Top Lake Como Lunch

Learn to create classic dishes of the Lombardy region with a small-group cooking class in Lake Como. A member of the acclaimed Cesarine network of chefs will welcome you into their home for a lesson in Milanese-style cuisine as you help prepare a 3-course menu featuring northern Italian favorites such as a seasonal starter, various kinds of fresh pasta, and a local dessert such as a *torta miascia*, *cutizza* pancake, or tiramisu. When the cooking’s done, sit down with your host and small group to enjoy the homemade meal with wine.

Pasta lovers—prepare to be amazed! This pasta-making class at a Cesarina’s home is the perfect way to learn new skills and taste incredible food too. As it’s a private class, you’ll have direct access to your teacher for questions along the way. Learn the secrets of the region’s most loved pasta dishes, and make three recipes. The best thing about the experience is that you get to eat the food at the end with wine included.

"Cooking" is relax and fun for me, it is the pleasure of being in company and spending carefree moments together while sharing experiences and why not, also culinary secrets listening to good music and drinking good wine. My husband and I are Neapolitans, so for us the password is "hospitality": my home is your home. We are about 45 years old, I am an inlingua Italian teacher since 2006, we both speak fluently English and Spanish and we love cooking together (we have been doing it for 20 years now) but we like even more to share these experiences with other people , being in good company and meeting people from all over the world. What to expect from this experience? We will certainly teach you new things in the kitchen with some of our little secrets, all while having fun in a peaceful and relaxed environment at the same time.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Cernobbio treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Book in advance and capture the spirit of Lake Como on a walking tour of Bellagio and Varenna, two of the mid-lake region's most enchanting towns. Stop at a historic olive oil mill to taste one of the region's local specialties, accompanied by cured meats and wine. Then, enjoy a private cruise in a Venetian water taxi to visit the opulent gardens of Villa del Balbianello and Villa Melzi.

Visit a villa winery in Domaso on Lake Como, and experience an authentic Italian family-run wine estate that’s been nurtured through the generations. Ideal if you’re looking for a Lake Como experience with a difference, the visit includes a tour of the wine cellar followed by an extravagant tasting session. You’ll savor local specialities that have been carefully chosen to complement the wine as you learn about viticulture in the northern Italian region.

Get away from the crowds on land and discover the quieter side of Lake Como on this private sailing adventure. Set sail from Bellagio on an elegant 8.5m-long boat to admire the attractions along the shoreline, including Villa del Balbianello, Villa Melzi, and Villa Carlotta. Sail alongside Comacina Island and drop anchor to dive into the crystal clear waters of the lake or relax on board with music, drinks and snacks.

Enjoy a mouthwatering introduction to local flavors on this food walking tour of Como. Get the inside scoop on the town’s foodie scene from a licensed tour guide; sample regional delicacies such as olive oils, local wines, focaccia, meats and cheeses, and finish with a gelato. Your guide also provides information on the local history, culture, and architecture while you walk around.

Lake Como is home to dazzling villas and postcard-perfect villages, but getting around on your own can be confusing. With this small group (max 8 people) tour, save hours by navigating between highlights with a guide. Reach Villa Balbianello via hydrofoil for a guided tour through the gardens and terraces of Villa Balbianello.

If there’s one dish everyone wishes they could bring home from Italy, it’s fresh egg pasta, a northern Italian signature. Learn how to mix, roll, cut, and cook your own fresh pasta alongside a local chef in a hotel kitchen or another location near Bellagio—then eat it for lunch or dinner along with wine and coffee or tea. With numbers capped at just 10 travelers, you’re sure to master the tricks of the trade.

Many visitors to Lake Como head directly to Bellagio and Villa Balbianello, but the city of Como is rich in history and culture. Take a deep dive into the city’s past during this walking tour that covers its most important highlights in just hours. Learn about the its architecture from ancient Rome through the Rationalists, with insights from your guide at every stop.

See two picturesque lakeside towns in Italy and Switzerland in a single day with this time-saving guided tour. Begin with a guided tour of Como to take in highlights like the cathedral and old town in just two hours. After free time for lunch, hop on the train to Lugano (own expense) with your guide for a stroll through the center of Lugano. Admire the top sights together and enjoy free time to explore and shop before the return train.

