Cooking classes

Buckwheat pizzoccheri course

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Patrizia

Bellano

Duration 3h

Max 8 guests

Spoken languages:  English and Italian

Small Group hands-on cooking class with 2 pasta recipes and tiramisù

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Your experience
  • Buckwheat pizzoccheri
  • Tiramisù

If you love the Valtellina, you cannot fail to appreciate the goodness of pizzoccheri, an iconic product of the local cuisine. The recipe for pizzoccheri is handed down from generation to generation. With local ingredients, buckwheat flour, casera cheese, vegetables and secrets that I will be happy to explain to you during the cooking class we will put this tasty dish on the table .

Sciatt are crispy, round-shaped pancakes with a heart of warm, stringy cheese-a specialty to learn to impress your friends.

Discover the recipe for Tiramisú, the world's most desired dessert, and enjoy a delicious dinner in the garden during the long summer evenings as the sun sets behind the mountains.

Total: €149.00

€149.00 
per guest

€74.50 per child

Reviews
5.0
119 reviews
We had lovely, memorable time with Patrizia and her husband. It was exactly what I was dreaming of when I looked for a tour combined with a hands-on cooking class. The location, the atmosphere, the friendliness, the tastes and generosity - everything was 5 stars and more. I hope we will be able to come again to Patrizia's house next year !!! Highly recommend !

Avital Rosen Topel - May 2025

Food was delicious and Patrizia was such a great yea her and host! She helped us arrange a ride from town. The views of the lake were gorgeous accompanied by delicious food and wine. Can’t recommend highly enough!

Emily  - May 2025

We chose this cooking class as a special honeymoon activity during our first trip to Italy, and it exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, Patrizia and her husband welcomed us into their beautiful home with warmth and genuine hospitality. They guided us through making two types of fresh pasta from scratch, followed by a heavenly tiramisu—every step filled with fun, laughter, and authentic Italian charm. It was not just a class, but a true cultural experience we’ll never forget. If you’re in the area, do not miss this—it’s an absolute must. Thank you, both again for a magical evening!

Vik and Dom - May 2025

Patrizia’s local Italian cooking experience was the highlight of my trip to Lake Como, Italy. I had such a wonderful time thanks to her warm hospitality and the opportunity to learn how to make pizzoccheri, focaccia, and sciatt from scratch, using fresh ingredients from local farmers and her own beautiful garden. I’m so glad I got to learn her amazingly delicious recipes! She also prepared tasty eggplant with tomato sauce, tiramisu, and a special jam pie—what a treat! Her lovely husband made the experience even more special. The garden was absolutely stunning, with a gorgeous lake view, and the table setting was incredibly charming. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention—Patrizia is also a talented painter and creates beautiful hats and purses, which are displayed in her home! If you’re planning to visit Lake Como, especially the Bellano area, and are interested in an authentic local Italian cooking experience, I highly recommend Patrizia through Cesarine.com!

Junko - May 2025

Patrizia was a wonderful hostess, providing us with limitless wine, freshly baked homemade focaccia, locally sourced cheese, honey and salami. The view from her house is incredible and it’s really the most enjoyable time that is worth every penny. She has been super responsive and overall extremely proactive with communicating with us. She is the epitome of a perfect hostess and everyone should try at least one of her classes! We can’t wait to return,

Evelyn Park - May 2025

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Patrizia
Cesarina from 2022Location: Bellano    Languages: English and Italian
"My life is tied to the lake, this is where I have my roots and where I’m fine. I am a painter, my work allows me to manage time and the kitchen is for me my second workshop, where I can easily create dishes instead of paintings. My two children, now grown up and my husband were those who made me practice and love cooking. Hosting friends during the summer in the garden was an opportunity to understand that receiving guests is a pleasure and a personal enrichment. The ingredients of my recipes are all genuine, from local producers:  honey, cheese, fish, directly from the fisherman in Dervio, and vegetables from my garden that my husband cares with passion for many years. Our house is a bit like the houses of the past, the fireplace and the stove allow us to warm up and cook with wood, and I must say that the result of the dishes cooked on the wood stove is very good. Also in the garden we have a kitchen and, in summer, we prepare, cook and always eat outdoors."
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