4 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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