Penthouse Cooking: Taste of Lombardy

Discover Lombardy’s flavors with a cooking class overlooking Lake Como. Craft traditional dishes, sip wines, and enjoy homemade limoncello.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Via Vincenzo Bellini, 3 - Enjoy a cooking class in a penthouse offering stunning views of the Swiss Alps and Lake Como. Discover how to prepare authentic Lombard cuisine, complemented by wine and homemade limoncello.
What's Included
  • Small group hands-on cooking class with expert guidance
  • All ingredients and materials provided for a full Italian meal
  • Step-by-step recipes to take home and recreate your dishes
  • A three-course meal paired with fine local wine
Meal Options
  • Polenta balls with luganega (typical sausage)
  • Buckwheat flour ravioli with bresaola, potatoes and casera cheese
  • Pan meino (typical Lombard dessert)
Additional Information

Enter a stunning penthouse offering breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps, Lake Como, and Monte Rosa. Dive into the rich flavors of Lombardy as you learn to work with traditional local flours—polenta, buckwheat, and “fioretto” yellow flour. With expert guidance, craft a delightful appetizer, fresh pasta, and a delectable dessert.
Relish the experience…

Location
Via Vincenzo Bellini, 3
Via Vincenzo Bellini
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Noelan7
Sep 6, 2025
Learning from the masters - Simona and her Mom (Carolina) were the kindest and most patient hosts I could imagine. We were driving from Bellagio and arrived early but they fully accommodated the change. Their kitchen is perfectly setup and the dishes they planned were both sufficiently complex to learn key techniques but also fun and not at all stressful. We will certainly try those dishes at home.
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Guillaume
Sep 5, 2025
A lovely moment in the Italian way of cooking - Simona and her mum received us in a wonderfull way in there place and taught us about the art of pastas. The setting is superb and they took the time to explain and discuss with us. An experience that I highly recommend.
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Flyer604274
Sep 2, 2025
Highly Recommend! - Awesome cooking class! Carolina and her daughter were very accommodating for our group of 12 friends. We made (and ate) the best tiramisu of my life! The sit down lunch with wine was a great way to spend my birthday :)
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Janee6808xy
Aug 22, 2025
Fun hands-on experience to make fresh pasta - Super nice experience had with Carolina and Simona. We had made tiramisu and fresh pasta. First it was shown, and then we could try it ourselves. Of course, at the end we could taste our own creations, along with delicious sauce that Carolina had prepared before. Throughout the course nicely spoken with Simona, who could speak good English. All in all a successful activity.
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Sebc236
Aug 2, 2025
Wonderful experience - Really wonderful experience making fresh pasta at Simona’s family home. Simona and her mother guided us through the pasta making process, making fresh ravioli, gnocchi and fettuccine. We then tried all the dishes over a glass of wine and lovely conversation with our hosts. Would definitely recommend to anyone who loves cooking and is visiting Como!
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Blaiseamurphy
Aug 2, 2025
Authentic and fun pasta making experience - thank you very much! - We had a wonderful time with Simona at the pasta making course! Simona and her father picked us up from central como and drove us to their house for the experience. We made 3 types of pasta and learnt different techniques to make the pasta. Simona and her mother taught us throughout and explained each step very well. Once the pasta was finished, we sat and enjoyed the pasta with sauces that had been prepared. Me and my boyfriend both really enjoyed the experience and had a lot of fun. We’ll definitely be attempting to make the pasta ourselves at home!
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73baileya
Jul 13, 2025
Best Pasta Making Experience - EVER! - Simona and her mother were incredible welcoming, knowledgeable, kind, and overall incredibly wonderful. They taught us how to make from scratch Tiramisu, gnocci, and two other pastas - all topped with homemade sauces. 🤤 10/10 would recommend to anyone - family, solo, business.
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Laura
Jun 30, 2025
Delicious food, authentic and fun experience, beautiful family; no better way to showcase Italy! - Simona and her parents are beautiful people! They are talented and knowledgeable in teaching their craft. The food was simple, authentic, and delectable. We enjoyed the pastas and tiramisu so much. Everything was wonderful. They are perfect hosts and very welcoming into their home. They are also very helpful in helping me navigate transport as someone with no experience in the area. I highly recommend!
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Lisafo4087mb
Jun 29, 2025
Magical - Truly magical! Simona and her mother were lovely… kind and patient! Our time with them was stupendous! The teaching skills were pure perfection. The food was incredible and well worth every penny! Most importantly was the connection we made - truly loving! I feel we will be connected forever ❤️
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383skyeb
Jun 29, 2025
Making pasta and tiramisu in an authentic italian home right near lake Como! - We had the absolute best time!! Simona and her mom were the most delightful hosts and we learned to make delicious pasta and tiramisu! It was an incredible experience that I would recommend to anyone with the opportunity to go to any of their classes. I couldn’t speak of it more highly- it was truly fantastic and these women were beyond lovely!
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From $218
up to 12 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).