4 Shows in Milan Worth the Time

1.Maison Milano Dinner and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 140 reviews Our pick

Spend about three hours at Maison Milano for a three-course Italian dinner, a glass of wine, and a live show featuring acrobatics, fire performers, singers, dancers, and music. After dessert, an after-dinner DJ set opens the floor for dancing. The venue is outside Milan’s main tourist center, and the activity is for ages 14 and up.

“It was great. Staff helpful and friendly and the food was really good. The performances were fun and generally a fun vibe at the venue.”

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2.Home Dining & Live Show Cooking with a Local by Cesarine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132Top rated

Spend an evening or lunchtime in a Como-area home with a local Cesarine host. Help prepare seasonal pasta and a regional meal, then sit down for food, Lombardy wines and espresso. Hosts vary, so Bea, Vincenzo and Stefania are examples, not guaranteed names. The published meal details describe three courses, despite a separate mention of four.

“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.”

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3.Dining Experience at a local’s Home in Stresa with Show Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $126Best value

In Stresa, join local home cook Gabriella and her husband Fausto for a private, roughly 2.5-hour meal with show cooking. Expect a seasonal starter, fresh pasta, a main course with a side, dessert, and wine. You may get to help with a technique such as making gnocchi, though the menu and cooking activity can vary.

“This was a small group, just us 4 in someone’s apartment. The hostess was quite friendly and very welcoming. Definitely worthwhile!”

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4.Cernobbio: Show Cooking & Dining at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132

Spend about two and a half hours in a private Cernobbio home with a Cesarina host. Watch a cooking demonstration, help make seasonal handmade pasta, then sit down to a meal with a starter and dessert. Hosts have included Silvana, Anna, and Debora. Your host’s full address is shared after booking.

“Debora was a wonderful host. She made the experience very memorable by preparing a four course meal and demonstrating how to make ravioli. Her home is warm and she is very welcoming and informative.”

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