Top Lake Como Dining Experiences - page 2

If there’s one dish everyone wishes they could bring home from Italy, it’s fresh egg pasta, a northern Italian signature. Learn how to mix, roll, cut, and cook your own fresh pasta alongside a local chef in a hotel kitchen or another location near Bellagio—then eat it for lunch or dinner along with wine and coffee or tea. With numbers capped at just 10 travelers, you’re sure to master the tricks of the trade.

Your experience begins in the heart of Varenna, where you will meet near the ferry pier. From there, a short five-minute walk leads to the entrance of a historic private villa. Once inside, you’ll stroll through a beautiful terraced garden filled with flowers, cypress trees, and lush greenery. A gentle walk of about 15–20 minutes takes you through the garden terraces carved into the hillside. At the top, you’ll reach a secluded garden viewpoint overlooking Lake Como — a perfect setting for photos and quiet moments away from the busy village below. In a private shaded corner of the garden, a carefully prepared picnic table awaits. Each table is elegantly decorated with Italian tableware and refined details. Guests will enjoy a curated picnic basket with local cheeses, cold appetizers, seasonal fruit, small desserts, and your choice of wine or prosecco selected in advance. You will then have time to relax, enjoy the setting, and savor the picnic in complete privacy.

Unlock the secrets of Italian cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in Lake Como. Connect with an Italian host in their own kitchen for a personalized culinary adventure as you learn the art of pizza-making, and create Italy’s most famous dessert—tiramisu. Then, indulge in a delicious meal paired with local wines.

The Exclusivity of the Lake Centre: Bellagio and the Magic of Villa Balbianello We invite you to experience Lake Como in the most private and unforgettable way: combining the liveliness of Bellagio with the timeless elegance of Villa Balbianello, accessible by your own private boat. The Details That Make the Difference: Private and Reserved Boat (2 Hours): Enjoy a private tour in total relaxation. The 2-hour cruise includes a stop of about 30 minutes to allow you to visit the gardens of the magnificent Villa Balbianello (entrance tickets included). Private Luxury Return Transfer: Travel stress-free. Our driver will pick you up and drop you off at your chosen location. Options: Departure and arrival from/to any location on Lake Como or from/to Milan. (Please note: the car service covers the outward and return journeys; it is not available during the excursion). Free time in Bellagio: Time to stroll around and enjoy the village before your boat adventure.

Discover the flavors of Italy in this immersive pizza and tiramisu-making workshop in Como. Guided by a host with roots in both northern and southern Italy, learn the secrets behind making perfect dough, authentic pizza, and classic regional desserts. This hands-on class blends local tradition, heritage, and Mediterranean flair, offering not just recipes but lasting cooking skills. It’s a warm, intimate culinary experience that celebrates Italy’s rich food culture.

Como between food and art Together with your licensed tourist guide ,this half-day (4 hrs) eno-gastronomic tour will allow you to discover the jewel-city of Como and its art treasures together with the pleasant experience of tasting typical local foods and wines, true Italian excellences. A pleasant immersion in this splendid territory, rich in charm, art, culture and flavors, an unforgettable experience for you!

Get away from the crowds on the mainland and discover the quieter side of Lake Como with this private sailing adventure. Set sail from Bellagio on an elegant 11.5m long boat to admire the attractions along the coast, including Villa del Balbianello, Villa Melzi and Villa Carlotta. Sail alongside the Comacina island and drop anchor to dive into the crystal clear waters of the lake or relax on board with music, drinks and snacks.

Enjoy a mouthwatering introduction to local flavors on this food walking tour of Como. Get the inside scoop on the town’s foodie scene from a licensed tour guide; sample regional delicacies such as olive oils, local wines, focaccia, meats and cheeses, and finish with a gelato. Your guide also provides information on the local history, culture, and architecture while you walk around.

Learn to shop for fragrant herbs, fresh meats, and ripe fruits and vegetables and to prepare a traditional Italian meal with this private market tour and cooking class that focuses on traditional Como recipes and foods. Discover old family recipes passed down through generations and prepare a 4-course meal to enjoy with locally produced wines.

