Top Lombardy Dining Experiences

On your Lake Como vacation, make sure you see the lake from above to experience the natural beauty without the crowds. This small-group hike and picnic takes you high up into the hills near Varenna where the countryside and views take center stage. After a short hike, you’ll picnic on local food and wine from the Valsassina and Valtellina regions.

There’s no better place than Italy to make pizza, so when you’re in Milan, opt for a cooking class and learn to make it with your own hands. With a local chef, you’ll create a classic Neapolitan pizza and a tiramisu dessert from scratch, enjoying wine and conversation as you work. Insider tips on Milan restaurants, markets, and ingredients are covered, too.

Use your time in Como to learn more about wine with a sommelier-led tasting session in the heart of the city. Taking place in an elegant wine shop near Como old town, the wine tasting includes plenty of samples along with all the information you need about each varietal. Nice touch: The group is limited to just 12 people for a more sociable and intimate experience.

The class will learn to cook three typical dishes of the Italian tradition, using professional tricks and techniques; it will be followed step by step by me as a professional chef but at the same time the atmosphere will be relaxed and pleasant. The recipe cards will be provided so it will be easy to replicate them at home with friends and relatives. The lesson will take place in my cooking workshop, that is, in a real professional kitchen. It is possible to have special menus in case of allergies, intolerances or special diets: please specify your request when booking

Discover the rich flavors of Italian wines with our exclusive wine tasting experience in Milan, guided by a professional sommelier. Enjoy expertly paired Italian finger foods designed to elevate each wine's unique characteristics, creating a harmonious and memorable tasting journey. Book now for an intimate, educational, and indulgent experience that will leave you with lasting memories of Milan's culinary excellence.

Step into a stylish local home in Milan for a 1.5-hour authentic pasta-making experience. Be welcomed with an Italian aperitivo, learn to prepare fresh homemade pasta from scratch, and enjoy your delicious dish with a complimentary glass of wine. This immersive Milanese culinary experience is perfect for food lovers, travelers, and anyone looking to connect with Italy’s food culture in a warm and intimate setting

Step into a local's home in Como to learn how to make fresh pasta and a classic tiramisu. In an intimately sized small group of just 12 people, you'll hear the tricks to roll fresh pasta by hand, and create two dishes as you learn about Lombardy food from your Cesarine host — part of a network of home cooks who preserve regional culinary traditions.

Visit an authentic family winery on the hills between Gavardo and Salò, with an amazing view of Lake Garda, to discover tastes and flavors of Valtenesi. Enjoy the breathtaking of the lake view, on the gulf of Salò, from the natural green terrace of the vinery, and sip 4 quality wines paired with tasty food for an immersive experience in the Valtenesi area.

See the best of Milan with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours. Enjoy views from the top level of an open-air double-decker bus, including the Milan Duomo and La Scala opera house. Choose from four routes covering all main attractions, with unlimited hop-on hop-off access. The 72-hour weekend ticket from June to September also includes a Milan night tour.

Make two fresh pasta dishes by hand during a small-group cooking class in Varenna, Lake Como. You’ll skip the impersonal feel of a larger cooking class, and rustle up creations in the home of a local, who is part of the Cesarine network of Italian home cooks. Prepare and eat pasta and a tiramisu as you learn about the wider Lombardy region in the best place — an Italian home kitchen.

Sit down to a delicious 4-course meal prepared by a local during your trip to Milan. This private dining experience is perfect for those who want to taste real Italian cooking and learn a few techniques along the way. The meal includes a starter, a pasta dish, a main course, and dessert paired with a selection of red and white wines from Lombardia.

Gain exclusive insight into the world of Italian cooking during a private dining experience in Como. You'll overcome the language barrier as you browse a local market with your private guide and then watch as they whip up a tailored 4-course meal for you to enjoy. Unlike other typical cooking classes, you'll assist in the preparation of food but leave the cooking itself to a professional.

Italian wine is renowned across the world and this wine tasting experience gives you a small taste of what to expect on your trip. Head to a traditional wine bar, located in the heart of Milan, and learn about the Italian winemaking tradition from a sommelier. Then, enjoy a sample of red, white, and sparkling wine served with local appetizers.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Cernobbio treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Learn to create classic dishes of the Lombardy region with a small-group cooking class in Lake Como. A member of the acclaimed Cesarine network of chefs will welcome you into their home for a lesson in Milanese-style cuisine as you help prepare a 3-course menu featuring northern Italian favorites such as a seasonal starter, various kinds of fresh pasta, and a local dessert such as a *torta miascia*, *cutizza* pancake, or tiramisu. When the cooking’s done, sit down with your host and small group to enjoy the homemade meal with wine.

Embark on a journey through top wines and Champagnes without having to leave beautiful Como with this guided tasting in the heart of the old town. Sip a variety of prestigious white, red, and sparkling labels and learn about their terroir and producers from your sommelier host at a local wine shop, plus sample a variety of local gourmet specialties from cheeses to charcuterie paired with each glass.

You will try the experience of visiting a recently restored Austrian fort of 1861, a place of timeless charm, where you can taste the best organic wines and local products, to understand the soul and spirit of an authentic reality.

Become immersed in Italian culture as you learn to make traditional dishes during this cooking class in Varenna. This private class takes you to a local home where you can learn all about Italian cooking while making a number of dishes. Learn tricks and tips so you can recreate the dishes at home and sit down to the fruits of your labor paired with local wine.

Learn how to cook typical Italian dishes like a real Nonna at a private cooking class held in the home of a local chef. Make fresh pasta and a delicious sauce, and prepare a starter using seasonal vegetables and local produce. For pudding, create a traditional dessert such as tiramisu, then sit down around the table to eat what you’ve created. Round off your meal with a glass of local wine or a coffee.

Be welcomed into a local home and connect with hosts in Desenzano del Garda with this exclusive home cooking demonstration and either lunch or dinner. Gather in your host’s kitchen to watch as they prepare a variety of traditional dishes, then feast on four courses served family-style and paired with regional wines. Make new friends and go beyond Lake Garda’s sights while learning about the local cuisine.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Lecco treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

This small-group experience introduces you to Lugana wine, a very popular Italian wine made on the southern coast of Lake Garda. As you taste different wines, you'll learn about the history of the winery; its production methods; and the difference between the various vineyards from which it harvests its grapes. Wines are accompanied by snacks and you'll also have the chance to visit the vineyards.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic Pavia recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.