Cooking Class with a View in Lake Como

About this tour

Master three signature Northern Italian dishes in a light-filled penthouse overlooking Lake Como's alpine backdrop. This three-hour hands-on class teaches you polenta balls, buckwheat ravioli, and a traditional flour-based dessert using techniques passed down through Lombardy's culinary tradition. Your hosts—passionate locals—guide you through each stage, then you sit down to eat what you've made, paired with regional wines and house-made limoncello.

Highlights

• Cook polenta, buckwheat ravioli, and pan meino from scratch
• Learn Lombard flour traditions: polenta, buckwheat, fioretto
• Eat your three courses with lake and Alpine views
• Taste premium local wines and homemade limoncello
• Small group, expert instruction from resident cooks
• Penthouse location with unobstructed Como panorama

What to expect

You'll arrive at a high-ceilinged space with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the lake. After a brief welcome, you'll move into the kitchen where your hosts walk you through ingredient ratios and hand-shaping techniques. Expect to knead dough, fill ravioli by hand, and manage a gentle simmer. The class moves at a relaxed pace—there's time to chat and ask questions. Once the dishes are ready, you'll transition to the dining area, plate up, and eat together whilst the Alps catch the afternoon or evening light.

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