My husband and I had a fantastic time at this cooking class. Moreno is a fine person who shows great passion for cooking and teaching. We now are confident in making homemade pasta and various sauces. Moreno's family has lived in the area for nearly 1000 years. We were privileged to hear about various italian family traditions and their way... More

We so enjoyed our day I the class. We had our family of four along with another family of four from Sweden. Moreno's family have owned the restaurant for many generations. His passion for the local area and cooking comes through. I am a big cook and so enjoyed learning how to make pasta and risotto the right way. My... More

A great day. Chef Moreno picked us up in Varenna, took us to his charming old restaurant in the hills, and had us chatting and cooking and eating (and a little bit of drinking) for the whole day. We learned how to make our own fresh pasta, and why this is the only way to make it! We also made... More

Like many of the other reviews, we were picked-up in the piazza in Varenna and spent most of the day having a super experience with Moreno learning not only about Italian cooking but also Italian living!!! We had our experience the week before Christmas (2012) and it was only our family of five (5). Moreno provided for us one of... More

My husband and I attended Chef Moreno's class and had a wonderful time. Our class had 12 people in it from different countries. Moreno explained the history of his family recipes and then demonstrated how to cook it. No one was forced to put on an apron and roll out noodles, etc. There was plenty of wine for those who... More

Our class with chef Moreno was so great! We got picked up in the main sqaure of Varenna and driven up into the hills to the restaurant. When we arrived, we were treated to fresh coffee and small cookies before beginning the class. The class itself is more of a lecture where you watch chef Moreno at work, as opposed... More

We were with Moreno in May. What a treat it was. There were 7 of us ranging in age from 5 to 85. All of us had a blast. The food was phenomenal. The atmosphere was fantastic. The hospitality was unmatched. Moreno is a great teacher and a passionate chef. As a grandfather he had the patience to show my... More

This turned out to be a highlight of our month in Italy. We were picked up promptly at 10 and driven up the hill to Il Caminetto where we met Moreno and our dozen classmates and enjoyed cappuccino and pastries. When class started Moreno showed us how to prepare a great Italian lunch which included pasta, risotto and a wonderful... More

We spent a great day with Moreno and his wife Rosella. There were 12 people that day, all from the U.S., and everyone was shuttled free of charge from the Varenna town center and from the ferry dock. Moreno asked if anyone had food allergies or diet restrictions. Because two people did not eat pork and beef, he used that... More