Top Lombardy Dining Experiences - page 2

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.

You can learn how to make 3 typical dishes of Italian cuisine and then taste them with us. You can do it with us, during our Italian cooking course in the province of Varese, on the shores of Lake Maggiore. The three typical dishes that you will learn to cook are: • pizzoccheri • Ligurian pesto • the tiramisu

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.

This experience takes place at Casa di Alessio, a real Milan home, not a studio or a cooking school. You’re invited into a lived-in apartment where I host small groups (max 8 guests) for a relaxed, personal evening focused on sharing food, conversation, and time together. There’s no formal teaching style or performance, it's just a genuine Italian home cooking experience. You can actively cook handmade ravioli and tiramisù from scratch, or simply enjoy watching, tasting, and being part of the moment. The atmosphere is intentionally slow and social, more like being welcomed as a guest at a dinner table than attending a class. Everything happens in Cimiano, a quiet residential neighbourhood away from tourist areas, offering a more authentic side of Milan most visitors never see. It’s not about learning techniques — it’s about living an evening the Italian way: around a table, with good food, wine, and conversation.

Discover the secrets to authentic Italian cuisine with this hands-on cooking class hosted by a home cook in Bergamo. Join your instructor in their kitchen to prepare two types of fresh pasta from scratch plus create a traditional tiramisù for dessert. Pick up tips and techniques from your host to recreate these crowd-pleasing classics at home and sample your handiwork over a celebratory meal at the end of the lesson.

Discover the enchanting beauty of Lake Como from a unique perspective. Enjoy an exclusive picnic with curated selection of dishes from local farm. Immerse yourself in an aesthetic and gastronomic journey. The uniqueness of the activity in a hidden tranquil place with stunning views of the lake, this is qualitatively different from the lake embankment with crowds of tourists. Also a gastronomic experience with the opportunity to try traditional northern cuisine in a unique setting.

A path of discovery and encounter with people, stories, nature and flavors. To know, explore and learn what wine is, how it is born, and what it contains.

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.

Learn to create Italy’s most beloved dishes in a hands-on cooking experience in Milan. Go beyond dining out as you prepare fresh pasta and tiramisu using traditional techniques and ingredients. This experience offers practical skills, cultural insight, and a rewarding way to connect with Italian cuisine that you can recreate long after your trip.

Step into a Milanese home and learn all the Italian secrets during this private 3-hour cooking class. Learn how to make three traditional foods from start to finish such as traditional Milanese risotto, Lombardy polenta, and Milanese meat dishes. After helping your host cook the delicious meal, sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of local red and white wines.

Learn to cook Italian staples during your time in Milan with this small-group cooking class in a local home. Discover techniques to create fresh pasta and prepare two different types, with help from your host. To top off your class, learn to make an iconic Italian dessert—tiramisu. After you’ve worked up an appetite, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with local wines.

Unique, authentic and private Milan cooking experience with locals in their home. Don’t miss this unforgettable cooking experience in Milan, perfect for food lovers and travelers seeking an authentic taste of local culture. - Hands-on Milan cooking class, immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of Lombardy - 2-hour private cooking class in Milan, learn to cook two handmade pastas and dessert – Master the art of making fresh tagliatelle or stuffed ravioli, and delicious tiramisu from scratch, in a charming Milan apartment – After cooking, sit down to savor the meal you’ve made, paired with a glass of local wine - Perfect for food lovers – ideal for culinary enthusiasts seeking an authentic Milanese culinary experience

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.

Get an intimate view of Bergamo culture by learning to prepare regional cuisine from a local home cook. This private cooking class takes place in your instructor’s home, where you will learn to make three different local specialties, including a pasta dish, appetizer, and a dessert such as Sbrisolona cake or Tiramisu. When the cooking is done, you’ll enjoy a meal of what you made, along with a glass of local wine.

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 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.

Learn to make an authentic Italian pizza with the benefit of a hands-on cooking class in Milan. Discover the art of perfecting your pizza dough and how to choose combinations of toppings for your pizza. Afterward, enjoy a meal of the pizza made during the class accompanied by wine, beer, or soft drinks. You can also receive online support from the chef and access the updated video course later when preparing pizza at home.

Pasta is one of Italy’s most beloved culinary exports, and with this pasta-making class you can learn the secrets to preparing fresh pasta. Enjoy a hands-on lesson in central Milan with a chef to pick up professional tricks and techniques for making ribbon and filled pastas along with homemade sauces. Sample what you’ve created after the lesson and take advantage of online support once home to recreate your handiwork.

Learn how to make and roll your own fresh pasta like a true Italian nonna at a cookery class in the heart of Pavia. Make two types of pasta, including a filled pasta, under the helpful watch of an authentic Italian home cook. Then, make a tiramisu from scratch, and enjoy eating the delicious food you’ve created with your fellow cookery classmates around a large family table.

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!

Step into a local’s home to experience a classic “aperitivo,” the pre-dinner drink and snack that’s part of life in Italy. You’ll learn how to create a perfect Milan aperitivo with five appetizers, each made with local ingredients, and hear about Milanese food from your Cesarine host — part of a network of home cooks who preserve regional culinary traditions.

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.

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.

Discover the Versatility of Risotto: Traditional Italian Cuisine with a Modern Twist! A classic dish of Italian cuisine, certainly linked to regional traditions but at the same time able to adapt like few others to modern times and innovations in cooking. Originating in Lombardy and then spreading throughout Italy, risotto now boasts countless possible preparations, making it a dish that can adapt to all occasions. Examples of risottos that will be agreed upon with guests: - Fall-Winter lesson plan: Milanese risotto Mushroom risotto Mushroom and sausage risotto Pear and gorgonzola risotto - Spring-summer lesson plan: Risotto Milanese style Risotto mantecato with seasonal vegetables and gorgonzola cream sauce Risotto with seafood Risotto with Franciacorta At the end of the evening, we will leave a gadget for each guest