Small-Group Pasta and Tiramisu Class in Como with Aperitivo
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Lake Como, Italy
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Enjoy a local experience in the home of a Cesarine cook
- Hear about the regional cuisine of the Lombardy region
- Do as the Italians do and chat over a classic aperitivo
- Meet likeminded cooks in a small group, capped at 12 people
Sample Menu
Starter
Prosecco and nibbles
Enjoy an Italian-style aperitivo at the start of the class, just like in a typical Italian home.
Main
Hand Made Pasta with sauce
Seasonal handmade pasta – Filled or flavored according to the season, cooked and dressed with a simple, flavorful sauce
Dessert
Tiramisù
Classic tiramisù – Handmade, creamy, and layered with coffee-soaked ladyfingers
What's Included
- Shared hands-on cooking class Pasta (2 iconic pasta types) and Tiramisu
- Italian Aperitivo: prosecco and nibbles
- Alcoholic BeveragesWater, local wines and Espresso
- Learn and taste 2 Italian pasta recipes and Tiramisu
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 22100 Como, Province of Como, Italy
This experience will be held in a local's home. For privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you after you've booked to match you up with your ideal Cesarina based on what you are looking for.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Vegetarian, vegan, and kosher options are available upon request.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Oriana_H
This was an amazing experience. Vincenzo was such a great host. He was very personable and made us feel right at home. His love for cooking was quickly passed on to us. We learned how to make pasta and tiramisu but more importantly we learned how nice it was to cook with each other. I would 100% recommend this experience to anyone! Easily the highlight of our trip to Como.
Reviews
4.9
based on 214 reviews
Norton_S, Apr 2026
Anna was a gracious and generous host who patiently shared her experience and gently guided our progress. She provided a wonderful set of " snacks" before the class started and shared, with a tour, the amazing building we cooked in.
Catina_K, Apr 2026
This cooking class was EVERYTHING! Francesca and Luca welcomed my husband, daughter, and I like family. The energy was so warm and inviting that my husband got a little too comfortable walking around their house like he’d been there his whole life 😂. We laughed, cooked amazing food, and made such special memories together. If you’re thinking about booking—DO IT!
Catherine_H, Apr 2026
Wonderful class ! Francesca and Lucca are so kind and patient. Highly recommend them. They share their old family recipes and thoroughly explain the techniques.
Antonia_S, Apr 2026
Perfect evening! Anna was a very friendly and welcoming host! She welcomed us with a nice selection of apéritives and wine and made us feel right at home. The pasta and tiramisu making process was really fun and we look forward to making them back at home! Everything was excellent and the food was so yummy! We definitely recommend it!
Oriana_H, Mar 2026
This was an amazing experience. Vincenzo was such a great host. He was very personable and made us feel right at home. His love for cooking was quickly passed on to us. We learned how to make pasta and tiramisu but more importantly we learned how nice it was to cook with each other. I would 100% recommend this experience to anyone! Easily the highlight of our trip to Como.
Alexandra_F, Nov 2025
This was the most amazing experience!!! Cannot recommend it enough!! Anna was so kind and the food was amazing. We learned so much about Italian culture and had so much fun 10/10 experience one of the best nights in Italy. So amazing!!!!
Kristine_C, Oct 2025
Sara was spectacular, welcoming us into her home, sharing her recipes and making us feel like family. Absolutely the highlight of our trip to Como.
Robert_P, Oct 2025
The hosts are wonderful, the food is fantastic, and the vibes were excellent. Highly recommend - regardless of the season
Todd_N, Oct 2025
It was awesome and Sara was fantastic! Very personal and the food was great!! Would recommend to anyone who likes to cook or not!
Suzette_D, Oct 2025
Margherita was friendly, fun & a great chef. She & her boyfriend, Matteo were masters in the kitchen, whom we so enjoyed. I would definitely recommend this class….👍👍👍👍!
Diane_F, Oct 2025
Margherita was our instructor and hostess for our cooking class.
She was a amazing chef and fantastic person.
She made us all feel like
we were part of her family.
We really had so much fun.
Thank you so
much Margherita for making our evening
So special and so enjoyable.
Janelle_W, Sep 2025
Incredible experience that felt like home with Stefania & Vincenzo! They were the most knowledgeable, warm and kind people. You can tell they do this because they love it. Highly recommend as a must do while in como. I am so happy to bring my skills back home!
