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Food Tour: discover the best places where to taste the finest local food & wine
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Join us for a unique journey through the heart of Catania’s historic center, away from the usual tourist paths, where you will immerse yourself in the true essence of Sicily through three carefully selected tastings of local products.
We’ll start with a fresh seasonal orange juice or, for wine lovers, a glass of fine wine from a local winery to awaken your senses. Then, savor the famous Sicilian “rustici”: crispy arancini, tasty cipolline, and fragrant cartocciate, all prepared according to traditional recipes that tell stories of flavor and culture. To finish, enjoy a refreshing granita paired with a soft brioche. During the tour, I will share curiosities, anecdotes, and secrets of Catania’s historic center, for an authentic and unforgettable experience.
€133.00 per guest
(€67.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €133.00
€133.00
per guest€67.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
25 reviews
- Maurizio was amazing what a fantastic cook. He was so welcoming and generous with all the beautiful food and wine. There were 5 courses and we helped him cook some of them too. He is so kind and we got to the desert course and we were so full we only had a small amount so he gave us all the tiramisu and leftover pasta to take home and eat. It was so delicious. If you love great food good company and some wine and to learn about Sicilian cooking please consider spending some time with Maruzio he was truly awesome.
- Highly recommend! When we arrived, we were greeted with a breakfast platter of still-warm bread and Sicilian specialties. We then prepared two pasta dishes (pasta dough and sauces) and tiramisu. We were also able to taste Sicilian wine and Prosecco. Maurizio was also very considerate of my fructose intolerance (wine in sauces was substituted and I got my own drink). We did every step of the recipes ourselves and were given lots of tips - the food was fantastic and Maurizio packed up the rest for us to take with us. Even though the cooking class was from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., we didn't leave until 1:45 as Maurizio took the time for us so that we could cook and eat without any hurry. Great experience!
- I wpuld highly recommend this experience! I It was just me, and aI was spoiled with way too much food. Maurizio was so hospitable and patient. The food we made was abdolutely delicious. Great local experience!
- What a wonderful experience. If you have any thoughts on doing this cooking class....book it immediately. Maurizio had a lovely home and was great with kids. I highly recommend this cooking class for anyone interested
- Maurizio made this a wonderful experience for my son and me. He took the time to show us chopping techniques and other secrets. Especially useful since my sons is just learning to cook. He is funny, passionate about cooking and warm. It was a truly memorable experience!
Rose Goggin - September 2025
Magdalena - September 2025
Carola - August 2025
Amy Wood - July 2025
Josh and Charlie - June 2025
€133.00 per guest
(€67.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €133.00
€133.00 per guest
Where
Maurizio
Cesarina from 2023Location: Catania Languages: Italian and EnglishMy main expertise lies in pasta dishes, but I don't underestimate the importance of velvety soups and meat and fish entrees. My culinary creations draw inspiration from traditional Sicilian and Calabrian recipes, reinterpreted with a modern twist. I prefer using local ingredients, so-called "zero kilometer" products, to create a unique harmony that enhances the authentic colors, fragrances, and flavors of our region. I invite you to try a pasta dish seasoned with my almond and basil pesto, or an intriguing pistachio and sun-dried tomato pesto. I also offer delightful options made with red tuna and mint; pork or beef fillet enriched with vintage vinegar and white onion cream; potato meatloaf embellished with red tuna and capers. And to sweetly conclude, I propose traditional desserts made with ricotta or pistachio cream, among many other delicacies.
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