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Patrizia

Cesarina from 2022

My speciality: Fried polenta and luganeghetta (sausage)

I live in: Bellano

Spoken languages: English and Italian

Good to know

I offer vegetarian alternatives
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Has pets

Patrizia

"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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My specialities

  •  Salmon trout and vegetables from the garden
  •  Fried polenta and luganeghetta (sausage)
  •  White Pizzoccheri of Val Chiavenna

Experiences

  Cooking Classes (13)

Reviews

5.0
258 reviews
Patrizia is an excellent cook and teacher and a gracious host in her home

Melissa  - 

BOOK THIS EXPERIENCE! Patrizia and Luca are absolutely wonderful. They both met us at the entrance and walked us inside, so there was never any confusion about where to go. Their home is incredibly cozy, and the view of Lake Como from their balcony looks like something straight out of a magazine. Patrizia walked us through three local recipes while Luca shared stories about Italian culture and the significance behind the food we were preparing. They were both so warm, welcoming, and genuinely fun to talk with and learn from. It felt less like a cooking class and more like spending an afternoon with friends in a beautiful Italian home. This was easily one of the highlights of our trip, and I know I’ll be talking about it for years to come. If you’re considering booking it, do it!

Allie Wisdom - 

Such a great and informative cooking class. We had so much fun learning the recipes and cooking alongside other guests. The location is gorgeous and intimate. Highly recommend

Osamah - 

Me and my mum had a wonderful time at Patrizia's, who along with her husband, welcomed us into their beautiful home and showed us how to make delicious pizza, foccacia, and tiramisu. The recipes are absolutely amazing, created with fresh ingredients sourced directly from Patrizia's garden and locally in Bellano. We sat in the garden to enjoy our meal which we agreed had the best view of Lake Como we had seen on our trip! Patrizia kept the wine flowing and kindly sent us the recipes after our visit, which we are looking forward to trying out at home. If you are looking for an authentic Italian experience on Lake Como, this is a definite must! Thank you again!

Lucy - 

We had the most wonderful day with Patrizia and Luca. Our family of four spent the afternoon making fresh pizzas, focaccia, and tiramisu. The food was outstanding, their home was stunningly beautiful, and they were such fantastic hosts. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Aaron Bowling - 

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