15 Cooking Classes in Sicily Worth an Evening

1.Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83Our pick

In central Palermo, you’ll make tiramisu, fresh fettuccine, and ricotta-spinach ravioli in a capped group of 12. An English-speaking instructor, including Simone on some sessions, guides you through the dough, fillings, sauces, and meal, with Prosecco, wine, and recipes included.

“As we arrived, we didn’t know what to expect. We were seated outside at a table. They were 12 of us. They served us. Prosecco explained a little about the class and then we went into the back where they had it all set up for us to start cooking! We started off making tiramisu And then moved onto making two different types of pasta, one which was a ravioli and the other Talliatelle . It was a lot of fun. Then they walked us back outside where we originally met. Sat at the table. Served us wine and ate the food that we prepared. It was incredible. I highly…”

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2.Pasta & Gelato Cooking Class in Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60Best value

At Towns of Italy in central Palermo, a local chef guides you through egg pasta dough, two pasta shapes, seasonal sauces, and a gelato demonstration. Marcello is praised for his warm teaching style. You eat what you make, receive recipes and a certificate, and can add a market tour.

“Wonderful workshop, worked well for all the family. Marcello was a brilliant teacher and the food was delicious 😋”

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3.Sea Villa Cefalù: Hands-on 4-Course Pasta Cooking Class & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $144

At Villa Palamara, a 15th-century seaside monastery near Cefalù, chef Antonio guides you through fresh pasta alla Norma, braciole, stuffed zucchini, salad, and lemon cream. The five-hour class includes wine, sparkling wine, and a full meal, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free options by request.

“Sicilian Food Lovers was a fantastic experience for our family! We absolutely loved the menu and can’t wait to replicate the braciole, pasta, and salad at home. Antonio was a great teacher, explaining not only how to do things but why you do them that way. We would take the other classes for the arancini and caponata in a heartbeat. We cannot recommend this experience enough.”

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4.Taormina Pizza Making Class- From Messina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $192

Travel from Messina to Taormina by air-conditioned minivan, see key sights with a local guide, then make pasta and pizza at Porta Messina Restaurant. Guides such as Alessandra, Sara, Sonia, and Tania have led past groups. The seven-hour outing includes lunch, drinks, and port pickup.

“This was a fantastic tour! Cecilia was so fun and shared many interesting tidbits about Sicilian life. My 2 tween daughters loved the pasta and pizza making and everything was delicious. We also enjoyed the free time to walk around the Main Street and do some shopping! Highly recommend.”

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5.Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Catania

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $154

Spend about three hours in a Catania home learning fresh pasta and tiramisu from an Italian home cook. Hosts such as Maurizio, Andrea, and Graziella bring a personal touch, with hands-on demonstrations, drinks, and a shared meal included.

“What an amazing time with Maurizio. We laughed, cooked, had great music, and great company. It was such a wonderful experience and was honored to be invited into Maurizio's home.”

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6.Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Messina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $162

Spend about three hours in a Messina home learning fresh pasta and tiramisu from a Cesarina host. You may prepare dishes such as tagliatelle, ravioli, and tomato sauce, then sit down to eat with coffee or prosecco. Classes are in English, shared, and limited to 12 people.

“This was the best experience in Messina, Italy! You should book this lifetime opportunity ASAP! Consuelo was such an awesome host. We had so many authentic, homemade appetizers. She made the art-making of pasta look so easy and was a great teacher! We made two different pastas and she gave all the secrets of making the best pasta you will ever have. You will never go back to eating box pasta the same way again. 20/10 would recommend!”

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7.Cesarine: Pasta & Tiramisu Class at Local’s Home in Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $174

Spend about three hours in a private Palermo home learning two pasta dishes and tiramisu from a local Cesarina. You will cook by hand, eat what you make, and share coffee or regional wine. The class is offered in English and welcomes children of all ages.

“Had an amazing time learning how to make ravioli and cavatelli pasta from scratch, as well as tiramisu from scratch. I rarely cook at home, but this class made it easy for me to build cooking confidence as what they taught me to make turned out delicious. It was fun!”

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8.Fresh local pasta lesson in the garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132

At Teresa Zimmitti’s home in Arenella, about 15 minutes from Syracuse, you’ll make four fresh Sicilian pasta shapes with seasonal flour and sauces. The hands-on English lesson lasts about two and a half hours, serves up local wine and coffee, and welcomes children age eight and up.

