Pasta and Tiramisu Class in Como: Learn to Cook Italian

Roll pasta by hand and master tiramisu in a Cesarina's kitchen

A hands-on cooking class in Como where you learn to make fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch in a local home, guided by a Cesarina: one of Italy's network of home cooks who teach family recipes passed down through generations. The class runs three hours with a maximum of twelve people, includes an Italian aperitivo to start, and ends with tasting your dishes paired with local wines. English and Italian guides available.

The experience

You arrive at a local home in Como and step into a Cesarina's kitchen, not a cooking school, but the actual place where these recipes live. The class starts with prosecco and nibbles, then moves straight to the pasta. You'll learn to roll sfoglia (fresh pasta sheet) by hand, the foundation for two different pasta types you make from scratch. The Cesarina walks you through the technique, shares the family method, and you work alongside other guests: the group stays small, no more than twelve. By the time you've shaped and cooked your pasta, you've picked up something you can actually do at home.

After the pasta comes tiramisu: the layering, the coffee-soaked ladyfingers, the creamy middle. You make it yourself, tasting as you go. Then you sit down to eat what you've made: your handmade pasta dressed with a simple sauce, the tiramisu you just assembled, all of it paired with local wines. The Cesarina shares stories about where these recipes come from and what they mean in her kitchen. It's the kind of meal that sticks with you because you know exactly how it got made.

The whole thing takes three hours. Water, espresso, and the wines are included. If you eat vegetarian, vegan, or keep kosher, let them know when you book and they'll adjust the recipes: the core technique stays the same. Public transport runs near the location, so you don't need a car to get there.

What’s included

• Italian aperitivo with prosecco and nibbles.
• hands-on instruction in making two fresh pasta types and tiramisu.
• local wines paired with your meal.
• water and espresso.
• shared cooking class in a Cesarina's home kitchen with a maximum of twelve guests.

Options for this experience

2 options

Ravioli Making Class, ExpressGuide in English or Italian · 17:00Hands-on cooking class lasting 2 hours: you'll make fresh ravioli from scratch and prepare tasty fillings together with your Cesarina

Tiramisu and Pasta ClassGuide in English or Italian · 6 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 19:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 19:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Under 9: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Pets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Cesarine: Cooking Class

Is this one for you?Book this class if you have a free afternoon in Como and want to learn something you'll actually use. The recipes are simple enough to remake at home, and you leave knowing how a Cesarina makes them. The small group and the home setting mean you're not in a commercial kitchen. You're in someone's actual cooking space, learning the way these dishes are made in a family.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What exactly do I learn to make in this cooking class in Como?

You make two different types of fresh pasta from scratch: rolling the sfoglia (pasta sheet) by hand and shaping each one, plus tiramisu. All three are iconic Italian dishes you'll be able to recreate in your own kitchen once you've done it here.

How many people will be in the class with me?

The class is small-group, with a maximum of twelve people. You'll cook alongside other guests, which is part of the experience. You share the kitchen, the recipes, and the meal at the end.

What's included in the price, and what do I eat?

The class includes an Italian aperitivo (prosecco and nibbles) at the start, the pasta and tiramisu you make, and local wines to drink with your meal. Water and espresso are also included. You taste everything you've cooked.

Do I need cooking experience to join this class?

No. The Cesarina teaches you the technique from the beginning: rolling pasta by hand, making tiramisu. You're learning family recipes, not refining skills you already have.

Can the class accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, and kosher options are available upon request. Let the operator know when you book so they can adjust the recipes to fit your needs.

How long does the class take?

The class runs three hours from start to finish: aperitivo, cooking, and then sitting down to eat what you've made together.