Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle Masterclass
The flagship class: knead your own panetto, roll the sfoglia with the matterello and cut tagliatelle by hand, then enjoy them with fresh tomato sauce or the family's slow-cooked ragù bolognese.
Como · Experiences & tours
Mani in Pasta Lake Como
Small-group classes in Como where you roll fresh pasta by hand, then eat it together with an aperitivo, wine and dessert.
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- WhereVia Teresa Ciceri 10aComo
- Experiences & toursPasta cooking classesHand-rolled pasta, risotto, small groups
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Opening hoursMorning 10:00–13:00
Evening 18:00–21:00 - Contact+39 334 176 2053Phone and WhatsAppOfficial website ↗
Why go
About Mani in Pasta Lake Como
Mani in Pasta runs hands-on cooking classes in a family home in Como, a short way from the historic centre. Guests knead their own dough, roll the sfoglia with a wooden matterello, cut or fill the pasta and cook it. The evening ends at one table, with everyone eating what they made.
Marco, the resident chef, trained at the Accademia della Sfoglia founded by Rina Poletti, and teaches that method to complete beginners as well as keen cooks. His partner Valentina helps at the bench, and some evenings his mother Silvana cooks the ragù. Classes run in English, French and Italian, in small groups.
Main services
What Mani in Pasta Lake Como offers
Services from the official website.
Gnocchi Masterclass
Boil and crush potatoes while still warm, work a soft dough with very little flour, then roll, cut and ridge the gnocchi on a board. Choose fresh tomato or ragù bolognese.
Farfalle and Garganelli Masterclass
Two shapes from a single sfoglia: farfalle pinched by hand and garganelli rolled over a ridged comb. You taste both at the end, with fresh tomato sauce or slow-cooked ragù.
Ravioloni Verdi Masterclass
Work spinach into the dough for a green sfoglia, then fill it with ricotta and seal each raviolone by hand. A vegetarian menu, taught at an unhurried pace and suitable for complete beginners.
Risotto Masterclass
No pasta rolling here: toast Carnaroli rice, add broth one ladle at a time and finish with the mantecatura. Choose saffron risotto alla milanese, or the version with luganega pork sausage.
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Services and facilities
Good to know at Mani in Pasta Lake Como
- English, French and Italian spoken
- Aperitivo, local wine and dessert included
- No upfront payment
- Minimum age 14
- Beginners welcome
- Dietary needs on request
Gallery
Inside Mani in Pasta Lake Como
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Practical information
Mani in Pasta Lake Como: address, opening hours and contacts
Address
Via Teresa Ciceri 10a, 22100 Como CO
Phone+39 334 176 2053
Opening hours
Hours from the official website:
| Day | Morning | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00–13:00 | 18:00–21:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00–13:00 | 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–13:00 | 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–13:00 | 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–13:00 | 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–13:00 | 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–13:00 | 18:00–21:00 |
Location
- Contacts
- Contact the business directly by phone, WhatsApp, email or its website. Holiplanet does not take bookings or payments for it.
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Questions
Mani in Pasta Lake Como: frequently asked questions
How long does a class last and when are they held?
Each class lasts about three hours. Weekday classes run 6:00–9:00 PM, Saturday has a morning (10:00 AM–1:00 PM) and an evening session, and Sunday is a morning class.
What is included in the price?
The hands-on class, all ingredients, an apron, an aperitivo with cured meats and cheeses, the meal you cooked with local wine (one bottle for every four guests), and gelato with 25-year balsamic vinegar.
How do I book and when do I pay?
Send a request through the booking form. There is no online payment up front: the team confirms your date within 24 hours by email or WhatsApp.
Can children join?
The minimum age is 14. For younger children, you can write to ask about a private session with some adaptation.
How many people are in a class, and can we book privately?
Sessions host up to 12 guests. Private classes give your group the bench on a date you choose, and larger parties get a tailored format on request.
Do you offer a gluten-free class?
There is no dedicated gluten-free class and no class can be certified gluten-free, because wheat flour is worked in the kitchen. Contact the team before booking to discuss your date.