“Friendly host ,Professional experience ,Tasty food, very good quality ingredient , Teresa was wonderful”

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9.Fresh Pasta Private Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Join Rossella and her husband Giuseppe in their Messina home for a 3.5-hour private class. Make ravioli, spaghetti, and tagliatelle, then enjoy Sicilian sauces, local antipasti, wine, coffee, liqueur, and tiramisu or cannolo.

“This was an authentic and fun activity. We did this on a port stop and it was perfect. Rosella and her husband are beyond welcoming. We had 5 adults and 5 little kids. Our kids are so much fun and learned how to make pasta. The food was delicious as well. If you are looking for an easy, educational experience then this is for you. I highly recommend booking this experience. We will be back!”

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10.Catania Home Cooking: Pistachio Ravioli, Sicilian Pasta & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $106

Spend about three hours in a Catania home cooking pistachio ravioli, caserecce and gnocchetti with Sicilian sauces, then share the meal with local wine. Hosts may include Angela, Anna, Daniela or other family members. You can cook or simply chat while the host prepares dinner.

“This is highly recommended activity in Catania. Our host Miss Daniela and Mr Francesco gave us a wonderful night that you won't forget!! Homemade dishes are very tasty. We enjoy a lot!!”

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11.3 Hour Sicilian Cooking Class on Fresh Pasta in Catania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

At a professional kitchen near Catania’s Galatea and Italia subway stops, Simone guides you through handmade pasta, ragù, Norma, and Sicilian pesto. You’ll eat the dishes you prepare with Sicilian wine and limoncello during this three-hour, English-language class for up to 14 people.

“My friend and I arrived about 20 minutes late due to a transportation issue coming back from another city. The Viator page didn’t have direct contact info, so it was hard to reach the host with spotty international service. We were really grateful that Simone still welcomed us and that it ended up being just the two of us, which made it feel like a private class.”

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12.Share Your Pasta Love in Local’s Home in Catania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Spend about 90 minutes in a Catania home with a local host such as Angela, Marilù, Giusi, or Antonella. Make fresh pasta and tiramisu, then sit down to eat with wine. The hosts vary, and one instructor may rely on gestures or Google Translate rather than English.

“This was such a unique experience. We were welcomed into Angela's authentic, Italian home which was beautiful! She made us feel extremely welcome and had a great sense of humour. She taught us how to make pistachio pasta from scratch. The food was delicious and she has inspired me to try this at home. This is experience is different but one that everyone should book. I enjoyed my morning and want to thank Angela for making us feel welcomed and making me laugh throughout!”

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13.Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Siracusa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $162

Spend about three hours in a Siracusa home learning pasta and tiramisu from a local cook such as Maria Rita or Silvia. Start with an Italian aperitivo, cook by hand, then eat your work with local wine, water, and coffee. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.

“Maria Rita was wonderful. She demonstrated how to and then we made delicious pasta and tiramisu. Everything was perfect and we can’t wait to share our experience with friends. The view from her home was amazing.”

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14.Small Group Pizza Making Class with Wine and Soft Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

At I Viziosi pizzeria, Rita and pizza chef Angelo guide you through homemade pizza in English. You will bake it in the neighborhood’s oldest wood-fired oven, then eat with included wine and soft drinks. The session lasts about two hours and may also include tiramisu instruction.

“Rita and Angela were a fabulous and complementary team, with bright and outgoing personalities that made this class such an entertaining and enjoyable experience. Combined with learning the finer arts of tiramisu (with Rita) and pizza making (with Angelo) - they were fabulous company and it was wonderful to chat to Rita in particular- who’s English was exceptional - and get a perspective of Sicilian life, food and just about any topic. She is a dynamo ready for something big to happen - such a personable young lady and very generous with her time. And Angelo (with Rita interpreting for him) is certainly a skilled pizza chef and very hospitable.…”

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15.Gourmet Pizza Workshop and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $69

Meet at Bio Fattoria Augustali outside Partinico for a two-hour farm visit with Beatriz and her team. Walk among olive trees, vineyards, citrus, herbs, and wheat, then make pizza from scratch, bake it in a wood-fired oven, and pair it with local white and red wine.

“Great place for families, friends and activities for children.”

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