Stratton_S, Sep 2025
Wonderful experience! Simple, private setting hosted by Anna, whose kindness, energy and fervor for cooking made it more special. Can't miss this one! Γεια σου, Anna!!
Patricia_C, Sep 2025
Fun experience! Lovely chef- clean home- knowledgeable! We were a group of 8- cooking was organized and so much fun!! Food and drink were delicious!!!
Lisa_B, Aug 2025
It was such a lovely experience! So personal, warm, inviting. Food was fantastic, a perfect evening activity.
katie_w, Aug 2025
This was an incredible experience. I am SO happy we booked with Anna. She was kind, fun, and made this entire experience worth it! We made pasta and tiramisu, while she had an entire plate of appetizers ready for us. I highly recommend booking if you want an interactive, fun, cooking experience.
Nadya_A, Aug 2025
Lidia and her son were amazing hosts. We had so much fun to learn how to cook pasta Tagliatelle and Ravioli in different ways, and delicious Tiramisu. Lidia was very attentive and an excellent chef. She gave us tips on some recipes while we cooked. We then had a very enjoyable late lunch. Besides the food we cooked, the hosts had prepared gorgeous platter with local snacks and cheeses. It was a really nice day, thank you!.
JANICE_P, Aug 2025
Anna was very welcoming. She set a beautiful table of antipasto and wine for us. We made ravioli, Tagliatelle pasta, fresh sauce and Tiramisu. All ingredients were fresh. It was delicious! This was a great experience and my husband and I highly recommend it.
Jane_L, Aug 2025
Monica was a wonderful host! It was a pleasure being with her. She was very knowledgeable and truly catered to my 10 year old son!
Nancy_B, Aug 2025
This was such a delightful experience! Monica graciously invited us into her home and gave us a Master Class in pasta and tiramisu making. We made ravioli and fettuccine plus the tiramisu. I have a lot of food allergies, so Monica organized a vegetarian meal. Everything was delicious and hand made by us (with lots of guidance from Monica). Her home was spotlessly clean, which made the experience very comfortable. We can’t wait to try the recipes when we get home! We highly recommend this experience. It was a 5 star highlight of our trip.
Kristen_C, Jun 2025
Was a lovely experience! Anna was very sweet, funny and greeted us with a nice spread of delicious cheese's,fruit, wine and nice company. We made and learned how to make pasta, bruschetta and tiramisu. Then had a delicious meal with the food we made. What a great experience!
Jason_S, Jun 2025
We had an absolute blast with this cooking class. The host-Anna Maria-has a lovely home with great views of the Como area and just a very relaxed vibe up in the hills. The instructions for everything were great and we shared two different pastas and tiramisu on the terrace with some Prosecco. It was just a very nice afternoon…no rush, time to work on your pasta making and when we left, we felt relaxed and very satisfied with the entire experience. Highly recommend.
Tracey_M, Jun 2025
We had our cooking class with Anna. She was so welcoming and kind and the pasta and tiramisu we made with her was unbelievable. The class was everything we were hoping it would be. We are so grateful for the experience. Thank you Anna!
Edward_S, Jun 2025
Anna was kind and hospitable. We began the experience as acquaintances and left as friends. Anna was prepared and knowledgeable, she was so fun and enjoyable to learn from her. I would recommend her class to anyone.
Shelley_H, Jun 2025
Anna and her ladies were the most gracious hosts. The home was beautiful and the cooking experience exceeded all expectations. It was our last evening in Italy and it was a memory of a lifetime. Including the fireworks! Highly recommend!!
Chelsea_R, May 2025
This was so fun and we learned so much about the Italian culture and the food was amazing!! I would 1000% do it again! Veronica was who showed us everything and she was just the sweetest!
Sydney_V, May 2025
We had a wonderful home cooking class with Morena in Como, Italy! She guided us through making two delicious pasta dishes and even showed us how to prepare an amazing spritz to go with them. Morena was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience fun and relaxed. We learned so much and left with full hearts and full bellies—highly recommended!
Michele_B, May 2025
Very special experience in a local home. This was definitely the highlight of our trip!! Carolina and her daughter Simona were wonderful hosts. We enjoyed making the food as a class and then had dinner chatting with each other about Italian history and other interesting stories. Highly recommend!!
carrie_g, May 2025
Absolutely wonderful! What a memorable experience with fabulous hosts. Thank you Simona…we loved our experience.
Lachlan_A, May 2025
We loved this super intimate experience. Vincenzo was a great host and the food and wine were amazing.
Our favourite meal yet!
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