Eat like a local

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Location

Bergamo

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 5 guests

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible

Location

Bergamo

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 5 guests

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible

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•65 reviews

US$157.23 per guest

Guest

Adult x2

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Description

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i'll teach you the secrets of Italian home cooking with a hands-on lesson in the private kitchen with my family because it allows you to fully dive into the local reality of the place you are visiting.

cooking equipments

Lunch

Dinner

Meet me at my house in central Bergamo. Over a drink and snack, we first chat about the daily menu and get to know each other. You are going to prepare some typical Italian recipes, using the freshest seasonal ingredients, and then basic cooking techniques to simply enhance the natural flavor of the food. We could prepare fresh pasta such as tagliatelle, casoncelli, lasagna and different sauces which are easy to do again at home (Bolognese, pesto, fish sauce). As an alternative, if you don't like pasta, we could prepare some traditional meat and seafood dishes or yeast products (pizza, focaccia, panzerotti ..) The menu also includes: - Welcome drinks (prosecco and snacks) - Starters (cheeses, salami and vegetables) - Wine - Dessert: Sicilian cannoli, tiramisu, panna cotta, babà with limoncello, strudel or profiteroles - Coffee and liqueurs After 2-3 hours of teamwork, we can enjoy our masterpieces at dinner accompanied with good Italian wine. During the dinner, I will tell you more about the origin of the dishes. We finish dinner or lunch with good Italian liquor and an espresso coffee.

STARTER

typical central-northern Italian appetizer platter

cold meats, cheeses, focaccia and grilled or pickled vegetables, with regional variations, of course.

MAIN

homemade pasta (COOKING CLASS)

Discover the best pasta types to make by hand like a true Italian: tagliatelle, maccheroni, lasagna, ...

DESSERT

Italian desserts, the perfect way to finish any dinner party

Sicilian cannoli, Napoletan babà, tiramisu, strudel, panna cotta, ice cream, profiteroles, ..

Meeting Point

Michele's Kitchen, Via Giuseppe Rillosi, Bergamo Provincia di Bergamo Lombardia, Italy, IT, 24128

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My home is 20 minutes walking from lower city center and 35 minutes walking from upper city

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Start Time / Opening Hours

06/09/2021 - 01/12/2027

MONDAY

FRIDAY

18:30 - 21:30

SATURDAY

14:30 - 18:00

SUNDAY

16:30 - 20:00

Free cancellation

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 1 day before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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dennisgX7937RROctober 2026 • TripAdvisor

Recollections from Canadian guests

We loved our personalized authentic Italian cooking experience in Michele’s home. Michele and Wanda are wonderful hosts!

Response from ViatorOctober 16, 2026

Dear Canadian friends, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! It was an absolute pleasure hosting you in our home and sharing our passion for authentic Italian cooking with you. Wanda and I are delighted to hear that you loved the experience-especially making those wonderful gnocchi and traditional casoncelli together! You are always welcome back anytime you find yourselves in Italy again. Warm regards from back home to Canada! Warmly, Michele & Wanda

micm740September 2026 • TripAdvisor

“We Came for the Food, We Left as Family” ❤️

Are you ready for real authentic Italian food from a real Italian family? Well then Michelle's Kitchen is the right experience for you. I went with my girlfriend and Michelle and his wife Vanda were super friendly and welcoming and we were made feel like we were part of their family. Michelle is an amazing chef and he thought us a lot about real Italian food and how to make it the proper way. We made Tagliatelle with a Ragu sauce and it turned out amazing! It was a brilliant experience and one t...read more

karinatL9791RBSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor

Fun in Bergamo, Italy 🇮🇹

Michele and his wife were wonderful! We took our time making pasta and drinking wine all while having fun conversation and listening to music. His home is nice and cozy and Michele is very knowledgeable in history and Italys culture. Would definitely do it again!

Response from ViatorSeptember 30, 2026

Thank you so much for this beautiful review! You were fantastic — bravissimi! You made wonderful ravioli, with great attention and a lot of fun, and it was a real pleasure to share the time, wine and conversation with you. I'm so happy you felt at home, that is exactly the atmosphere I want to create. You are always welcome back! Michele

N6500BFsaraeJune 2026 • TripAdvisor

Cook like a local

Michele’s Kitchen was a wonderful cooking experience. He taught us how to make homemade pasta and we added ingredients to our desire. The cooking class was wonderful and sharing the meals with locals was excellent. I highly recommend.

Terri_sMay 2026 • Viator

Incredible cooking experience with wonderful people.

Michele and his lovely wife, Wanda were incredible hosts. Michele’s love for food and cooking and sharing his knowledge with us shined through. Michele reached out several times prior to the event and even offered a choice as to what we would prefer to make. He shared a family recipe with us and it was absolutely delicious. We are very grateful for Michele and Wanda’s hospitality and a great evening sharing stories from our travels in Italy and about our families, who interesting enough were...read more