Traditional Cooking Class With Views Of Lake Como And The Alps

We had the most wonderful experience at Simona’s pasta and tiramisu cooking class in Italy. Simona and her mom taught us how to make two types of pasta from scratch, along with a delicious tiramisu, and their warmth and patience made the whole experience special. What really stood out was how kind and genuine both of them were. Simona was a joy to talk with, and we ended up chatting as much as we cooked. By the end of the class, it didn’t feel like a lesson with strangers — it felt like spending an afternoon with new friends. If you’re looking for an authentic, hands-on cooking experience in Italy that’s as much about connection as it is about food, we can’t recommend this class enough.

Simona, Carolina, Antonio and Carlotta welcomed us into their home like we were family. We had a wonderful experience preparing and eating incredible food with Simona. English was amazing and patience with our skills was second to none. Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for an intimate personal experience.

The cooking class with Simona and Carolina was fantastic. Simona's knowledge, energy and warmth made everything perfect. Learning how to make homemade gnocchi was a real treat and I have to say that the tiramisu was one of the best I've ever tasted. Being in someone's home that was outside of typical, popular tourist locations really made it wonderful. Communication was really good in terms of letting us know where to meet, etc.

My fiancée and I did a private cooking class with Simona and her mother at their own home and it was an amazing experience. Simona and her family are very friendly people and very talented cooks! They helped us learn how to make a delicious meal and we had a blast the whole time. It was a very special experience and I highly encourage anyone to book an experience with them!

It was an awesome, amazing, incredible experience. Simona and her family were very welcoming, it didn’t feel like we were meeting them for the first time. It was the last activity in our things to do at Como and must say, we saved the best for the last! What an experience! Strongly recommend.

Simona and Carolina were so friendly. We got big hugs at the train station and had excellent conversation while we learned the art of making raviolis in their home. They were wonderful to eat with Carolina’s light sauce. Highly recommend this experience.

The experience was amazing. Simon and her mother were amazing. The place was lovely, the class was amazing and the food was a bless. We highly recommend of this workshop!

The entire family was so friendly and so welcoming. A few days before, Simona texted me directly giving train directions, and also confirmed the day of. Her father Antonio met us at the station and drove us directly to their beautiful home. Simona and her mother Carolina taught us how to make homemade Tiramisu, Gnocchi, and Fettucine. Carolina made her special sauce for the pasta, and Simona, her pesto for the gnocchi. The whole family was so warm and conversational we immediately felt like old friends. This afternoon with them is the highlight of our trip. If we are ever in Como, we would book another class with them.

Simone and Carolina were wonderful hosts and teachers. Our group of 4 was instructed in pasta making and preparing tiramisu. We were entertained by Simone's intelligence and wit. And our pasta was elevated by Carolina's sauces.

We began our 3 day visit to Lake Como with this cooking class. It was the best way to start our visit. Carolina and Simona were so welcoming and a wealth of information about the area. Their instructions about traveling to their home and preparing 2 types of pasta and tiramisu were efficient and clear. We had so much fun preparing the meal and eating it in their beautiful home. This evening far exceeded our expectations and was definitely a highlight of our Lake Como visit! Even the non cook in the family enjoyed it!

Whilst in Como, myself and mum booked a ravioli pasta class. From start to finish the experience was fantastic. We were greeted by Carolina and Simona at the train station, then back to theirs to make the pasta! We first learnt how to make the dough and fill them with the filling, both hosts were fantastic teachers, helping us learn the right techniques and tips for the perfect pasta. Once we cut them out, we went through and enjoyed a glass of wine with other guests whilst our pasta was cooked and served up with a delicious sauce. We then enjoyed the meal we made together, whilst we chatted and finished the wine. The whole experience was so much fun and very tasty, the hosts are so welcoming and knowledgeable! Absolutely recommend trying this out whilst in Como.

It was really wonderful to be at the place of Carolina and Simona and cook together such good pasta and tiramisu. The personality of both made it very individual, familiar and inspiring. And we definitely will cook the recipes at home. — one special plus: the apartment is climated, so it was not to hot even if there were 36 degrees outside. And view from the building was amazing.

