Cesarine: Mastering Pasta and Tiramisu with Home Cooks in Varenna

Master the art of pasta making and indulge in the iconic tiramisu with Cesarine in Varenna. Roll ‘sfoglia’ by hand, learn two pasta types, and connect with fellow food enthusiasts.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Varenna - Learn to make the famous Pasta and tiramisù in local homes with this hands-on cooking class.
    Discover, cook and experience the most iconic Italian dishes with expert home cooks in their own homes. This is a shared cooking class held in a carefully selected local home in Varenna. Our Cesarine (the name of our hosts) will welcome you like…
What's Included
  • Enjoy Italian Aperitivo with prosecco and select nibbles.
  • Participate in a Pasta and Tiramisu-making class, learning two iconic pasta recipes.
  • Savor the flavors with a tasting session of the pasta dishes and tiramisu.
  • Refresh with a selection of beverages including water, wines, and coffee.
Meal Options
  • Pasta
  • Tiramisu
Additional Information

It’s impossible to travel to Italy without sampling a pasta dish, better still, we’ll guide you on how to prepare two of them! Our cooking class will teach you how to hand make ‘sfoglia’ (fresh pasta) and two types of homemade pasta. Additionally, we’ll also teach you how to prepare the famous Tiramisu. This class provides an opportunity to immerse…

Location
Varenna
Enjoy this unique experience in a Cesarina's home. For privacy reasons, the full address of your host will be shared after booking. Please note that the location may be either in Varenna or in Bellano (approximately an 8-minute taxi ride).
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Candicesd2690ze
May 30, 2025
Fantastic experience all around, Patrizia is amazing! - Patrizia made an absolutely fantastic experience for us! She helped us with transportation to and from since she lives in an absolutely beautiful mountain village with incredible views of Lake Como. The food was delicious and we learned so many tips making her dishes. Our time with her is going to be one of the highlights of our trip!
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J9731imbrads
May 30, 2025
Personal Italian cooking with Patricia - My daughter and I found Patricia’s Italian Cooking class to be an amazing experience. The very personal and quaint setting in the mounts above Bellano - Varenna was spectacular. Patricia was such a pleasure and hospitable to ever need. She made this experience so much fun, educational and well worth the price. I recommend this to all interested in learning how to make some staple Italian dishes.
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Julie
May 29, 2025
Highlight of our trip - Luca and Patrizia were absolutely amazing! My Sisters and I felt right at home and it was the highlight of our trip. Patrizia gave us a taxi driver to arrange how to get up the mountain to their beautiful oasis. When we sat outside after we did the cooking class it was as if we were in a movie or a painting. It was so beautiful. We truly enjoyed their company and were able to bring back yummy recipes to make for our own families. Would recommend to anyone who goes to Lake Como. Of course our homemade food was amazing.
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Jackiels4032qb
May 26, 2025
Spectacular - Our cooking class with Patrizia was spectacular! She welcomed us into her beautiful home and taught us to make pasta and tiramisu with fresh ingredients from the surrounding area. Our dinner view was picturesque. The experience was perfect start to finish.
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N10g
May 24, 2025
Highly recommend! - Our cooking experience with Patrizia was beyond our expectations! She was so lovely and gracious, and we got to not only experience her beautiful family home with its breathtaking views, but also her spectacular culinary skills! Everything was superb. I highly recommend!
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Haf_rh2021
May 17, 2025
AMAZING! - What an experience! Me and my Girlfriend were so happy with this class. Amazing teacher’s, really good food and fun stories. We felt at right at home at their beautiful home.
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Cosmopolitan618692
May 14, 2025
Nice experience ❣️🇮🇹 - It was Fun, good food, very nice host , fabulous view, we loved it and recommend it for everyone that want to learn to cook italian food and have a good time 😊 ❣️🇮🇹
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Viktorijar2025
May 11, 2025
A Honeymoon Highlight – Unforgettable Cooking Experience! - We chose this cooking class as a special honeymoon activity during our first trip to Italy, and it exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, Patrizia and her husband welcomed us into their beautiful home with warmth and genuine hospitality. They guided us through making two types of fresh pasta from scratch, followed by a heavenly tiramisu—every step filled with fun, laughter, and authentic Italian charm. It was not just a class, but a true cultural experience we’ll never forget. If you’re in the area, do not miss this—it’s an absolute must. Thank you both for a magical evening!
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Cindy
May 11, 2025
Delicious experience! - Thank you to Patricia for her warm welcome and good food. We leave with good advice to cook delicious pasta like there! We had a great time 🍝
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H8627nvemilys
May 9, 2025
Awesome experience! - Patrizia was an amazing host! She is passionate and kind and we really enjoyed every moment of the experience! The food we made was delicious and the view was incredible. We took a taxi to get to the location and it was pretty easy- Patrizia was very helpful in getting it set up! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a cooking class.
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From $170
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).