The tour will start from Porta Messina at 10:00 am or 18:30 pm wih our Chef. After reaching the restaurant you will make home-made pasta and many other dishes of the Sicilian culinary tradition. Once finished the course, all participants will sit at a table for tasting the prepared dishes and drink a local sicilian wine.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Sicilian Cooking Class in Taormina lasts about 4 hours.
Prices start at $120 per person for this Sicily experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 10:00 am at Restaurant Porta Messina in Taormina. 18:30 pm at Restaurant Porta Messina in Taormina. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 80 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Noema Viaggi Srl.
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We received such good instructions from Luca, the chef. He made it easy to follow directions when making the pasta. We also made sword fish crumpets, eggplant parm, which was delicious, and another kind of baked fish that was similar to sea bass, oh and of course all the red and white wine we could drink. We met 3 other couples from different areas of the world who were very nice and entertaining. I highly recommend this cooking class! You won’t be disappointed.
My better half and I had a wonderful time with chef Maurizio. He was funny, kind, warm, friendly and knowledgeable, taking us through fine points of the food items we were cooking while creating a fantastic meal that included some fine wine. I could not recommend him more highly. Cheers, Maurizio!!!!
Hands on and fun. The head chef was very entertaining. The resulting lunch is also delicious! Pasta, eggplant Parmesan, swordfish rolls.
Dear JimReardon, Thank you for your great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the hands-on cooking experience and had fun with the chef along the way. It’s even better when all that cooking ends with a delicious lunch. We hope the class left you with some tasty memories from Taormina! Kind regards, SicilyExcursions Team
It was fun, entertaining, large group but plenty of help from the chefs, plenty of food, wine, clear instructions. Typical Italian banter
Dear D19PErosemaryh, Thank you for your lovely review. We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the fun atmosphere of the class and felt well supported by the chefs, even with a larger group. It’s great to know that the clear instructions, generous food and wine, and a bit of typical Italian banter all came together to make it feel like a true Sicilian experience. Kind regards, SicilyExcursions Team
Great hosts with so much personality. Very welcoming! We had so much fun making so many different foods. Their olive oil is impeccable. Such a beautiful experience 😍❤️✨️💖
Dear Jarusha_C, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that the hosts made you feel so welcome and that you had such a fun time preparing all the different dishes. We’re especially happy that you enjoyed the olive oil too, it’s always a special part of the experience. Thank you for sharing your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back for another beautiful experience in Sicily. Kind regards, SicilyExcursions Team
Super fun pasta and pizza course in Taormina. Friendly and funny Ricardo taught us, we had lunch and we could enjoy our homemade pasta and pizza.
Dear 686wc, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the pasta and pizza course in Taormina. Ricardo will be very happy to know that you found his lesson friendly and fun! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope you enjoyed tasting your homemade pasta and pizza as much as we enjoyed sharing the experience with you. We hope to welcome you back again soon! 🇮🇹🍝🍕 Best regards from Taormina Sicilyexcursions Team
I wish the description shared what traditional Sicilian meals would be created. If we had knew in advance, it probably would have deterred us due to the food menu (sea bass, swordfish rolls, sardines, eggplant parm, and our own macaroni we made which was very soft/ soggy, not aldente at all. The experience itself was great, just not the menu.
Dear Sunshin, Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the overall experience and appreciated the cooking activity. We’re sorry, however, that the menu did not meet your expectations. We understand that knowing the dishes in advance can be important, especially when it comes to personal tastes and preferences. We will take your comments into consideration and review how we present the menu in the experience description. We’re also sorry that the macaroni was too soft for your preference. We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve both the experience and the way we communicate it to our guests. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy other Sicilian culinary experiences in the future. Warm regards from Taormina SicilyExcursions team!
Amazing guide Mario we loved our experience it was so fun and interactive and the pizza and pasta was delicious!! Would highly recommend :)
Dear catp2018, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Sicilian Cooking Class and had such a fun and interactive experience with Mario. It is great to know that you loved both the pizza and pasta, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Sicily for another unforgettable experience in the future! Kind regards, SicilyExcursions Team
The cookery class was great fun with excellent chefs and great food. Learnt lots and enjoyed eating the food we prepared. Shout out to Mairizio and Paulo for excellent hosting and help along the way. Lovely to meet other travellers from all over the world.
Dear naomigA7993JF, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re so pleased to hear that you had a great time during the Sicilian Cooking Class and enjoyed both the cooking and, of course, tasting everything you prepared. A special thank you as well for mentioning Maurizio and Paulo, we’ll gladly pass your kind words on to them. It’s also wonderful to hear that the class gave you the chance to meet travellers from different parts of the world. We hope to see you again in Sicily for another enjoyable experience! Kind regards, SicilyExcursions Team
Amazing experience with chef Luca!!!! 100/10 recommend this while visiting Taormina!! A highlight of our trip for sure !!
Dear meganrO2657JJ, What a fantastic review, thank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear that the Sicilian Cooking Class with Chef Luca was one of the highlights of your trip to Taormina. A 100/10 recommendation means a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Luca. We hope the experience left you with some delicious memories to take home! Kind regards, SicilyExcursions Team
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