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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

Hi from Maria Daniela!

In Messina, there are many things to see: churches, palaces, fortifications, fountains, and monuments. But, to really get to know this city it is also a must to taste its typical dishes. So, you must therefore know the flavors and aromas typical of this part of Sicily and, the best place is at the home of our Cesarina.Maria Daniela loves the sea, and from the garden of her 1913 villa you can look out and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Strait of Messina. Together with her, you can learn how to make "maccheroncini al ferro" - the traditional fresh pasta that is seasons with the sauce -, and the Messina-style veal cutlets, which she learned to fill and roll since she was a child to help her mother and sisters in the kitchen.

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My specialities
  •  Eggplant parmigiana
  •  Pasta with zucchini, ricotta and basil
  •  Meat rolls of Messina style, cooked on the grill
Experiences
Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
A perfect day in Italy. From shopping in the local market to making authentic dishes from Messina. She was the perfect hostess. In addition to the wonderful cooking and food we learned about the local culture. And the setting could not have been more perfect as we ate overlooking the sea from her terrance.Highly recommend regardless of your cooking experience.

Suz Chew - November 2024

I honestly had high hopes for a great experience and they were met and superseded my already high expectations. Maria Daniella was incredibly friendly, competent, delicious food etc etc etc. The home was super beautiful very accessible and clean. The views were spectacular. So not only was it delicious food that we got to make mostly ourselves but we ate on her covered balcony and over looked Sicily. The entire family was so pleased and well worth it.

Brit Ferrell Family - October 2024

Daniela is a wonderful hostess and ambassador for Messina. We had such a nice morning in the beautiful town of Messina. We enjoyed our time tasting specialties of the area and seeing the sites. Daniela is a lovely guide. We enjoyed her company and learning about the beautiful place she calls home.

Eric C - October 2024

We had such an amazing experience cooking, eating, drinking, and getting to know Daniela! Her hospitality is unmatched and her cooking class was absolutely a highlight of our vacation!

Mary Shak. - July 2024

You cannot say you've been to Messina if you haven't been in Daniela's Kitchen. I've done several food tours around the World, but I have to say this experience was OUTSTANDING! Daniela brings you to one of the city markets where you can meet locals in their daily activities, taste local foods and experience what the real Messinese life looks like. You decide the menu, and what you are going to eat, with her while at the market, based on what the market has to offer that day. You'll go back to her house and cook your meal from start to end. You will enjoy your incredible meal with one of the best views of Messina, Daniela's terrace! GRAZIE DANIELA! Sei la migliore!!

Daniela's Experience IS MESSINA!  - June 2024

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