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Cesarine: Mastering Pasta and Tiramisu with Home Cooks in Varenna
4.8
178 Ratings
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.
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
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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…
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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 part of the family and will teach you their family cooking secrets for an authentic culinary experience.
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.
- 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
- 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…
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 yourself in Italian culture, make new friends, and share your love for Italian cuisine.
• Learn to hand roll ‘sfoglia’ (fresh pasta)
• Discover how to create 2 classic pasta varieties
• Learn the art of Tiramisu preparation
• Participate in a small group cooking class (max 12 people) and share your enthusiasm for Italian food with other friendly participants
• Start off with an authentic Italian Aperitivo
Cesarine boasts the title of the oldest network of home cooks spread across Italy. As gracious hosts, they welcome inquisitive travelers into their homes for rich culinary experiences.
- Please note that our Cesarine are ready and thrilled to host you in their homes! All Cesarine are always very careful and attentive of the important sanitary rules needed, even more now! The homes provide all the essential sanitary equipment for the guests (paper towels for washing hands, hand sanitizing gel and so on). Remember to always maintain 1 meter distance from each other and if not, wear masks and gloves
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(178 Ratings)
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N2960sxashleyr
Aug 16, 2025
Must-do Cooking class - This cooking class with Patrizia and Luca was the absolute highlight of our trip, and we would give it 6 stars if we could. They were incredibly gracious and generous hosts and made us feel so welcome from the second we walked in the door. The pre-lunch appetizers and wine were both wonderful, and Patrizia’s instruction was clear and polished. They even provided taxi numbers to make the process of getting from Varenna to Pradelo easier. Of course, the pasta was exceptional and the view was world class. Couldn’t recommend this experience more!
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Meess2019
Aug 14, 2025
Fantastic experience - An incredible experience: learning how to cook in an original italian way with two incredibly nice hosts. The wine, the food and the view were amazing. Thank you for the great time Patrizia and Luca!
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Journey22842324202
Aug 5, 2025
Fun learning and eating experience - The class was held in a charming below ground room that was clearly ancient, but clean and nicely decorated. Monica was delightful and showed us how to make by hand two kinds of pasta (tagliatelle and ravioli) with sauces and tiramisu. It was hands on, with her demonstrating and then us doing. She did the final cooking and then my wife and I sat down to eat what we cooked for lunch. It was delicious. Monica supplied delicious wine and limoncello to go with our lunch.
It might have been fun to have another couple in the class with us, although space was limited.
Overall, we had fun, learned some cooking techniques, and had a delicious lunch from what we made.
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578avivac
Jul 31, 2025
A truly special experience in Lake Como - Our cooking class with Patrizia from Cesarine was one of the absolute highlights of our time in Lake Como. Set in the mountains with breathtaking views of the lake, the experience felt both intimate and unforgettable. Patrizia was kind, patient, and incredibly clear with her instructions as she guided us through making fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch.
What made the class especially memorable were all the thoughtful personal touches—from the homemade focaccia appetizer to the local products she used. Every moment felt warm and authentic. Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for something truly special in Lake Como!
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Kristende6265xq
Jul 20, 2025
Unforgettable authentic Italian cooking expereince - What an amazing and special experience with Patrizia and Luca! Highlight of our trip to Lake Como! From the moment we walked in the door of their wonderful home, they showed us such warm hospitality. We loved learning how to make pasta and tiramisu - Patrizia was so gracious in walking us through each step and is truly a master of her craft. We cannot wait to recreate the recipes at home with friends and family. The setting for the dinner was so beautiful with stunning views of Lake Como, delicious food, and wonderful company. Thank you Patrizia and Luca for such an incredible experience that we will never forget!
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Juliaml7805cv
Jul 18, 2025
- Patrizia’s cooking class was amazing! She was very helpful with directions and connecting us with taxi drivers beforehand. She provided us with great wine and appetizers while learning how to make her family recipes and then the views while eating were so memorable! We can’t wait to return back one day!
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Stuchinsky
Jul 14, 2025
Tutto squisito, grazie mille!! - Cooking with Patrizia was the highlight of our vacation. From the minute she and her husband Luca met us outside of their beautiful home overlooking Lake Como, they made us feel like family. We were with our two adult sons. She even catered to their allergies making substitutions, while still creating magnificent dishes. Preparing the dishes side by side with Patrizia and Luca made the experience so joyful and authentic, creating memories that will last a lifetime. While we were preparing our meal they served us wine with homemade focaccia bread, prosciutto, and cheese. Their hospitality exceeded all expectations. We sat outside overlooking Lake Como in a postcard setting. Needless to say, we bought a pasta maker the day we got home. We can’t wait to visit again. Many thanks and hugs.
Michelle, Scott, Jacob, and Jeremy
New York
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Cmcasas
Jul 5, 2025
Spectacular cooking class in Italy - I’m not even sure where to begin to express how amazing this experience was! Patrizia was a kind and gracious host and welcomed our party of four into her mountain top home. There was as additional couple to make a total class of six people.
The house was part of a hamlet of homes in the families for generations. The drive up the winding road served to give us spectacular views of the lake.
Upon arrival, Patrizia greeted us and walked us a further 3-4 minutes to her home. She had a table set for our anticipated lunch (with the results of her tutelage) out in the garden with broad view of the lake and adjacent to her thriving vegetable garden.
She taught us how to make Foccaccia, served us nibbles of meat and cheese with choice of wine.
The first thing we made was Tiramisu so that it could chill properly while we were making the pasta. Then we made tortilloni and tagliatelle. Everyone joined in and with Patricia’s guidance and instruction, we made plain, spinach and tomato pasta.
The resultant lunch was absolutely amazing.
I give her the highest marks for a wonderful cultural experience that we will long remember.
(We were staying in nearby Varenna and Patrizia also helped us organize transportation which was about a 25 minute drive.)
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H4923zbjamese
Jul 5, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience - An amazing experience, probably the best during our entire stay in Lake Como. Would 100% recommend! Patrizia was an amazing host and taught us so much to Italian cuisine.
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S7790kgjamieh
Aug 11, 2025
BE WARY OF LOCATION AND ADVERTISING - When we made this booking, it was titled: Cooking class in Varenna. I think the majority would deduce that the class is in Varenna…
We were very excited and had our itinerary planned to be in Varenna for our cooking class. Being on the move and enjoying our holiday, it wasn’t possible for us to read the email they sent the day before the class. Bear in mind, the email was sent one hour before the cancellation period. When checking where the venue is on the day, it was too late to cancel. Multiple correspondence were made to try and cancel and get a refund because of the false advertising, but Cesarine and the host were not helpful.
We relied on Trip-advisor for time, pick up and meeting point, therefore when we checked the message for the location, it was too late for us to make adjustments. Unfortunately, if you read more reviews of this class we are not the only ones with this experience.
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