Cook Like a Local in Como: Hands-On Class 3 Traditional Recipes
Overview
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3 hours
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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
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
3 Recipes Cooking Class
3hours Hands-on Cooking Class: You’ll learn to make three traditional recipes from scratch together with your Cesarina
Reviews
195 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Experience
ChristinaI445,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There were three of us that took the cooking class. We had a wonderful time. We made three recipes (appetizer, pasta and dessert). Each were delicious! I highly recommend booking this class.
Italian Cooking with Friends
Dan B,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Cesarina and Vincenzo were wonderful hosts. Their hospitality was exceptional and it really felt like we shared a meal with friends. My family and I had a wonderful time and learned so much about Italian cooking and pasta making. We returned home with a renewed passion for Italian food and making our own fresh pasta. I highly recommend this experience.
Culinary Magic
Anonymous,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Anna is passionate about food and people. She created a night of magic. If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, this is it.
Fantastic Experience
Laurel H,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a wonderful experience learning to cook authentic Italian dishes. The instructor was very personable and it’s obvious she loves what she does. The best part was making tiramisu. I can’t wait to make it at home! I wish I had remembered to ask for the recipe. :(
This was so fun and...
Katie H,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was so fun and special! Anna and Katia were lovely! The food was amazing and the wine flowed. We also loved the location and ambiance. Thank you for an amazing experience 🙏🏼
Horrible experience
JayLeen H,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Absolutely 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
5.00The 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
5.00This 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
5.00We 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
5.00100/10 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!
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