Dining Experience at a local's Home in Stresa with Show Cooking

5.00

5.0(13 reviews)

Private Tour

2 hours 30 minutes

English, Italian

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Stresa 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.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.

Sample Menu

starter

Seasonal starter

main

Fresh Pasta

main

Second course with side dish

dessert

Typical dessert

Options

Dinner

lunch

What‘s Included

Beverages (water, wines and coffee)

Private 4-course dinner or 4-course lunch

Private show cooking

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.00

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Must do experience
Renee L,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful cultural experience. Gabriella and her husband made us feel at home and part of the family. Highly recommend this experience for amazing food and company
Delightful cooking experience near Stresa
Sweetsadie1,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gabriella & her husband were very prepared and opened their home for an excellent cooking experience. We prepared pesto gnocchi and bruschetta and enjoyed other delicious Italian food such as homemade sourdough bread. They were so easy to be with and we LOVED the experience!
This was an incredible...
Debra R,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an incredible experience to cook in someones private home. We were served delicious food and drink and the couple doing it were lovely.
Food Experience in Lake Maggiore
Alan C,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The food experience was great, Learning how to make the gnocchi was wonderful. We really enjoyed our time with Gabrielle.
A must do for delicious authentic food and time with a delightful Italian couple
P1296REnatalies,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a special experience! This was a blend of authentic, delicious food; hands-on cooking; and joyful companionship. Gabriella and her husband treated us like dear friends from the moment we arrived. Their home was compact, but delightful. It has been in Gabriella’s family for generations. We first sat on the balcony surrounded by Gabriella’s potted herbs, enjoying the view and an aperitivo. We came inside when it was time to help Gabriella make the gnocchi. She guided us through the process and made us feel successful even though our gnocchi were nothing as beautiful as hers. When we sat down at the table, we enjoyed Italian wine with our four courses, each of which was delicious. The Tiramisu for dessert was unlike any we had ever had. It was flavorful and light, a traditional recipe. We left full and happy, with a list of area recommendations and a handful of recipes that Gabriella generously shared with us. We highly recommend this for a couple or friends. I can’t envision this as an experience kids would appreciate, unless it is an older kid who is really into cooking and food. To us the experience was worth every penny and then some.
Learning to make gnocchi
Scott H,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a small group, just us 4 in someone’s apartment. The hostess was quite friendly and very welcoming. Definitely worthwhile!
A nice time
Tom G,Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great food and company. Very quaint apartment and much fun with great conversations and making new acquaintances.
Locals Dinner in Lago Maggiore
Chris J,Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fun experience in a locals kitchen. Food was great, participated in cooking, included Apps. , wine, desert. A true Italian experience
Italian friends
981brendae,Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gabriella and her husband were such terrific Italian hosts and chefs!! They welcomed us into their home, let us help make gonnioch, shared drinks and talked about Italy! It was such a relaxed and friendly time -well worth it!! Thanks to them - it made our trip better!
Just sharing stories with...
Zachary M,Jun 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Just sharing stories with the couple who hosted was enough to make the dinner enjoyable! (Obviously the food was amazing) Gabrielle didn’t have us make typical foods most people probably have already tried on their trip, so it made it more enjoyable knowing we were eating and making something new!

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5.00

5.0(13 reviews)

Private Tour

2 hours 30 minutes

English, Italian

Mobile ticket

Show all 6 photos

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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).

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Sample Menu

starter

Seasonal starter

main

Fresh Pasta

main

Second course with side dish

dessert

Typical dessert

Options

Dinner

lunch

What‘s Included

Beverages (water, wines and coffee)

Private 4-course dinner or 4-course lunch

Private show cooking

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.00

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Must do experience
Renee L,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful cultural experience. Gabriella and her husband made us feel at home and part of the family. Highly recommend this experience for amazing food and company
Delightful cooking experience near Stresa
Sweetsadie1,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gabriella & her husband were very prepared and opened their home for an excellent cooking experience. We prepared pesto gnocchi and bruschetta and enjoyed other delicious Italian food such as homemade sourdough bread. They were so easy to be with and we LOVED the experience!
This was an incredible...
Debra R,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an incredible experience to cook in someones private home. We were served delicious food and drink and the couple doing it were lovely.
Food Experience in Lake Maggiore
Alan C,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The food experience was great, Learning how to make the gnocchi was wonderful. We really enjoyed our time with Gabrielle.
A must do for delicious authentic food and time with a delightful Italian couple
P1296REnatalies,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a special experience! This was a blend of authentic, delicious food; hands-on cooking; and joyful companionship. Gabriella and her husband treated us like dear friends from the moment we arrived. Their home was compact, but delightful. It has been in Gabriella’s family for generations. We first sat on the balcony surrounded by Gabriella’s potted herbs, enjoying the view and an aperitivo. We came inside when it was time to help Gabriella make the gnocchi. She guided us through the process and made us feel successful even though our gnocchi were nothing as beautiful as hers. When we sat down at the table, we enjoyed Italian wine with our four courses, each of which was delicious. The Tiramisu for dessert was unlike any we had ever had. It was flavorful and light, a traditional recipe. We left full and happy, with a list of area recommendations and a handful of recipes that Gabriella generously shared with us. We highly recommend this for a couple or friends. I can’t envision this as an experience kids would appreciate, unless it is an older kid who is really into cooking and food. To us the experience was worth every penny and then some.
Learning to make gnocchi
Scott H,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a small group, just us 4 in someone’s apartment. The hostess was quite friendly and very welcoming. Definitely worthwhile!
A nice time
Tom G,Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great food and company. Very quaint apartment and much fun with great conversations and making new acquaintances.
Locals Dinner in Lago Maggiore
Chris J,Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fun experience in a locals kitchen. Food was great, participated in cooking, included Apps. , wine, desert. A true Italian experience
Italian friends
981brendae,Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gabriella and her husband were such terrific Italian hosts and chefs!! They welcomed us into their home, let us help make gonnioch, shared drinks and talked about Italy! It was such a relaxed and friendly time -well worth it!! Thanks to them - it made our trip better!
Just sharing stories with...
Zachary M,Jun 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Just sharing stories with the couple who hosted was enough to make the dinner enjoyable! (Obviously the food was amazing) Gabrielle didn’t have us make typical foods most people probably have already tried on their trip, so it made it more enjoyable knowing we were eating and making something new!