Top Sicily Dining Experiences

Immerse yourself in local culture as you prepare a traditional Italian meal under the guidance of a Cesarina—an Italian certified home cook. Meet your host at their home in Padua, get hands-on in the kitchen as you make three regional dishes, and pick up tips and techniques to help you recreate them back home. Finally, join your host for a delicious lunch or dinner, accompanied by Italian wines.

Snack your way through the streets of Palermo on this Sicilian food tour. Explore backstreet markets and food stalls specializing in local delicacies such as stuffed rice balls and chickpea fritters as your guide fills you in on local history and culture. Find eateries you’d probably miss going alone. Plus, this small-group tour has a limited number of participants for a more personalized experience.

Inside one of Palermo's most fascinating historical markets, an intense culinary adventure begins. In the company of an Expert local chef, select fresh and typical ingredients, immersing yourself in the vibrant scents and colors of the Point of Sale. Reach a private home and actively participate in the preparation of a Sicilian menu, rich in flavor and tradition. Share your experience with a close-knit group, enjoying the final lunch paired with a delicious Sicilian wine. Come home with a unique memory and new recipes to try.

The expression of terroir through our origins. Followed by a sommelier, this experience is especially dedicated to wine lovers and those who want to know in depth our agronomic, wine and wine project. There will be a guided tour of the winery and a walk in the vineyard. The tasting includes : - 3 glasses of wine - 1 cutting board with gastronomic selection from Castellaro Bistrot

Discover the beauty of the Sicilian coast with a sunset cruise in Taormina Bay. Enjoy an aperitif on board as you cruise through spectacular sea caves and hidden coves, including the iconic locations of The White Lotus. Travel to the Isola Bella nature reserve for a refreshing swim in its crystal clear waters and enjoy a happy hour with Sicilian specialties. With dolphin spotting, this experience is perfect for couples, families and friends looking for a special moment. A journey of about 2 hours and 30 minutes that offers relaxation and nature in an intimate atmosphere. - Sunset cruise with aperitif on board - Visit to the sea caves and hidden corners of Taormina - Stop for swimming in the Isola Bella nature reserve - Possibility to spot dolphins while sailing

Our company represents a love story with our territory. This is why we have decided to share with you our history and our work which has united us and made us grow for 4 generations. Thanks to the support of virtual reality, what is a seasonal activity, namely the harvesting of olives and their extraction in the mill, will be accessible to everyone first hand. In fact, you will find yourself walking among our olive trees while the workers harvest the fruits, before arriving at the oil mill and observing the transformation of the olives into oil up close. To conclude this beautiful journey, you will taste our extra virgin olive oil together with the products of our Sicilian tradition. Flexible starting times. Contact us to arrange the most convenient time for you.

Sicily is famed for its cuisine, but it takes insider knowledge to know how to eat like a local. Taste your way around stunning, coastal Taormina during this private or small-group evening culinary tour. Complement your dishes with a glass of Prosecco, red and white wine, and Italian liqueur. As you walk and taste, learn more about the city's food history from your guide.

Many cooking classes in Italy focus on complex dishes that require solid kitchen skills. On this beginner-friendly experience, learn insider tips and tricks to mastering classical Italian pizza no matter what your skill level. Under the expert tutelage of a local pizzaiolo (pizza chef) instructor, you’ll make dough from scratch and top it with traditional ingredients. Pick up easy-to-learn tips and techniques, then sit down to savor your hard-earned Sicilian feast with soft drinks to accompany your meal.

The activity is a unique combination of tradition and modernity. Tradition lies in the dining setup, a sharing table that reminds sundays spent at our Nonna's house as well as traditional recipes. Modernity lies in the culinary style of our Chef Leonardo in re-inventing those recipes, as well as in the tasting of four different fine wines from Mount Etna. Families are especially welcome. While adults enjoy lunch, younger children can play safely in our gardens, sandbox and small trampoline. Older children can relax in our reading and painting corner inside the tasting room, so everyone can enjoy the experience at their own pace.

There’s no better gift to bring back from Sicily than the gift of local cuisine. Improve your culinary skills and cultural nous on this authentic small-group experience led by a passionate chef in his own home. Shop at a local market in the morning. Then learn the rich multicultural stories behind every dish you prepare as you cook up four different dishes then sit down to them at lunch.