This was by far the best experience we had in Italy ❤️ food was fantastic but the best part was meeting Simona and her mom Carolina. Simona was very fun sharing the Italian culture and stories about their family. Definitely recommend this cooking experience in Como

We had an amazing pasta-making experience during my bachelor party weekend in Italy. We received a very warm welcome and felt comfortable from the start. The class was fun, well organized, and a truly memorable experience. Making our own pasta and enjoying it afterward was the perfect highlight. Highly recommended😍

We attended this ravioli-making class on May 24th as part of a friend‘s bachelorette celebration, and it was a wonderful experience. We were warmly welcomed into their home by Simona and her mother Carolina, who guided us through the entire class. The experience was not only informative but also incredibly fun. We genuinely learned how to make ravioli from scratch, and sharing the meal together afterwards was the perfect ending. What stood out most was the family‘s kindness and hospitality. Simona and Carolina made us feel completely at home, and you can truly feel the passion and love they put into this experience. For us, it was a 10/10 experience that we would highly recommend to anyone looking for something special to do in Como.

We took Carolina and Simona’s “Lombardy and its flours” class while on our trip to Lake Como and it was one of the highlights of our trip. They allowed us into their beautiful home and taught us more than how to make three amazing dishes. They also shared their love and knowledge of their culture and a little history of the region and how it’s shaped the food in the Lombardy region.

Had a fab night, the hosts were absolutely lovely and we really enjoyed the class.

This was a 1/1000 experience. You can see that Simona & Carolina really enjoys teaching and sharing their food. I would recommend this to everyone.

I booked this cooking class with Simona and Karolina to celebrate a friend’s birthday, and I have to say — it turned out to be one of the best experiences I’ve had in a long time! From the start, Simona was incredibly communicative and thoughtful. She even followed up with me on WhatsApp when I didn’t reply on the platform to make sure all my questions were answered. She provided clear instructions for how to reach the venue, which was easy to find and only about 10 kilometers from Como city center. For those without a car, they even offer a convenient pickup service from Como Central. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed into their beautiful and inviting home. Simona and her mother, Karolina, immediately made us feel comfortable and part of their family. The class was not only hands-on and well-organized but also deeply informative. Both Simona and Karolina are extremely knowledgeable — not just about the recipes themselves, but also about the cultural and historical background of each dish. Throughout the session, we enjoyed engaging conversations — they were genuinely interested in our stories and happily shared their own. Despite the language difference, Karolina’s warmth transcended words. Her kindness and motherly care made us feel right at home. We even had the pleasure of meeting their adorable toy poodle, Carlotta, who added even more joy to the afternoon! The experience was beautifully curated from start to finish. We began by preparing desserts and then moved on to making fresh pasta. Karolina prepared the sauce herself, made from their own home-grown tomatoes, and served us steaming hot pasta while we enjoyed red wine at the table. Every bite was absolutely delicious — a true taste of Italian home cooking. Overall, I would give this experience a 10/10. It was heartwarming, authentic, and full of joy. I will be recommending this class to everyone — friends, family, and anyone visiting Como. It’s an absolute must-do!

We were greeted by Simona who, by the way, not only is a great communicator on WhatsApp but helped us with the car park machine. We were then introduced to Simona’s Mum Carolina who spoke a little word of English but clearly had the knowledge and the know how. Simona & Carolina gave us some clear instructions on how to make raviolis and were also very supportive, especially as this was our first ever attempt. If I were to be over critical, I think, to make the experience complete, we could have also made the actual filling. We then enjoyed the fruit of our labour as Carolina cooked the raviolis with brown butter which was delicious. I guess the cherry on the cake was the adorable 2-year toy poodle called Carlotta!

What a lovely experience with Simona & Carolina. I now feel confident I could take my new skills home to the UK and make some great pasta. They also have a very cute dog 🐶

What a brilliant authentic experience! Loved every minute. Simona and Carolina are fantastic! Very friendly! Could not recommend enough. The star of the show was little Charlotta.

Truly amazing experience. Simona and her mum were very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The kitchen setup was very convivial, with all that we needed to hand. Simona was very good at explaining and giving encouragement when things didn’t go quite right. My whole family would recommend this experience. And let us not forget Charlotta.

We had the absolute best time at this cooking class. We brought our 5 and 7 year old and were worried 3 hours would not keep their attention but they loved every minute. Simone and her mother were amazing hosts and the pasta we made was amazing!! We had the best time and would suggest it to everyone of all ages!

Simona and Carolina were the best! 5 STARS! We loved their patience and they explained things in a way where we could re-create these wonderful dishes. We learned so much and can’t wait to make all of this incredible pasta and yummy tiramisu when we get home. Their Italian hospitality was first rate, the views were magnificent and we highly recommend!

There are no words to describe how grateful we are for this experience. My husband and I booked this experience last minute and we're so glad we did, a sense of family all around. Simona and Carolina are master teachers with a true love for each dish. They had patience and detailed each step so perfectly! We could not be happier and would welcome to return the favor if they ever come to the states! A truly fantastic experience!!

