Sicily · PASTA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 pasta workshops worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore The Godfather filming villages near Taormina, hear Sicily’s Mafia story, and enjoy pasta with Etna wine on this half-day tour.
“giovanni made it a great tour ! full of information and a positive vibe… he loves what he does and it shows . lunch was great and he gave a dinner recommendation that was a hidden gem take this tour !”
Explore The Godfather filming villages near Taormina, learn Sicily’s Mafia history, and enjoy pasta, bruschetta, wine, and cannoli.
“Excellent. Learned about the Godfather filming and tidbits of mafia origins along with Sicilian history. The villages were charming and the lunch was superb. Antonio, our guide, was informative.”
Explore Savoca and Forza d’Agro on a private Godfather tour from Taormina, with film sites, Mafia history, scenic views, pasta, and wine.
“Mauricio was so kind knowledgeable and gracious with our family. We were treated like family members and enjoyed every moment of this tour- We saw so much countryside and beautiful views. He knew everything about the movie and we shared so many wonderful laughs. Safe drive and very attentive to detail.”
Make pistachio ravioli from scratch in Angela’s Catania home, then enjoy a three-course Sicilian meal with wine and warm local hospitality.
“We had a great experience and definitely would recommend! Our meal was amazing!!”
Make fresh Sicilian pasta in a family kitchen in Sciacca, tour the garden, enjoy homemade wine, and eat what you create.
“We loved it :) My boyfriend and I booked the pasta workshop and it was a great experience! Both of them were so nice and taught us so much. We are looking forward to trying to remake the pasta at home - with the right flour of course ;). We loved the tour around the garden, the aperitivo and of course especially the pasta making!! Thanks for welcoming us in your house and making our vacation in Sicily so special!”
Make fresh pasta, seasonal sauces, and gelato in Palermo with local chefs, wine, family-friendly guidance, recipes, and a shared meal.
“Wonderful workshop, worked well for all the family. Marcello was a brilliant teacher and the food was delicious 😋”
Make fresh pasta and tiramisu in a Palermo home with a local Cesarina, then sit down to enjoy your meal with wine and prosecco.
“I booked this pasta making class for myself, my husband, 2 kids and their spouses. We had the best time making 2 different types of pasta and our own personal tiramisu. This class was in our host's personal home. Alice and her partner (sorry can't remember his name) were so welcoming, genuine and so nice. We had a lot of fun with them. Once all the pasta was cooking and the tiramisu was chilling, they set us up in their living room with appetizers and Italian wine. We all sat down at their dining room table and had a delicious feast of the 2 different types of pasta, one with…”
Make fettuccine, ravioli, sauces, and tiramisù with Francesca near Palermo in a small, welcoming Sicilian cooking class.
“All I can say is take this class!!! Francesca is an unbelievable chef and it was like being cooking with a family member. The pasta and sauces and tiramisu were amazing!!!! And I'm a very fussy eater. I can't wait to go back home to the states and make this for my family.”
Learn fresh pasta and tiramisu in a Palermo home with a local Cesarine cook, aperitivo, wine, and a relaxed three-hour dinner.
“Would thoroughly recommend this activity. Spent the morning with my teenage son, preparing pasta and tirimasu with Alice and Francesco in their beautiful home. They were most welcoming to us, putting us at ease. We tasted their homemade jams and limincello which were delicious as well as other appetisers. When our food was ready, we ate together, enjoying conversation comparing cultures, food and lifestyles. A very authentic Scicilian experience; one which we will remember forever.... Thank you so much to Alice & Francesco!!”
Cook seven Sicilian dishes at seaside Villa Palamara near Cefalù, with fresh pasta, braciole, local wine, and hands-on guidance.
“One of our best days in Sicily! The venue is beautiful, and the class was informative and lots fun. Antonio and his colleague Were fabulous host And explained everything with ease. The best part was we got to eat our creations. I can’t wait to get home and make the recipes again..”
Make fresh pasta, meatballs, and almond biscuits with a Sicilian chef in Palermo’s old town during this intimate 3.5-hour class.
“The cooking class was fantastic. The host who lead us thru the cooking was fantastic. It was fun doing this. Fun preparing and delicious eating. Lot of food you prepare and eat - go hungry. Well worth doing. Fun Fun Fun”
Make Sicilian pasta with Chef Giacomo in a cosy Palermo kitchen, then enjoy a generous meal with wine, recipes, and local flavours.
“It was a really fun workshop and both of the hosts were very kind and they made a lot of jokes throughout the workshop. They gave us a notebook to write down the recipes which was really nice. The food was also very great. We’ve got five dishes in total, after we were very full. Their dog Peggy was also very sweet and helpful throughout the workshop! Overall we’ve had a great evening and we would recommend this activity :)”
Learn three Sicilian pasta dishes in a local Messina home, then enjoy your handmade meal with wine, coffee, and warm family hospitality.
“The news the beat authentic experience we have had on our cruise so far. Consuelo was outstanding. She picked us up at the dock, gave us a tour of Messina on the way to her home. We made 3 pasta dishes and then sat at her dining room table and enjoyed what we had prepared. I would HIGHLY recommend this Viatour Activity.”
Make fresh pasta and tiramisu near Palermo’s Quattro Canti, with Prosecco, wine, hands-on instruction, and a restaurant meal.
“Fun experience - staff at Carlo V was excellent friendly and helpful”
Explore The Godfather filming villages of Savoca and Forza d’Agro from Catania, with private transport, movie sites, views, and Sicilian lunch.
“It’s a long drive from cruise port but it was worth it. The lunch was spectacular!! Omar was excellent!”
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