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Antonella

Cesarina from 2018

My speciality: Homemade pasta with swordfish, eggplant, tomatoes, mint

I live in: Reggio Calabria

Spoken languages: Italian and English

Good to know

I offer vegetarian alternatives

Hi from Antonella!

In the heart of the Mediterranean, in the deep south of Italy, lies a corner of light, sea, and poetry. We are in Reggio Calabria, where its waterfront is one of the most scenic and beautiful promenades in our peninsula, offering the scent of the sea, views of the unmistakable silhouette of Mount Etna, and the evening sunset over the strait. Just steps from the historic center, we meet Antonella. Our Cesarina welcomes us into her cozy home with a panoramic terrace overlooking the sea. During her cooking classes, Antonella shares typical Calabrian recipes: from pasta rigorously handmade, like "maccheroni al ferretto," bursting with the colors and flavors of the land and sea, to cured meats accompanied by typical preserves of vegetables, eggplants, and other vegetables preserved in oil, and sun-dried tomatoes, ending with traditional desserts.

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My specialities
  •  Tasting of: zucchini flower; salad with stockfish peppers and capers; friselle with tomatoes, olives and red onion of Tropea
  •  Homemade pasta with swordfish, eggplant, tomatoes, mint
  •  Swordfish rolls
Experiences
Reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Antonella was phenomenal! Our family had an unforgettable experience cooking and then dining with her. We learned a tremendous amount about pasta making and Calabrian cooking in general. We would wholeheartedly recommend her to those looking for a fun and fulfilling culinary experience in Reggio Calabria.

McCall Family - June 2024

A friend and I were in Reggio Calabria and wanted to take a pasta making class. Antonella welcomed us into her home and taught us how to make beautiful and tasty pasta but more than that we talked, we laughed, it was like discovering you have Italian relatives and they invite you into their home. I finally met someone who could answer my questions about European flour. I also learned you can freeze pomegranate seeds and put them in a glass of Prosecco. That was a life lesson. I highly recommend taking a class with Antonella to anyone who wishes to cook and eat a fresh cooked authentic Italian meal while having fun at the same time

Mary and Wendy - May 2024

We loved spending time with Antonella and her family! We learned a great deal from them not just about the meal we were making which was delicious from start to finish but also about the local area. They even arranged a shopping trip for us for the bergamot ingredients at a local store which was usually closed the next day. I would highly recommend taking a class with her and we will definitely keep in touch!

Trish Dominie - May 2024

Our time spent with Antonella and her family was priceless to us siblings. It was our first time to our heritage roots. To eat and watch her make our local regional food and receive and education in the process was worth it all. We highly recommend this experience if you are going to Reggio Calabria.

Judy, Randy, Paulette - April 2024

Our evening with Cesarina Antonella was everything we hoped for and more. We received a warm welcome to her home. She truly went to great lengths to give us an authentic food experience, with each ingredient selected regionally- keeping with what people directly from Reggio Calabria would come to expect. There were so many dishes and courses we could not count. Everything was made by hand and was of exquisite taste. She even accommodated for my wife’s vegan vegetarian diet. Conversation was fun and we learned more about the city than we could have possibly gotten from a tour. This was truly a special night and one we will never forget!

Jamie & Susan - March 2024

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