SICILY
Sicily’s best days out.
The 15 most popular dining experiences in Sicily, with what each costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it. The handful worth planning a whole day around.
Learn Palermo-style pizza and chocolate gelato with an Italian chef, then eat your creations with wine and take home digital recipes.
Most Popular“So much fun! Fantastic. The teacher was great and it was all delicious.”
Hands-on Catania cooking lesson for small groups: caponata, pasta alla Norma rolls, and cannoli, plus wine and a shared meal in a pro kitchen.
“Excellent experience. Chef was relaxed and taught us how to make a few authentic Sicilian dishes on our first visit here.”
Private 4-course Sicilian dinner in Cefalù with a cooking demo, family recipes, and regional wine in a local home.
“A warm welcome, beautiful flat, wonderful food and great company. Thank you, Graziella !”
4-course Sicilian dinner in Palermo with local chef Fulvio: wine tasting, coffee, and flexible vegan or gluten-free options.
“Fulvio is an amazing chef and an even better host. From the moment we arrived, we felt warmly welcomed into his home. The local, seasonal food was outstanding, and it was a privilege to experience Palermo’s culinary culture through someone who is clearly a local institution. A fantastic and memorable way to end our Sicily…”
A 3-hour private Palermo dining experience in a local home with a cooking demo, 4 Sicilian courses, and regional wine included.
“It was all fantastic. Giovanni and his family were wonderful hosts. The food was fabulous and the cooking lesson really interesting and great fun. It was a lovely evening in good company”
Private rooftop dinner in Syracuse with a personal chef: sunset Prosecco, four-course Sicilian menu with wine, limoncello, espresso, and skyline views.
“This experience was absolutely fantastic and I would highly recommend this to anyone staying in Syracuse. Angelo and Loren were fantastic hosts.”
Private 3-course Sicilian cooking class in Cefalù, with a Cesarine home cook, a Duomo stop, and lunch or dinner in a real local apartment.
“Ceassarine Grazy taught us how to make some wonderful meals from scratch, and we learned things that we will be trying at home all the time. The food and wine was wonderful, and Grazy made us feel like we were eating with a member of our family as we chatted about our lives. I would…”
Relax in Marsala’s pink salt pans, take a solar shower, then enjoy an assisted Sicilian buffet dinner under the stars.
“Escursione pazzesca! Immergersi nelle saline è proprio un’esperienza che non si può perdere! La cena e la location della stessa sono spettacolari … e i gestori hanno assecondato le nostre intolleranze senza nessun problema creando un menu dedicato. GRAZIE MILLE!”
Catania home dining with a private cooking demo, 4-course Sicilian meal, regional wines, and an official apron souvenir in about 3 hours.
“Great experience! Host really friendly and knowledgeable”
A private Palermo home cooking demo with a 4-course Sicilian meal and regional wines, hosted in English for about 2.5 hours.
“Unfortunately, we were unaware that this involved climbing 6 flights of stairs. It would have been helpful to have had this information. We booked this specifically to have a personal exchange rather than cooking experience. Our expectation was that we would be able to learn more about life in the city and to share experiences…”
Spend 3.5 hours on a regenerative Sicilian farm near Noto, taste olive oil and wines, and share a seasonal farm-to-table meal with Fabio and Annarella.
“Enjoying spending time and hearing of the experiences of the couple who own the farm. Food was good, farm tour was very interesting. A nice experience.”
Taormina private 4-course Sicilian dinner at a local home with a cooking demo, regional wine, and an apron souvenir.
“Great experience i a locals home with great food and company!”
Palermo’s authentic 4-course Sicilian dinner with a local chef, wine including Marsala, plus coffee and dessert options in a small group.
“Fulvio was the best!!! There was just the 3 of us that evening and we had a marvelous time. We chatted and aate everything he prepared and drank some wine....perfecto!! Highly recommend 🌟🌟🌟🌟”
Sicilian home dinner in Taormina with Chef Massimo: terrace aperitif, multi-course feast, Sicilian classics, wines, and sweet finishes.
“Massimo was an excellent host and a fantastic chef. We enjoyed ourselves immensely and would recommend this experience to anyone”
A private 4-course Sicilian meal in Ragusa with a home cooking demo, family recipes, and wine included, hosted by a Cesarina.
“Un expérience gustative et humaine qui restera longtemps gravée dans mes souvenirs. Salvina et son mari Angelo nous ont offert un accueil chaleureux et authentique tout en comblant nos papilles de leur délicieuse et généreuse cuisine traditionnelle. Nous avons tellement mangé que nous avons du faire une sieste par la suite! Je recommande fortement. Idéalement,…”
From Mount Etna to the Valley of the Temples, the markets of Palermo to the islands offshore. Every way to spend a day on the island.
