3 Hour Private Italian Tradition Cooking Class in Brescia
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
I don't know what could make me more interesting than others. I know that anyone who enters my house immediately feels at ease as if they were sitting at the table of old friends. The dishes offered are typical of the Italian tradition and are prepared with natural products, giving priority to the offerings of the various During the cooking class, guests personally experience the art of making pasta and tiramisu by kneading, mixing, and blending with their own hands. a game lesson that will lead them to taste what they have produced. In the end, we leave with the awareness of a new friendship.
Inclusions
What's included
- Coffee and limoncello by myself (for +18 travelers)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 37 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Best Italian experience!
This cooking class was a highlight of our trip to Lake Garda! Mariolina was SO wonderful and was an incredible teacher! The experience felt very authentic and personal. She made delicious appetizers for us to share prior to making the pasta, and the pasta we made was so amazing as well. Highly recommend this experience to anyone who is looking to have a true Italian cooking class.
5Highlight of Trip!
A must-do experience Lago di Garda! Best cooking class I’ve taken. What a fantastic evening. Mario is perfect. The class itself is very informative, food was incredible and we all had so much fun. We made Tiramisu (best I’ve ever had), then Mario provided us with wonderful appetizers, and then we made two types of pasta. Also had yummy limoncello and wine! Mario was also super helpful in getting us a taxi to her home. Her home (and dogs) are so cute. We will miss you Mario, you’re always welcome in Chicago! ♥️🫶🏻
5Cannot recommend enough
We had a fantastic time. The host was fabulous with our girls, one of whom is disabled. I would highly recommend this, it was a highlight of our trip.
5Best food I’ve ever tasted!
This was the best pasta I have ever had in my life. Mario was an excellent teacher and host. She made us feel so welcomed and really made us comfortable with other strangers in the class. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone traveling in the Desenzano/Lake Garda area. She’s only about a 10 min walk from the train station too so even if you’re coming from Milan or Venice it could be a perfect day trip activity!
5An authentic italian cooking experience that can’t be beat!
This was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. From the moment Maria welcomed us into her beautiful home in Desenzano, we felt like we were visiting a friend rather than attending a cooking class. As we cooked, we learned so much about Maria—her love of cooking, her passion for art, and the joy she finds in sharing both with others. We started by making the most delicious tiramisu from scratch before learning how to prepare fresh pasta dough. While the dough rested, Maria treated us to an incredible spread of homemade appetizers that were as beautiful as they were delicious. Then came the pasta! Maria patiently taught us how to shape three different varieties—tagliatelle, ravioli, and tortellini. Her instructions were easy to follow, and it was such a rewarding experience to create everything by hand. Every dish we made was absolutely incredible. The local wines and homemade limoncello were an added bonus. What made this experience so special wasn't just the amazing food—it was the warmth and hospitality. Maria made us feel like part of her family, sharing stories, laughs, music, dancing and traditions throughout the evening. To top it all off, she sent us home with leftover tiramisu and one of her own handmade pieces of artwork, two thoughtful gifts that we'll always treasure. If you're looking for an authentic Italian experience that goes far beyond a typical cooking class, this is it. We left with new skills, full hearts, and unforgettable memories. I would recommend this experience a million times over. Thank you, Maria, for opening your home and sharing your incredible talents with us!!
5A great evening of pasta making
We had the most amazing evening with Mariolina is Desenzano. 6 friends were warmly welcomed into Mariolina's home. We started by making tiramisu in 2 groups of 3 before moving to making individual pasta dough and learning how to shape tortellini, ravioli and tagliatelle. We were served appetisers with prosecco whilst Mariolina cooked our pasta which was served with local wine. The meal was finished off with our tiramisu and home made limoncello. Mariolina was a delight and a great teacher. Easy & quick to communicate with. We arrived as 6 friends and left as 7! I would highly recommend this authentic experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is easily reachable both by car, by train and by bus, even on foot if you have a hotel in the center. It is a terraced house not far from the Desenzano motorway exit, from the ring road exit for Centenaro and 5 minutes from the Desenzano train station.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Mariolina
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For safety and contamination reasons, no gluten intolerances or allergies.
How it compares in Brescia
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 71 experiences we list in Brescia.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 9 of 71.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Brescia
Brescia is a Lombard city at the foot of the Alps, with Roman ruins, a castle on a hill, a Longobard monastery and the Mille Miglia racing legend.
Brescia stands in northern Lombardy, below the Alpine foothills, between Lake Garda and Lake Iseo. In the heart of the old town, the Roman Capitolium, a temple of the first century AD, and a Roman theatre stand near the Santa Giulia monastery, whose museum is part of a UNESCO listing for Longobard sites. Piazza della Loggia is lined with Renaissance arcades and has a clock tower with figures that strike the hours.
Top-ranked sights in Brescia: Mille Miglia Museum (Museo Mille Miglia).
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