Pick up the basics of northern Italian cooking in a private class in the home of a local. Visit the local market visit to select your fresh ingredients under the guidance of your host, then head to the kitchen for hands-on experience preparing classic Como recipes. Afterwards, sit down together to savor your homemade specialities and chat with your host over a glass of local wine.

Combine a Lake Como cruise with lunch in a Michelin-listed lakeside restaurant. An experience designed to showcase “la dolce vita” of Lake Como, the combo-tour starts with a cruise from Varenna by elegant Venetian water taxi, and finishes with lunch and red wine in Bellagio. An entry ticket to the gardens of Villa Melzi is an extra perk.

Gain exclusive insight into the world of Italian cooking during a private dining experience in Como. You'll overcome the language barrier as you browse a local market with your private guide and then watch as they whip up a tailored 4-course meal for you to enjoy. Unlike other typical cooking classes, you'll assist in the preparation of food but leave the cooking itself to a professional.

Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of the Italian cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.

Learn to make a traditional Italian aperitivo during this private drinks workshop in Como. Immerse yourself in the Italian practice of sundowner drinks and learn the art of making the perfect one yourself. You’ll also learn to prepare some appetizers to go along with your drinks, sipping a selection of red and white Italian wines throughout the session.

Learn how to cook typical Italian dishes like a real Nonna ata cooking class held in the home of a local chef. Make fresh pasta and a delicious sauce, and prepare a starter using seasonal vegetables and local produce. For pudding, create a traditional dessert such as tiramisu, then sit down around the table to eat what you’ve created. Round off your meal with a glass of local wine or a coffee.

We only use the original recipe for Neapolitan Pizza. That means that every single ingredient is compliant with the specifications to call it Neapolitan DOC Pizza. As in the wood-burning oven we use only 100% beech wood and not mixed wood as usual in restaurants, the flavour will be really unique!

Indulge your senses in a curated tour that showcases the culinary delights, historical marvels, and scenic wonders of Valchiavenna. Immerse yourself in the wonders of Valchiavenna with a tour that goes beyond ordinary. To start your day, you will be picked up by our transfer from your hotel to take you to the town of Chiavenna, where you will have a guided visit. Chiavenna is located in the heart of Valchiavenna, it is known for its medieval architecture, narrow cobblestone streets, and historic buildings. After your visit, the driver will take you to the enchanting Acquafraggia waterfalls. Visiting the Acquafraggia Waterfalls promises a serene escape into nature, providing a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Before your tour ends, you will have a culinary experience in a Crotto, a natural cave or grotto that has been transformed into a unique restaurant.

Winter season is the best season to approach sailing and get some good knowledges. Morning winds can be challenging sometimes, but can you imagine yourselves only in the middle of the lake? Yup, pretty cold too out there, but that’s how you can feel alive and truly forget the rest for a while. Meet our sailboat and let her be your new friend. She makes a good coffee too! You’ll be sailing on the eastern side of Lake Como helping the skipper on board and gaining confidence with a sailboat. You’ll enjoy beautiful landscapes and mystic atmospheres. You can answer to your sailing curiosities and test yourself. It’s not all about “work” though! Ask for a coffee on board while you’re sailing… And when the sailing session is over stay with us at the Bay and enjoy some good Pasta for lunch. Like friends sharing a Sunday morning away from stress, boredom, problems and daily routine. “Sunday Funday!”

Connect with a passionate home cook on the shores of Lake Como to discover the secrets to making flawless pasta and authentic tiramisù from scratch with this private, hands-on experience. Join your host in her home kitchen to hone your skills at rolling and shaping fresh pasta and assembling luscious tiramisù, then relax over lunch or dinner to sample your handiwork served with local wines and Italian espresso.

Unlock the secrets of Italian cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in Lake Como. Connect with an Italian host in their own kitchen for a personalized culinary adventure as you learn the art of pizza-making, and create Italy’s most famous dessert—tiramisu. Then, indulge in a delicious meal paired with local wines.