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Bellagio Cooking Class in the Village + Villa Melzi
4.6(10)Lake Como3 hours
VIATOR5.0(3)TRIPADVISOR4.4(7)
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At a glance
Duration
3 hours
Price from
$296 / person
Rating
4.6 / 5 · 10 reviews
Languages
EN, IT
Group
Small group, up to 5
Cancellation
See policy below
Meeting point
Meet us at Salita Plinio, 24 in Bellagio (2min walk from San Giacomo's Church). Our chef will welcome you there and take you to our charming historical house to start your cooking class.
Confirmation
Within 24h
Description
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.
Tour Options
Bellagio Cooking Class in the Village + Villa Melzi
What's included
Included
Entrance Tickets to Villa Melzi's Gardens (Tickets provided only during the opening days)
Recipes
Friendly English speaking professional chef
Cooking Class
Not included
Gratuities
Extra drinks and meals not included in the program
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Bellagio Cooking Class in the Village + Villa Melzi take?
Bellagio Cooking Class in the Village + Villa Melzi lasts about 3 hours.
How much does Bellagio Cooking Class in the Village + Villa Melzi cost?
Prices start at $296 per person for this Lake Como experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Bellagio Cooking Class in the Village + Villa Melzi for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet us at Salita Plinio, 24 in Bellagio (2min walk from San Giacomo's Church). Our chef will welcome you there and take you to our charming historical house to start your cooking class.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Bellagio Cooking Class in the Village + Villa Melzi offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 5 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Bellagio Cooking Class in the Village + Villa Melzi worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 10 verified reviews; it is run by Taste & Travel Italy.
Reviews(10)
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631kunalp
September 8, 2026
Amazing Cooking Class in Bellagio
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ **An Amazing Cooking Class Experience in Bellagio!**
This cooking class was one of the highlights of our trip to Lake Como! Our chef and teacher was incredibly nice, knowledgeable, and patient, and made the entire experience so much fun. We learned how to make several amazing dishes, and it was so rewarding to sit down and enjoy everything we had prepared together.
The ingredients were incredibly fresh, and honestly, the food ended up being some of our favorite meals of our entire trip! Everything tasted authentic, delicious, and full of flavor.
Our chef was also so warm and welcoming, and made the class fly by. We learned a lot while having plenty of laughs along the way. It was the perfect combination of learning, great food, and a wonderful atmosphere.
We would absolutely recommend the Bellagio Cooking Class to anyone visiting Lake Como. It was such a memorable experience and definitely something we’ll be talking about for a long time!
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MARIA_P
July 23, 2026
Excellent experience
The chef was extremely engaging and the experience was excellent! Our food was delicious. A must do on a trip to Bellagio
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John_A
July 6, 2026
An AMAZING experience (both fun and delirious)
This cooking class with Alessandro was AMAZING! I booked it knowing very little other than we would get to eat dinner, but it way more than just eating.
He was fun, kind and the food tasted amazingly! My daughter, an aspiring chef, loved being able to learn how to make true Italian dishes directly from an expert.
This was easily the best or second best thing we did on our entire vacation!
5 stars, I HIGHLY recommend!
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beckiez2023
May 11, 2026
Very memorable and exceptional evening
Cooking with chef Alessandro was a blast! My husband and I had a wonderful night learning to create homemade pasta, gnocchi and tiramisu! Everything was delicious! Chef was very friendly, knowledgeable and light hearted! Lots of laughter, music and amazing food! Highly recommend this tour! Definitely a highlight on our trip!
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hannab297
April 24, 2026
Chef is unreliable with no warning!
Do NOT book this experience. Chef Alessandro was a no show to our booked class. We arrived early to be safe, and watched him check in a couple to what looked like his guest apartment rental. He walked passed us without saying anything. We thought maybe he was just running late. After 15 minutes had gone by we called the number provided. She called the chef and then called us back to say 'something had gone wrong and he wouldn't be able to do the 5:00 class but could do it at 8pm (it's a 4 hour class), or the next day. We planned our whole travel days around this class so we said no and received a refund. This chef experience is unreliable and very disappointing as this was the one major event we had planned for our time in Lake Como.
Operator response
We are truly sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment caused.
We would like to clarify that the person you saw was not Chef Alessandro. Unfortunately, Chef Alessandro had an unexpected emergency that day and was in Como, about one hour from Bellagio.
As soon as we were informed, we offered alternative options: to enjoy the included visit to the beautiful Villa Melzi Gardens before the class and reschedule the cooking experience for later that evening or the following day. We understand these options did not work with your travel plans.
A full refund was therefore issued, and we were pleased to still offer complimentary access to the Villa Melzi Gardens.
We sincerely regret this exceptional unforeseen circumstance and apologize again for not being able to deliver the experience as planned.
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U5753QQcarlyh
October 24, 2025
So much fun!
We had a blast with Chef Alessandro! My husband and I stayed in Bellagio for our honeymoon, and this cooking class was one of our favorite experiences. Chef Alessandro is so friendly, fun, and enjoyable to hang out with! We highly recommend!
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Vickie_B
October 22, 2025
An evening of fun and culinary delight!
We had so much fun creating an authentic Italian meal. Alessandro was fun, informative, and so genuine. We can't wait to try out the recipes at home. It was a wonderful evening and wonderful meal with great company! A must do!
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billtO2873VF
July 22, 2025
This was by far our favorite activity of our entire trip. My son and I joined the chef and learned to make several local dishes. He was so patient with my son and guided him in making our lunch. The setting is amazing and it tuned out to be our favorite meal while in Italy!
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Climber56481940729
May 13, 2025
Amazing Cooking Class!
This was one of the most incredible activities that we have ever done in all of Italy. The host could not have been more charismatic and fun. We had a group of five and every single person was highly involved, learned so much, and felt like the meal was ours that we made.
If anyone is considering doing a class like this, the location, Bellagio is perfect, and they won’t regret it.
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363connorm
August 29, 2024
Must Do with Chef Alessandro
My wife and I did a cooking class with Chef Alessandro and it was amazing. He was extremely genuine and easy to talk to which made our experience awesome. He taught us how to make some traditional tagliatelle and gnocchi dishes as well as Tiramisu for desert. We would highly recommend anyone to do this experience and look forward to visiting Bellagio again to see Chef Alessandro.
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