Como: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class in Local Home

Summary

Roll fresh pasta & craft tiramisu with locals in Como’s kitchens

You’ll join a small group in a real Como home kitchen to roll fresh pasta by hand, laugh over prosecco aperitivo, and learn tiramisu secrets from your local host. Expect floury hands, shared stories, homemade Italian food with wine, and a sense of belonging that lingers long after dessert.

What’s the experience like?

“Don’t worry, we’ll fix it together,” said our host—Francesca, I think her name was—when my dough stuck to the table. There were six of us crowded around her wooden kitchen island in Como, sleeves rolled up and flour everywhere (even on my phone, which I probably shouldn’t have brought so close). She showed us how to roll ‘sfoglia’ by hand—her hands moved so fast compared to mine—and then we tried making two kinds of pasta from scratch. The air smelled like eggs and wheat and something a little sweet from the espresso brewing in the corner.

We’d all just met but somehow it felt like a family lunch prep. Francesca poured prosecco for everyone and passed around little nibbles—she called them “aperitivo,” which sounded fancier than what I’d usually eat before dinner. I tried asking about the difference between tagliatelle and fettuccine (still not sure I got it right), and she laughed at my pronunciation but answered anyway. There was this moment when she let us taste the sauce straight from the pan—hot, salty, tomatoey—and honestly, that’s when I realized how much better food tastes when you’ve made it yourself.

The tiramisu part was messier than expected. My layers weren’t even but nobody cared; someone else’s cocoa powder went everywhere and we all just laughed. At one point, Francesca told us her grandmother’s trick for getting the mascarpone just right (I promised not to tell). We sat down together at her big table to eat everything we’d made—wine glasses clinking, windows open to the sounds of Como outside—and I still think about that view over rooftops while sipping espresso at the end. Not everything turned out perfect but maybe that’s why it felt so good.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hands-on pasta and tiramisu class

• Meet Cesarina in local home
• Enjoy Italian Aperitivo
• Learn to roll fresh pasta
• Make two types of pasta
• Prepare iconic tiramisu
• Share meal with group

Top questions

How many people are in each Como pasta class?

The class is small-group style with a maximum of 12 people.

Is wine included during the cooking class?

Yes, local wines are served along with water and espresso.

What types of pasta will I learn to make?

You’ll make two iconic Italian pasta types from scratch by hand.

Do I need any cooking experience?

No experience needed—the host guides everyone step by step.

Where does the class take place in Como?

The cooking class is held inside a carefully selected local home in Como.

Is there an aperitivo before cooking?

Yes, an Italian aperitivo with prosecco and nibbles is included to start.

Are public transport options available nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to the location.

Can service animals join the class?

Service animals are allowed at this cooking class.

What’s included

Your day includes a shared hands-on cooking class inside a welcoming Como home where you’ll make two classic pastas and tiramisu from scratch—with guidance from your host. Enjoy an Italian aperitivo with prosecco and snacks, plus water, local wines throughout your meal, and espresso to finish before heading back out into town.