How to Eat Like a Local in Citta Bassa, Bergamo-Your Guide to Authentic Dining

Summary: We absolutely recommend Michele’s cooking class. It was an authentic experience inside an Italian kitchen. Michele and Wanda were lovely hosts and besides the fun cooking we also enjoyed our conversations about culture, families, traditions and our backgrounds. Enjoy your Easter holidays 😊

Summary: Michele and Wanda were the best hosts! What a great experience. So much fun would definitely do again. The food we cooked was delicious and cannot wait to go home and prepare for friends and family.

Summary: This was one of the best cooking classes I have taken. I went as a solo, expecting others, but it was just me! Michele and his wife Wanda opened their home and I got a private lesson making Casoncelli. The wine and food were great but the best was being able to spend time with them. I will be making casoncelli upon my return to the States. It was a wonderful experience.

Summary: what a wonderful cooking experience at Michele kitchen’s was. Actually, this cooking experience was my birthday gift from my sweet heart ❤️Francesca❤️. It was really a wonderful surprise for me which i was not expecting. Moreover, Michele and his wife’s has a very traditional way to organise this cooking class. It gives a homely feeling and you will really experience the authentic Italian 🇮🇹 cuisine. Obviously, Michele is expert in cooking 🥘 and we had a great learning experience there. A really special thanks to my heart 💓 francesca, she made my day and thanks to Michele’s family for organising and providing us an unforgettable experience. Bella India Tours Manny

Summary: We had the pleasure of participating in a truly special cooking class with Michele, and it exceeded all our expectations. The communication beforehand was smooth and efficient, with quick responses. Michele also took the time to ask about any allergies or intolerances in advance. We were given the opportunity to choose a main dish from a variety of options, and we decided on tagliatelle Bolognese—a dish we’ve made many times at home but were eager to learn the authentic way to prepare it. From the moment we arrived, Michele warmly welcomed us into his home. We instantly connected, and the atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. After a welcome drink, we got straight into cooking. It was so much fun, and we learned so many new things—like how to reduce the acidity of sauces (surprisingly, not with sugar!) and how to soften the texture of a Bolognese. We even picked up a lot of new tricks for making fresh pasta dough and our favourite tagliatelle. Michele was patient and took his time with us, ensuring the experience was laid-back and enjoyable. Once the cooking was done, we were served a delicious appetizer, followed by our masterpiece—the tagliatelle Bolognese. It was simply divine! The meal was perfectly rounded off with a delightful panna cotta for dessert. Throughout the day, Michele recorded little video snippets, which he later turned into a beautiful video for us to cherish as a memory of this fantastic experience. A huge thank you to Michele for making this such a memorable day. We can’t wait to recreate these dishes at home and will definitely book another class the next time we’re in Bergamo!

Summary: We met Michele for a bachelorette weekend. He loves to cook and to show to others what is the Italian cuisine. Thanks to him we had a very good time and we learnt a lot. I can’t tell you how was the pasta… mama Mia !!!!!!!!!

Summary: Great experience! We can’t wait till next time. The food was too delicious and making it was great fun. Meeting Michelle and his family was delightful.

Summary: Wow this was definitely a highlight of my trip! Highly recommend to anyone while in Bergamo! Michele and his family were just amazing, I went alone and I had so much fun! Tasted local cheese, onion jam, foccacia, self made ravioli…in company of Michele and his beautiful wife! ❤️🤌🏼🇮🇹

Summary: It was lovely meeting Michele and his wife. The are gracious hosts. I really enjoyed learning how to make fresh pasta. Great way to spend evening in Bergamo.

Summary: We had a delightful evening learning to make casconcelli with the expert and patient help of Michele. We then shared a lovely meal and generous meal with him and his charming wife.