Top Lombardy Food & Drink

Learn how to prepare two types of Italian pasta and a classic Italian dessert during this chef-led cooking workshop. Head to the picturesque private home of a Michelin-trained Milanese local and get hands-on instruction in recreating tagliatelle, ravioli, and tiramisu from one-of-a-kind family recipes. Workshops include local wine and limoncello, as well as the lunch or dinner prepared during the class.

Milan is known as Italy’s capital of fashion, but this cosmopolitan city also has a vibrant food scene. With this tour, discover the city’s best street food originating from regions across Italy. Stroll with your guide through the trendiest district in the city, sampling specialty sandwiches from Venice, focaccia from Liguria, and Sicilian pastries, as well as artisan cheeses and charcuterie washed down with wine.

Taste your away around central Milan during this private, food lovers’ tour. Sample up to six sweet and savory local delicacies, enjoying an unrushed local experience with your guide. You’ll discover some of the city’s off-the-beaten-track highlights along the way, including the design district of La Brea and the shopping street of Corso Garibaldi.

Master the techniques behind two of Italy’s most beloved dishes in a single lesson with this hands-on gelato and pizza workshop in the center of Milan. Join your chef instructor in a downtown cooking studio for a relaxed lesson on how to make authentic pizza from scratch and mix up a batch of creamy gelato like a pro. Cap off your experience by sampling your handiwork over a final tasting.

Use your time in Como to learn more about wine with a sommelier-led tasting session in the heart of the city. Taking place in an elegant wine shop near Como old town, the wine tasting includes plenty of samples along with all the information you need about each varietal. Nice touch: The group is limited to just 12 people for a more sociable and intimate experience.

Step into a local's home in Como to learn how to make fresh pasta and a classic tiramisu. In an intimately sized small group of just 12 people, you'll hear the tricks to roll fresh pasta by hand, and create two dishes as you learn about Lombardy food from your Cesarine host — part of a network of home cooks who preserve regional culinary traditions.

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.

The class will learn to cook three typical dishes of the Italian tradition, using professional tricks and techniques; it will be followed step by step by me as a professional chef but at the same time the atmosphere will be relaxed and pleasant. The recipe cards will be provided so it will be easy to replicate them at home with friends and relatives. The lesson will take place in my cooking workshop, that is, in a real professional kitchen. It is possible to have special menus in case of allergies, intolerances or special diets: please specify your request when booking

Discover the best of Milan’s cuisine on a food walking tour through Navigli and Porta Ticinese. Visit a number of bars and restaurants and learn about northern Italy’s famous ‘aperitivo’ culture. Sample local wines and cheeses, delicious cocktails, the famous Milanese cutlet, and more as your guide explains the history behind the Italian cuisine.

Discover the art of Italian cooking during a private workshop in the heart of Milan. Alongside your private host, learn to make a traditional Italian dish from start to finish. Learn how to make pasta or gnocchi from scratch as well as the famous Italian dessert of tiramisù. Your host also reveals the secrets to making great Italian food so you can recreate dishes back home.

The spectacular countryside surrounding Lake Como is ideal for exploring on two wheels, but navigating the rural roads with a map can be a hassle. With this bike tour, take in the rolling hills, picturesque villages, and lush vineyards with a guide for a stress-free ride. Cross the border between Italy and Switzerland to marvel at views over the lake and enjoy the relaxed pace of a small-group tour.

Food is the cornerstone of Italian culture and this market tour and cooking class in Milan covers a few important dishes. Begin with a market tour where you shop for ingredients for your class. Then learn how to prepare several Italian dishes from scratch including fresh pasta, Milanese risotto, and the iconic tiramisu. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with Italian wines.

Get an inside look into Bergamo’s historic cuisine with this gastro-tour led by a foodie guide. Explore the old town of Bergamo Alta on foot, stopping to sample rustic specialties and rich traditional dishes in a number of restaurants along the way. Learn about the evolution of the local cuisine from the Lombards to today, and end your tour with a scoop of stracciatella gelato, created in Bergamo.

