SICILY · PASTA
The 15 best pasta classes you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Taormina’s Godfather vs Mafia tour visits Savoca and Forza d’Agro, film locations, then ends with Sicilian pasta lunch and Etna wine.
“Antonio really made the tour! He was such a great guide. His knowledge of the area and Italian history generally was very impressive. Exactly what you want in a tour guide. His movie history is also quite commendable. Would highly recommend this tour.”
Godfather vs Mafia tour from Taormina, visiting Savoca and Forza d’Agro film sites with a guided walk, plus pasta lunch and Etna wine.
“Such a fun, informative and delicious tour! Valerio was the best tour guide! He was kind, patient and so knowledgeable of the history of Sicily and the films and the connections between the two. I highly recommend!”
Private Godfather tour from Taormina to Savoca and Forza d'Agro with Bar Vitelli cannoli, Sicilian lunch, and mafia history, with pickup.
“The right guide makes all the difference. There was a fair amount of walking . The restaurant my guide, Marco, picked for lunch was excellent.”
Make Bronte-style pistachio ravioli from scratch in Catania, then eat it with Sicilian wine, bruschetta, and dessert in a small group.
“Angela was amazing, a great host & I loved every moment !”
Cook fresh pasta in Sciacca with wine, garden aperitivo, and hands-on lessons. Small group, take-home pasta. Shuttle extra.
“One of the highlights of our holiday to Sicily. 2 lovely people sharing local Knowledge and family tradition.”
Small group Palermo pasta and tiramisu workshop in a local home with a Cesarine host, prosecco, snacks, and a meal you can recreate.
“We were so excited to experience this class and it undoubtedly lived up to our expectations. We were welcomed into Agata’s lovely home where we were greeted by her family and their very sweet dog sol. Throughout the course we made two different types of pasta (spinach and cheese ravioli and then a sort of spaghetti dish). We also had the opportunity to make tirimisu. After cooking we sat down and had our meal with the other couple present and were offered a variety of appetizers and wines to try. Overall a lovely experience!!”
Handmake fresh pasta and classic tiramisù with Francesca in Bagheria, a small English class with seasonal sauces and a friendly home-kitchen meal.
“It was fun and informative and she was friendly and gave us a homey feeling. It was the best pasta I have ever eaten.”
Palermo home cooking with a Cesarine host: roll sfoglia, make 2 pasta dishes and tiramisu, with aperitivo and tastings.
“My 2 daughters followed this cooking lesson and they loved it. Just the 2 of them at home in the centre of Palermo. Very nice to see this side of the city. And the food was delicious. Very friendly people.”
Homemade pasta in Palermo: small-group cooking near the Cathedral, English support, Alla Norma, meatballs, and Sicilian almond biscuits.
“The cooking class was great. Maria and Sebastian were great to work with. I learned how to make authentic Italian dishes which I’m excited to try when I get home!”
Palermo small-group Sicilian pasta masterclass, optional market visit, hands-on shaping, multi-course meal with wine, and recipe booklet.
“The chef was soooo nice and sociable. I would definitely recommend him to friends and family visiting Palermo. And of course the food was delicious. 10/10”
Private pasta class in a Messina home with wine, coffee, and hands-on lessons making three iconic Sicilian pasta dishes.
“This was one of our favorite excursions we booked on a 2+ week vacation. It is such a personal experience with the instructor and truly amazing to be welcomed into someone’s home and cook with them. Our instructor was Consuelo and she was the loveliest person, so sweet and informative! She picked us up from our cruise port and drove us around including showing us some sights for a small extra fee, so worth it!! The food we made was absolutely phenomenal and we have the recipes and tons of photos courtesy of Consuelo so we can relive the experience. If you are in Messina this is a must book…”
Private Godfather tour from Catania to Savoca and Forza d’Agro with Bar Vitelli movie stops and a traditional Sicilian lunch.
“We spent a great day touring Savoca and environs with Fabio, who was absolutely fab! Great knowledge, personality and communication skills - he's from the area and knows people and places that other guides likely don't, and has an encyclopedic knowledge of The Godfather. Saw some extra interesting places on the way to and from, such the Abbazia dei Santi Pietro e Paolo d'Agro' church and Taormina. Toured from mid-morning through most of the afternoon, had the lunch and wine option, which was tasty, generous, and served at a local sport with super friendly proprietors. We went in late May and it was a bit hot already - since plenty…”
Catania home cooking class for fresh sfoglia pasta and iconic tiramisu, with prosecco aperitivo, Sicilian wine, and tasting in 3 hours.
“Angela welcomed us into her beautiful home like we were family. She was warm, welcoming, friendly and an exceptional cook. She had so much patience with us and a big passion for cooking. I don’t normally write reviews but felt so happy with this experience that I thought I would. I cant rate this highly enough, it was a fantastic morning! Keeley”
Private pasta class in a Catania home with Cesarine. Learn 3 pasta types, enjoy aperitivo, local wines, and a big meal.
“Learn to make pasta from a local. Andrea and Graziella were very warm and friendly. Interesting conversation accompanied the pasta making. You'll also enjoy a great view over Catania. A must do if you would like a one of a kind memory.”
Palermo cooking class for fresh stuffed pasta and tiramisù with local wine, taught in English in a small group.
“Such a fun experience with some of the best pasta and tiramisu we’ve ever had. 10/10 recommend. The class was taught in a fun, easy to follow way. We’re so excited to take our pasta making skills home with us!”
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