Cook Like a Local in Como: Hands-On Class 3 Traditional Recipes

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Immerse yourself in Italy's culture with this hands-on cooking class held in a local home and led by an expert Italian home cook. Learn the secrets of the most iconic Como dishes and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner with local wines included.

You'll have a fully equipped workstation with utensils and ingredients and your local host will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Como recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert) handed down by generations of mammas and nonnas. After the class, sit down at the table with your Italian family and taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of local wines.

This experience is held by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks and wine experts. Cesarine are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. Every host is reviewed for authentic culinary traditions.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Learn how to prepare three traditional Lombard dishes from scratch in a small-group cooking class in Como, hosted in the home of a local Cesarina. With hands-on guidance and an intimate setting of no more than 12 participants, you’ll enjoy an authentic culinary experience and savor your creations paired with local wine and snacks.

Sample Menu

starter

Prosecco and nibbles

Seasonal Lombard appetizer, such as bruschette with local ingredients and small bites paired with nibbles

main

Fresh Pasta

Fresh handmade pasta prepared from scratch, served with a traditional regional sauce: creamy risotto, traditional ravioli, or butter and sage gnocchi

dessert

Como dessert

Tiramisù, or other local specialties

What‘s Included

Learn and taste 3 Italian recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert)

Water, local wines and Espresso

Hands-on cooking class

Options

3 Recipes Cooking Class

3hours Hands-on Cooking Class: You’ll learn to make three traditional recipes from scratch together with your Cesarina

Express: Ravioli Making Class

2hours Hands-on Cooking Class: You'll learn to prepare fresh ravioli from scratch, create delicious fillings together with your Cesarina

Reviews

4.80

187 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

172

Horrible experience
JayLeen H,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
Absolutely unprofessional and uncomfortable. I arrived with my 2 daughters as foreigners wanting an authentic Italian cooking class experience. We arrived at a private home which was fine, but the husband answered the door alone and no other guests were signed up for the class so it was just my 2 daughters and I walking into an apartment with a man alone and their was a hot tub in the middle of the living room and their was no prepping of place setting or cooking or ingredients prepared anywhere and we immediately felt uncomfortable. I asked him if anyone else was coming and that we didn’t feel safe, and then his wife comes out of a bedroom totally unprofessional and trying to tell us not to worry and to relax. We left immediately and asked for a refund and they refused and Viator took their side. I even said I would pay for food even though I didn’t see anything on a table anywhere and they still refused. Took $630 and the guy was arrogant and thought we were crazy. I needed to protect my girls and felt I did the right thing and they completely had no empathy and took my money
Highly recommended
Kati R,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The cooking course was authentic and warm-spirited. The instructor had a great sense of humor and was friendly. The guidance was clear and well-prepared. The food we made was delicious. I warmly recommend it.
Better than 5 stars and highlight of my trip to Italy!
Angie M,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an amazing class in a perfect location! Anna was so knowledgeable about the palace and the pasta she taught me how to make! I am allergic to perfumes and fragrances and she went out of her way to help me, including buying a separate soap for me. The food was divine! I don't drink alcohol or coffee and she put together a fabulous tiramisu with a berry sauce instead of coffee. I'm still dreaming about how fun the class was and the delicious food! Thank you!
Wonderful cooking class in Como!
Eric J,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful experience with Cesarine and Morena as our host! She was so welcoming and made us feel right at home. We enjoyed talking with her while making and enjoying our meal. We had several appetizers and made ravioli and tortellini with pesto and tiramisu. Each course was paired with an apertif or wine with some coffee at the end. This was one of the best experiences we had in Como, and we would recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Authentic, delicious, fun, educational
Annie V,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
100/10 experience! Anna was an amazing host! She was so passionate and we really enjoyed getting to know her. We learned so much and had the best meal! A must try experience!
Immerse yourself in the local cuisine from inside a local chef's home.
Stephenie P,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Intimate, instructional & entertaining. Felt easily at home and engaged in the experience of learning local dishes. Attentive, kind and communicative host; Margherita was great at explaining the creative process and very personable. Warm and welcoming from the beginning. This was just the most amazing experience and really immerses you in the local traditions and culture.
Excellent adventure!
nancy w,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a fabulous time. Anna was delightful. She makea cooking so much fun! Pasta was delicious. Wine was great.
This was a very nice...
Eileen G,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a very nice pasta making class. Nice setting in saras house. Nice wine atmosphere. Enjoyable evening in como
Wonderful evening with Sara
Dianne G,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful evening and meal with Sara. We received an email the day of the dinner and it was easy to find. We did have to use the messaging service to have her come down to meet us.
Honeymoon Trip
Luke and Kyla V,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Went with my wife while staying in Como for our honeymoon. Simona picked us up from the middle of Como which was very convenient for us. The food was excellent and very fun to make. Carolina and Simona were super friendly and fun to chat with. We had an amazing time and would recommend this class to anyone!

