Sicilian Countryside Cooking Lessons with Simona: Learn Authentic Dishes and Discover Local Culture
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16 Ratings
Libero consorzio comunale di Ragusa

Immerse yourself in the Sicilian countryside and learn authentic dishes with Simona. Discover the secrets of Sicilian cuisine and explore the local culture. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • SP93, 320 - We will begin our experience with a walk in the garden to collect the fresh ingredients that we will use in the kitchen: tomatoes, basil, onions, etc. In winter, weather permitting, we will instead go in search of wild vegetables. Back home we will cook our lunch together, inspired by the recipe books of Sicilian grandmothers: first…
What's Included
    • Carbonated beverages included
    • Lunch provided
    • All necessary kitchen tools provided for the lesson
    • All fees and taxes covered
Meal Options
  • Homemade preserves, local cheeses and cured meats - We will start with an appetizer of cheeses and cured meats and preserves, all accompanied by focaccia and wine
  • Fresh pasta - We will eat fresh pasta prepared together, cavati, ravioli, tagliatelle, the seasoning will depend on the season
  • second course of meat and seasonal vegetables - we will…
Additional Information

The setting for our culinary journey will be a tranquil countryside home encompassed by nature. Our cooking session will be hands-on, and with my extensive knowledge of Sicilian food, I’ll guide you through the process of making traditional Sicilian dishes that you can recreate in your own kitchen. This is your chance to dive deeper into the nuances of…

Location
SP93, 320
SP93
After booking I will provide guests with the exact coordinates to reach my private home
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Karinas688
Oct 4, 2025
Unforgettable experience - Casa Filosofica is pure magic — from the moment you arrive, you feel like stepping into a story. Simona is not just a host; she’s the heart of the place, guiding you through Sicilian life with the warmth of an old friend. The cooking, the atmosphere, and her way of connecting people make this experience one of a kind. It’s not just a cooking class — it’s like opening a door to Sicily’s soul. Hands down, the best experience I’ve had in a long time. 💛
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Annalisegrech
Sep 4, 2025
An Unforgettable Cooking Experience in the Sicilian Countryside - We had such a wonderful experience with Simona in Chiaramonte Gulfi! The countryside setting was beautiful and peaceful, and we loved starting the class by picking our own fresh vegetables. Simona guided us through making our own pasta dough and shaping it into macaroni, which was such a fun and authentic experience. What really stood out was how generous and thoughtful Simona was. During lunch, which we had on the terrace, she treated us to much more than what we had cooked. We enjoyed local cheeses from a nearby farm, her delicious homemade focaccia, wine, cannolo, chutneys, and more. Everything was fresh, full of flavour, and served with such warmth. Simona was so friendly and welcoming throughout the whole experience, making us feel right at home. We had chosen this class as a special gift for our parents’ 40th wedding anniversary, and it turned out to be the perfect celebration... unforgettable, authentic, and filled with love and joy. Thank you Simona :)
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Graham
Jun 22, 2025
Authentic and fun cooking experience - We had a lovely time with Simona making Ravioli and tagliatelle with homemade Pesto using ingredients freshly picked from her vegetable garden. Lunch started with foccaccia made by Simona with local cheeses, homemade chutneys (tomato, onion and pear- all delicious) along with lettuce and courgette salads using lettuce and courgettes we had picked and prepared. Simona and her family were very welcoming and the countryside setting was perfect. We came away with plenty of tips and recipes highly recommend
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Deemo66
May 23, 2025
A wonderful cooking experience in the Ragusa hills - highly recommended! - We had an incredible experience at our cooking class in Simona's home in the Ragusa countryside. We picked fresh herbs and vegetables from the extensive garden set amongst ancient olive trees, and then set about cooking a three course meal together, learning about look cooking and culture. We then enjoyed the meal on the balcony taking in the view. A wonderful afternoon that is highly recommended - thank you Simona!!
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930karinev
Apr 22, 2025
Slow and delicious cooking in Sicily - We had such a nice and relaxing experience at Simona and Davide's lovely old house in the middle of nature. A great walk, interesting and fun conversation, hands on cooking for the whole family. The food was honest, delicious and slow. Thank you so much for your warm company and expert guidance into Sicilian cooking Simona!
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Sh4387
Sep 12, 2024
A fun experience. - We had a wonderful experience with Simona and Davide. We were a family group of 6 and were made very welcome by Simona in her home. We enjoyed making pasta which we ate for lunch after a wonderful selection of anti pasta ( the chutneys were amazing) and Davides homemade orange cello was a big hit. We all learnt a lot about Sicilian culture and home cooking and have taken away lots of suggestions to try once we get home. It was a wonderful experience that we would highly recommend.
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Surfyh
Aug 19, 2024
A very nice meeting!!! - A very nice meeting with Simona and Ulysses her son and his mom. We very much appreciated Simona's kindness and good cooking advice. Our meal was really delicious ☺️🇮🇹🙏
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Landr2019
Aug 11, 2024
Holiday Highlight - Our three generation family group were really looking forward to cooking with Simona and our experience surpassed our expectations. Simona welcomed us into her home which she and her husband David are renovating, with open arms. Their little boy soon bonded with our 2 children, all 3 of them flipping between playing and drawing and cooking with great enthusiasm throughout. Simona is a patient and encouraging teacher, and kindly adapted our menu to include tiramisu (not a Sicilian dish) because 10-year old Charlie requested it. The cookery was followed by a meal on their terrace where we tasted a range of Sicilian specialties as well as our own home made pasta, washed down with a bottle of Sicilian red wine. A brilliant experience.
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X8186umalyssas
Apr 15, 2024
The highlight of our whole trip - Where do I start? Simona and her family welcomed us into their home with open arms. They treated us to espresso and cake because we missed breakfast. We talked laughed and now we are lifelong friends. We didn’t feel like visitors we felt like family. Simona showed us how to make Scaccia she was patient and took the time to show us step by step how to make it. My mom has dairy allergy so Simona made a special scaccia for her. She is so detailed and cares so much that it made our experience that much more memorable. We can’t wait to book a cooking experience with Simona and her family next time we are in Sicilia.
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Coreybm1154vs
Apr 13, 2024
Fine cooking experience in Ragusa countryside - My family had an excellent time cooking with Simona, Davide and Ulise and enjoying the final products with great conversation, wine and a nature walk on the property. I highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in the above. Simona and her family are gracious hosts and masters of fine Sicilian cuisine. Nothing could have made our experience better.
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From $116
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).