Meet
Emanuela
Emanuela was born and raised in Naples, surrounded by the rich culinary traditions of her Neapolitan heritage. From an early age, she was fascinated by the art of cooking, often sneaking into her mother's kitchen with her brother to sample delicious dishes and observe the cooking process. This curiosity evolved into a lifelong love for creativity, which she nurtured as a mosaicist and now as a home cook. As a lover of art and food, Emanuela is dedicated to preserving and sharing the recipes and traditions of her family and the Neapolitan region. For her, each dish is more than just a meal—it's an opportunity to preserve her family recipes and traditions and share it with people from all over the world. Through her cooking classes in Naples, she invites guests from around the world into her home to experience the flavors and stories of her land.
What to expect
Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.
In-home meal:
(2-15 guests)
Emanuela lives in a beautiful terrace apartment with stunning views of the Gulf of Naples. In her home kitchen flavors, fragrances, local ingredients, and family recipes are skillfully combined to share the history and traditions of the region. Join Emanuela on her terrace to enjoy breathtaking views of the sea while sharing a traditional Neapolitan meal together. Some dishes you may enjoy with a glass of local wine are mozzarella in carrozza (fried mozzarella sandwiches) or local sausages with broccoli or local fish, and caprese ravioli with butter and sage or spaghetti alla Nerano (spaghetti with fried zucchini, provolone, and basil), or pizza. End your homemade meal in Naples with a classic limoncello tiramisu, a regional specialty.
Cooking experience:
(2-10 guests)
Discover the rich flavors of Neapolitan cuisine in a unique cooking class in Naples! Join Emanuela in her home kitchen, with stunning views of the Bay of Naples, for an unforgettable culinary experience. During this hands-on Naples cooking class, Emanuela will share her family’s secret recipes and guide you step-by-step in preparing traditional Italian dishes that you can easily recreate at home. In this 2-hour Naples cooking class, you’ll learn to make fresh pasta or Neapolitan pizza from scratch. You’ll master the art of cooking homemade caprese ravioli with butter and sage or scialatielli with fresh tomatoes and basil or pizza. To finish, prepare tiramisu with a local twist, made with homemade limoncello. After cooking, enjoy the delicious meal you’ve helped prepare in the cozy, welcoming atmosphere of a true Neapolitan home, and savor the authentic flavors of Naples. This Naples cooking class is perfect for couples, families or anyone eager to learn to cook authentic Neapolitan pasta or pizza while immersing themselves in the local culture.
Market visit:
(2-10 guests)
Join Emanuela for a guided market tour in Naples, followed by an authentic cooking class. In this 1-hour tour, you’ll explore Pignasecca market, one of the best local markets in Naples. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the market, where you can shop alongside locals, connect with vendors, and discover seasonal produce from the Campania region, such as friarielli (leafy greens), Annurca apples, and percoca (peaches). After the market visit, Emanuela will guide you to her home on Posillipo Hill (either by car or taxi), where you'll enjoy stunning views of the Gulf of Naples and Capri. At her home, you’ll use the fresh, local ingredients to prepare an authentic Neapolitan meal in a hands-on cooking class. This market tour is perfect for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the flavors of Naples and learn how to cook with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Notes:
Emanuela can accommodate vegetarian diets with advance notice. When booking your Naples cooking class, please let her know if you have any dietary requirements and whether you would prefer to learn to make fresh pasta or pizza.
French-language experiences are available upon request for an additional fee, subject to the availability of a French-speaking guide. If the guide becomes unavailable, the French-language option may need to be modified or cancelled.
Languages spoken:
English, Italian, French (upon request)
Sample menu
Traveler reviews
We are 4 Canadians who wanted an upscale, authentic and out of the ordinary Napolitan cooking class. Oh boy, were we lucky to find this absolutely wonderful class! Emmanuella and her husband Maurizio welcomed us in their amazing home overlooking the bay of Napoli, and we were given the cooking class. We made ravioli and lasagna that we later ate on the terrace, paired with their homemade wine. They are original Napolitanians, generous, passionate about their city, culture and cuisine. Truly amazing experience!!!
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Maria
June 17, 2026
One of the highlights of our trip to Naples was the wonderful cooking class that we took with Emanuela. Even before we started cooking she was fantastic. She was able to sort out a private transfer for us for the cooking class, send us updates on where we needed to go and be, provide us with very clear instructions on how to get to her and generally make the whole experience very easy for us.
Emanuela brought so much personal touch to our cooking class! We have family from Torre del Greco and it was really nice to feel so connected to our roots through this experience. We chose the menu together (homemade pasta, bruschetta, eggplant parmigiana and dessert) and she was super nice and very helpful throughout the day. At the end she even made us some pasta e patate for us to taste and for her to show us how to make.
Emanuela wants her guests to be happy and that is the reason for her being such a good host. The cooking class wasn't like other activities on the site, we didn't feel like tourists visiting Emanuela in her house but she was teaching us her family's recipes from her culture, the culture she loves to share with other people.
A truly authentic and Unforgettable experience in Naples I would highly recommend to all tourists visiting Naples.
Read more about - Authentic Neapolitan Cooking Class in Naples with a Local Family - https://www.viator.com/tours/Naples/Authentic-Thai-Meal-in-a-Scenic-Home-Restaurant-on-the-River/d508-7626P752?mcid=56757
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jonathan
June 16, 2026
This was an amazing experience Emanuela was so kind and welcoming. Her home was
beautiful and had an amazing view. The cooking class was amazing with delicious food.
She also gave us fantastic recommendations for Naples and Ischia! Highly recommend!
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dave
June 11, 2026
This was the magical and authentic experience tourists dream of having in Naples. The hospitality and generosity of having strangers into your home after a beautiful market tour so you can share the making and eating of a meal in spectacular surrounds is idyllic. The food is either fresh from the market or fresh from their garden and I will remember eating hand made pasta I made on their verandah in front of Mt Versuvius for the rest of my life.
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jamie
June 08, 2026
This was one of the most unique and best experiences I have had through Viator.
Sitting on a balcony eating fresh pasta I had made with an extraordinary view of Mt Versuvius was pure magic.
It started with a walk through the market to buy ingredients - the hosts are locals who have lived in Naples for most of their lives, raised their family here, they understand the streets and shops and views in ways that feel special and unique.
We left so full of food at the end and had learned so much about authentic cuisine. The herbs and ingredients are either fresh from the market or fresh from their garden, I learned a lot about culture, food and just how to live a better life from this experience
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jay
June 07, 2026
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