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Gilda

Cesarina from 2018

My speciality: 'Timballini di anelletti' (baked pasta)

I live in: Syracuse

Spoken languages: Italian and English

Good to know

I offer vegetarian alternatives

Gilda

From its fascinating position by the sea to its archaeological monuments, Syracuse is the perfect city to relax under the sun on beautiful beaches, experience a classic tragedy in the ancient Greek theater, or lose yourself in the narrow streets of Ortigia — the historic center — guided by the sounds, the colors, or the tantalizing aroma of Sicilian cuisine…And if you follow that aroma of traditional Sicilian dishes, you’ll find your way to my home.I’m Gilda, and I have an innate passion for cooking. I love preparing food and welcoming friends and family, organizing lunches and dinners at home.I always strive to make everyone feel at home — the atmosphere around my table is cheerful and lively, and it's always filled with flowers and color!

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My specialities
  •  'Scacce modicane farcite' (focaccia with tomato, cheese and eggplant)
  •  'Timballini di anelletti' (baked pasta)
  •  'Candelotti alla siracusana' (meat rolls stuffed)
Experiences
Reviews
5.0
28 reviews
My cooking course with Gilda was incredibly special and I absolutely loved it. Not only is she incredibly kind and personal and went out of her way to make me feel comfortable, but the food was brilliant. She contacted me in advance offering different options of what we cooked and the food was absolutely delicious. We had a lovely evening eating with her son. Thank you again. l'd recommend this experience to anyone

Chloe  - September 2025

My husband and I were on vacation for our Honeymoon. We decided to take a cooking class and Gilda did NOT disappoint. We had the best time and learned so much. This was definitely a highlight of our trip and would highly recommend this to anyone considering it.

Hannah S - August 2025

I had a wonderful experience cooking with Gilda. She is knowledgeable, friendly, and energetic- a real force of nature cook! We made classic sicilian dishes and her home and gardens are beautiful. Six stars!

Ken - April 2025

What a great day. Gilda picked me up and we went to the market in Siracusa together. A great experience and Gilda knows everybody at the market. Afterwards we went to Gildas house to cook together with the ingredients purchased. We made swordfish caponata, timbale, stuffed squid and ricotta cannoli. Everything was very delicious and I will make all these delicious recipes at home. Thank you for a wonderful day!

Jesper Mortensen - April 2025

We had a wonderful experience thanks to Gilda, who welcomed us into her beautiful home with great care and attention to detail. Every corner was lovingly cared for, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere perfect for our bachelorette party. The cooking class was fun and engaging: Gilda thought of everything, guiding us with professionalism and passion in preparing delicious dishes. Each course was a triumph of flavors and sharing, turning dinner into a special moment that we will remember for a long time. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for this unique experience, which we recommend to anyone who wants to spend an evening enjoying good food, conviviality, and the warmth of a true home!

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Daniela - March 2025

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