Food & Wine Tours
Market and Street Food in the Heart of Messina
5.0
Stefania
Spoken languages:
Italian and English
Food Tour: discover the best places where to taste the finest local food & wine
Shared Experience
Your experience
- Sicilian granita served with brioche
- Pidoni (fried stuffed turnovers from Messina)
- Arancino (rice balls that are stuffed, coated with breadcrumbs and deep fried)
Immerse yourself in the local market in the city center, among the characteristic stalls selling fruit, vegetables, cheese, and freshly caught fish, surrounded by an atmosphere of conviviality and friendship that recalls times long past. It will be a true immersion among the merchants, their voices, and their innate cordiality.
From here, we will walk to the most classic of Messina's street foods: granita with brioche, now famous even beyond the city limits. We will then sample the local rotisserie, with pidoni and arancini, and continue our walk through the streets of the city center, where you can experience and breathe in the true essence of the city.
Remaining char: 500
Total: €123.00
€123.00
per guest€62.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
- We had a wonderful experience with Stefania! Her daughter, Georgia, was lovely and acted as an interpreter. Her husband, Franco, was very welcoming and took care of things in the kitchen including the cleaning up. The fact that it was a family affair made it extra special and allowed Stefania to completely focus on us. Out of the four of us, three are not cooks at all but it didn't matter. Stefania guided every step with kindness and patience and made sure we had a successful cooking class. The pasta we made was exactly what you see in the pictures but the pictures don't do it justice! The ravioli with a butter and sage sauce was the favorite for all of us and was outstanding!!! Possibly the best we ever had! The prosecco and appetizers were all local products and mostly hand made by Stefania, which was much appreciated. These were presented to us after we prepared the tiramisu and pasta and when they were cooking the pasta for us, so it was very nice to have while waiting for the main meal. It says in the description that you will be welcomed by these and perhaps that needs to be adjusted in the write up. However, for us it was perfect timing to have them after our "work" was done. It is worth noting that they have air conditioning in their home and it was very comfortable. We were quite relieved by this since it was an extremely hot day in Messina. I highly recommend this experience to everyone.
- This cooking class is phenomenal omg it was soooooo good and so much I was so full once I left I didn’t eat for the rest of the day. I’m trying to learn how to cook fresh Italian food and Stefania answered all my questions. Her husband came to pick us up and drop us off from the cruise port. Their home was so Italian authentic and simply gorgeous I felt right at home cooking! The class was very intimate and this was just an amazing! Gergiao her daughter was equally brilliant and a ball of fun!!! She even sent me the receipts upon request!!! BOOK this class you won’t regret it trust me!!!
- Today was incredible. Welcomed by the husband and daughter who offered to pick us up and drive us back to our cruise ship after. Learning how to make pasta by Stephania was such a memorable experience we felt invited and welcomed, and could taste the love in every meal. We made spaghetti, fettuccine and spinach ravioli. The family, then cooked three separate dishes and presented it to us with love. It was the best pasta we have ever had. Afterwards we were treated with homemade tiramisu. The whole meal was complemented by a delicious Italian wine, and the day could not have been any more perfect. If only everyone could experience this, the world would be a better place having tasted the love with which this family cooks with. I dream of getting to do this again.
- I could not have planned a better day than this! Stephania treated us like family. She showed us how she prepared her meals. It was a fabulous trip through the Market. Then the cooking lesson showed us how to cook a true Sicilian meal. The meal was beyond delicious . The flavors were layered so that wonderful tastes were constantly released with every single bite. The ingredients could not have been more fresh. Most importantly Stephania and her family made us feel so welcomed in their home. If you enjoy cooking and appreciate food this is an absolute must on your next visit!
- What an amazing time we had with Alibrandi family. The family, food, and overall experience was superb. We can’t recommend this enough. Please know this experience was a reminder that there are good people in this world. The food was amazing and Stefania should open a restaurant.
Beth, Marcel, Sherri and Greg -
Kalanie Petersen -
Sandra Petersen -
Ms. Mack -
Scott Meech and Sarah Voitik -
Remaining char: 500
Total: €123.00
€123.00 per guest
Where
Stefania
Cesarina from 2025Location: Messina (ME) Languages: Italian and EnglishRaised alongside my maternal grandmother, I have nurtured a passion for cooking since I was a child, guided lovingly by my Nonnina and her treasured recipes. I cook to bring back the flavors and aromas of Messinese and Sicilian tradition, ancient yet still alive within me: from pesce stocco alla ghiotta to carefully prepared meat rolls, all made according to the recipes passed down through my family. My home is always open—not only to friends, but also to guests from other countries, with whom I enjoy sharing a chat and preparing together the precious family recipes.
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