Our cooking class with Simone and Caroline has been one of our most cherished memories in Italy. The daughter/mother duo are the nicest people and so patient with first time pasta makers. Our dinner included homemade ravioli, polenta and tiramisu. Not only did we make a great meal, we made great friends in the process. Go to this cooking class!!! You won't be sorry

A wonderful night! An awesome cooking class!! Fresh ingredients and simple, fabulous food ... the Italian way. We made ravioli (pasta and all), a sausage, onion, wine, tomato and polenta dish ( and I'm not...WASN'T.... a polenta fan)...and last but, by no means least,..Tiramisu... the Italian way. DELICIOUS.!! After we prepared dinner , we sat and enjoyed it ....paired with a great bottle of Chianti... in a lovely dining room overlooking the Alps. We were warmly welcomed into their home by Carolina, Simona and Antonio and can happily say that we made three new special friends.

Simona and her Mom (Carolina) were the kindest and most patient hosts I could imagine. We were driving from Bellagio and arrived early but they fully accommodated the change. Their kitchen is perfectly setup and the dishes they planned were both sufficiently complex to learn key techniques but also fun and not at all stressful. We will certainly try those dishes at home.

Simona and her mum received us in a wonderfull way in there place and taught us about the art of pastas. The setting is superb and they took the time to explain and discuss with us. An experience that I highly recommend.

Awesome cooking class! Carolina and her daughter were very accommodating for our group of 12 friends. We made (and ate) the best tiramisu of my life! The sit down lunch with wine was a great way to spend my birthday :)

Really wonderful experience making fresh pasta at Simona’s family home. Simona and her mother guided us through the pasta making process, making fresh ravioli, gnocchi and fettuccine. We then tried all the dishes over a glass of wine and lovely conversation with our hosts. Would definitely recommend to anyone who loves cooking and is visiting Como!

We had a wonderful time with Simona at the pasta making course! Simona and her father picked us up from central como and drove us to their house for the experience. We made 3 types of pasta and learnt different techniques to make the pasta. Simona and her mother taught us throughout and explained each step very well. Once the pasta was finished, we sat and enjoyed the pasta with sauces that had been prepared. Me and my boyfriend both really enjoyed the experience and had a lot of fun. We’ll definitely be attempting to make the pasta ourselves at home!

Simona and her mother were incredible welcoming, knowledgeable, kind, and overall incredibly wonderful. They taught us how to make from scratch Tiramisu, gnocci, and two other pastas - all topped with homemade sauces. 🤤 10/10 would recommend to anyone - family, solo, business.

Simona and her parents are beautiful people! They are talented and knowledgeable in teaching their craft. The food was simple, authentic, and delectable. We enjoyed the pastas and tiramisu so much. Everything was wonderful. They are perfect hosts and very welcoming into their home. They are also very helpful in helping me navigate transport as someone with no experience in the area. I highly recommend!

Truly magical! Simona and her mother were lovely… kind and patient! Our time with them was stupendous! The teaching skills were pure perfection. The food was incredible and well worth every penny! Most importantly was the connection we made - truly loving! I feel we will be connected forever ❤️

We had the absolute best time!! Simona and her mom were the most delightful hosts and we learned to make delicious pasta and tiramisu! It was an incredible experience that I would recommend to anyone with the opportunity to go to any of their classes. I couldn’t speak of it more highly- it was truly fantastic and these women were beyond lovely!

We had a wonderful time learning how to make tiramisu and pasta with Simona and Carolina! We would highly recommend to anyone looking for a individualized, authentic, personal cooking class!

Incredible experience, the two women were lovely; they did their best so that we could come and attend the activity in the best conditions. A few days before the activity, we were already receiving messages from them to provide us with the necessary information, and they were available in case of need or questions during the trip ✨ The atmosphere was very warm and family-like; everything was perfect. We thank them again for this moment. The cooking class was very interesting, and we also really enjoyed the tasting time. Furthermore, communicating with her was extremely easy, because we had the possibility to speak in English and Italian, very fluently. We highly recommend it.

This pasta course was a highlight! From the first minute, I felt at home. The leader was warm, open, and always available for a conversation. You could talk to her about anything, which made the atmosphere even more personal and relaxed. I can only highly recommend this course.

Great experience! The home course to learn how to cook homemade ravioli was really special. Excellent welcome, family atmosphere and lots of passion transmitted step by step. Simona and her mom were wonderful: helpful, patient and very competent. An authentic experience that I absolutely recommend to those who love traditional cuisine