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
20 reviews
- We had the BEST cooking class ever with Stefania and her lovely family❤️ We made amazing dishes and it was the highlight of our trip. The food was so good and they took such good care of us. Thank you so so much!! Love from the 2 Vikings from the Netherlands 😉
- Stefania, husband Franco, and daughter Georgi were the absolute best!!! From pickup to drop-off, this family was very kind, personable, and welcoming. The pasta making class was a truly delightful experience and the taste of the finished product of fettuccine, ravioli, and spaghetti were superb. The pasta was great! But, what stands out the most was the hospitality and sweet spirit of Stefania and her family. I would GLADLY do this again with this trio!! Thank you for the pasta lesson! However, most importantly, thank you for your warm and welcoming demeanors! ❤️
- Omg, where do I begin. Theeeee absolute best experience. Let's start with perfect communication, great pick up from the cruise port. Timely, warm and friendly. Opened there home and walked us through the most simplistic way to make homemade pasta. So caring and passionate. Once we made our three types of pasta, they met us with a small charcuterie board with fiddles. Then they plated our dishes from the pasta we made. From the ravioli with spinach and parm, with butter and pistachio, to our fettuccine with tomato and basil, to our pesto spaghetti. Topped with Italian coffee, tea and a sweet treat from the families Nonnina. This family deserves a chefs kiss. Stephania and her family brought me to tears with their warmth and humbleness. Never rushed, just food and family enjoyment. In a world often full of hate. This family showed genuine love. The food served was made with love. This cooking experience by far was exceptional. If your looking for a family to welcome you in their home, show you love, respect, and how to make pasta. Along with every bite is delicious. I recommend this pasta making and tasting experience. Thank you for an experience of a life time. Don't walk, don't skip, don't jog. Please run and try this at your next Messina visit. They will not disappoint!
- We had a fabulous time with Stefania and her family. They made us feel right at home. She made preparing the food so easy (I am not a cook and I did it!) and the meal was excellent. I would suggest not eating anything prior to this class. I would definitely book it again and recommend this to everyone. Thank you so much Stefania for an excellent experience!
- We had an absolutely wonderful time with Stephania. Her daughter, Georgi, acted as interpreter while her husband, Franco worked in the kitchen cleaning up and ensuring we had drinks. Stephania and her family were very welcoming hosts and made us feel comfortable in their home. We made a fabulous tiramisu using an old family recipe and then we made fresh fettuccine and ravioli. The sauces which we had with the pastas were simple but extremely delicious. We highly recommend this experience.
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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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