This pizza making class was absolutely fantastic. Both chefs were knowledgeable, kind, and engaging. We went as three couples in July and it was one of our best experiences in Lake Como. I highly recommend booking this class if you are looking for an authentic and fun experience. The food and vibes are perfect!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Lunch or dinner with the pizza you have created
- Bottled water
- Italian craft beer or wine
- Hands-on pizza lesson with a chef
- Limoncello liquor 1
Excludes
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- You can reach us easily from Como city center by bus: Bus N.1 – direction Chiasso Bus N.7 – direction Sagnino Get off at the stop Canova. From there it’s just a short walk (100 Mt) to the meeting point.
Return
- You can reach us easily from Como city center by bus: Bus N.1 – direction Chiasso Bus N.7 – direction Sagnino Get off at the stop Canova. From there it’s just a short walk (100 Mt) to the meeting point.
Itinerary
Discover the art of Neapolitan pizza at a Travellers' Choice pizzeria in Como (2022 & 2023). Guided by a master pizza maker, you'll learn the right proportions, kneading techniques, and rising times to create the perfect Neapolitan crust. In small groups, you'll craft your dough and master the ancient "staglio" technique to shape your own "panetti." Before starting the pizza-making, enjoy a bruschetta made with fresh, local ingredients. Then, with the guidance of your chef, roll out and top your Margherita pizza with fresh ingredients. Add your favorite toppings for a personalized touch! We accommodate lactose intolerant and vegan guests, but unfortunately, no gluten-free options are available. As your pizza bakes in a wood-fired oven, savor the aroma of San Marzano tomatoes and basil. Once ready, enjoy your pizza with a glass of red wine or Italian craft beer. The experience concludes with a toast of limoncello in a friendly atmosphere.
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Reviews
Venue is lovely. Francesco was very friendly. We bought this for our friend who was 60. We all really enjoyed and the pizzas we made were delicious
We had such an amazing time at the pizza-making class. Frank was absolutely fantastic, incredibly talented and clearly so passionate about what he does. He explained everything in such detail, from the ingredients and preparing the dough to how to knead it properly, let it rest, stretch it, shape it, add the toppings and cook it to perfection. It was genuinely fascinating and we came away feeling like we actually knew how to make pizza ourselves! The pizza we made was absolutely delicious, and the tiramisu was incredible too. 🍕🤌🏼 There were endless drinks, lots of laughs and such a fun atmosphere throughout. And it wasn’t just Frank, the other people there were absolutely fantastic too. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, and we had such a great time together. It was the perfect combination of learning, amazing food, great people and lots of fun. Frank’s passion really made the experience special, and we would 100% recommend this to anyone visiting Lake Como. A truly memorable experience! ❤️
We had such a fun time at the pizza class! The ingredients were excellent, and making our own pizza made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Francesco was a superb teacher, patient, friendly, and clearly passionate about pizza. There was occasionally a little background music that made it harder to catch every word, but it didn’t take away from the experience at all. Great food, great atmosphere, and a fantastic way to spend an afternoon. We’d definitely do it again!
Really fun Pizza making class. Well organized for a large group of people. And the Pizza was delicious.
This was an amazing experience! The place is very nice, easy to get there and the guide Francisco was the best we ever met. He was very knowledgeable & it was fun, delicious & a great family time with our mother. I highly recommend this experience.
Shared this experience with our kids (14 & 18) but such was the experience of Franc and Paulo, this really is suitable for all ages. On arrival we were greeted by Franc and Paulo work together brilliantly. We knew immediately that this was going to be a great experience and we were provided drinks whilst things were setup. Onto to pizza and we were taken through the steps of creating dough from scratch before making our own pizzas for lunch. Throughout the experience Franc and Paulo were the most wonderful hosts showing both patience and good humour (and keeping the drinks topped) up. There were 11 people participating in our class from England, Canada, Switzerland and USA, we can honestly say that everyone was buzzing and had a great time.
I booked this experience with my wife, its not something I would have went for, however, having done this now I highly recommend this. Francesco was very friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about this lesson. He explained each step and why he does that way, him and his team also took photos throughout which they sent across via WhatsApp afterwards. They also have sent across the recipes so we can re-create this at home. Francesco and his assistant were also very generous with their time afterwards, sitting down and talking with us, making us feel relaxed and not just rushed out the door at the end of the lesson. Keep up the great work, we have already suggested to our friends who are coming out next month to book with you.
