Cooking Classes
Enjoy handmade pasta
5.0
Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
Shared Experience
Your experience
- Aperitif with local specialties
- Potato gnocchi
- Pizzoccheri (a type of short tagliatelle, a flat ribbon pasta, made with buckwheat flour and wheat flour)
- Tiramisu
I will welcome you into my kitchen with a warm greeting and a refreshing aperitif, accompanied by crispy bruschetta, selected cured meats, and delicious cheeses.
Then, it's time to roll up your sleeves! Together, we will make fluffy gnocchi and authentic Valtellina-style pizzoccheri from scratch. After cooking, you will savor the dishes we have created, perfectly paired with a fine wine chosen for the occasion.
And to end on a sweet note? A timeless classic: creamy and irresistible tiramisu.
Don't miss the chance to embark on a journey through traditional flavors. Book now and let yourself be enchanted by the magic of cooking!
€153.00 per guest
(€77.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €153.00
€153.00
per guest€77.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
11 reviews
- Francesca and her husband, Luca, were amazing hosts! We had no idea what to expect but it was everything we could have imagined and more! We arrived to their home via car and were warmly welcomed. First we started with making the pasta dough. As that cooled, we began on our tiramisu. As our tiramisu was being chilled, we started making the pasta. In between, we had an apertivo (local wine and croissant and cheese). We learned how to make tortellini and tagliatelle, and it was delicious. This experience was special because of the intimate setting and how comfortable my husband and I were in a strangers home. By the end of the experience, we were having conversations like we knew Francesca and Luca as friends! We would 100% recommend this experience to anyone wanting to learn more about making pasta, as well as some Italian and local history!
- They were very delightful people and spoke English very well. Their home was perfect for our evening making pasta and tiramisu. It was a highlight of our time spent in Lake 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.
- We were warmly welcomed. A good time of sharing and discovery with cooking instructors, Francesca and Luca. Delicious and easy-to-reproduce pasta recipes. The preparation and the meal were perfect. We feel good with them.
- Thank you Francesca & Luca for a lovely evening. What a fun experience, learning how to prepare real Italian food. The recipes were simple but soooo delicious. You made us all feel welcomed from the moment of pick up, through the cooking experience and sharing the delicious food prepared by all. What a way to finish off in Como. I would 100000% recommend your experience, it was fantastic.
Nicole L - April 2026
Kathleen - April 2026
One of the best experiences of our honeymoon! - January 2026
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Sandra & Mathieu - December 2025
Laugh and learn from the lovely locals. - September 2025
€153.00 per guest
(€77.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €153.00
€153.00 per guest
Where
Francesca
Cesarina from 2024Location: Como (CO) Languages: Italian and EnglishOur cooking is primarily inspired by traditional Italian cuisine, featuring iconic dishes such as pizza, lasagna, meatballs, risotto, polenta, pizzoccheri, and various meat preparations. We also have a passion for desserts, including tiramisu, custard-filled tarts, a variety of cakes, and meringues. While deeply rooted in Lombard cuisine, we love experimenting with new flavor combinations, adding a touch of creativity to our dishes.
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