Moreno and Rossella prepared a variety of local antipasti, primi, secondi, and dolci (appetizers, pasta, main course, and deserts) that was, by all accounts (four of us), the best meal of our month-long european trip. We were full after the primi dishes but could not resist continuing! Complemented by local wines and a great, intimate family setting, the experience was... more

We (mom, dad and two children) had a fantastic time with Chef Moreno during our cooking class. We learned how to make Tagliatelle with pesto, gnocci with gorgonzola and Pomodoro sauces and Risotto Milanese. He is such a personable and charming man with a real love for what he does and for his community. We took a cooking course in... more

We recently attended an Italian cooking class by Chef Moreno at his "Il Caminetto" restaurant located near Varenna. We drove to the restaurant via a series of switchback turns along a narrow road that hugs the mountainside above Varenna. Chef Moreno was charming with a dry sense of humor, entertaining us for hours. We learned how to make saffron risotto,... more

After reading current bestsellers about temperamental chefs and seeing them on TV, I didn't know what to expect at Il Caminetto. But Chef Moreno is the opposite of the prima donnas we see on TV, plus he's got their talent and more! Six of us learned how to make homemade pasta, some wonderful sauces and delicious potatoes in a half... more

Forget George Clooney! If you want a truly enjoyable afternoon on Lake Como, take a cooking lesson at Il Caminetto, near Varenna. Chef Moreno is witty, knowledgeable, a true lover of food, and definitely down-to-earth -- he shows you how to make delicious Italian food with everyday ingredients. There were six of us in the class on a late Monday... more

While visiting Lake Como we took a cooking class in a small village just above Varenna. This was a great experience at a great price. Chef Moreno had us don aprons and join him in the kitchen to prepare handmade pasta, rissotto and a fabulous stuffed and rolled meat main dish. We consumed some great red wine while learning and... more