We had the most wonderful experience at Simona’s pasta and tiramisu cooking class in Italy. Simona and her mom taught us how to make two types of pasta from scratch, along with a delicious tiramisu, and their warmth and patience made the whole experience special.
What really stood out was how kind and genuine both of them were. Simona was a joy to talk with, and we ended up chatting as much as we cooked. By the end of the class, it didn’t feel like a lesson with strangers — it felt like spending an afternoon with new friends.
If you’re looking for an authentic, hands-on cooking experience in Italy that’s as much about connection as it is about food, we can’t recommend this class enough.
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J2180HUmelissat
September 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Best experience in Italy!!!
Simona, Carolina, Antonio and Carlotta welcomed us into their home like we were family. We had a wonderful experience preparing and eating incredible food with Simona. English was amazing and patience with our skills was second to none.
Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for an intimate personal experience.
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carmenjoseph
September 13, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Get off the beaten track and learn from a local family!
The cooking class with Simona and Carolina was fantastic. Simona's knowledge, energy and warmth made everything perfect. Learning how to make homemade gnocchi was a real treat and I have to say that the tiramisu was one of the best I've ever tasted. Being in someone's home that was outside of typical, popular tourist locations really made it wonderful. Communication was really good in terms of letting us know where to meet, etc.
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Inspire30983604785
September 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Cooking Class
My fiancée and I did a private cooking class with Simona and her mother at their own home and it was an amazing experience. Simona and her family are very friendly people and very talented cooks! They helped us learn how to make a delicious meal and we had a blast the whole time. It was a very special experience and I highly encourage anyone to book an experience with them!
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Tourist751546
September 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Italian cultural immersion!
It was an awesome, amazing, incredible experience. Simona and her family were very welcoming, it didn’t feel like we were meeting them for the first time. It was the last activity in our things to do at Como and must say, we saved the best for the last! What an experience! Strongly recommend.
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dianecL6593RD
August 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Home it was!
Simona and Carolina were so friendly. We got big hugs at the train station and had excellent conversation while we learned the art of making raviolis in their home. They were wonderful to eat with Carolina’s light sauce. Highly recommend this experience.
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Curious02220487073
August 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great
Incredible experience, the two women were lovely; they did their best so that we could come and attend the activity in the best conditions. A few days before the activity, we were already receiving messages from them to provide us with the necessary information, and they were available in case of need or questions during the trip ✨
The atmosphere was very warm and family-like; everything was perfect. We thank them again for this moment. The cooking class was very interesting, and we also really enjoyed the tasting time. Furthermore, communicating with her was extremely easy, because we had the possibility to speak in English and Italian, very fluently. We highly recommend it.
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89oritk
August 14, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Best experience ever
The experience was amazing. Simon and her mother were amazing. The place was lovely, the class was amazing and the food was a bless.
We highly recommend of this workshop!
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ginamF2823UK
August 12, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Our cooking class in Como, Italy
The entire family was so friendly and so welcoming. A few days before, Simona texted me directly giving train directions, and also confirmed the day of. Her father Antonio met us at the station and drove us directly to their beautiful home.
Simona and her mother Carolina taught us how to make homemade Tiramisu, Gnocchi, and Fettucine. Carolina made her special sauce for the pasta, and Simona, her pesto for the gnocchi.
The whole family was so warm and conversational we immediately felt like old friends.
This afternoon with them is the highlight of our trip. If we are ever in Como, we would book another class with them.
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David J
July 22, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
We were invited into our hosts' home and treated like old friends.
Simone and Carolina were wonderful hosts and teachers. Our group of 4 was instructed in pasta making and preparing tiramisu. We were entertained by Simone's intelligence and wit. And our pasta was elevated by Carolina's sauces.