Gilda
Cesarina from 2018My speciality: 'Timballini di anelletti' (baked pasta)
I live in: Syracuse
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Hi from Gilda!
From its fascinating position on the sea to its archaeological monuments, Syracuse is the perfect city to lounge under the sun on its beautiful beaches, experience a classic tragedy in the ancient Greek theater or lose oneself in the narrow streets of Ortigia, the historic center, following the sounds, colors or the tantalizing aroma of Sicilian cuisine...Following the aroma emanating from the traditional Sicilian dishes will bring you to Gilda’s, our Cesarina. Gilda has an innate passion for cooking. She loves to cook and receive friends and relatives, organizing lunches and dinners at home. Gilda makes you feel at home and the atmosphere is cheerful and lively, and her table is always full of flowers and colorful!
My specialities
- 'Scacce modicane farcite' (focaccia with tomato, cheese and eggplant)
- 'Timballini di anelletti' (baked pasta)
- 'Candelotti alla siracusana' (meat rolls stuffed)
Experiences
Reviews
4.9
16 reviews
- My family and friends all participated in this amazing experience. The 8 of us met with Gilda in the Ortigia market where she showed us the different food vendors and advised us where to shop for the freshest items. Afterwards at her home with the lovely kitchen, we watched as she prepared several dishes, including caponade, pork spadini, pasta with a tomato and sausage sauce, and canolli filling to stuff the shells for dessert. Lunch included all the above, after being presented with an amazing Antipasta Italiana (a meat and cheese board) and a sciacia, a stuffed bread with cheeses and meats. It was an amazing experience to watch Gilda prepare each dish and hear her explain everything as she worked. We thoroughly enjoyed learning the recipes and methods of cooking her delicious meal. It was a memorable experience that we all are still talking about and will remember for a very long time.
- La nostra lezione è stata fantastica! Gilda è stata simpaticissima e molto competente. Inoltre è stata molto paziente ad aspettare le nostre tempistiche! La consiglierei a tutti!
- We had the most amazing meal with Gilda and cousin Pina. We learned to make Cavatelli, tiramisu and stuffed bread. We had a delicious meal and so many laughs. If you ever want a true dining experience and a host who will go above and beyond for you - All 6 of us will attest to the wonderful meal we had with our host and chef Gilda!! molte bene and grazie mille!!
- Excellent!
- Gilda was amazing! We had a wonderful experience from navigating the market, her welcome and meticulously clean house, preparing and cooking and delicious meal. Gilda was warm, very knowledgeable, and open.
MaryAnn Faraci - April 2024
Favolosa! - March 2024
Marla Kaplan - October 2023
Katelyn Brooks-Bartolovich - October 2023
Lynne Rosen - October 2023