MILAN
The Milan classics, and the best way to do each.
The 14 most popular dinner experiences for visitors to Milan. The ones worth building a morning or a day around, with prices, running times and who you book through.
A 3-course Italian dinner plus a high-energy show in Milan, with acrobatics, fire performers, wine, and an after-dinner DJ set.
Most Popular“What an amazing show. The dinner was awesome and the variety was exceptional. The atmosphere and dynamics of the show were so incredible and the performers were so talented. Just a sight to behold.”
Skip the line at Hard Rock Cafe Milan for a set-menu lunch or dinner near the Duomo, with priority seating and classic American favorites.
“ok food, set menu. Waitress very helpful and friendly”
Como home dining with a Cesarina cooking demo, 3-course meal, regional wines, pasta lesson, and small-group hospitality in Lombardy.
“The meal was absolutely amazing, such good conversation and a gorgeous view! Learned how to make pasta and even got all the kids involved. Definitely recommend!!!”
A private 3-hour dining experience in Lombardy with a cooking demo, a 4-course seasonal meal, and wine in a real Italian home.
“Patrizia was a wonderful and gracious host! We enjoyed spending the evening with her at her family's home, overlooking Lake Como. We were surprised that since it's shoulder season, we were her only guests for the evening! We felt extremely special. She demonstrated how to make homemade pasta, and told us how she makes her…”
Bergamo private dining in a local home with a chef-led cooking demo, 4-course meal, and regional wine included in 2.5 hours.
“It was lovely and we could not have asked for a better lunch. The family was so sweet and kind.”
A Milan music-driven fresh pasta lesson with aperitivo, wine, and a sit-down meal of what you make: cappelletti, tagliatelle, tiramisù.
“We had the best experience ever. Simone, his hospitality, his friends, is lovely and warm home added to the amazing cooking lesson he gave to us. He danced and laughed together with each choreographed step of his lesson to a cool rocking song. We dinned and drank together like old friends and ended the evening…”
A 3-course Cesarine dinner at a Milan home with a live cooking demo, regional wine, and family cookbook recipes for up to 8 people.
“It was fantastic! Enrico and his wife was very inviting. The food was absolutely fabulous. I've learned so much. We would recommend everyone to do this activity. It was just me and my husband and the hosts, so it was a very intamit ecperience which we both appreciated. It was more than a dream come…”
All-in Piedmontese dinner near Porta Garibaldi: five tastings, Barolo risotto, braised beef, Nebbiolo wine, bonet.
“We are a couple with one child and ordered three sets, each consisting of five courses. To start, the waiter served us red wine and bread. After that, we were presented with cold cuts, risotto, beef, and dessert. Unfortunately, the overall quality of the entire set was disappointing, especially the beef, which was tough and…”
Cook with a Cesarine in a Como home, enjoy a starter-to-dessert meal with Lombardy wine and espresso, plus a handmade pasta moment.
“Vincenzo and Stefania were so lovely and entertaining. We felt at home with them. My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We rarely cook as a team, Vincenzo and Stefania made it a very special night. Tiramisu and pasta making was the experience we will never forget.”
Cook Milanese classics in a local home, then enjoy a 4-course meal with wines. Small group, private dining, hands-on demo.
“I was contacted by the first host asking to move my dinner time from 7 PM until 1 PM which I was unable to do. I was contacted by a second host who told me that Have a cat in the house And my husband is allergic. The third host was a charm. Beatrice was…”
Private show-cooking dinner in Stresa on Lake Maggiore with a local host, seasonal courses, fresh pasta, dessert, and wine.
“The food experience was great, Learning how to make the gnocchi was wonderful. We really enjoyed our time with Gabrielle.”
Sunset Lake Como cruise from Varenna with a four-course dinner and wine, passing famous villas and the Alps, plus practical timing tips.
“Although the weather was not too cooperative, the boat cruise was wonderful, including the driver's sense of humor. There is no question that if people don't visit Lake Como. they are cheating themselves of a beautiful experience and natRead more”
Private show-cooking dinner in Cernobbio at a Cesarina’s home. Learn pasta steps, eat seasonal dishes, and end with tiramisù-style dessert.
“Fantastic! Would do it again. Wonderful home and hosts. Welcoming. Delicious food . Wonderful location.”
Shop for ingredients at a Milan market and cook a 4-course Milanese meal in a local home, finished with wine and recipes to take home.
“If you are looking for a fun and intimate cooking experience with a local, and a delicious meal to enjoy at the end, then look no further! Our chef Rocco was not only talented in the culinary arts, but also extremely welcoming, polite, professional and was genuinely interested in giving us a positive experience. The…”
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