Prices checked on Sep 12, 2026Things to do in Lake Como
Step into a beautiful penthouse with stunning views of the Swiss Alps, Lake Como, and Monte Rosa. Immerse yourself in the flavors of Lombardy as you learn to work with traditional local flours—polenta, buckwheat, and "fioretto" yellow flour. Under expert guidance, create a delicious appetizer, fresh pasta, and a mouthwatering dessert. Enjoy the process while savoring red and white wines perfectly paired with each dish. The experience culminates with a glass of homemade limoncello made from organic lemons. Leave with not only newfound culinary skills but also authentic recipes to impress friends and family. This is more than a class; it’s an unforgettable culinary journey that brings the true taste of Italy right to your table. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this unique class offers an authentic perspective that no restaurant can provide. Join us to cook, taste, and experience Como like a local!
Traditional Cooking Class with Views of Lake Como and the Alps lasts about 3 hours.
Prices start at $219 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.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN, IT.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 39 verified reviews; it is run by Cesarine: Cooking Class. Most-mentioned highlights: A three-course meal paired with fine local wine; Small group hands-on cooking class with expert guidance; Step-by-step recipes to take home and recreate your dishes.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
We began our 3 day visit to Lake Como with this cooking class. It was the best way to start our visit. Carolina and Simona were so welcoming and a wealth of information about the area. Their instructions about traveling to their home and preparing 2 types of pasta and tiramisu were efficient and clear. We had so much fun preparing the meal and eating it in their beautiful home. This evening far exceeded our expectations and was definitely a highlight of our Lake Como visit! Even the non cook in the family enjoyed it!
Whilst in Como, myself and mum booked a ravioli pasta class. From start to finish the experience was fantastic. We were greeted by Carolina and Simona at the train station, then back to theirs to make the pasta! We first learnt how to make the dough and fill them with the filling, both hosts were fantastic teachers, helping us learn the right techniques and tips for the perfect pasta. Once we cut them out, we went through and enjoyed a glass of wine with other guests whilst our pasta was cooked and served up with a delicious sauce. We then enjoyed the meal we made together, whilst we chatted and finished the wine. The whole experience was so much fun and very tasty, the hosts are so welcoming and knowledgeable! Absolutely recommend trying this out whilst in Como.
It was really wonderful to be at the place of Carolina and Simona and cook together such good pasta and tiramisu. The personality of both made it very individual, familiar and inspiring. And we definitely will cook the recipes at home. — one special plus: the apartment is climated, so it was not to hot even if there were 36 degrees outside. And view from the building was amazing.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Cooking Class with Views of Lake Como and the Alps | 3 hours | 5.0 (39) | $219 | |
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