Real seasonality
We do not try to have everything all year. The garden and orchard shape much of what reaches the kitchen.
Ligurian food in Val di Vara
Ligurian food near Cinque Terre, shared around the table
An organic vegetable garden, produce from our farm, Ligurian and Lunigiana recipes, hands-on cooking and the pleasure of eating without rushing. Our kitchen changes with the seasons because it starts with what the land gives us.
Organic and local ingredientsDinner also for non-resident guestsCooking workshops on request
Cooking for friends
Home-style cooking based on what we grow and what is available nearby.
At I Due Ghiri, cooking starts with what is available: vegetables from the garden, eggs from the farm, fruit picked at the right time, extra virgin olive oil, local produce and recipes that belong to everyday life here.
The menu changes. You may find pesto, farinata, vegetable pies, fresh pasta, testaroli or homemade desserts, depending on the season and what is available. The cooking is simple, Ligurian and influenced by nearby Lunigiana.
Discover our farmOur philosophy
A few principles you can recognise in every dish
Short supply chain
Whenever possible we start with our own produce, completing the table with ingredients and specialities from nearby producers.
Home-style recipes
Tradition matters when it stays alive: recognisable dishes, carefully made without turning them into something artificially elaborate.
Sharing
Our idea is in the name: cooking for friends means eating together, talking, tasting and feeling at ease.
From the land to the table
Many ingredients come directly from our farm
I Due Ghiri is also a 35-hectare organic farm. Figs, tomatoes, courgette flowers, fresh eggs, olives and other seasonal produce naturally become part of what we cook.
That direct relationship changes the way dishes are built: instead of starting from a catalogue of ingredients available all year, we begin with what is ready to harvest and what local producers can offer at that moment.
Vegetable garden
Vegetables, herbs and ingredients that change with the seasons.
Orchard
Apples, figs and other fruit used at breakfast, in desserts, preserves and everyday cooking.
Small farm
Fresh eggs from our hens and a daily relationship with animals and rural life.
Olive oil & territory
Olives, extra virgin olive oil and local ingredients complete a kitchen rooted in Val di Vara.
Dinner at I Due Ghiri
You can dine with us even if you are not staying at the agriturismo
Our kitchen is not reserved only for overnight guests. You can also come to I Due Ghiri just for dinner, provided you book in advance.
From June to September lunch service is suspended, while dinner remains the central moment of the day: local dishes, fresh ingredients and an informal atmosphere in the quiet of Val di Vara. Contact us before coming so we can confirm availability.
ReservationAlways recommended and essential for non-resident guests.
SummerFrom June to September lunch is not served; dinner is available.
AtmosphereFamily-run, relaxed and away from the busiest tourist routes.
Get your hands into the dough
Ligurian cooking workshops with Gaia
For guests who want to go beyond tasting, we organise hands-on traditional cooking workshops on request. They are suitable for beginners too and are designed first of all as something enjoyable to share.
In our kitchen you can learn preparations such as fresh pasta, ravioli, homemade bread and traditional desserts. Depending on the season and programme, pesto, focaccia and other Ligurian recipes can also be included.
Fresh pastaRavioliHomemade breadTraditional desserts
Plan your cooking workshop
Recipes from our blog
The I Due Ghiri kitchen can continue at home
Ligurian recipes
Farinata: few ingredients, strong Ligurian identity
Chickpea flour, water, olive oil and salt: one of the recipes that best represents the simplicity of regional cooking.
Read the recipe →From the gardenLigurian vegetable pie
Seasonal vegetables, eggs and cheese in a preparation that changes with what the land offers.
Read the recipe →Homemade dessertsOur apple cake
Apples from the orchard become a simple cake often served at breakfast or at the end of dinner.
Read the recipe →SummerFried courgette flowers
A short-lived seasonal recipe: flowers are picked at their best and brought straight into the kitchen.
Read the recipe →
Eating near Cinque Terre
Inland Liguria has its own food traditions, just a short drive from Cinque Terre
Val di Vara lies inland from La Spezia, within easy reach of Cinque Terre. Food here is closely linked to vegetable gardens, olive oil, seasonal produce and family recipes.
Spend the day on the coast or in La Spezia, then come back to the countryside for dinner. It is a simple way to combine the sea with the quieter inland valleys.
Practical information
Dinner, workshops and stays: how to plan your visit
Dishes, availability and workshops change during the year. Contact us before your visit and we will tell you what we can organise for your dates.
Dinner by reservation
Contact us before arriving, especially if you are not staying at the agriturismo.
Seasonal menu
Dishes and ingredients change with the garden, the time of year and availability.
Workshops on request
Cooking sessions are arranged according to date, participants and the type of experience.
Add a wine experience
Complete the evening with the wines and tastings offered at I Due Ghiri.
Real experiences
What guests say about I Due Ghiri
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A food-focused stay
If you want to spend a few days around food and wine
Food weekend
Cooking and wine tasting in the heart of Liguria
Combine your stay with a cooking workshop and a wine tasting over the same weekend.
Read the article →Wine tastingPair dinner with a wine tasting
Discover the wines we select and ask us what works best with dinner.
Discover wine tasting →Gift CardGive an I Due Ghiri experience
Give a dinner, wine tasting or stay at I Due Ghiri.
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Before you sit down at the table
Essential information about our food and cooking workshops.
What kind of food does I Due Ghiri serve?
Simple, seasonal Ligurian food focused on fresh, organic and local ingredients. The proximity of Lunigiana also naturally brings recipes and influences from that neighbouring tradition.
Can I have dinner if I am not staying at the agriturismo?
Yes. You can come for dinner without staying overnight, but we ask you to book in advance so we can confirm availability.
Is lunch available at the agriturismo?
From June to September lunch service is suspended. During that period dinner is available, subject to prior confirmation.
Do you organise cooking classes or workshops?
Yes. On request we organise practical workshops suitable for beginners, with preparations such as fresh pasta, ravioli, homemade bread and traditional desserts.
Do you use produce from your own farm?
Yes. The kitchen makes use of produce from the vegetable garden, orchard and small farm, together with selected local ingredients.
Is the menu always the same?
No. Seasonality and ingredient availability are part of our philosophy, so dishes and proposals can change.
Plan your meal at I Due Ghiri
Would you like to book dinner or join a cooking workshop?
Contact us before you arrive to book dinner, ask about a cooking workshop or combine your stay with a wine tasting. We will tell you what is available for your dates.