This pasta making class was the highlight of our trip! We felt very welcomed into the home of our hosts Simona and Carlotta. It was so much fun the learn how make the pasta and tiramisu, but we also loved getting to know our hosts and had wonderful conversation. We even traded recipes! I can’t recommend this experience highly enough!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- English-speaking local Cesarina host
- Water, local wines and Espresso
- Learn and taste 2 Italian pasta recipes and Tiramisu
- Shared hands-on cooking class Pasta (2 iconic pasta types) and Tiramisu
- Italian Aperitivo: prosecco and nibbles
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Departure & Return
Departure Point
- This experience will be held in a local's home. For privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you after you've booked to match you up with your ideal Cesarina based on what you are looking for.
Return
- This experience will be held in a local's home. For privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you after you've booked to match you up with your ideal Cesarina based on what you are looking for.
Itinerary
Learn to make fresh pasta and classic tiramisù in this hands-on cooking class in a carefully selected local home in Como. Step into the kitchen of a local Cesarina and discover authentic family recipes passed down through generations. Taste your creations paired with local wines for a true Italian culinary experience. - Hands-on pasta and tiramisù cooking class in Como - Discover authentic recipes you can recreate at home - Cook, dine, and share stories in the warm atmosphere of a local home - Learn family secrets and culinary tips from expert home cooks
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This was a great hands on cooking experience. Our host was very knowledgeable and friendly. Each of us had the opportunity to participate with no pressure on your abilities. Would recommend doing this.
Sara our host was delightful! Her love of cooking was obvious. She seemed to enjoy teaching us as much as we enjoyed learning from her. The recipes she chose were delicious. We made ravioli al uovo as a starter which was amazing. We also made homemade tagliatelle noodles with a tomato and olive sauce as well as one of the best tiramisus we had ever eaten. Prosecco, wine bread, and charcuterie were included as well. She was quick to help us with the cooking techniques and she was a great source of information about the area we were visiting. She shared a lot of information about local history and culture which made the experience all the more enjoyable. We left with more than satisfied stomachs. We left feeling like we had met a new friend.
Christine was a wonderful, warm host. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience in her home! I would highly recommend this
We had an absolutely wonderful time. We were welcomed into our hosts home and made to feel relaxed. The explanation and demonstration to cooking was perfect and we loved eating the finished product and chatting w our hosts throughout the experience. Would highly recommend.
Very fun and welcoming cooking class making pasta ravioli !! You don’t need to be very knowledgeable about cooking. They guide through everything and are very knowledgeable.
This absolutely made our stay in Lake Como a great experience! Simona was a delight and not only taught us how to make pasta but shared some great stories about life in Italy!
We had a wonderful experience. Morena was an excellent host and we had so much fun cooking with her in her home.
We had an amazing time in Carolina and Simone’s beautiful home. They were really welcoming, and we had great fun being taught how to make ravioli. They were amazing teachers. The activity was really enjoyable. The food was amazing. I would highly recommend
Veronica hosted a wonderful cooking class in her home and made us feel extremely welcome from the moment we arrived. She explained each step clearly, making it surprisingly easy to learn how to make fresh pasta and Tiramisu. All the ingredients were incredibly fresh, and the final dishes were exceptional — truly restaurant‑quality. A warm atmosphere, great teaching, and outstanding food. Highly recommend.
Anna was the perfect host and teacher. Was so much fun and highly recommend. Anna gave me the perfect Italian pasta experience.
Margherita was amazing! She was a great and patient teacher. And our food was delicious. She was welcoming and her home tidy.
This was the best cooking class. They treated us like family. We loved the recipes they taught us. I wish we can do it again !!!
The most amazing couple to learn and enjoy a taste of italy absolutely wonderful people they made this experience for us!
Wonderful experience! Simona and her mom were the best instructors and the food was incredible! Highly recommend
This was a great experience. Very hands on where we learned to make various pastas and tiramisu. Our hosts, Simone and Carolina were the best, they made us feel at home.
Terrific experience. Right in out host's home! They were pleasant, welcoming, and the food preparation was a fantastic experience.
We unfortunately had a family emergency and were not able to join the class. Unfortunately the instructor couldn’t even have been bothered to message us back after letting her know the night before that we would not be able to make it. Would not recommend just based on that…
Marguerite was a delightful cook and hostess as she brought us through the traditional ways of cooking with love. The evening was well worth it. After all the cooking we enjoyed our dinner that we prepared with our own hands.
It was a very nice cooking class. It was planned perfectly and Veronica our Chef was perfectly prepared and guided us through a nice experience. We did our first fresh pasta and Tiramisu. The 3 hours went by fast because we were busy all the time. We enjoyed the whole class and were very happy. Veronica was outgoing and invited us into her house like we were her family, that made us feel even more comfortable. We were a group of 7 and that was the perfect amount so we all had enough space. The only negative was that the location was 30 min away from Como and the transportation was very hard to organize, but Veronica and her sister were helping a lot and made sure we get back to Como. If you are drive yourself it would be a lot easier.
One of the nicest families I’ve ever met. Hospitable, kind and well spoken. We all LOVED the experience and learned abundantly.
I highly recommend this piece of experience The host was excellent and very hospitable She gave us the recipes And she cooked perfectly and she answered all questions we had
We just finished our ravioli cooking class with Lidia and Giovanni and it was spectacular! We were running late and they were so accommodating and understanding. The class was wonderful and would highly recommend. Thank you SO much, Lidia & Giavonni!
Anna Maria was an excellent host!!! We had such a wonderful experience with her and we would certainly recommend her to anyone who’s looking for a quality host to show you what cooking really good food looks like and having a great time!
