not be used, we cannot guarantee the total absence of contamination due to packaged products or industrial processes.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Kelley_M

Seriously, the best pesto I’ve ever eaten. Camilla and Lorenzo were fabulous hosts and teachers. I cannot eat gluten and they made all the accommodations so that I was able to enjoy every step of the experience. This is a rare occurrence for me, so very appreciated! While Camilla’s home is a bit away from the city, being there added to the intimacy and authenticity of the experience. Lorenzo takes pictures and puts them on your phone before you leave. They thought of everything to make sure the experience is great! I can’t wait to try making Camilla’s recipe at home!

Reviews

5.0

based on 27 reviews

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Tracy_S, Nov 2025

Our hosts, Lorenzo & Camille, greeted us with warm smiles. Even though we are home chefs, this pesto cooking class was still very informative and fun! We felt like we were at home with family. So accomplished and thoughtful hosts! We lived every moment! They even arranged to have us picked up & dropped off at our accommodations. Thank you for sharing your kitchen and family recipe with us!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much for your beautiful words! It was a true pleasure welcoming you into our kitchen — you made the experience special for us as well. We’re really happy to hear that you felt at home and enjoyed the class, the atmosphere, and the time spent together. We hope our paths cross again one day… maybe in Buffalo!🌱💚

We had a great time...

Ben_M, Nov 2025

We had a great time learning about how to make pesto with Camilla and Lorenzo! They were both very warm hosts and Camilla was an excellent teacher. Would definitely recommend adding to your agenda in Genoa!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌿 We’re truly happy you enjoyed learning how to make real Genovese pesto with us. It was a pleasure to share our passion and traditions — and we’re glad you felt the warmth and fun of the experience! We hope to welcome you back anytime you return to Genoa 💚

Her Nonna must be so proud

Gladys_F, Sep 2025

My husband is a self-proclaimed pesto aficionado, and this was the perfect experience. If you’re looking for generic, cookie-cutter, cattle herding experience, this is not for you. Instead, here you are welcomed into a warm Italian home and brought in on a proud granddaughter’s award winning version of her Nonna’s recipe. The entire experience exudes kindness and authentic Italian hospitality! Look no further, your dream pesto class is this one. Ps. they also offer pickup service so you don’t have to argue with a taxi and can partake in the aperitif.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful words! 🌿 We are thrilled that both of you enjoyed the experience and felt welcomed into our home. It was a real pleasure to share our family recipe with you and to see your enthusiasm for authentic Genoese pesto. We’re so glad the pickup service and aperitif added to your experience. We truly hope to see you again in the future for more delicious moments together! Warm regards, Lorenzo & Camilla

The best pesto and experience!

Kelley_M, Sep 2025

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your beautiful words! 🌸 It was a real pleasure to welcome you all into our home and share our family recipe with you. We’re so happy you all enjoyed the class and that our gluten-free options allowed you to experience every step without worries. We truly hope you’ll recreate the pesto at home and that it will bring you back to Genoa for a moment! You’ll always be welcome here whenever you’re back in the city💚 Camilla & Lorenzo

This was an incredible...

Lamya_S, Aug 2025

This was an incredible experience of real genuine Genovese hospitality in addition to ancestral home recipe for delicious pesto making . You don’t just get an amazing recipe and class , but you also experience true Genovese hospitality. I had a great time the hosts were incredible , friendly and lots of fun !! It’s hosted in a cozy home in the mountains of Genova taking a great detour from the city and getting a real vibe of the locals . This experience is not to be missed !

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful words 💚🙏 We’re really happy you enjoyed both the pesto class and the warm Genovese hospitality we wanted to share with you. It means a lot to us that you felt at home and had fun with us in the mountains of Genova. Hope to welcome you back soon for more pesto, laughter, and good memories! 🌿✨ Camilla e Lorenzo

Cozy and fun! Great with kids :)

Amanda_G, Aug 2025

We had so much fun learning how to make pesto with you! The kids had a blast! Thank you for being patient with them and making them feel special :) We loved the cozy vibe of your home & authenticity of the experience :)

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you so much! It was a real pleasure having you all here. The kids were wonderful and brought so much joy to the experience 🌿 We’re really happy you enjoyed the atmosphere and the authenticity — that means a lot to us! Hope to see you again soon!"

Loved this Pesto Class!

David_S, Aug 2025

This was a delightful afternoon. We learned a lot about pesto and spent time with a wonderful family. Camilla and Lorenzo were great fun. I only wish we could have spent more time with them. If you love pesto, you will not be disappointed. If you want to spend time with a great local family, you will not be disappointed. David and Anna Marie

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you so much, David and Anna Marie, for your wonderful words 💚 We’re so happy you enjoyed the class and the time spent together. It was a real pleasure for us too — we only wish we could have had even more time with you! 🌿✨ You’ll always be welcome back here in Genoa — we’d love to see you again! A big hug from both of us, Camilla & Lorenzo

I really enjoyed...

Typhanie_D, Oct 2025

I really enjoyed this experience! Welcoming was warm and we were able to make our pesto with Camilla's wise advice. Then we were able to enjoy the pesto with focaccia and trofies (probably the best pesto I've ever eaten!) and there were also other Italian dishes (like Camilla's mom's delicious frittata 😍). Thank you:)

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Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much! 🌿 We’re so happy you felt at home — that’s exactly what we love most about sharing our pesto tradition. It was such a pleasure to meet you and spend this lovely time together! Sending you a big hug from Genoa 💚