Rooftop Cooking Class in Genoa: Pesto, Fresh Pasta & Wine
Master the art of fresh pasta and authentic Ligurian pesto with a local expert. Enjoy your delicious handmade meal and local wines on a stunning rooftop overlooking th...
One hundred competitors from around the world pound basil, garlic, pine nuts and Ligurian oil in marble mortars under the frescoes of Palazzo Ducale, from morning heats to an afternoon final. Held every two years.
Dates and details checked September 9, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Genoa Pesto World Championship runs 21 March. These are the food tours and tastings in Genoa to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Master the art of fresh pasta and authentic Ligurian pesto with a local expert. Enjoy your delicious handmade meal and local wines on a stunning rooftop overlooking th...
Make your own pesto in a marble mortar like in the old days. Enjoy trofie with your preparation accompanied by our local wine. You'll receive a jar of pesto as a gift....
Learn how to prepare pesto in a mortar, gnocchi, and tiramisu with Tiziana, a finalist in the world championship, in a historic palazzo in Genoa.
Address: Salone del Gran Consiglio di Palazzo Ducale, Piazza Matteotti 9, 16123 Genova, Genoa