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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
188 reviews
We had a great day and wonderful evening all thanks to Patrizia’s help and advice, starting from us reaching her home from Como to things to do around Bellano before we arrived. For the meal, Patrizia prepared a delicious authentic Italian main dish of fresh pasta and pesto sauce from scratch, with our son, whilst he practiced his Italian! All the while my husband and I relaxed with a glass of wine and enjoyed the wonderful views from her beautiful home and listened to family stories from Luca. The only thing we would have loved some fish incorporated in the meal as we had said we were pescatarian. Non the less all four dishes were amazing and delicious We felt at home with friends! It was a truly magical experience and highly recommend!! Thank you so much xx

Veena - June 2025

Fantastic experience with Patrizia and Luca. Wonderful hosts. Patrizia spent time explaining the fresh ingredients we purchased at a local farm for our meal. She was terrific showing us how to make a wonderful local pasta dish & tiramisu. We enjoyed the food and their company - had a lot of laughs. A+ experience. Highly recommend!

Lauren G - June 2025

This class was absolutely wonderful. My wife and I were visiting Bellano on vacation, and wanted to do some cooking during the trip. Patrizia and Luca welcomed us into their home, and even offered to pick us up in Bellano when there were no taxis available. This is a truly special experience, and one that should not be missed if you are visiting Lake Como.

Matt and Patricia - June 2025

We really enjoyed our time and making a delicious home cooked Italian meal under Patrizia's watchful hands. Of course eating the meal in her garden high atop Bellano with stunning views of Lake Como made it even better.

Sherry Stewart - June 2025

Patrizia was absolutely wonderful. We enjoyed our cooking class so much and the Al fresco dining view from her garden was fantastic! Highly recommend.

Kim P - June 2025

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