During the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, the Most Exclusive Seat Is at an Italian Family Table. Cesarine invites Olympic travelers to experience Italy through the warmth, flavors and traditions of a real Italian home
As the world turns its eyes to Italy for the upcoming Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, Cesarine – Italy’s oldest network of home cooks – offers American travelers a rare and meaningful way to experience the Games: through the warmth of an Italian family table.
Founded on the belief that true Italian culture is preserved in family kitchens, Cesarine connects travelers with carefully selected local hosts who open their homes to share traditional recipes passed down through generations. During a global event like the Winter Olympics, this sense of intimacy becomes even more powerful: a counterpoint to the scale of the spectacle, and a reminder that Italy’s greatest luxury is its hospitality.
Milan: The Olympic City, Lived Like a Local
In Milan, one of the key Olympic hubs, guests can discover the city beyond its fashion houses and design districts by entering the homes of Milanese Cesarine. Cesarina Sissi, who lives near the iconic Fondazione Prada, offers a journey through Northern Italian flavors deeply connected to the Olympic territories. Among her experiences is “The Taste of the Mountain in Milan”, featuring pizzoccheri, the traditional buckwheat pasta from Valtellina – the very region where several Olympic competitions will take place, including Bormio and Livigno. She also teaches beloved Milanese classics such as risotto al salto, mondeghili (traditional meatballs), and the iconic cotoletta alla Milanese, allowing guests to taste the city’s culinary heritage in an authentic home setting.
In another Milanese home, Cesarina Nicoletta and her husband Fabio welcome guests to cook and dine together around some of Lombardy’s most celebrated dishes. Their hands-on experiences include the timeless saffron risotto and ossobuco, recipes that speak of family traditions, Sunday lunches and the deep-rooted culture of Milanese hospitality.
Through Cesarine, travelers don’t just attend a world-class sporting event; they become temporary members of an Italian family, sharing a meal, a table and a story at a time when the world is gathered in celebration. In an era of curated experiences and luxury defined by exclusivity, Cesarine offers something increasingly rare: authenticity. No two homes are alike, no meal is repeated, and every encounter is shaped by real people, real stories and real traditions. Book your seat at a Milanese table here
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About Cesarine Cesarine is a food experience platform connecting travelers with Italian home cooks who organize authentic culinary experiences in their homes. Founded in Bologna in 2004, Cesarine connects travelers with passionate hosts who share their knowledge, traditions, and home-cooked meals. Offering hands-on cooking classes, traditional meals, and immersive food and wine tours, Cesarine has become Italy’s most widespread network of home cooks. For the platform, which originated under the shadow of Bologna’s Two Towers and now spans the entire country, the United States remains the main market, with over 30,000 guests in 2025. Following are Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Northern Europe (particularly Germany, France, and Switzerland). As a Slow Food Community and advocate of sustainable tourism, Cesarine preserves Italy’s culinary heritage while empowering local communities. Cesarine’s advisory board includes: Niccolò Branca, CEO of Fratelli Branca; Daniele Ferrero, CEO of Venchi, the Finalca Group of the Cazzola family, and CDP Venture Capital, Davide Maggi, executive director of the Digital Marketing & Communication Executive Program of the Bologna Business School, CEO of Home Food Srl, a Società Benefit, which owns the Cesarine.com platform, and the related Community of amateur cooks and chefs.