Maria Rita
Cesarina from 2024My speciality: Pasta with sardines, broccoli and mountain fennel
I live in: Partinico
Spoken languages: Italian, English, Spanish
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Hi from Maria Rita!
My passion for the stove arose by chance. During a particularly stormy day, I found solace in cooking and discovered that it left me in a state of relaxation. From that day on, it was love at first sight. The essence that every food emanates, the aromas of spices and herbs I use in every recipe, or simply the scents that develop during cooking, bring me joy and well-being. This is what I aim to offer my guests, in addition to delighting their palate, of course.
My specialities
- Spaghetti with clams
- Tagliatelle with basil pesto
- Eggplant Parmigiana
Experiences
Cooking classes (2)
Reviews
5.0
15 reviews
- We enjoyed our time with Maria. We both enjoyed making ravioli, exploring Borgo Parrini and a delicious lunch. Maria kindly spoke clearly and not too fast so we were able to enjoy conversations with her in Italian.
- Rita was fantastic! We had an amazing experience, her cooking was superb, we would love to return!
- Maria Rita delivered the best cooking class I have ever gone too. She hosts in her lovely home and is so patient. We went with an 8 year and 10 year old and she was wonderful with them and us. The food was amazing. I would definitely go back and highly recommend her.
- The evening spent in the splendid home of Cesarina Maria Rita was an experience that will remain in my heart. From the moment we arrived, she made us feel at home, with a warm smile and an enchanting atmosphere… Every detail, from the impeccably set table to the delicious food, reflected her commitment and attention – to put it mildly, everything reflected the hostess! But the true star of the evening was the food, skillfully prepared by the hostess. The dishes I tasted were simply exceptional. The caponata, rich in flavors and Sicilian tradition, but the extraordinary dish that deserves special mention was the “couscous with meat.” The presentation was impeccable, a true pleasure for the eyes and palate… simply delicious! The combination of hand-rolled couscous made all the difference… because with the meat and local vegetables they created a perfect harmony, while the spices enhanced every single element. In summary, this dish is a culinary masterpiece that I highly recommend to anyone who wants to delight their palate. An experience I recommend and look forward to repeating!
- The evening spent in the splendid home of Cesarina Maria Rita was an experience that will remain in my heart. From the moment we arrived, she made us feel at home, with a warm smile and an enchanting atmosphere… Every detail, from the impeccably set table to the delicious food, reflected her commitment and attention – to say the least, everything reflected the hostess! But the true star of the evening was the food, expertly prepared by the hostess. The dishes I tasted were simply exceptional. The caponata, rich in flavors and Sicilian tradition, but the extraordinary dish that deserves a special mention was the "cous cous of meat." The presentation was impeccable, a true pleasure for the eyes and palate... simply delicious! The combination of hand-rolled cous cous made all the difference… because with the meat and local vegetables they created a perfect harmony, while the spices enhanced every single element. In summary, this dish is a culinary masterpiece that I highly recommend to anyone who wants to delight their palate. An experience I recommend and look forward to repeating!
Anne - September 2025
Alex - September 2025
The Cunninghams - August 2025
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Gisella - November 2024
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Gisella - October 2024