Mariolina
Cesarina from 2021My speciality: Pasta with tomato sauce, swordfish and eggplant
I live in: Menfi
Spoken languages: French, English, Italian
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Hi from Mariolina!
Our Cesarina Mariolina welcomes its guests in Menfi, a village located between the area of the temples of Selinunte and the area of archaeological excavations of Eraclea, an area characterized by sandy coast, crystal clear sea, a tasty tradition of wine, citrus fruits and genuine flavors of the rural tradition.
My specialities
- Cacio all'argentiera (slice of caciocavallo fried, with addition of white vinegar and oregano)
- Pasta with tomato sauce, swordfish and eggplant
- Swordfish rolls
Experiences
Cooking classes (6)
Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
- Mariolina and Ross were the most delightful hosts to have for our cooking experience. They welcomed us into their home and treated us like old friends. The class was very informative and fun and we enjoyed making such authentic food as a family and enjoying it with such great people as Ross and Mariolina. It was the best meal we had on our entire two-week trip. We are looking forward to going home and creating what we learned.
- Brunch with Mariolina was the highlight of our trip to Sicily! Using fresh ingredients from their garden, Mariolina (and Ross) crafted the most delicious traditional Sicilian we have ever eaten. My mother was taken back in time to making cannoli with her Nonna. Beyond the incredible food, my mother, sister, and I feel like we found new family. We would rate this 100 stars, if we could!
- Esperienza sorprendente e piacevole. Ospitalità ottima Mariolina e Rosario e la simpaticissima Figlia ci hanno fatto sentire in famiglia. Porteremo con noi la lezione di cucina “le buscate” che replicheremo pensando al nostro Gran Tour di Sicilia. Grazie di cuore.
- What an amazing afternoon! Mariolina and her family welcomed us into their home for Easter lunch. They picked us up at a convenient area to spare our car the drive down their dirt driveway, greeted us with an apertif of their home grown olives, cheeses and wines and the dishes didn't slow down there. We helped bread the artichokes and then settled in for multiple courses of traditional home cooked Sicilian cuisine. We felt so welcomed, just like family, an experience that anyone would be lucky to have. Thank you so much for your warmth, your generosity and for being patient as we navigated Italian. You are a beautiful family.
- We had a very pleasent evening with Mariolina and Rosario enjoying good company and excellent typical Sicilian dinner. We can warmly recommend to experience this nice concept especially with Mariolina's great cooking. Price is cheaper than in a conventional restaurant and on top of that you'll have an opportunity for a natural social interaction.
Zachary Zanetti - December 2025
Krista T - October 2025
Nino e Cristina - April 2025
Emily - April 2024
Heikki Ojamo - October 2023