This was a lovely pizza making experience in a perfect setting. The instructors, Francesco and Samuele, were so kind and very engaging. It's clear they have a passion for pizza and for bringing people together for an incredible experience. Not only was the pizza incredible but they even went above and beyond to make the experience special for my daughter, as our visit was to celebrate her 10th birthday. Highly recommend.
Did this as a large family from age 22-88, we all thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We had a lot of fun, ate lots of food and had plenty to drink, all included in the price. The chef & assistant were patient and helped us to create amazing pizzas. Would recommend this to anyone.
Booked this excursion as something different to do whilst in Como....so glad we did, staff were really friendly, setting (a pizza rrstaurant) was clean and inviting, and whole event was well worth it....I would absolutely recommend.
Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The hosts were incredibly welcoming, kind and funny and created a wonderful afternoon. Instructions were clear and the pizza we made was excellent. Hosts answered all questions and had lots of information about pizza and bread making. They shared the recipe after the class, along with lots of photos they took during the activity. Definitely recommend!
What a fantastic experience! From making the dough from scratch to creating and baking our own pizzas, every part of the class was fun, engaging, and hands-on. Francesco, Paul, (could not remember the 3rd instructor name) were true experts who shared their knowledge in an easy, entertaining way and kept the energy high the entire time. They turned the class into a party making everyone feel welcome and involved. We met great fans of pizza from all over the world and laughed, learned, and enjoyed some of the best pizza we've ever had because we made it ourselves! This was one of the highlights of our trip, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable and delicious experience.
This class was a highlight of our family trip to Italy and Como, Francesco and his team were welcoming and informative and they made it fun. From the moment we arrived we felt welcomed and quickly got to work learning the fundamentals. The drinks were flowing, conversation was easy and I loved the restaurant location as it felt like we were truly immersed in Italian pizza making (on weekends he hosts the class at a different location but we were there midweek). The toppings were so fun to choose from (everyone was able to customize their pizzas) and we loved seeing our master pieces come out of the 750 degree pizza oven. My teen boys also really enjoyed it and are already asking to make pizza at home. After we made the pizza we all sat family style to enjoy and Francesco and his team joined us for lively conversation (to include the World Cup and other topics) and some limoncello. Francesco also has an interesting story - accountant in Naples turned pizza professor. Francesco if you see this, bravo! Thanks for a great time.
Francesco and Paulo were unbelievable. We did this as a group of 7 (including an 8 year old) and could not have been happier. Hands on learning, authentic styling, had fun, and ate great.... can't ask for more in an experience. Fun for all ages They even even took photos during (when your hands are dirty) and shared after the class.
The experience was super fun and I learned a lot! The chefs were super friendly and really went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. Would definitely recommend!
Phenomenal, some of the best pizza I have ever had. This activity made my day. Will be returning when I come back to italy. Please support them, the pizza and the entire process was so well done. Bravissimo!
Our family had a great time making delicious pizza. It was a welcoming and friendly experience made even better by Francesco’s warm personality.
I travelled to Como with my 16 year old daughter and 90 year old mother and we booked the pizza making class. It was great fun, informative and a nice small group. The pizza tasted amazing and it was a great thing to do together as a multi generational family! Thank you to Frank for his hospitality and friendliness!
This was an interactive, hands on, really fun class. Our chef and host, Francesco, was welcoming, prepared and really engaged everyone in each step. He was generous with beverages and all ingredients. Our pizza feast was delicious! Highly recommend.
Francesco and his team were great hosts. We arrived and were pleasantly welcomed. Francesco provided us with some beverages and provided an overview and showed us how to make a proper Neopolitican style pizza. He was communicating very well and over WhatsApp! Highly recommend to those considering one of the few pizza making classes in the area!
Incredible!!! The best thing we did in como!! We were lucky enough to have a private class with frank. He was amazing!!!!! Very knowledgeable, made great pizza and was kind and compassionate. Also took amazing pictures of us during the class. The pizza was incredible!!
We had such a brilliant time at the pizza making course in Como! The whole experience was fantastic from start to finish. The team were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making it really enjoyable and relaxed. The pizza itself was absolutely delicious, and we learned so much along the way. Communication beforehand was also excellent, which made everything really smooth and easy. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Como
Great guide, really good atmosphere and a great time honestly
What an amazing experience with our host Frank. Took a lot of time to talk, teach and have fun with us during the course. Very nice guy. If you are doubting to do this because its a lot of money: Do it! For me the highlight of our vacation. Frank is the GOAT 🥰🇮🇹🥰🇮🇹🥰🇮🇹
Francisco did an amazing job in showing us the art of making Pizza. His love of pizza making is very strong and it made the experience very special. I recommend to anyone who is traveling through Italy to sign up for this amazing experience.
