Food & Wine Tours

Culinary Experience in the Enchanting Hills of Bellano

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Patrizia

Bellano

Duration 4h

Max 8 guests

Spoken languages:  English and Italian

Follow your Cesarina in a local market tour and challenge yourself with a hands-on cooking class

Private Experience
Your experience
  • Vegetarian Bruschetta
  • pizzoccheri di grano saraceno
  • Tiramisù with coffee

Discover the authentic flavors of Lake Como in the picturesque hamlet of Pradello, a hidden gem nestled in the hills above Bellano. This charming village, with its ancient stone houses, scenic trails, and breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding mountains.

Your experience begins with a visit to a local farm, where you’ll learn about artisanal cheese, honey, and other regional delicacies. Engage with passionate producers, taste high-quality products, and select fresh ingredients for your cooking class. Next, head to my traditional stone house in Pradello, where we’ll prepare a delicious three-course meal: Vegetarian Bruschetta with farm-fresh ingredients, Handmade Buckwheat Pizzoccheri and Classic Tiramisù, the perfect sweet ending. A perfect experience for food lovers!

Vegetarian

Total: €189.00

€189.00 
per guest

€94.50 per child

Reviews
5.0
114 reviews
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

Abbiamo avuto una fantastica esperienza con Patrizia. La location è strepitosa, si ha una vista mozzafiato sul Lago Di Como ed è visibile l'Isola Comacina. La casa di Patrizia è molto accogliente, colorosa e ben arredata. Patrizia è stata una host attenta, gentile e molto informata.... la sua passione per le ricette del territorio e l'utilizzo di prodotti locali ha reso l'esperienza ancora più memorabile. Grazie di aver reso la nostra esperienza con il team indimenticabile!

Varenna Holidays  - May 2025

Amazing class! Patrizia and her husband were so hospitable and wonderful, and we made the most delicious pastas and tiramisu. My husband is the chef of the family and they were both so patient with all of the questions he was asking throughout the class :). Also, a bonus is that their house has a beautiful view of Lake Como! Would definitely recommend this cooking class and have referred Patrizia to a few friends who will be in Italy this summer.

Whitney - April 2025

We had a very nice and educational cooking event with Patrizia and Luca. We learned a lot about pasta. The experience was one of my best on this trip. Highly recommended .

Diana  - April 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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