It was so wonderful being welcomed in Morena’s home to take the cooking class. Communication was excellent beforehand so we knew where to go. A truly authentic Italian cooking experience!
Anna was a gracious and generous host who patiently shared her experience and gently guided our progress. She provided a wonderful set of " snacks" before the class started and shared, with a tour, the amazing building we cooked in.
This cooking class was EVERYTHING! Francesca and Luca welcomed my husband, daughter, and I like family. The energy was so warm and inviting that my husband got a little too comfortable walking around their house like he’d been there his whole life 😂. We laughed, cooked amazing food, and made such special memories together. If you’re thinking about booking—DO IT!
Wonderful class ! Francesca and Lucca are so kind and patient. Highly recommend them. They share their old family recipes and thoroughly explain the techniques.
Perfect evening! Anna was a very friendly and welcoming host! She welcomed us with a nice selection of apéritives and wine and made us feel right at home. The pasta and tiramisu making process was really fun and we look forward to making them back at home! Everything was excellent and the food was so yummy! We definitely recommend it!
This was an amazing experience. Vincenzo was such a great host. He was very personable and made us feel right at home. His love for cooking was quickly passed on to us. We learned how to make pasta and tiramisu but more importantly we learned how nice it was to cook with each other. I would 100% recommend this experience to anyone! Easily the highlight of our trip to Como.
Sorry this review is a little late. Life got busy after our trip, but this experience deserves the love. This cooking class was easily one of our favorite parts of our honeymoon. We met Luca in the city center, and he immediately made us feel comfortable before driving us to his and Francesca’s home just outside the city. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed like old friends. We learned how to make gnocchi, fettuccine, and tiramisu, and Luca and Francesca were incredibly patient, warm, and fun the entire time. They had delicious appetizers waiting for us while everything cooked, and then we all sat down together to eat, talk, laugh, and enjoy the moment. We had an absolute blast and learned so much, but what stood out most was how personal it felt. By the end, it truly felt like Luca and Francesca were old friends, and they definitely became new ones. A truly special and unforgettable experience. We will cherish it forever.
This was the most amazing experience!!! Cannot recommend it enough!! Anna was so kind and the food was amazing. We learned so much about Italian culture and had so much fun 10/10 experience one of the best nights in Italy. So amazing!!!!
Sara was spectacular, welcoming us into her home, sharing her recipes and making us feel like family. Absolutely the highlight of our trip to Como.
The hosts are wonderful, the food is fantastic, and the vibes were excellent. Highly recommend - regardless of the season
It was awesome and Sara was fantastic! Very personal and the food was great!! Would recommend to anyone who likes to cook or not!
Margherita was friendly, fun & a great chef. She & her boyfriend, Matteo were masters in the kitchen, whom we so enjoyed. I would definitely recommend this class….👍👍👍👍!
Margherita was our instructor and hostess for our cooking class. She was a amazing chef and fantastic person. She made us all feel like we were part of her family. We really had so much fun. Thank you so much Margherita for making our evening So special and so enjoyable.
What a warm and wonderful experience. Our whole family loved it! We felt like we spent the evening with extended family. Everyone participated and enjoyed the cooking experience.
Incredible experience that felt like home with Stefania & Vincenzo! They were the most knowledgeable, warm and kind people. You can tell they do this because they love it. Highly recommend as a must do while in como. I am so happy to bring my skills back home!
One of the major highlights of our trip to Lake Como. Anna and her team were wonderful. Anna was so aconodating on our menu selections. We had so much fun. Highly recommend!
Wonderful experience! Simple, private setting hosted by Anna, whose kindness, energy and fervor for cooking made it more special. Can't miss this one! Γεια σου, Anna!!
Fun experience! Lovely chef- clean home- knowledgeable! We were a group of 8- cooking was organized and so much fun!! Food and drink were delicious!!!
It was such a lovely experience! So personal, warm, inviting. Food was fantastic, a perfect evening activity.
This was an incredible experience. I am SO happy we booked with Anna. She was kind, fun, and made this entire experience worth it! We made pasta and tiramisu, while she had an entire plate of appetizers ready for us. I highly recommend booking if you want an interactive, fun, cooking experience.
Lidia and her son were amazing hosts. We had so much fun to learn how to cook pasta Tagliatelle and Ravioli in different ways, and delicious Tiramisu. Lidia was very attentive and an excellent chef. She gave us tips on some recipes while we cooked. We then had a very enjoyable late lunch. Besides the food we cooked, the hosts had prepared gorgeous platter with local snacks and cheeses. It was a really nice day, thank you!.
We had a fabulous time, with a delightful host. We enjoyed the cooking lessons and the food and wine. Everyone had a great time. Would highly recommend it!
Anna was very welcoming. She set a beautiful table of antipasto and wine for us. We made ravioli, Tagliatelle pasta, fresh sauce and Tiramisu. All ingredients were fresh. It was delicious! This was a great experience and my husband and I highly recommend it.
Monica was a wonderful host! It was a pleasure being with her. She was very knowledgeable and truly catered to my 10 year old son!
This was such a delightful experience! Monica graciously invited us into her home and gave us a Master Class in pasta and tiramisu making. We made ravioli and fettuccine plus the tiramisu. I have a lot of food allergies, so Monica organized a vegetarian meal. Everything was delicious and hand made by us (with lots of guidance from Monica). Her home was spotlessly clean, which made the experience very comfortable. We can’t wait to try the recipes when we get home! We highly recommend this experience. It was a 5 star highlight of our trip.
Was a lovely experience! Anna was very sweet, funny and greeted us with a nice spread of delicious cheese's,fruit, wine and nice company. We made and learned how to make pasta, bruschetta and tiramisu. Then had a delicious meal with the food we made. What a great experience!
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