Top Lake Como Classes & Workshops

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.

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.

Italy’s most iconic dish by far is pasta, and with this hands-on cooking class, you can discover the secrets to turning out fresh pasta dishes like an authentic Italian “nonna” with a local chef. Learn how to prepare and roll out the “sfoglia”, or sheet of pasta, and then cut or shape it to suit your sauce. Once both pasta and sauce are ready, relax over lunch to enjoy what you’ve prepared.

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.

Discover how to make an authentic Neapolitan pizza–and learn far more than you would by just eating it–in this Lake Como cooking class. Discover why the Margherita is an Italian classic, perfect your dough-kneading techniques, and get hands-on with local ingredients. Pick up insider tips and tricks for recreating the dish at home before enjoying your finished creation with a glass of Italian beer or wine.

Discover the art of homemade ravioli in a hands-on cooking class in Lake Como, one of Italy’s most breathtaking destinations. This immersive experience takes you inside a local kitchen, where a skilled Italian cook will guide you through the secrets of fresh pasta-making. You’ll learn how to: *Mix and knead perfect pasta dough *Prepare authentic regional fillings *Shape and seal classic ravioli *Cook and plate your handmade pasta While your ravioli is being prepared, enjoy a small aperitivo as your host shares insights into Lake Como’s culinary traditions and local ingredients. Once everything is ready, sit down to enjoy your freshly made ravioli, served with a delicious traditional sauce and paired with a glass of fine regional wine—the perfect complement to your homemade Italian masterpiece. Join us for an unforgettable pasta-making experience in beautiful Lake Como!

Step into the home of a local in the beautiful region of Lake Como, often referred to as the ‘pearl of Lombardy,’ for a private cooking class. Learn the secrets and techniques of Lombard cooking from your host as you get hands-on experience making a delicious meal. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with a selection of local red and white wines to cap off this amazing experience.

Visit a villa winery in Domaso on Lake Como, and experience an authentic Italian family-run wine estate that’s been nurtured through the generations. Ideal if you’re looking for a Lake Como experience with a difference, the visit includes a tour of the wine cellar followed by an extravagant tasting session. You’ll savor local specialities that have been carefully chosen to complement the wine as you learn about viticulture in the northern Italian region.

Discover the culinary side of Como–and learn new skills–in this small-group cooking class. Step inside the home of a local chef, discover traditional Italian cooking techniques, and sample new flavors and ingredients you might otherwise have missed. Make two traditional pasta dishes and a tiramisu dessert from scratch and enjoy them with a glass or two of Prosecco along the way.

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.

Enjoy an exclusive cooking class with a professional chef at a charming location right in the historical center of Bellagio. Our pasta class is dedicated to discovering how to make pasta from scratch. You'll learn all the tips & tricks to make egg pasta dough and water pasta dough. Making pasta sheet, slicing tagliatelle, and fettuccine. After we'll explain how to make gnocchi and prepare our most delicious Italian dessert. We'll provide you utensils, food and everything need to make it. Families, friends, and people curious about food are warmly welcome to spend this time with Alessandro for an authentic Italian experience! We prefer to host people from 1 to 5 person for a more personal experience.

Discover Italian cooking inside a stunning 19th-century villa overlooking Lake Como — a setting rich with history, elegance, and charm. Your journey begins with a welcome glass of wine before meeting our Chef, a culinary expert with decades of experience who will share techniques, stories, and timeless secrets from the Italian kitchen. You’ll prepare fresh tomato sauce with seasonal ingredients, craft handmade pasta from scratch, and create the beloved tiramisù with expert guidance at every step. Then, relax at the table and enjoy the full feast you’ve prepared — from antipasto to dessert, followed by espresso — all accompanied by unlimited wine and great company. Not just a cooking class, but a true taste of Italy to remember.

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.

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.

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.

Discover Renaissance pigment-making and traditional Italian painting techniques in the Gardens of Villa Melzi. Create your own natural colours, use watercolor palettes handmade in our atelier, and paint the beauty of Lake Como en plein air, exploring the historic Italian bottega tradition through colour, gesture, posture and movement.

Learn to create your own works of art out of clay, just like you see all throughout Italy, during this private workshop in Bellagio. Head to a historic 19th-century village on Lake Como for this workshop that includes all the materials and tools you need to make your own masterpiece. Your package also includes full-day access to the gardens of Villa Melzi d’Eril so you can explore before or after your class.

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

Bellagio is the shining jewel of lake Lario, standing at the heart of it, where the three branches connect to one another. Amazing views, mild climate and art treasures merge in an uncompromising balance. Here, you will experience an exclusive cooking class, held by a young chef whose creativity has been awarded several times. In a professional kitchen, also served by a dedicated herb garden, you will learn how to prepare fresh pasta, dressings and desserts, recipes rooted in the local tradition. At the end, your preparations will be served in a full lunch, matched by local wines, facing the astonishing landscape of a lake surrounded by mountains.

Learn to make homemade pasta in a private cooking class overlooking Lake Como. You'll learn traditional techniques for preparing fresh pasta, seasonal sauces, and tiramisu in a hands-on workshop. Alla fine della lezione, sedetevi insieme per gustare il pasto che avete preparato sorseggiando vino in un ambiente lacustre con vista sul lago.

Join an Italian artist to create your own watercolor painting of Lake Como, in a setting that’s inspired painters for centuries. Amid the historical gardens of Villa Melzi in Bellagio, you’ll create your own work using little-known techniques under the supervision of Abele Vadacca, a prestigious sculptor and painter. No experience is necessary, and all equipment for the private experience is provided.

The love for cooking makes my passion grow more and more every day in transmitting my recipes and dishes to people who come from all over the world. This sharing is an unparalleled richness that makes my cooking classes a moment of happiness in being able to cook together and a pleasant moment of cultural exchange. Each guest will have a workstation at their disposal to work with all the ingredients and utensils available. I will teach the techniques to obtain pasta that is easy to work with and good to eat. We will prepare the proposed recipes together and I will show you the various possibilities in which you can season your fresh pasta. Our course will end with the preparation of a classic coffee tiramisu which will be prepared by you in a single portion. I also propose vegetarian menus to be agreed in advance. I also offer a transfer from Como city to my home and back at no additional cost.

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.