Typical Sicilian Cooking Course overlooking the Archaeological Park

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mbjarmelJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor

Maria invited us into her home. She has a lovely apartment. She was very kind and warm. When she realized she was short and ingredient had her husband come home with it and we met him as well. We made Sicilian meatballs, homemade pasta, and a pesto sauce. For dessert we made tiramisu all the food was wonderful. She gave us recipes to take home and we just made pesto sauce at home and it is fantastic. We highly recommend you visit Maria.

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Tour31693285887May 2026 • TripAdvisor

Maria offers an authentic and warm environment to learn and experience traditional Sicilian flavors and skills. We were a family of seven with various levels of cooking interests and experience, Maria made each one of us feel important and welcomed. A highly recommended experience.

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nikkikN5356WCMay 2026 • TripAdvisor

Afgelopen week boekte ik zeer last minute een kookworkshop bij Maria Rita met mijn man & ouders. En dit was werkelijk waar ge-wel-dig! Maria Rita is een mooi puur mens, zeer toegankelijk en een geweldige chef. We voelden ons direct helemaal thuis. Ik deed een verzoek en zo leerden ze ons maar liefst 3 (of eigenlijk 4!) typisch Siciliaanse gerechten waaronder pizza Margaritha, 2 soorten pasta met een verrukkelijke pistache pesto en cannoli’s 🤤 Mijn man, ouders en ik hebben er ontzettend van ...read more

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kristyg631April 2026 • TripAdvisor

We loved our cooking experience with Maria Rita! She was fully prepared for us when we arrived, and had planned two recipes and a desert ready for us to prepare. We had specific dietary restrictions which she easily adapted our menu to. She welcomed us into her home with warmth and kindness. We really had a great time- I was with am older teenager and Maria Rita was able to engage with her and keep her interest going throughout the class. As a bonus, space and location is fabulous!

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peterlS6347QRMay 2025 • TripAdvisor

We had the pleasure of learning authentic Sicilian cooking from Maria, diving into handmade pasta in three different shapes, Sicilian pesto, and her grandmother’s meatball recipe. The pastry class was just as delightful, where we baked cannoli, cassatelle, and paste di mandorle. Maria welcomed us into her apartment, which boasted a breathtaking view of ancient Syracuse. She expertly demonstrated each cooking technique before guiding us with patience, offering feedback along the way. With only tw...read more