Cooking classes are a fun thing to do as an experience if you are in town for more than a couple of days.  It's a nice way to bring something home with you that will last: a new recipe in your repertoire!

Amy's Cucina

Italian pasta making classes (in English)  in Como. Think tagliatelle with seasonal "sugo" or sauces. Includes an elegant sit down lunch eating what has been prepared.  Amy has an Italian chef on hand to assist in getting your fresh pasta making skills up to par.  Classes run from 9:30am - 2:00pm.  Amyscucina.com

To Book:  Amy@Amyscucina.com

Pasta Matta

Fresh pasta classes including tortelli (similar to ravioli), lasagna and gnocchi, but they do lots of other courses such as risotto, sweets.  Also special classes for kids & teens.  Valentina, who runs the classes, speaks Italian & English. Typically they run 2-3 hours for adults and 1,5-2 hours for children.  Pastamatta.com

To Book:  tel: Valentina 329 432 4503,  email: pastamatta.cf@gmail.com

Make Bake Como

Learn how to make organic breads, cantuccini and other Italian specialties, then sit down to a nice lunch eating what's been prepared.  Katie, who runs the classes from 10:00am - 2:00pm , speaks English & Italian.  MakeBakeComo.com

To Book: Katie@makebakecomo.com