What are the best cooking classes in Messina?

The best cooking classes in Messina are: Hands-On cooking: ravioli and family secrets Grandma Lilla’s Messina-style arancini and pitoni Grandpa Bartolo’s delicacy Messina on the Table: Homemade Fresh Pasta

What are the best food experiences in Messina?

The best food experiences in Messina are: Sicilian delicacies Fish on the table Street food in my house

What are the best food & wine tours in Messina?

The best food & wine tours in Messina are: Cooking classes Happy Hour Lunch with the Baroness Walk through Messina: market visit and cooking class

Nonna's recipes: hands-on cooking in Messina 2026

Stefania

Messina (ME)

Duration 3h

Max 6 guests

Spoken languages:

Italian and English

Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina

Shared Experience

Your experience

Aperitif with local specialties
Fresh pasta
Tiramisu

In the heart of Messina, I will accompany you on a journey to discover the secrets handed down by the grandmothers of yesteryear. I will welcome you with an aperitif and a local DOC prosecco, then we will prepare fresh pasta in three shapes together, with the same love and dedication that my grandmother taught me. We will conclude this experience by creating a delicious tiramisu, accompanied by a Sicilian wine made from native grapes. You will take with you, on your journey and in your heart, a piece of my history and my city.

€130.00 per guest
(€65.00 per child)

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Reviews

5.0

4 reviews

: The whole experience was wonderful. We were on a cruise and Stefania’s place was only a 40 minute leisurely walk from the time we got off the ship. It was only me and my wife and we felt perfectly safe for the entire walk. I highly recommend walking if you can because Messina is such a beautiful area and loaded with storefront shops along the way (for the walk back). There were’t any street vendors trying to sell you stuff which was surprising. Usually ports for large ships attract a lot of street vendors. We didn’t see any of that. It truly felt as if we were locals walking in the city. We were initially worried that there would be steep hills for the walk but the whole trip was relatively flat. And we were visiting on Tuesday, April 21st which was perfect because it was 68 degrees F at 9:15am when we started which was perfect for walking. Her place was easy to find using AppleMaps to get us there. Stefania’s family was waiting outside their place when we arrived and escorted us across a small courtyard and into their home. It turned out that we were the only ones in the group which was a pleasant surprise. It was very intimate. They were super polite and had a very nice place. I could tell immediately Stefania and her family take pride in everything they do. The effort put into preparing the house for us was very evident. When we walked in we all introduced ourselves to each other and then Stefania showed us to the restroom so we could wash our hands before we got started. First, we learned how to make the dough which was later used to teach us how to make spinach ravioli and a wide-noodle pasta. Then she brought out the ingredients for tiramisu and completed that. She did a wonderful job showing us each step of the way and was very patient when we had minor mishaps (I failed miserably at mixing my eggs with the flour). While we waited for the dough to settle she made a charcuterie board as an appetizer which was wonderful. Everything was timed perfect. I highly recommend spending time making pasta and tiramisu at Safania’s. We will never forget our experience. P.S. Do not eat breakfast. We were stuffed when we left.
: The whole experience was wonderful. We were on a cruise and Stefania’s place was only a 40 minute leisurely walk from the time we got off the ship. It was only me and my wife and we felt perfectly safe for the entire walk. I highly recommend walking if you can because Messina is such a beautiful area and loaded with storefront shops along the way (for the walk back). There were’t any street vendors trying to sell you stuff which was surprising. Usually ports for large ships attract a lot of street vendors. We didn’t see any of that. It truly felt as if we were locals walking in the city. We were initially worried that there would be steep hills for the walk but the whole trip was relatively flat. And we were visiting on Tuesday, April 21st which was perfect because it was 68 degrees F at 9:15am when we started which was perfect for walking. Her place was easy to find using AppleMaps to get us there. Stefania’s family was waiting outside their place when we arrived and escorted us across a small courtyard and into their home. It turned out that we were the only ones in the group which was a pleasant surprise. It was very intimate. They were super polite and had a very nice place. I could tell immediately Stefania and her family take pride in everything they do. The effort put into preparing the house for us was very evident. When we walked in we all introduced ourselves to each other and then Stefania showed us to the restroom so we could wash our hands before we got started. First, we learned how to make the dough which was later used to teach us how to make spinach ravioli and a wide-noodle pasta. Then she brought out the ingredients for tiramisu and completed that. She did a wonderful job showing us each step of the way and was very patient when we had minor mishaps (I failed miserably at mixing my eggs with the flour). While we waited for the dough to settle she made a charcuterie board as an appetizer which was wonderful. Everything was timed perfect. I highly recommend spending time making pasta and tiramisu at Safania’s. We will never forget our experience. P.S. Do not eat breakfast. We were stuffed when we left.
: A wonderful host family that made us feel at home and gave us new delicious experiences of Italian cooking in Sicily.
: This was such an amazing experience! The whole family was kind and fun to be around and the home was cozy and clean. The food turned out like nothing we have ever had before... it was incredible. As someone from the U.S. this was a once in a lifetime experience for us and we would 100% recommend this to anyone and everyone. We absolutely loved spending our afternoon with Stefania and her family!