Maria Daniela

Cesarina from 2019

My speciality: Pasta with zucchini, ricotta and basil

I live in: Messina

Spoken languages: Italian, English, Spanish

Good to know

I offer vegetarian alternatives

Maria Daniela

In Messina, there are so many things to see: churches, palaces, fortifications, fountains, and monuments. But to truly get to know this city, you also need to taste its traditional dishes. That’s why I believe the best way to experience the real Messina is through its flavors and aromas — and the best place to do that is in my home.I’m Maria Daniela, and I love the sea. From the garden of my 1913 villa, you can look out and enjoy the spectacular view of the Strait of Messina.With me, you can learn how to make maccheroncini al ferro — traditional fresh pasta seasoned with a rich sauce — and Messina-style veal cutlets, a dish I’ve been preparing since I was a child, when I helped my mother and sisters in the kitchen, filling and rolling them by hand.

My specialities

Eggplant parmigiana
Pasta with zucchini, ricotta and basil
Meat rolls of Messina style, cooked on the grill

Experiences

Typical experience

5 (38)

Food & Wine Tours

Taste of the market in messina, a unique culinary experienceHosted by Maria Daniela

Experience Sicilian flavors and panoramic viewsHosted by Maria Daniela

Cooking class with Sicilian flavorsHosted by Maria Daniela

Cooking Classes (2)

Experience Sicilian flavors and panoramic viewsHosted by Maria Daniela

Cooking class with Sicilian flavorsHosted by Maria Daniela

Messina

€133 per guest

Shared Experience

Food & Wine Tours (1)

Typical experience

5 (38)

Food & Wine Tours

Taste of the market in messina, a unique culinary experienceHosted by Maria Daniela

Messina

€153 per guest

Shared Experience

Reviews

5.0

40 reviews

: My favorite part of my two week vacation was meeting, daniella and Andrea, and having a cooking experience. We had eggplant carbonara tagliatelle. We also made Arancini and cannolis. They were so fresh better than the states and the key which I learned sheep ricotta, which is very hard to find here in the states, but I did find it. The girls are woman and welcoming, and I highly highly recommend that you make this part of your trip to Sicily.. Grazie Millie
: We had an exceptional experience with Maria Daniela and her family. They were all so friendly and engaging. They have a beautiful home with an amazing terrace and view of the water, made us feel welcome and right at home as we talked about Italian cuisine, tasted her homemade olive oil, drank wine ate and prepared food. Our entire group of 3 teenagers and 4 adults took part in making courses, pasta and cannolis and had so much fun. We then ate a multi course meal which was amazing and was toped off by eating homemade cannolis. We all had a great time and would highly recommend making this cooking experience with Maria Daniela part of your travels through Sicily!
: This cooking experience was incredible! If you’re looking for something delicious and fun, book it right away!
: The greatest excursion ever. EMERSIVE! Daniela opened up her home and she taught us how to cook a fantastic meal. The atmosphere was tremendous and the view was spectacular. If you have the opportunity to take advantage of this jewel it’s a must!
: Wow. A once in a lifetime experience! Daniela and Andrea took us to their house (Daniela’s home) and we made tagliatelle, and arancini. We also made cannoli for dessert. The food was incredible, but the intangibles are the reason to do this. You get to spend a day with a real sicilian and have real conversations with such wonderful people. We will come back! These people are so special.