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Cernobbio: Show Cooking & Dining at a Local’s Home
5.0(9)Lake Como2h 30min
VIATOR5.0(8)TRIPADVISOR5.0(1)
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At a glance
Duration
2h 30min
Price from
$130 / person
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 9 reviews
Languages
EN, IT
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Meeting point
This experience will be held in one of our Cesarina homes and, 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.
Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Cernobbio treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.
Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee).
This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Tour Options
Dinner
lunch
lunch
Highlights
Beverages (water, wines and coffee)
Private 4-course dinner or 4-course lunch
Private show cooking
What's included
Included
Beverages (water, wines and coffee)
Private 4-course dinner or 4-course lunch
Private show cooking
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
MEETING POINT INSTRUCTIONS: This experience will be held in one of our Cesarina homes and, 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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Cernobbio: Show Cooking & Dining at a Local’s Home take?
Cernobbio: Show Cooking & Dining at a Local’s Home lasts about 2h 30min.
How much does Cernobbio: Show Cooking & Dining at a Local’s Home cost?
Prices start at $130 per person for this Lake Como experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Cernobbio: Show Cooking & Dining at a Local’s Home for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is This experience will be held in one of our Cesarina homes and, 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.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Cernobbio: Show Cooking & Dining at a Local’s Home offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Cernobbio: Show Cooking & Dining at a Local’s Home worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 9 verified reviews; it is run by Cesarine: Cooking Class. Most-mentioned highlights: Beverages (water, wines and coffee); Private 4-course dinner or 4-course lunch; Private show cooking.
Reviews(9)
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AmyZip
September 10, 2026
Best Lake Como / Real Italian experience
Our private cooking class with Debora and Maddy on Lake Como was one of the most personal experiences of our trip. We came for our anniversary and left feeling like we’d spent the afternoon with friends.
This is not a staged class in a rented loft. It’s a real home, real hands in the dough, and two women who clearly love feeding people. They guided us through the recipes at a pace that never felt rushed, explained the “why” behind the steps, and made room for conversation. The food we cooked together was simple in the best way — the kind you want to make again when you get home.
What stayed with us wasn’t only the meal. It was the welcome. Debora and Maddy made a private class feel intimate without being stiff, and the lake setting did the rest.
Highly recommend Cooking Class Lake Como. Book Debora and Maddy if you can.
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Brayln_K
September 3, 2025
Request Silvana Cooking experience!!
Amazing home cooking experience! It was truly so wholesome and we had the best time. Silvana made our occasion unforgettable from start to end! We got to help cook and enjoyed the food SO much.
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Donna_S
September 29, 2024
Authentic
Fantastic! Would do it again. Wonderful home and hosts. Welcoming. Delicious food . Wonderful location.
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Russell_S
September 27, 2024
Truly amazing!
What a wonderful experience with truly amazing hosts. Anna’s cooking class was the best I’ve experienced. We now have life long memories we will share with many. Many thanks to Anna and Terri. Arrivederci!
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May_L
September 11, 2024
: A Memorable Evening with Chef Debora – Our Deepest Gratitude
This message is to Debora ,
I wanted to take a moment to express our extreme satisfaction with the private cooking class my husband and I had with you in Lake Como. We were beyond impressed with the entire experience – from the beautiful setting of your home with its breathtaking views of Lake Como to your warm and welcoming hospitality. We truly felt as if we were at home.
Your guidance in teaching me how to prepare the pasta was invaluable, and the entire meal – from the delicious starter to the two-course meal and finally, the divine tiramisu – was absolutely unforgettable. Not to mention, the wine complemented everything perfectly.
This evening will forever be etched in our memories as a night to remember. We are so grateful for your generosity and the care you put into making the evening special.
Thank you again for everything!
Warm regards,
May L
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June_P
April 26, 2024
Food and fun
What a wonderful, fun evening. Not only did we learn a great deal about Italian cuisine, but also was made to feel like family. Debora was well prepared and dinner was in a beautiful home with a magnificent view. Of course, dinner was fabulous. If I come back to Como, this is the first event I would book! Bon Appetit!!!
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Patty_O
August 28, 2023
Fun experiencr
They were so wonderful and we also made our own raviolis. Food was excellent and everyone was so friendly
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Joan_H
May 31, 2023
Dinner made with Italian Love
Debora was a wonderful host. She made the experience very memorable by preparing a four course meal and demonstrating how to make ravioli. Her home is warm and she is very welcoming and informative.
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