The staff were so kind and patient to show us how to make a great pizza! Thank you guys, we had a great time
Francesco and his partner were awesome! We had so much fun making and eating our creations! Bellissimo!
Francisco and Eya really made this a most memorable experience. My wife and I met a small group of travelers from Minnesot and Canada. We sang and danced while making our pies. Afterwards, we all sat and ate or own customized handmade pizzas. I would highly recommend it!
What a great bunch to make pizza with. Thank you Francesco and Aia for a great class and experience. Would love the recipe!
Francesco and Eya were amazing. We had a small group of 6 and really enjoyed learning about Francesco 's passion and how to bring that home with us. Best tour/class we took while in Como. 100% recommend!
Very good experience, totally recommend! The class was thorough, lots of QA opportunities and the pizza was delicious!
Francesco very engaging, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Definitely recommend
Authentic Experience. Great Chef and Staff. We sat and ate our pizzas with the entire group. Everyone shared stories and experience. It was a great experience.
This Pizza making class was so much fun! Francesco was funny and very informative. I am so happy we signed up for the class. The Pizza and wine were delicious.
Hands on pizza making experience. You get to make a crust, pick your toppings, and enjoy the best pizza ever.
We had a fantastic time learning how to make pizza. Every step was clearly explained or demonstrated, and the end result was delicious! I can’t recommend this enough—book this and you won’t be disappointed!
Very fun and informative experience! I would highly recommend going to this class! My wife and I had a ton of fun and enjoyed the people in our class as well!
Amazing and educational pizza making class with friendly and knowledgeable hosts! Vegan friendly and very fun, would definitely recommend.
Highly recommend ! Such a good experience . The staff and food were wonderful!! The passion for food and pizza is infectious !
My husband and I had a great pizza making class with Francesco and Eya. Both spoke in Italian and English. We learnt lots of tips of how to make the dough and how stretch the dough before baking in the pizza oven. Thoroughly recommend this class. It was also a great way to meet Italians who are very passionate about their food. If you are thinking about it do book a place at their pizza making class. Mary from Waterford, Ireland.
We had an enjoyable pizza making class in a relaxed atmosphere less than 10 mins from the centre of Como. Our hosts were very friendly and welcoming and spoke good English. We were in a small class of different nationalities and it was lovely to meet and talk with them during the class. i would highly recommend taking this class if you are in Como.
We absolutely loved everything about this experience. We thought the manager was the owner because of his enlightened passion for pizza and teaching. We are a family Of 4 with two girls (8) and (5month). But partner carried the baby in a harness the entire time. They made us feel comfortable and very baby friendly. Thank you for making it feel like home. 10/10. BOOK IT
Great experience. Pizza and wine provided. English and Italian speaking. Would highly recommend to everyone
Absolutely amazing! Definitely a highlight of our trip! Our kids loved it as well and the pizza was delicious!
Great experience. This was top on the list for my 13 year old and it did not disappoint. The class was great as was the entire staff. The pizza was amazing! I would recommend to everyone regardless if you’re a solo traveler, friends or family. Great for kids too.
We had a fabulous experience & Francesco is a wonderful teacher. We highly recommend this class if you’re in Como!
We did the pizza making class with our family of 6 and it was so fun! Francesco and Anya were amazing and so friendly! They taught us some great tips and we got to eat the pizza after! The wine was amazing too. They also took photos of us and sent them to us after! Highly recommend!
If you’re not sure if you should go - this is your sign - DO IT. It was the highlight of our trip to Como. We stayed in Menaggio and made the drive to Como for the class - it was so worth it. The hosts - Aya (not sure on spelling?) and Francesco were wonderful and personable. You’re greeted when you come in and offered a drink, and once everyone is ready to go - you begin making the pizza. The process is a lot of fun and Aya’s translation of the process is spot on. Francesco is very passionate about pizza and it shows in his work and in his talk about the process. We’ve tried many pizzas in Italy on our trip and this was hands down the best pizza we had if you enjoy Neapolitan style crust. Be as engaged as possible during the process and treat it as a good opportunity to get to know some local lingo, spots, and words as well. Both Francesco and Aya were very open and really tied the whole thing together!
Francisco and Eya were so kind and friendly to us, sharing tips and tricks about making the all process from a business and home made point of view, looking forward for the self made tomatoes sauce class 😉
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