Top Lake Como Dining Experiences - page 2

Pasta lovers—prepare to be amazed! This pasta-making class at a Cesarina’s home is the perfect way to learn new skills and taste incredible food too. Enjoy direct access to your teacher for questions during this small-group lesson. Learn the secrets of the region’s most loved pasta dishes, and make three recipes. The best thing about the experience is that you get to eat the food at the end with wine included.

Pick up the basics of northern Italian cooking in a private class in the home of a local. Visit the local market visit to select your fresh ingredients under the guidance of your host, then head to the kitchen for hands-on experience preparing classic Como recipes. Afterwards, sit down together to savor your homemade specialities and chat with your host over a glass of local wine.

Join Valentina for a spread of her family's signature Italian dishes. Her home is cosy and colourful! You'll enjoy a 3-course meal, made from seasonal and fresh ingredients from the local market, before heading out for a walk by the nearby lake. You'll have plenty of time to get to know your host, to discover about life in Como and note down all her suggestions of places to visit in the area.

Experience the best of Lake Como with a guided local market tour followed by a hands-on cooking class with a local expert. This experience is perfect for anyone looking to dive into Lake Como’s culinary culture and discover authentic local flavors. Whether you’re a food lover or simply seeking unique things to do in Lake Como, this activity offers an opportunity to experience Lake Como like a local. - Private, hands-on cooking class with a local in a cozy and elegant home overlooking the stunning Lake Como - In your Lake Como cooking class learn how to make fresh dough, roll out pastry, and shape handmade pasta from scratch - Savor your meal at an outdoor dining table, complemented by wine, dessert, and great conversation in a picturesque setting - An intimate and memorable experience in one of Italy’s most scenic regions - If you choose the market option, enjoy a guided tour of a vibrant neighborhood market to purchase fresh ingredients for your cooking class

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.

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.

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.

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.

A mornig session on Lake Como to approach sailing and get some good knowledges. Morning winds can be challenging sometimes, but can you imagine yourselves only in the middle of the lake? Yup, it can be pretty cold too out there in winter, but that’s how you can feel alive and truly forget the rest for a while. Meet our sailboat and let her be your new friend. She makes a good coffee too! You’ll be sailing on the eastern side of Lake Como helping the skipper on board and gaining confidence with a sailboat. You’ll enjoy beautiful landscapes and mystic atmospheres. You can answer to your sailing curiosities and test yourself. It’s not all about “work” though! Ask for a coffee on board while you’re sailing… And when the sailing session is over stay with us at the Bay and enjoy some good Pasta for lunch. Like friends sharing a morning away from stress, boredom, problems and daily routine.

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.

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.

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.

Take part in an Italian wine tasting and food pairing activity in a historic location. Guided by our sommelier, participants will enjoy four Italian wines selected from renowned wine-producing regions across Italy. Franciacorta, Brunello, Friulano, Ribolla, Barolo, Amarone, and Vin Santo are just an exmaple of awaits you. A gourmet selection of Lombardy's food delicacies will be matched with the wines. The experience also include a selection of Italian cold cuts, cheeses, vegetables, and artisanal bread always available for the guests. - Handpick exceptional wines to take you on an amazing, fun and elegant journey of discovery. - Paired with selected gastronomic specialties, premium cold cuts, and fine cheeses - Led by sommeliers with international experience - Suitable for beginners and experienced wine enthusiasts Join and experience the true taste of Italy!

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.

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.

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 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.

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!