Enjoy personalized attention during this private cooking class in a local Ragusa home. You’ll have everything provided for you to create three traditional Italian dishes. Sip wine and sit down with your private group to enjoy the feast you’ve created while asking questions about Italian culinary culture.

Have a dining experience to remember in Castellammare del Golfo by choosing this combination of show cooking and a private meal in a local’s home. Watch how authentic family recipes are made—something you wouldn’t get in a restaurant—then sit down to feast on a multi-course meal of local specialties—such as a seasonal starter, freshly-made pasta, a second course, and a dessert.

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Make a special occasion such as a birthday or an anniversary unique, or simply surprise your sweetheart with a romantic dinner on board, departing from Giardini Naxos. During the evening you will have the opportunity to taste some of the tasty typical Sicilian dishes. At the end of the dinner, the navigation will allow you to admire the magnificent nocturnal scenery of the Taormina coast from the sea.

Messina has one of Sicily’s best street food scenes, but it takes a local to know where to sample the top goodies to-go. With this tour, join a foodie guide to discover savory and sweet treats from “arancini” (fried rice balls) to ricotta-stuffed cannoli. Take in the old town as you stroll between eateries and note down your favorite places to circle back for a second round on your own.

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your local host. As the icing on the cake, you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. This experience is held by Cesarine, the oldest Italy’s network of home cooks available in more than 500 cities all over the country. Cesarine stands for "home cook", they are passionate and welcoming local hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. The Cesarine serve only local specialties from their family cookbooks to tell the great story of their traditional regional cuisine.

Discover the art of homemade ravioli in a hands-on cooking class in Messina, one of Italy’s most beautiful destinations. In a local kitchen, a skilled Italian cook will guide you through the secrets of fresh pasta-making. You’ll learn to mix and knead dough, prepare regional fillings, and shape classic ravioli. While your ravioli is being cooked, enjoy an aperitivo and learn about Messina’s culinary traditions. Once ready, savor your freshly made ravioli with a traditional sauce, paired with regional wine. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this authentic experience is perfect for beginners or seasoned foodies and will equip you with the skills to recreate real Italian ravioli at home.

Explore Europe's highest active volcano with this Jeep tour on Mount Etna. Join a nature guide and head up to about 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) to discover lava flows and extinct craters, plus take in the views over the Caldera del Valle del Bove. Then don a helmet and headlamp and venture into a lava tube to better to learn how lava flows are formed and cool.

Go beyond restaurant dining and dig into Sicily's traditional cuisine on this exclusive chef-led cooking class in central Taormina. Join a professional Sicilian chef to purchase ingredients at the local market, then head back to the restaurant kitchen to get to work. Learn about the history of the regional cuisine as you prepare a 3-course meal from scratch, then sample your handiwork over lunch (served with wine).

Sample the best of Sicily—without needing to plan a thing yourself—with this full-day tour, combining wine tasting, a village stop, and scenic views. Taste Sicilian wines at a winery on the slopes of Mt. Etna and find out how well it works with local dishes. Tour an ancient village that has spectacular views over the Alcantara Valley. And all the while, admire the impressive volcano looming over the landscape.

Experience Sicilian culture in a fun and delicious way with this home cooking class. Spend the afternoon learning 3 authentic recipes, with options including pasta with sardines, cassata, eggplant stew, swordfish rolls, cannoli, and more. Enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of local red or white wine. Take home a special apron and shopping bag to remember your experience.

Observe dolphins in the Gulf of Catania safely and sustainably with this low-impact tour. Set off with a crew of specialized skippers and marine biologists to learn about the local dolphin population and watch them frolicking in the open waters off Sicily. This tour abides by the international agreement for the conservation of cetaceans and is certified as eco-friendly, so you’ll get close enough to snap photos without disturbing the animals.

Trade Sicily's mainland for an island-hopping adventure, and leave the planning to someone else, on this full-day getaway to the Egadi Islands. After boarding your boat in the morning, set off for Favignana, home to sandy beaches, sea caves, and idyllic snorkeling spots. Pause to savor an aperitif and lunch on board; then, continue to Levanzo, which boasts hidden beaches, dramatic cliffs, and other postcard-worthy scenery.