Traditional Italian lunch in Como and walk in the city center

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 8 guests
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Language
English, Italian
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Savor a traditional 3-course Italian lunch in Como with host Valentina. Relish fresh, seasonal dishes before enjoying a delightful walk by the lake. Discover Como's local charm.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Join Valentina for a spread of her family's signature Italian dishes. Her home is cosy and colourful!

You'll enjoy a 3-course meal, made from seasonal and fresh ingredients from the local market, before heading out for a walk by the nearby lake. You'll have plenty of time to get to know your host, to discover about life in Como and note down all her suggestions of places to visit in the area.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Selection of Appetizers
Polenta chips with local mountain cheese, Marinated red cabbage with local goat cheese, Farinata (chickpea tart) with Squacquerone cheese
MAIN
Main Course
Yellow Saffran rice OR Meat sauce home made lasagna OR Eggplants parmigiana (family recipe)
DESSERT
Dessert
Tiramisù OR Pavlova OR Local ricotta cheese with honey and homemade jam

What You Get

Meals can be adapted for dietary preferences
Lunch and walk along lake Como
Unique access to a private house owned by a design lover

Good To Know

  • Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Meet Valentina, a design journalist and 'history of design' lecturer who has always had a passion for food and wine. In her plates you'll find her passion for colorful food, healthy and natural ingredients. All surrounded by design and vintage pieces from all over the world. Valentina is also into vegetarian cooking and she cares about respecting the environment and the planet. :) You will get the chance to experience a unique and authentic lunch with a local host, hand selected by the world’s largest community for authentic culinary experiences. Our experiences are top rated on TripAdvisor and are loved by thousands of travelers from around the world!

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Via Dante Alighieri, Como Provincia di Como Lombardia, Italy, IT, 22100

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note that the time is in Central European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: May 25, 2025
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