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.”
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.”
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 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”
Make Sicilian fresh pasta from scratch, shape three pasta types, learn ragù, Norma, and pesto, then taste with Sicilian wine in a pro kitchen.
“We had a wonderful time learning traditional Sicilian recipes with Simona! The food was wonderful and our hosts very friendly and kind.”
Messina home cooking class with Cesarine. Hand-rolled sfoglia, two pasta types, tiramisu, plus prosecco aperitivo and tastings.
“Excellent tips on how to prepare pasta and fantastic tiramisu.”
Fresh pasta and tiramisù class in Bagheria near Palermo, taught by Francesca in her home, using local ingredients and offering flexible dietary options.
“Francesca welcomed us into her home with open arms and made us feel like family. Her cooking class was amazing and instructions were easy to follow. She had everything very well prepared to make the cooking process efficient and simple, even for those who don’t cook. She is kind and humorous. The food was absolutely delicious! The best tiramisu I have ever tasted! She took pictures of the group while we were preparing our dishes and sent them to us after so we didn’t have to worry about taking pictures ourselves. Due to the lack of ubers and taxi services in Bagheria, she went above and beyond to call us…”
Palermo homemade pasta class in a local family home. Learn fresh dough, enjoy wine and dinner in 1.5 hours.
“Incredible experience, our wonderful host Rosalia made us feel so welcome and took great care of us. We learnt how to make the best pasta alla Norma we tasted in Sicily, this class was definitely the highlight of our trip. Cannot recommend enough!”
Private pasta-making class in Messina, Sicily, in a local home. Learn 3 recipes, eat with wine, 3-hour session.
“Daniella and Teressa were the most amazing hostesses. We enjoyed every minute of our time! The food was delicious and we loved participating in the making of the lunch”
Messina’s local home pasta class brings you aperitivo, hands-on fresh dough, Sicilian-style pasta, and wine in 90 minutes for $89.50.
“Mariella was terrific. We thoroughly enjoyed stopping by the market and then going to her house to make pasta and cook a Sicilian meal.”
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