Fresh and preserved pesto genovese
Pesto alla genovese in fresh and jarred versions, white pesto and fava bean pesto, prepared according to the traditional Ligurian recipe.
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Artisanal workshop producing pesto genovese and Ligurian specialities in Levanto
Eccellenza Italianacertificata 2026–2027ID 6004
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The place
Luigina Il Laboratorio Del Pesto is an artisanal workshop in Levanto that upholds the tradition of pesto genovese. Run with passion by Luigina and Marco, the workshop produces fresh and preserved pesto, sauces, pitted taggiasca olives, anchovy fillets in extra virgin olive oil including truffle and chilli-flavoured versions, and salt-cured anchovies. The range is completed with Ligurian oils, local wines, Sciacchetrà, passiti and artisanal liqueurs. Direct sales in-store and online.
The origins
Why you can trust it
Luigina Il Laboratorio Del Pesto is a member of the Eccellenze Italiane network. The mark is registered in Italy and abroad: every certified business has a unique identifier, which can be checked at any time.
Luigina Il Laboratorio Del Pesto was born from Luigina and Marco's passion for Ligurian culinary tradition.
Location
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Enter the mapIn the making · How it is made
Pesto alla genovese is made according to Ligurian tradition, in fresh and preserved versions, alongside variants such as white pesto and fava bean pesto.
Anchovy fillets are preserved in extra virgin olive oil, including versions flavoured with truffle and chilli pepper. Salt-cured anchovies are offered in traditional arbanelle (glass jars).
The workshop curates a range of taggiasca olives, Ligurian extra virgin olive oils, local wines, Sciacchetrà and passiti, selecting local producers who guarantee quality and authenticity.
Gift boxes and favours are put together with a selection of typical Ligurian products, bringing the flavours of tradition to special occasions too.
What is made here
Services and features
Pesto alla genovese in fresh and jarred versions, white pesto and fava bean pesto, prepared according to the traditional Ligurian recipe.
Anchovy fillets in extra virgin olive oil with truffle and chilli pepper, salt-cured anchovies in arbanelle (glass jars). The pairing of sea and mountain with truffle is one of the workshop's specialities.
Pitted taggiasca olives preserved in extra virgin olive oil, in the Ligurian tradition.
A range of traditional Ligurian sauces and preserves, made by hand.
A selection of Ligurian extra virgin olive oils, local wines, Sciacchetrà, passiti and artisanal liqueurs.
What visitors say
«A well-stocked shop with fair prices and delicious products. The owners are extremely kind, truly lovely people. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Liguria.»
«A haven for food lovers, an excellent selection of high-quality local products at fair prices. The owners are knowledgeable and very kind without being pushy.»
«Top-notch products, from the oil with taggiasca olives to the fresh pesto, wonderful anchovies. Extremely good value for money.»
«The real gem is the truffle anchovies in oil, an exceptional sea-and-mountain pairing!»
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