Villa Pizzo is an estate destination wedding venue in Cernobbio, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 90 minutes by car. Best months: April, July, August, November.
Villa Pizzo
Villa Pizzo commands panoramic views of Lake Como from its elevated position on the Cernobbio shoreline, with the Alps rising beyond the water's edge.
About Villa Pizzo
Villa Pizzo commands panoramic views of Lake Como from its elevated position on the Cernobbio shoreline, with the Alps rising beyond the water's edge.
The 19th-century estate features manicured gardens cascading toward the lake, period architecture, and terraced spaces that capture both sunrise and sunset light across the water.
Guests experience the full drama of the lake landscape, steep mountains, villa-dotted shores, and open water, without obstruction.
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I had the opportunity to photograph the most incredible couple at a garden wedding editorial at Villa Pizzo.
Fern & Fountain, Emily Wilkerson · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Money
- Price
- €15,000 to €35,000 venue feeAisle estimate
House rules
- Weddings held
- May to October
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- MXP, 90 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Lakeside, historic, formalAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Lakefront location in Cernobbio, one of Lake Como's most prestigious villages, 4km north of Como town center
- Elevation and terrace design provide unobstructed views across the full width of Lake Como
- 19th-century classical villa with period interiors and manicured gardens spanning multiple levels
- Capacity for ceremonies and receptions with separate garden and indoor event spaces
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 19:00Welcome reception in villa gardens with lake views
- 11:00Ceremony on main terrace overlooking Lake Como
- 13:30Cocktail hour on garden terraces
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- MXP · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Typical total
- €12,000–28,000Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
€12,000–28,000 for 60 guests (2-day event with accommodation)
- Ceremony fee
- €2,500–5,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €95–160 a headAisle estimate
- Room rate
- €120–280 a nightAisle estimate
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€120–280 (partner hotels)
- Weather window
- July – August
The months the weather is kindest, with April and November mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 333 279 5031
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Fees vary by season, duration, and guest count. Catering, florals, rentals, and photography charged separately. Off-season (November–March) rates may reduce ceremony and per-head fees by 15–20%.
Questions about the venue
What is the ceremony capacity?+
Villa Pizzo accommodates 20–150 guests depending on space configuration. Ceremonies typically use garden terraces or covered pavilion areas with lake views.
Are there on-site accommodation options?+
The villa itself is a private event venue. Guest accommodations are arranged at partner hotels and villas in Cernobbio, typically 5–15 minutes away by car or boat shuttle.
Can ceremonies be held outdoors?+
Yes. Multiple terrace and garden settings support outdoor ceremonies year-round, weather permitting. Indoor backup spaces are available.
What is the best season to visit?+
Late April through October offers stable weather and maximum daylight. May–June and September provide moderate temperatures and fewer crowds.
Is there parking?+
Villa Pizzo provides on-site parking for 40+ vehicles. Guest shuttle service from Como town center or regional parking can be arranged.
Could this be your venue?
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Weddings held: May to October
“From May to October Villa Pizzo and its wonderful gardens, bursting with striking and unexpectedly mesmerizing views is the ideal place for a fairy tale wedding.”
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