Italian Cooking Class with Lake Views in Varenna by Cesarine
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Discover traditional Italian cuisine in a private cooking class in Varenna. Learn to prepare authentic dishes with fresh, high-quality ingredients and expert techniques. You’ll create a three-course meal including: Panzanella and Trout Pâté, a Tuscan-inspired bread salad with fish pâté; Handmade Tagliolini with Bottarga, fresh pasta paired with savory bottarga; and Tiramisu, Italy’s iconic dessert with mascarpone and espresso-soaked biscuits. After cooking, enjoy your meal with local wines, all in the cozy atmosphere of an Italian home. Ideal for food lovers and home cooks, this class offers new skills, recipes, and unforgettable memories.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
Reviews(29)
This was one of the best experiences we had during our trip to Varenna/Bellano. Patrizia made us feel at home and she was so accommodating when we came late. The class was one of the best experiences because all the ingredients are so fresh and simple that most of us have these ingredients at home already. The garden overlooking the view was beautiful. The food we made were actually better than some of the restaurants we've eaten at! Highly recommend her cooking class!
I had the best time cooking with Patrizia! She welcomed me with opened her arms and made me feel like her extended family. From her food to her charismatic personality, it will truly be an unforgettable experience that will last a lifetime time!
We had such an amazing time! The views over Lake Como were absolutely breathtaking, and our hosts were incredibly welcoming and kind. We learned how to make delicious fresh pasta and the best tiramisu from scratch. It was such a fun and authentic experience, and we felt at home from the very beginning. Luca and Patrizia where so warm-hearted and passionate about sharing their knowledge and love for Italian cuisine. We highly recommend this cooking class to anyone visiting Lake Como. It was truly one of the highlights of our trip!
Patrizia was amazing! She was so kind and knowledgeable and made such an effort to make it a great experience for all. We would recommend her class specifically to anyone. One of the highlights of our trip!
It was actually the best experience with Antoinetta!! She was the absolute best and the recipes were amazing. The experience we had was the highlight of our trip.
False advertising. Not in Varenna. Twenty minute drive away. Viator never updated the meeting point and address to the actual spot. Activity provider not helpful either once this issue was realized.
Dear Kyle, please note that all our experiences take place in private homes. For privacy reasons, the exact address cannot be disclosed prior to booking; the address displayed on the Viator platform is a general location. We sincerely regret any frustration this may have caused. However, this important information is clearly stated in the Viator voucher that each guest receives after making a reservation: the event is either taking place in Varenna or Bellano.
Patrizia’s cooking class was completely authentic. The view from our table was exceptional. She was kind and followed up with the recipes promptly. Her daughter assisted as we had a total of 9 participants. We took the class with our adult daughter and two other families with young children participated. I had inquired about ravioli making and she even added that to the evening. The focaccia was the absolute best I had ever eaten. Taking this class was one of the highlights of our summer in Italy.
Patrizia and Luca are the loveliest couple. The location is stunning, the instruction and the food are both phenomenal and being in their home felt like visiting family friends. We do a cooking class in every country we visit for a more authentic experience and this has been our favorite one we’ve done so far. This is the best experience you can book in the area! Book it!
this was by FAR one of the greatest experiences my family and I have ever had! Patrizia and Luca are the most amazing people who welcomed us with open arms and are just overall super friendly!! They showed us how to make tradition Italian dishes and even sent us the recipes so we can make their delicious dishes back home! I would 100% recommend this experience to anyone coming to Lake Como and to anyone who wants to experience authentic Italian food with the most amazing views. Thank you Patrizia and Luca for memories we will remember forever!!!
What a wonderful experience! Learned how to make pasta and tiramisu from our host’s family recipes. Patrizia welcomed us into her home and was the perfect instructor - kind and patient while allowing us to learn. We had a wonderful lunch out in her garden with spectacular views! Highly recommend!! Her home is not easy to locate and I would advise to reserve a taxi the night before the event - it is absolutely worth the drive!!
