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Italian Cooking Class with Lake Views in Varenna by Cesarine

4.8(53)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 53 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy Cesarine: Cooking Class
Italian Cooking Class with Lake Views in Varenna by Cesarine

About this activity

Discover traditional Italian cuisine in a private cooking class in Varenna.

Learn to prepare authentic dishes with fresh, high-quality ingredients and expert techniques.

You’ll create a three-course meal including: Panzanella and Trout Pâté, a Tuscan-inspired bread salad with fish pâté; Handmade Tagliolini with Bottarga, fresh pasta paired with savory bottarga; and Tiramisu, Italy’s iconic dessert with mascarpone and espresso-soaked biscuits.

After cooking, enjoy your meal with local wines, all in the cozy atmosphere of an Italian home. Ideal for food lovers and home cooks, this class offers new skills, recipes, and unforgettable memories.

What's included

  • ✓A three-course meal paired with fine local wine
  • ✓Hands-on cooking class with expert guidance
  • ✓Step-by-step recipes to take home and recreate your dishes
  • ✓All ingredients and materials provided for a full Italian meal

Meeting and pickup

  • 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 experience may take place in Varenna, Bellano (approximately an 8-minute taxi ride), or Vestreno (approximately a 15–20-minute taxi ride)

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

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

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