Cooking Class in Palermo - fresh pasta and tiramisù
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Palermo, Italy
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Sample Menu
Starter
Tagliere di benvenuto
Welcome platter Welcome platter of cold cuts and cheeses, served with wine
Main
Pasta fresca con pesto siciliano
Fresh egg pasta with Sicilian dried tomato pesto, fresh sheep's ricotta and crunchy almonds.
Main
Ravioli ricotta e spinaci
Fresh ravioli filled with sheep’s ricotta and spinach
Dessert
Tiramisù
Spoon dessert made with coffee, mascarpone cream and bitter cocoa powder
What's Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Alcoholic BeveragesVino
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Via dei Biscottari, 13, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy
The name on the intercom is Di Silvestre/GiuiuzzaMia
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Tiffany_C
Such a fun experience with some of the best pasta and tiramisu we’ve ever had. 10/10 recommend. The class was taught in a fun, easy to follow way. We’re so excited to take our pasta making skills home with us!
Reviews
5.0
based on 37 reviews
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David_P, Jul 2026
Chef was incredible!! We mulled over many options, when booking our Palermo cooking class. Neither one of us know how to make pasta, or cook very much at all, so we were leaning towards a more generic class in a restaurant. We ended up deciding on this one (very last minute, mind you) based on the Chef’s excellent reviews. He did NOT disappoint! Not only was the instruction thorough and thoughtful; he entertained us throughout the way, with music and story telling that caused for great self reflection and laughter. Best cooking class we’ve ever had- we will be back, in the event that another Palermo trip is in our future. Thanks again, Chef!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Beautiful words shared by delightful people who were ready to dive right in—from making fresh pasta for the first time to handling the entire preparation process. I am so happy to have hosted you in my home, and I hope to see you again soon.
Thank you so very much 😊
Paula_R, Jul 2026
This was one of our favorite experiences during our trip. My husband and I were on a Mediterranean Cruise, and we did not book an excursion through the cruise line on the day our ship was docked in Palermo. I was debating on booking a food tour to do in the city, but I am so thankful I came across this cooking class! For starters, it was about 95 degrees in Palermo the day we were there, so we are thankful Ugochef had great AC! We also had no issues getting to the cooking class from the main cruise port-it was only about a 25-30 minute walk. The cooking class itself was fantastic. Ugochef was so knowledgable and personable, and we learned so much! The food we cooked was fantastic, and we left so full! Highly recommend to anyone who is visiting Palermo.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much P. I’m very happy to know you ✨
Ronald_M, Jul 2026
A little hard to find the location but we had a great time cooking and talking with chef Ugo. Lots of personal attention. Can’t wait to try the recipes at home. 🍝
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Nice to met you
Hope you will take home a wonderful memory 🥰
Melanie_B, Jun 2026
We loved this class. Ugochef was a wonderful teacher and made the learning so much fun. The food we made was delicious! We highly recommend this experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much 😊
Victor_C, May 2026
The cooking class was enjoyable, interesting, and resulted in delicious food. Our friendly and knowledgeable chef provided not only the cooking instructions, but many insights into Italian culture.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much :)
Karen_J, May 2026
UgoChef made this experience so enjoyable. He welcomed us into his home and made us feel like friends. The recipes were easy to make and follow. Also, the appetizers he served were delicious! We would highly recommend anyone looking for a good, informative and tasty pasta/dessert class to look no further and book with UgoChef. 🥰
Response from Host, May 2026
Vi ringrazio molto per le bellissime parole. Sono certo che farete un’ottima pasta anche a casa vostra ✨
Christina_W, Feb 2026
Learning to make pasta and tiramisu with UgoChef was the highlight of our 3 week trip to Sicily. We cooked in Nona's kitchen with an engaging and talented chef who made us feel so competent that we are sure to try the recipes at home. Everything - the spinach and ricotta raviolis, the fettuccini with sun dried tomato pesto, and the layered tiramisu with lady fingers lightly soaked in run and coffee turned out perfectly. We savored a delicious dinner with added appetizers and wine while UgoChef told us about his grandmother and his cooking experiences. It was a memorable evening. We give the experience 10+ and highly recommend it if you like to cook and and eat Sicilian food.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words:)
Larry_K, Feb 2026
Chef Ugo was delightful! He was very knowledgeable, a good teacher, hospitable, and shared pictures of our time there via WhatsApp, as well as recipes.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much L 😊😊
Melissa_M, Nov 2025
We had a wonderful time cooking with Ugochef (John Pierre). He truly has a love for cooking and sharing his knowledge with others.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