Discover Milan’s unique culinary and cultural traditions during this 4-hour food tour. Learn how Milanese food differs from the rest of Italy and how the cuisine combines traditions with new and innovative concepts. Sample some of the delicious food from Milan and Lombardy such as risotto alla Milanese, fresh pasta, local wines, cheeses, and more. Stroll around the town with your guide and discover the city’s neighborhoods and hidden gems.

Make two fresh pasta dishes by hand during a small-group cooking class in Varenna, Lake Como. You’ll skip the impersonal feel of a larger cooking class, and rustle up creations in the home of a local, who is part of the Cesarine network of Italian home cooks. Prepare and eat pasta and a tiramisu as you learn about the wider Lombardy region in the best place — an Italian home kitchen.

With the help of a native and experienced chef, you will learn all the secrets about Italian food. You'll learn, with a hands-on experience, how to make 3 dishes from start to finish, and you'll be able to enjoy what you created! During the class, we'll talk about the most common mistakes that one can make when preparing a typical Italian dish and you'll be able to ask any question about Italian food and traditions. You'll get recommendations about the best restaurants and markets in the area and the best products to buy to take home. All of this in a fun, yet professional environment, with a chef that will help you during the whole experience!

Welcome and make yourself at home. Here, rules are flexible, no formalities, just the warmth of an old friend's house. Although our cooking class focuses on simplicity, anticipate culinary excellence with premium ingredients and my professional expertise. Conveniently located 20 minutes from Duomo, 5 minutes from Porta Romana metro, and close to tourist spots, accessibility is a breeze. We'll spend 3 to 4 enjoyable hours together, so nothing better than having always a glass full of wine in our hands. Join me for a unique experience, blending culinary excellence with the comfort of a friend's home.

Explore the town of Bellagio and get to know the people and culture like a local with your empathetic guide. Taste local cuisine at a picturesque hilltop restaurant, with views of Lake Como and the surrounding countryside. Then, take a boat cruise across the lake to reach the grand mansion of Villa Balbianello where you will tour it's gardens and many rooms and learn about its history.

Escape the crowds and touristy destinations and embark on our small group tour to one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world. Taste delicious Piedmont regional food that you've never heard about before. Indulge in the authentic hazelnut cream and sweets for which Langhe is famous. Step into the refreshing air of wine cellars on a hot summer day and enjoy the tasting of three delicious red wines. Travel amidst rowsof grapes and rolling hills in a comfortable, private, air conditioned mini-bus

Kickoff your trip to Milan with a private tour of the city sights. With this tour, you’ll get a great introduction to the city’s landmarks and neighborhoods while also learning how to navigate the city streets on your own. Your guide will make sure you make the most out of your trip to Milan by providing plenty of insider tips about the best local spots to visit as well as advice on how to avoid the tourist traps.

Italian wine is renowned across the world and this wine tasting experience gives you a small taste of what to expect on your trip. Head to a traditional wine bar, located in the heart of Milan, and learn about the Italian winemaking tradition from a sommelier. Then, enjoy a sample of red, white, and sparkling wine served with local appetizers.

See Milan's main sights and landmarks and take advantage of your skip-the-line admission to Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' by booking this action-packed, small-group tour. Follow your knowledgeable guide through the streets of Milan, stopping at spots like La Scala opera house, the magnificent gothic Duomo and Sforza Castle. And then stroll right past the line to see the Da Vinci masterpiece depicting Jesus and his disciples eating their last supper.

Explore Milan’s top attractions on a walking tour. Led by a guide, visit the Duomo di Milano, Italy’s largest church, and enjoy your choice between skip-the-line entry to ‘The Last Supper’ or a tour of Leonardo da Vinci's Vineyard. Discover the city’s famous plazas, stroll through the fashion district, and check out popular spots with the locals. Numbers are limited to keep the experience as intimate as possible.