Patrizia
Cesarina from 2022My speciality: Fried polenta and luganeghetta (sausage)
I live in: Bellano
Spoken languages: English and Italian
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Hi from 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."
My specialities
- Salmon trout and vegetables from the garden
- Fried polenta and luganeghetta (sausage)
- White Pizzoccheri of Val Chiavenna
Experiences
Reviews
5.0
102 reviews
- Patrizia and her husband were excellent hosts during our cooking lesson in their home. We learned to make homemade pasta and delicious tiramisu traditional using local ingredients and easy-to-follow techniques. Their personal stories added a delightful touch. The best part? We can easily recreate these recipes at home. This experience was a true highlight of our trip to Lake Como.
- I can't rave enough about Patrizia and Luca! We stumbled upon their cooking class while my family was visiting me in Italy, and it blew us away! Their cozy home overlooking Lake Como was the perfect setting for a pasta and tiramisù lesson, along with chats about local food and traditions. What made it so special was how genuine it felt. Heading into a tiny mountain village to cook and chat with locals is exactly the kind of Italy experience you dream of. We had a blast with Patrizia and Luca, and it's a memory we'll treasure forever. If you're ever around Lake Como, definitely check out Patrizia's class for a taste of real Italian life!
- We had a wonderful time with Patrizia and Luca. They welcomed us into their home like family. We feel confident that we can go home and make fresh pasta and tiramisu now. We shared food, wine and stories. It was an unforgettable evening!
- Luca & Patrizia were absolutely wonderful & so welcoming in their lovely home!! We arrived early & they we’re so accommodating on letting us go ahead & begin our class!! Everything was so much fun & made easy for us! We have 3 children ranging in age from 18-6 & each were able to be completely hands on!! The view was beautiful, food amazing, wine was delicious, & company the best!!! Would definitely highly recommend to anyone!!
- Patrizia was great. She taught us to make fresh ricotta cheese, tiramisu & a local pasta dish. Everything was delicious & easy to make. Her home was lovely & has been in her family for generations. She is also an accomplished painter & it was nice to see some of her work.
Natasha - April 2024
Martin R - April 2024
Lisa, Steve, Luca - March 2024
Melissa Hagood - March 2024
Angela Ugrotto - March 2024