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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

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."

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My specialities
  •  Salmon trout and vegetables from the garden
  •  Fried polenta and luganeghetta (sausage)
  •  White Pizzoccheri of Val Chiavenna
Experiences
Reviews
5.0
198 reviews
Patrizia was an incredible host and teacher. Her recipes were approachable and absolutely delicious. We feel confident that we can recreate them and impress our friends and family back at home. We wish we could relive this fabulous experience over and over again!

Emily B. - September 2025

I can’t recommend this cooking class highly enough—it was truly the highlight of my trip to Italy! From the moment we arrived, we felt like we were welcomed into someone’s home rather than just a classroom. Our host was warm, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable, sharing not just recipes but also little family stories and traditions that made the whole experience feel so authentic.

Lisa - August 2025

Our day with Patrizia and Luca was a highlight of our family recent trip. The beautiful setting, their gracious hospitality, and the lovely food was all amazing. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone!

Margaret - August 2025

We had the most wonderful cooking class experience with Patrizia! She so kindly welcomed us into her lovely home in Bellano, and we learned so many great tips for making lasagna and tiramisu at home - we are inspired to go home and make it for our friends and family. Patrizia was so welcoming, this was a highlight of our entire trip to Lake Como!

Ryan Rogers - August 2025

Patrizia and Luca were wonderful. They made our crazy family feel like part of their family. It was such a wonderful experience and they have a lovely home with an incredible view. I can’t recommend this experience with them enough. Patricia‘s recipes are all family recipes that she teaches you to make the way she learned from generations past. Nothing was beyond complication, and she helped every step of the way when needed. Let’s not forget how delicious the food itself was. We will definitely be making those recipes once we’re back home.

Kathy - July 2025

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