Tours/Lake Como/Italian Cooking Class with Lake Views in Varenna by Cesarine
Viator · group up to 10 pax

Italian Cooking Class with Lake Views in Varenna by Cesarine

4.7(32)Lake Como1 hour
VIATOR4.6(20)TRIPADVISOR4.8(12)

Description

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.

Tour Options

3 Recipes Cooking Class
  • 3hours Hands-on Cooking Class: Learn how to prepare classic regional dishes such as Panzanella, handmade Tagliolini with Bottarga, and authentic Tiramisu
2 Pasta and Tiramisu Class
  • 3hours Hands-on Cooking Class: You’ll learn to make 2 typical fresh pasta recipes and traditional tiramisu from scratch together with your Cesarina

Highlights

A three-course meal paired with fine local wine
Hands-on cooking class with expert guidance
Step-by-step recipes to take home and recreate your dishes
All ingredients and materials provided for a full Italian meal

What's included

Included
A three-course meal paired with fine local wine
Hands-on cooking class with expert guidance
Step-by-step recipes to take home and recreate your dishes
All ingredients and materials provided for a full Italian meal

Traveller Ratings

4.7
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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Reviews(32)

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P8331YTianc
August 18, 2026
An amazing time

We had an amazing time with Patrizia and Luca. They showed wonderful hospitality and were so helpful throughout the cooking class. We were very grateful to have met them and we really wished we had more time to spend with them. The pasta we made was delicious and we got to use ingredients from their personal garden which was a delightful touch. They are also very communicative and helpful beforehand. They helped us arrange our taxi to the location when we asked.

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L2060TRadelem
August 13, 2026
Amazing experience

We had such an amazing time at the cooking class! Patrizia was absolutely wonderful and made us feel so welcome in her home. My husband and I always try to do a cooking class when we travel, and this was by far one of the best we’ve ever done. Such a special experience. We highly recommend.

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963nicolak
August 12, 2026
Excellent cooking experience

Excellent cookery course. The whole family enjoyed it. Patrizia included everyone throughout. A really highlight of our holiday!

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Quan_N
July 29, 2026
One of the best cooking experience we had!

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!

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Eric_L
July 27, 2026
Best Cooking Class Ever!

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!

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Hajar_S
July 27, 2026
Amazing

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!

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Lane_F
July 23, 2026
Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class

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!

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Helen_H
July 19, 2026
Book w antonietta!

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.

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Kyle_L
July 13, 2026
Do something else

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.

Operator response

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.

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Gretchen_C
July 8, 2026
Fabulous in home cooking class!

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.

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