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
  • Buckwheat pizzoccheri
  • Tiramisù with coffee

Discover the authentic flavors of Lake Como in the picturesque village of Pradello, nestled in the hills above Bellano. Start with a visit to a local farm to explore artisanal cheese, honey, and other regional delights. Meet passionate producers, taste high-quality products, and select fresh ingredients for your cooking class. Then, head to my traditional stone house in Pradello, where we’ll prepare a three-course meal: vegetarian bruschetta with farm-fresh ingredients, handmade buckwheat pizzoccheri, and classic tiramisù. A perfect experience for food lovers!

Vegetarian

Total: €189.00

€189.00 
per guest

€94.50 per child

Reviews
5.0
118 reviews
The Pasta and Tiramisu cooking class with Patricia was truly the most memorable experience of our holiday at Lago Di Como. Patricia is a master cook, but also an extremely talented artist, and kind woman. Even one year after the experience, I still think about it and write this review. Since our cooking class, I baked more than 30 Tiramisus as we learned from Patricia and all of my family and work colleagues love it! The house is authentic, traditional, modernised, cozy and has a spectacular view over Lago Di Como. This is by far the most beautiful place I have ever been to in my life. As soon as I am back, I will immediately book another class with Patricia.

Timon - May 2025

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

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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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