Sicilian Cooking Class: Authentic Flavors

Join Teresa in Ortigia for a hands-on Sicilian cooking class, exploring authentic family recipes and local flavors in a cozy city apartment.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Corso Gelone, 36 - From June 1st to the end of September, lessons will be held at the following address: Via Isole Molucche 8, Arenella, Syracuse. Experience the essence of Sicily by stepping into Teresa’s kitchen. It’s more than just a cooking class; it’s a sensory journey through aromas, genuine flavors, and cherished family recipes. Teresa…
What's Included
  • Wine included
  • Take home written recipes
  • Tea and coffee provided
  • Vegetarian diet accommodated
  • All cooking materials provided by Teresa
Meal Options
  • Typical local and homemade seasonal vegetable appetizer
  • Sicilian fresh or dried pasta, arancine or breaded - The main course can also be meat or fish.
  • Sicilian dessert or tiramisu
Additional Information

Experience the true essence of Sicily with a unique cooking class. Prepare three dishes as if crafting a family meal.
Teresa, a native of the city, is a dedicated and imaginative instructor with over seven years of experience in tourism. She has always embraced her family’s traditional recipes. At Teresa’s home, expect a warm and inviting atmosphere…

Location
Corso Gelone, 36
Corso Gelone
If you would like to add a guided tour of the Point of Sale (€50 extra to be paid locally) before class, please let us know when you book, it is an unmissable experience if you love cooking and tasting local products.From 1 June the cooking lesson will be in Villa : VIA ISOLE DELLE MOLUCCHE 8 t .
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ilpiccs
Apr 7, 2026
A Highlight of Our Sicilian Adventure! - Teresa is a phenomenal teacher and host who embodies true Sicilian hospitality. This class was a highlight of our 8-day trip; we didn't just learn to cook, but gained wonderful insight into the local way of life. The final meal was absolutely delicious—one of the best we had. She even shared recipes and discussed other local foods we were curious about. Highly recommend! We will definitely take another class with her on our next visit.
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471josier
Apr 2, 2026
Brilliant experience for couple’s cooking class with Teresa at the winter apartment - We had an absolutely brilliant experience at Teresa’s Sicilian cooking class and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. From start to finish, the class was thoughtfully planned, with Teresa creating a menu that perfectly balanced traditional Sicilian cuisine while also taking into account everyone’s dietary requirements. One of the highlights was making busiate pasta from scratch, which was such a fun and rewarding process. Using fresh, local produce really elevated the flavours, and it was clear how much care goes into authentic Sicilian cooking. Teresa is a fantastic teacher—her English is excellent, and she explains each step clearly and patiently. She made sure everyone was involved throughout, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere that made it easy to learn and enjoy the experience. Overall, this was a truly memorable experience. Delicious food, great company, and a wonderful insight into Sicilian culture. We would definitely book again!
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553annabellar
Mar 24, 2026
Enjoy cooking - My parents had a great time with Theresa. They made Arranci and noodles and Tiramisu - everything was super delicious:)- we were allowed to try it afterwards. She was super flexible and spontaneous.
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Kaypo23
Feb 26, 2026
Don't Hesitate - Book it!! - What a wonderful experience with Teresa! I’ve taken various classes all over Italy and this was the best. Why? Because she really explained why and what we were doing and included tips and variations on the dishes we made. Most classes focus on just pasta, but we made busiate with sausage and broccoli rabe, Messina rolls, caponata and individual tiramisu for dessert, all paired with a wonderful white wine. Highly recommend if you are in the area!!
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Evgru
Dec 31, 2025
Immerse yourself in Italian cuisine - A great experience! Teresa is a warm hostess who considers all wishes and preferences. Have made 2 kinds of pasta, fish and stuffed calamari... Delicious!!! Food, coffee, wine and brandy, as well as all recipes are included. It was great!
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B721rxandrean
Nov 8, 2025
Great experience - Wonderful experience with Teresa. She is a great person and a good cook. She has lots of knowledge about the food and explains everything very well. We enjoyed the delicious Sicilian food so much! I would definitely recommend this cooking class.
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Adventure66845133101
Nov 8, 2025
Lovely cookingclasses in Syracuse - Very lovely instructor with a lot of knowledge about Sicilian food and traditions. Today we learned how to make fresh pasta, caponata, fish and desert. I would definitely recommend if you're visiting the area and want to learn something new about the Sicilian culture and cuisine.
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Jet52128958011
Oct 15, 2025
Cooking with Teresa, Siracusa, Sicily! - This experience was so worth it! Teresa picked us up, we picked up some fresh fish at a local market and drove to her house. She/we made fresh cavatelli and prepared the sauce with her special ingredients. She had us mix the dough, cut and roll them! We made swordfish, eggplant parm, and stuffed calamari all with her family’s Sicilian recipes using fresh ingredients. Teresa is a great cook and delightful host. When everything was ready, she plated it and served it with a bottle of white wine. It was a beautiful day so we ate outside on her patio. After dinner, she had us try her homemade after dinner drink “Limoncello” that was chilled, and so delicious! If you are visiting Siracusa, be sure to plan for this to get a taste of great home cooking true Sicilian style. Also, if there is anything in particular you would like to learn to cook, you can let her know ahead of time!
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Dreamer15197997975
Oct 5, 2025
Family, Delicious, Educational - Yesterday we were 8 (two families) with Teresa in the garden and cooked caponata, pasta fresca and tiramisú. Teresa involved us all, everyone cooked along and we learned a lot about the dishes. After the cooking we were allowed to enjoy everything at a cozy dinner. Teresa is very nice, knows a lot about Sicilian cuisine and creates a very family atmosphere. Thank you Teresa, we really enjoyed it at your place.
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491charbeld
Sep 10, 2025
Heart and belly is full and happy - One of the best experiences across Sicily. Teresa was absolutely wonderful and welcomed us into her lovely home. We cooked 3 authentic Italian meals and made everything from scratch with the most fresh and healthy ingredients. We got to have an Italian family food experience and learned so much
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From $129
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).