A Fresh-Pasta Cooking Class for Menaggio Visitors

From a Menaggio base to our table in Como

Menaggio sits in the busy middle of Lake Como's western shore, a gateway town for crossings to Lugano and Switzerland and a favourite with active, outdoorsy travellers. We're in central Como, at the south-west tip of the lake, a short walk from Piazza Cavour and the Duomo. It's a natural pairing: spend the morning on the Menaggio lakefront and the afternoon (or evening) with your hands in flour at our kitchen.

How to reach us from Menaggio

The trip is straightforward and part of the fun, since most of it happens on the water.

• By fast ferry: the hydrofoil down the western shore to Como reaches the city in around an hour, dropping you steps from the historic centre.
• By bus: the C10 line runs along the western shore from Menaggio to Como in roughly an hour, with frequent departures through the day.
• By car: about 40 minutes when traffic is kind, though the lakeside road is narrow and parking in Como is easier left to the train or boat.

Tell us your arrival time and we'll help you choose a session that fits the ferry or bus timetable, so there's no rushing either way.

What to combine it with

Menaggio rewards a slow morning before you travel. Walk the lakefront promenade, swim or sunbathe at the Lido di Menaggio, play a round at the local golf course, or hop across for a day-trip to Lugano. Active families in particular tend to build a full day around it; if that's you, our family cooking class and group sessions are made for exactly that mix of ages and energy.

What you'll cook

Each guest kneads a personal dough ball of flour and eggs. While it rests there's a spritz lesson — build your own Aperol or Campari spritz and drink it as your aperitivo — then you hand-roll the sfoglia with a wooden matterello and shape your pasta. Everyone sits down to eat what they made, finishing with gelato dressed in a few drops of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP. The whole thing runs about three hours. Pick your shape on the masterclass pages: Tagliatelle with fresh tomato, tagliatelle al ragù, green ravioloni with ricotta or farfalle and garganelli.

Practical details

The class is 150 euro per person, with sessions of up to 12 guests; larger private groups are arranged at a special rate on request. There's no upfront payment — send a request and we'll confirm by email or WhatsApp. We teach in English and French as well as Italian, so language is never a barrier. When you're ready, request your date.

You might also like

• Cooking class from Bellagio — if you're crossing the lake's central triangle.
• Cooking class from Varenna — the eastern-shore counterpart.
• Things to do in Como — to round out your day in the city.