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Giovanni

Cesarina from 2023

My speciality: Lemon meatballs

I live in: Palermo

Spoken languages: Italian and English

Good to know

I offer vegetarian alternatives

Hi from Giovanni!

At Giovanni and Roberta's home, you'll find the typical dishes of Sicilian tradition. Giovanni grew up amidst the kitchen aromas of the family restaurant on the bay of Taormina. He inherited his father's recipes and brought them within the walls of his home in Palermo, creating new flavors with a sprinkle of memories. Fresh pasta takes the spotlight in his first courses: maccheroni alla norma, gnocchi with pistachio and shrimp, and ricotta and orange ravioli. Continuing with eggplant or swordfish parmigiana that pairs with lemon-infused meatballs or traditional Messina-style braciolettine. The meal concludes with the bittersweet taste of orange sorbet or the special almond blancmange.

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My specialities
  •  Fresh pasta macaroni alla norma
  •  Lemon meatballs
  •  Eggplant parmigiana
Experiences
Reviews
5.0
8 reviews
The cooking-class with Giovanni was exceptional! Besides preparing pasta and gnocchi we learned a lot about Sicilian cuisine, lifestyle and culture. Giovanni and his wife Roberta made this evening very special with their heartwarming welcome and sharing their home and rooftop terrace with us. Giovanni is an excellent cook and teacher. Taking into account the well-equipped kitchen, the cooking-class was an outstanding experience! Thank you Giovanni & Roberta!

Susanna & Marc - September 2024

We had such a wonderful time with Giovanni and his family. The cooking and hospitality far exceeded all our expectations. Would definitely recommend. Kindest regards. Susan & Andrew (Melbourne, Australia)

Susan Burton - September 2024

We had a lovely night with Giovanni and his beautiful family. Thank you for introducing us to the sicilian kitchen and the most delicious pasta! It was a pleasure and we couldn’t wish for a better host!

Miriam - September 2024

Before we even had our experience, Giovanni was super communicative….right from the start. He gave us a couple different food options, answered any questions we had, and made sure we knew how to find their location. Our family of 4 absolutely loved our time with Giovanni and Roberta. We immediately felt we were at home, so comfortable from the start. Giovanni taught us how to make homemade gnocchi and macaroni. And after hearing our 9 year old’s love for “mac n cheese” he even cooked a homemade version of that as well! We relaxed on their rooftop terrace with wine and appetizers while the pasta cooked. We all loved hearing about their Sicilian lives. Our kids got so much more out of this authentic experience than they would have from any bus or walking tour. Thank you Giovanni and Roberta!

Mary Q - July 2024

Great food, even greater people! Authentic italian cuisine, taught by a chef with years of restaurant experience. Those 3 hours will fly by!!

Thomas - May 2024

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