Top Things to do in Lake Como
10 Food & Drink in Lake Como That You Shouldn't Miss
A gorgeous spot that’s a convenient day trip from Milan, Lake Como recently earned fame as home to Hollywood star George Clooney. But celeb-spotting aside, it’s known for jaw-dropping natural beauty, elegant old villas—and the scenic towns surrounding the lake. Check out Varenna, Bellagio, and Menaggio, which offer great views, historic churches, and water-based activities such as ferries and passenger-only boats.
Restaurants in Lake Como
1. Ristorante Il Caminetto Cookery Lessons
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5.0 based on 356 reviews
Reviewed By Chaiss - Scituate, United States
We spent the day 10-4:30 at the cooking class and it was a very fun, educational and one of the highlights of our stay on Lake Como! Moreno was so sweet and entertaining I would highly recommend this cooking class to anyone visiting the lake!!! The class was in a casual setting and allowed you to ask questions and get tips from Moreno and some of the guests. We drank, cooked, laughed and made new friends. It was a great experience????. Thank you thank you!
2. Ristorante Salice Blu
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5.0 based on 65 reviews
Cooking Lessons Private Cooking Lesson with chef Luigi Gandola.10.00 am: Meet chef Luigi in your hotel lobby in Bellagio or from Bellagio ferro station and transfer by private vehicle to his restaurant the “Salice Blu”.Enjoy a cup of coffee with Luigi before visiting his Herb Garden (with its 40 different aromatic herbs) behind the restaurant’s kitchens.The cooking lesson begins at 10.30 and you can assist Chef Luigi in making home made pasta, risotto and ravioli using fresh local products from the market. Enjoy these delicacies for lunch.Following lunch, Chef Luigi will give you a diploma as well as an English translation of the recepies.Apron With Himalaia sign And. Little present of italian foodTransfer back to your hotel at 2pm. ( time can change)
3. Make Bake Como
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5.0 based on 43 reviews
Private bespoke cooking class in Katie's home in Como, Italy. Learn how to prepare slowly leavened Organic Bread, Fresh Egg Pasta, Risotto, Neapolitan Pizza, Gnocchi, Gelato & much more. We also provide food tours of the Local Produce Market, where we learn about the local food producers and products, and then purchase ingredients for our cooking classes. Join Katie to Shop, Cook and Eat like a local, in beautiful Como, Italy.
4. Enoteca Principessa
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5.0 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By Suzlikestoeat
We found this exceptional wine store through Trip Advisor, and Alda helped us pick out wonderful wine. She was very friendly, gave us great suggestions, and shared some of the history of the store with us. I am looking forward to drinking the bottles that we purchased here. Thank You, Alda! For your wonderful service and knowledge that you shared with us!
5. Gusto Italiano Bellagio
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5.0 based on 88 reviews
Experience cooking as in a real Italian home guided by a genuine housewife teaching you how to cook a perfect traditional meal for your family and friends, simply the Italian way.
Reviewed By AbbyPez
We had a wonderful day that started with shopping for ingredients in the local markets. This was such a unique and exceptional start to the day. We then went back to the cooking school and began making our masterpieces. We made bruchetta (different than I have ever tasted), homemade tagliatelle with bolognese sauce (my favorite) and finished it off with strawberry tiramisu! I mentioned that I did not like coffee so Christina and Elisabetta suggested strawberry. It was amazing. The best part of it all is that we were able to include our two little kids (2 and 4 year olds) in this experience too! They even had toys for the kids and Chef Christina had them help every step of the way. The kids LOVED IT (and so did Mommy and Daddy)! 5 plus stars!
6. Amy's Cucina
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5.0 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By 537andreat - Romford, United Kingdom
Amy, all I can say is you are a very special person to allow us into your home and cook! We came September after not being able to travel due to the travel restrictions and so glad we were able to book this cooking experience. We had a fantastic time and the four of us enjoyed making, cooking and eating the amazing ravioli and gnocchi and panna cotta - helped along with the prosecco and limoncello! You are a fab host and would highly recommend to all that visit lake Como Also we have made pasta since we arrived home thanks to you.
7. Micromercato Moltrasio
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5.0 based on 34 reviews
Local quality food products and everything you need for your home. Monica and Paolo are waiting to serve you with sympathy and kindness . FRESH BREAD EVERY DAY.
Reviewed By Kayxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx - Copenhagen, Denmark
Part of the magic of renting a holiday house are certainly the home cooked meals. This makes the local grocery store to THE partner in crime. Paolo and Monica certainly went above and beyond, if they didn’t have what we were looking for, they’d get it for us, tips for the perfect ragu included. It wouldn’t be far fetched to call their micromercato the heart of Moltrasio. They welcomed us with open arms, were more helpful than you could wish for and made this charming little town feel a little bit like home. Grazie!
8. Cesarine
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Cesarine is Italy's first network of 800+ home cooks all over Italy in more than 120+ destinations. We offer food experiences all over Italy such as cooking classes, dining experiences, market and food tours.
9. Lake Como Travel & Style
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Born in 2011 as an online tourist guide to Lake Como and its surrondings, also available in several languages such as Italian English and Russian, Lake Como activities provided for all the prestigious accommodations cooperations.
10. Do Eat Better Experience - Lake Como Food Tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Como food tour is progressive meals eaten in different locations, usually downtown, walking in the streets where the main monuments are. This is best way to enjoy your time here, both for good food and wine and to know other people and live the city like local people do. Our local food experts will drive you in Como's best locations while looking at the best places in town.
