Food & Wine Tours

On the roads of the Gattopardo

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Rosa Maria

Palermo (PA)
Duration 4h
Max 10 guests
Spoken languages:  
Italian, English, French

Food Tour: discover the best places where to taste the finest local food & wine

Shared Experience
Your experience
  • Gattopardo-Style Baked Timballo
  • Tangerines or oranges sorbet

I will take you on a journey through the heart of Palermo, following in the footsteps of The Leopard, visiting the iconic locations from the series: from the majestic Quattro Canti to the evocative Piazza Pretoria, and the beautiful Church of Santa Caterina d’Alessandria.

After the tour, we will head to the kitchen to prepare the legendary Timballo del Gattopardo: a refined shortcrust pastry shell enclosing a heart of bucatini pasta, wrapped in a béchamel sauce delicately enriched with beef jus, dried and fresh porcini mushrooms, and thin strips of cooked ham.

To end on a sweet note, we will make a mandarin or orange jelly, just like the one enjoyed by the prince immediately after the timballo in the series.

An experience blending history, tradition, and unforgettable flavors!

Total: €113.00

€113.00 
per guest

€57.00 per child

Reviews

5.0
153 reviews
We loved this experience! Rosa Maria’s menu was perfect for our group. We met other travelers and enjoyed our dinner together. Rosa Maria welcomed us into her beautiful home and the food was amazing 🤩

Dana U  - 

I spent a few pleasant hours in Palermo with Rosella; we went to the market and to a shop full of delicacies. Then, in her apartment, I was able to taste some typical Sicilian dishes that she prepared for me. Truly exquisite and delicious.

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andrea - 

Fantastico! If you are looking for an authentic cooking experience with an amazing person, look no further than Rosa! She was amazing and shared many tips and tricks that she uses in her own kitchen. Don’t miss the chance to learn from a true professional!

Joseph Provenzano - 

Cooking with Rosa Maria was AMAZING. We had our teenage daughter with us and we all had a fantastic time. Rosa Maria was warm, friendly, funny and we learned so much from the cooking class. It felt like we were cooking with an old friend or family member. When we were finished, she set her dining room table for us and served us, which felt like we were in a private room at a restaurant! Will be recommending to friends and family, everyone needs to go see Rosa Maria!

Lorenn - 

If youre looking to learn authentic, delicious recipes, and a fun experience book with Rosa Maria. We made cavatelli alla Norma, green tortellini & tiramisu. We enjoyed our meal with glass of wine in good company. 100 out of 10

Coraima - 

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Rosa Maria

Cesarina from 2018Location: Palermo (PA)    Languages: Italian, English, French
 In Sicily, especially in Palermo, there is one true regional cuisine — based on four essential ingredients: pasta, olive oil, vegetables, and oily fish. These are the foundations of my cooking. My dishes reflect this tradition, but I love to add a touch of imagination and a desire to experiment, always staying true to the spirit of our ancient recipes. I use ingredients that are deeply connected to the land and sea of Sicily. I welcome my guests here in Palermo, but through my food, I also invite them to discover the aromas and flavors of Favignana, Ustica, and San Vito Lo Capo.
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