Join a shared cooking class at a local's home and discover the secrets of Italy's most famous dishes while savoring your creations paired with local wines. Your host will guide you through preparing three authentic recipes, providing all the necessary ingredients and utensils. After cooking, enjoy the meal you've made, complemented by red and white wines. This experience offers the chance to enjoy traditional Italian food, learn regional recipes, and connect with a welcoming family. Cesarine, Italy's oldest network of over 1000 home cooks across 500+ cities, offers immersive culinary experiences rooted in family traditions and local specialties.

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your local host. As the icing on the cake, you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. This experience is held by Cesarine, the oldest Italy’s network of home cooks available in more than 500 cities all over the country. Cesarine stands for "home cook", they are passionate and welcoming local hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. The Cesarine serve only local specialties from their family cookbooks to tell the great story of their traditional regional cuisine.

Engage your senses and discover one of Italy's most sought-after specialty products on a  private truffle hunt in Bellagio. Hike through family land on the Lake Como shores with local chef Luigi Gandola and his trained truffle-sniffing dog on a search for the rare, fragrant tubers and wild mushrooms. Take the harvest back to a Bellagio restaurant, where the chef will whip up a gourmet meal featuring truffle and mushroom dishes with wine, prepared just for your party.

With the Pizzocchero Food Game you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Valtellinese tradition. In the first part of the activity you will participate in a treasure hunt. You will discover the views and historic shops of Morbegno where between one test and another you will get all the ingredients needed for lunch. Once you have collected all the ingredients you will reach the last stage where, under the guidance of a chef, you will learn how to knead and roll the Pizzoccheri della Valtellina by hand. During the cooking phases you will be able to taste an aperitif that will accompany you to lunch with the Pizzoccheri prepared by you. Lunch will be the perfect conclusion to a morning dedicated to discovering the Valtellina gastronomic tradition and the streets of a mountain village

Combine a Lake Como cruise with lunch at a scenic lakeside restaurant on this small-group tour. An experience designed to showcase “la dolce vita” of Lake Como, the combo-tour starts with a cruise from Bellagio by elegant Venetian water taxi, and finishes with lunch and red wine in Bellagio. An entry ticket to the gardens of Villa Melzi is an extra perk.

Get off the tourist track on this private, half-day cooking workshop. Enjoy a fully bespoke experience in the home of a Lake Como local as you master recipes for three different pasta dishes. Then, sit down to enjoy your freshly-cooked meal, paired with red and white wines from regional cellars.

Discover the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine with this home cooking experience. Visit a traditional villa on the banks of Lake Como; get hands-on as you cook up an array of appetizers, pastas, and meat dishes; then tuck into your delicious homemade creations, accompanied local wine and dessert.

We only use the original recipe for Neapolitan Pizza. That means that every single ingredient is compliant with the specifications to call it Neapolitan DOC Pizza. As in the wood-burning oven we use only 100% beech wood and not mixed wood as usual in restaurants, the flavour will be really unique!

Learn to make a traditional Italian aperitivo during this small-group drinks workshop in Como. Immerse yourself in the Italian practice of sundowner drinks and learn the art of making the perfect one yourself. You’ll also learn to prepare some appetizers to go along with your drinks, sipping a selection of red and white Italian wines throughout the session.

An unprecedented journey. 4 days walking on the western shore of Lake Como from Dongo to Cernobbio. An average of 10 km per day for an average hiking level. Including 3 nights in hotel with breakfast and dinner. The west branch of Lake Como offers nature, history, traditions, small villages, luxury villas, grand hotels and gardens. The walking route allows you to get in touch with all this and fully enjoy its beauty. Museum of the Larian Boat, Castle of Rezzonico, Menaggio, Villa Carlotta, Villa del Balbianello, the Sacred Mount of Ossuccio, Comacina Island, Villa Oleandra by George Clooney, Villa d'Este, the Garden of the Valley... and much more. It is not a holiday, it is a real journey to discover the authentic side of Lake Como, to know and experience it as a local. By your side there will be a GAE Membership Pro Guide and to save your backs we also have luggage transport from one hotel to another.

Book in advance and capture the spirit of Lake Como on a walking tour of Bellagio and Varenna, two of the mid-lake region's most enchanting towns. Stop at a castle overlooking the lake to sample local olive oil, and savor a pasta lunch at a local resturaunt. Enjoy a private cruise in a Venetian water taxi to visit the opulent gardens of Villa del Balbianello and Villa Melzi.