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4.80

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Cook Like a Local in Como: Hands-On Class 3 Traditional Recipes

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Sample Menu

starter

Prosecco and nibbles

Seasonal Lombard appetizer, such as bruschette with local ingredients and small bites paired with nibbles

main

Fresh Pasta

Fresh handmade pasta prepared from scratch, served with a traditional regional sauce: creamy risotto, traditional ravioli, or butter and sage gnocchi

dessert

Como dessert

Tiramisù, or other local specialties

What‘s Included

Learn and taste 3 Italian recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert)

Water, local wines and Espresso

Hands-on cooking class

Options

3 Recipes Cooking Class

3hours Hands-on Cooking Class: You’ll learn to make three traditional recipes from scratch together with your Cesarina

Express: Ravioli Making Class

2hours Hands-on Cooking Class: You'll learn to prepare fresh ravioli from scratch, create delicious fillings together with your Cesarina

Reviews

4.80

187 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

172

Horrible experience
JayLeen H,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
Absolutely unprofessional and uncomfortable. I arrived with my 2 daughters as foreigners wanting an authentic Italian cooking class experience. We arrived at a private home which was fine, but the husband answered the door alone and no other guests were signed up for the class so it was just my 2 daughters and I walking into an apartment with a man alone and their was a hot tub in the middle of the living room and their was no prepping of place setting or cooking or ingredients prepared anywhere and we immediately felt uncomfortable. I asked him if anyone else was coming and that we didn’t feel safe, and then his wife comes out of a bedroom totally unprofessional and trying to tell us not to worry and to relax. We left immediately and asked for a refund and they refused and Viator took their side. I even said I would pay for food even though I didn’t see anything on a table anywhere and they still refused. Took $630 and the guy was arrogant and thought we were crazy. I needed to protect my girls and felt I did the right thing and they completely had no empathy and took my money
Highly recommended
Kati R,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The cooking course was authentic and warm-spirited. The instructor had a great sense of humor and was friendly. The guidance was clear and well-prepared. The food we made was delicious. I warmly recommend it.
Better than 5 stars and highlight of my trip to Italy!
Angie M,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an amazing class in a perfect location! Anna was so knowledgeable about the palace and the pasta she taught me how to make! I am allergic to perfumes and fragrances and she went out of her way to help me, including buying a separate soap for me. The food was divine! I don't drink alcohol or coffee and she put together a fabulous tiramisu with a berry sauce instead of coffee. I'm still dreaming about how fun the class was and the delicious food! Thank you!
Wonderful cooking class in Como!
Eric J,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful experience with Cesarine and Morena as our host! She was so welcoming and made us feel right at home. We enjoyed talking with her while making and enjoying our meal. We had several appetizers and made ravioli and tortellini with pesto and tiramisu. Each course was paired with an apertif or wine with some coffee at the end. This was one of the best experiences we had in Como, and we would recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Authentic, delicious, fun, educational
Annie V,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
100/10 experience! Anna was an amazing host! She was so passionate and we really enjoyed getting to know her. We learned so much and had the best meal! A must try experience!
Immerse yourself in the local cuisine from inside a local chef's home.
Stephenie P,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Intimate, instructional & entertaining. Felt easily at home and engaged in the experience of learning local dishes. Attentive, kind and communicative host; Margherita was great at explaining the creative process and very personable. Warm and welcoming from the beginning. This was just the most amazing experience and really immerses you in the local traditions and culture.
Excellent adventure!
nancy w,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a fabulous time. Anna was delightful. She makea cooking so much fun! Pasta was delicious. Wine was great.
This was a very nice...
Eileen G,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a very nice pasta making class. Nice setting in saras house. Nice wine atmosphere. Enjoyable evening in como
Wonderful evening with Sara
Dianne G,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful evening and meal with Sara. We received an email the day of the dinner and it was easy to find. We did have to use the messaging service to have her come down to meet us.
Honeymoon Trip
Luke and Kyla V,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Went with my wife while staying in Como for our honeymoon. Simona picked us up from the middle of Como which was very convenient for us. The food was excellent and very fun to make. Carolina and Simona were super friendly and fun to chat with. We had an amazing time and would recommend this class to anyone!