Sicily · PASTA
34 reviewed
This is the shortlist we would send a friend, the 15 pasta experiences worth booking, each with its price, its verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Half-day Taormina tour to Savoca and Forza d’Agro, Godfather filming sites plus a real Mafia story, with Etna white wine lunch.
“Very enjoyable tour, excellent lunch and knowledgeable guide. A great day”
Godfather vs Mafia in Taormina: small-group village walk, real filming spots in Savoca and Forza d’Agro, plus Etna wine lunch.
“Fabulous 5 hours not just reliving the film but experiencing two beautiful Sicilian villages and Antonio was a great guide 😊”
Private Godfather filming sites in Savoca and Forza d’Agro with lunch, sea views, plus Taormina pickup. 4-7 hours.
“Bruno was fantastic. We really enjoyed ourselves and was a beautiful day. The lunch at the end was fantastic”
Learn to make pistachio ravioli in Catania with Angela, then eat your 3-course meal with Sicilian wine in a small-group home class.
“Angela was an amazing host and an even better cook/teacher. She explained everything soo well, and ensured that we all got a chance to cook and help out with the dinner. She allowed us to have time to chat, have fun and create magic in the kitchen. Would highly recommend Angela and the lesson to anyone. One of our favourite activities in Catania”
Hands-on fresh pasta class in Sciacca with Accursia, wine included, Tagliatelle alla Norma, and take-home pasta. Shuttle extra.
“This was an excellent introduction to Sicilian cooking and family life. We were welcomed to the family farm and learned the techniques for different types of pasta. The meal was soooo delicious. Being able to buy the handmade aprons was even better! If you’re not familiar with driving in the countryside, take advantage of the pick up/drop off feature. Well worth it! Such a wonderful time! Highly recommend the excursion.”
Make Sicilian egg pasta and gelato in Palermo with chef Marcello, seasonal sauces, wine meal, and a recipe booklet in 3 hours.
“Wonderful workshop, worked well for all the family. Marcello was a brilliant teacher and the food was delicious 😋”
Small group pasta and tiramisu class in Palermo, cooking in a local home with prosecco, snacks, and take-home recipes.
“Our hosts were kind, hospitable, very knowledgeable about various local culinarily variations throughout Italy, but also about how food and health relate. One of the true highlights of our trip!”
Fresh pasta and classic tiramisù with Francesca in Bagheria. Small-group hands-on class in English includes aperitif and ingredients.
“My girlfriend and I had an amazing time cooking with Francesca, she is an incredible teacher and person! The food was delicious and the atmosphere she created was absolutely fantastic. Learned a lot and had lots of laughs!”
Palermo home cooking class with a Cesarine host, learn hand-rolled sfoglia pasta and tiramisu, with aperitivo, wine, and tasting.
“The activity was amazing. Pina poured her heart and soul into the class. We learned so much and felt very connected to the culture. I can’t wait to come back and do it again. Pina is a gem and anyone who takes a class with her is lucky and privileged to be in her presence and learn from the best of the best. 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷”
Hands-on pasta class at Villa Palamara near Cefalù, cooking four Sicilian courses from scratch with wine and sea-view teaching in English.
“What a fun experience! Chef was friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely caring. The food was one of the best meals we had it Sicily- fresh ingredients!!! You have to check it out for yourself.”
Palermo’s Mamma Corleone teaches homemade pasta from scratch, including Alla Norma, meatballs, and classic almond biscuits, in a small group.
“The cooking class was fantastic. The host who lead us thru the cooking was fantastic. It was fun doing this. Fun preparing and delicious eating. Lot of food you prepare and eat - go hungry. Well worth doing. Fun Fun Fun”
Hand-make Sicilian pasta in a small group with a master chef, optional market stop, then enjoy your creations with wine in Palermo.
“I like how he taught us first and then had us do it too! We felt super involved and then we got to enjoy the creation we made. He was also super knowledgeable and kind. It was the perfect evening activity for 2 people we loved it!”
A private pasta class in a Messina home, learning 3 iconic dishes, eating your meal with wine and dessert, and leaving with recipes.
“Authentic Italian experience. We decided to do this versus a cruise excursion. Got to make spaghetti and talk with an amazing couple. I warn you do not eat before this event because appetizers, 3 types of pasta dishes and yummy dessert are a lot of food. We did the morning/lunch one and made it back to the cruise ship with plenty of time. Thank you Rosetta and Giuseppe for a great experience!”
Learn to make fresh pasta and classic tiramisu in Palermo near Quattro Canti, with Prosecco, wine, and step-by-step English coaching.
“The experience was really fun and the food was delicious. The chef was very good natured and seemed to enjoy it as much as we did.”
Private Godfather tour from Catania through Savoca and Forza d'Agro, Bar Vitelli cannoli lunch, pickup included, in English.
“Maurizio was fantastic! This was definitely a great Godfather tour but it was an even better tour of Sicily—we learned a lot about the region and the culture and he asked us a lot about ours as well. It felt more like a cultural exchange opportunity which was a pleasant surprise. Of course he knew a lot about the Godfather and filming locations but we expected that. We really recommend Maurizio and this private tour — it was so nice not to be on a group tour for a change. Definitely worth the price — lunch was fantastic!”