My pleasure 😇😊
Robyn_L, Nov 2025
Such a fun experience! Our chef was so informative and his passion for sharing authentic recipes and family stories was Italian perfection! The perfect activity for our time in Palermo!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Wow 🤩
Thanks for sharing your happiness with me 😊
Jodi_W, Oct 2025
Chef made this class fun, informative and easy! Food was amazing!! Small group size was appreciated!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much 😊😊😊
Tiffany_C, Oct 2025
Such a fun experience with some of the best pasta and tiramisu we’ve ever had. 10/10 recommend. The class was taught in a fun, easy to follow way. We’re so excited to take our pasta making skills home with us!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Che meraviglia!!! Sono contento di avervi avuti qui nel mio laboratorio 😊😊😊
Carolyn_M, Oct 2025
Ugochef was a great host and chef! Perfect ravioli and linguine, and the sauces were delicious. Easy conversation, nice music, a wonderful afternoon!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Cheers!! You’re welcome :)
Megan_D, Sep 2025
Jon Pierro was awesome! He was patient and fun—one of our favorite things we’ve eaten in Italy! So yummy
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks 😊
Matthew_S, Aug 2025
Giani was incredible! The best meal we had in Palermo by far! We had so much fun and it was an amazing experience . Giani was very funny, knowledgeable, and took pride in his cooking and it showed. This cooking class is a must if visiting Palermo!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Wow 🤩
Thank you ☺️
Brian_H, Aug 2025
Amazing chef!! An amazing experience being brought into a private setting and learning how to make great pasta and tiramisu. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Wow 🤩 thanks so much
Donna_L, Jun 2025
Gianpiero was very hospitable and passionate. His knowledge of pasta making and Italian culture was incredible. If you are ever in Palermo and want an authentic experience that goes far beyond a tourist activity, this class is an absolute must! An experience that you will always remember
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Many thanks for your kind comment 😊😊😊😊
Vanessa_F, Dec 2024
What a great time cooking with Ugo. Such a wonderful person, patient and cheerful. Would absolutely book this again!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you 😊
Alecia_D, Nov 2024
Gianpiero (Ugochef) was delightful and thorough! From the meal plan to the sequence of creation, he was well-prepared to provide a great experience. We enjoyed the stories of Palermo cooking traditions, the wonder of the process and the joy of the food! Thanks for sharing the insights and creating a wonderful memory.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Grazie a voi. É stato un piacere
Anouk_S, Nov 2024
We had the best time! Ugo was so friendly, kind and welcoming. The pasta and tiramisu was super tasty.
I recommend this class to everyone !!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you 😊
Hanna_I, Oct 2024
Where do I begin? The whole experience was fantastic! When we first arrived, we were greeted by Ugo, who was very kind and welcoming. He then taught us how to make a beautiful fettuccine, ravioli and tiramisu. He gave us a nice bottle of wine to enjoy as we ate. Overall it was an amazing experience and anyone who is looking for a cooking class should definitely book this one!!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you ;)
fxwmjz9c8g, Sep 2024
we loved Ugo and all the food we made, Best meal of our trip, He was an amazing teacher and easy to folliw
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you ;)
Julie_R, Sep 2024
This was my favorite and my husband's favorite tour in Palermo
( and we had 5 paid tours during our 6 night stay in Palermo ) w Chef Ugo at his home. Making food together and visiting as friends. He was very prepared, very kind and welcoming. An experience w a Sicilian resident in their home is unique for a tourist and important to our quest to understand the world and its differences.
There were thoughtful, fun & quirky things like the cup w the nose to strain the eggs, stories of his family etc & the tomatoes we used were from his family's garden.
He has 2 B & B rooms that he renovated himself and rents out. I'm sure they are great too
We loved it!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you ;)
Ruairi_H, Aug 2024
Our cooking class was excellent from start to finish - we learned how to make delicious fresh fettuccine and ravioli from scratch, and whipped up the BEST tiramisu either of us had ever tasted. It was a wonderful evening with aperitivo, dinner, dessert, local wine and digestivo. Ugo was an excellent chef & instructor, and we felt welcome into his home in the heart of Palermo! We learned some local phrases over dinner too (fatti!), so it was the real Sicilian experience. Grazie mille!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Grazie mille a voi ;)
Michelle_V, Jun 2024
This experience was so fun. The chef was organized and it was really neat to be in his home cooking. He made good choices for what to cook and we all got to participate and there was four of us.. He truly made us feel like family. Served us wine. and water and even made dessert as well. It was a full meal. It was an incredible experience. I recommend everybody to do this in Palermo.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you 😊😊😊😊
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