Contact Information

La Marina, 19010 Manarola (SP) ITALIA
Telephone and Fax: +39 0187 92 06 66
Skype: acasa5terre
Info and reservations: acasa5terre@gmail.com
Webmistress: postmaster@acasa5terre.it

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Claudio

As our herb connoisseur and caterer, Claudio draws from his experience in the restaurant business; he has worked in Italy and abroad namely Zurich (CH), Barcelona (E) and Arcachon (FR). From his experience and love of this landscape he proposes a “back to basics” approach to food and wine. Behind the cooking classes he designed is the philosophy to use local food products in season, to privilege traditional techniques suitable for home cooking, and to favor typical regional dishes. Claudio is also a certified wine taster (ONAV).
Languages:
Italiano, English, Français, Español

Nicola

As the classically trained musician of the family Nicola brings tone and composition to the team. Hailing from Ithaca College, New York he is a lover of the outdoors and enjoys this immensely in his native Cinque Terre.  He is a talented pasta maker and our cherished IT consultant.  As a former barista he knows you never take an Italian coffee “to go.”
Languages:
Italiano, English, Français, Português

Bianca

Since graduating from McGill University, Montreal, Bianca has been tasting, cycling and walking along the mediterranean. As a member of Slow Food and as an aspiring wine taster, Bianca's interests include food movements, food politics, and seeking out a good  cappuccino.  She is also the webmistress and vegan consultant for “A Casa.”
Languages:
Italiano, English, Quebecois, Español

Our Collaborators

Our collaborators are local professionals, house owners, and artisans that come together to make all our activities possible. Click on the image to meet our collaborators

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Testimonials

"...grazie per il corso di cucina a Manarola! Ti Facciamo i Nostri Auguri!" - Myriam B.     Kyburg, Switzerland

"The day we spent with you cooking has been the most talked about day of our whole trip with all of our friends very envious...we did have a most unbealievably great day with you." - John, Roi, Christine and Clayton     Ohaupo, New Zealand

"We made facaccia al formaggio (da Claudio!) last night, and it was excellent. We have tried recipes from the internet since returning to New Zealand, but all of them have disappointed. We finally had the opportunity to try your recipe last night, and it was fantastic. Thank you so much for that!" - Clayton     New Zealand

"I wish to tell you our appreciation for the Wine, Olive Oil and Vinegar tasting we experienced. It was very interesting for us to visit a 'cantina' to meet some local winemakers and taste real Cinque Terre wine!" - Beat B. Switzerland

"We LOVED our evening with you and cannot thank you enough for your hospitality. I'm sure it will be the best meal we experience in all of Italy." -Emily B. Montana, USA

Another from Rick Steve's website
"I have a recommendation for a new service/website to find rooms in Cinque Terre called 'A Casa' I have been there several times and this March we got in a bit of a jam and by total chance I met the owner on the street. Thanks Claudio! our angel that saved us from overpriced hotels in manarola." - H.W. Hartford, CT USA

"Hello from West Michigan! Just wanted to thank you for the wonderful experience we had at 'A Casa'. We truly felt at home in Manarola. Thanks again for the cooking class!" -Mark and Anna B.

"Bianca and Claudio, thank you so much for showing us such a wonderful time in Cinque Terre. Our apartment was perfect, food delicious and the company oh so accomodating!! We 'll be sure to come back soon .. what a beautifull place!" -Jessica and Ivan, Barcelona

"Our friend Steve... says that the ravioli we made was the best he's ever tasted. Maria and I agree too. The meal we shared was easily the best we had during our entire trip and was the highlight of our stay in Manarola. Even though we are not expert cooks by any means, it was so much more interesting to help learn about the preparation of such incredible food!" Mark and Maria D. Chattanooga, TN, USA

"A belated thanks for the most delightful evening 'at home' and your most excellent cooking instruction arranged by Cristiana. The experience was one of the most enjoyable of my trip to Italy. Your kindness and wit were most welcome and added a personal note that is/was most welcome to me as a stranger in Italy...Again, thank you and Nicola for a most pleasant evening and dinner with wonderful wine and companions. -Rufus M. Bristol, TN, USA