Messina Pasta & Tiramisu Experience for Small Groups by Cesarine

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 55 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5An amazing experience

  This was an incredible experience. Our host Stefania was absolutely wonderful and the cooking lesson, meal and overall experience was fabulous. We would highly recommend this tour while in Messina, Sicily. Thank you so very much Stefania

  Donna_COctober 2026via Viator

• 5⭐ Best Experience of Our Trip to Italy!

  This was, without a doubt, the highlight of our entire trip to Italy! From the moment we arrived, Stefania and her family made us feel incredibly welcome. She even arranged transportation from the cruise port to her home, which was a thoughtful touch and made the experience completely stress-free.We learned how to make the most delicious tiramisu I have ever tasted, as well as incredible homemade pasta that Stefania later prepared and served beautifully. Every aspect of the experience was carefully planned, and it was clear how much passion, pride, and attention to detail she puts into sharing her craft.Not only was this a wonderful cooking class, but it was also a genuine and memorable cultural experience. My husband and I are so grateful we had the opportunity to do this.Thank you, Stefania, for opening your home, sharing your recipes, and creating such a special experience for us. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough!

  Amber_BOctober 2026via Viator

• 5Absolutely FANTASTIC in EVERY way; SO much fun!!!

  We knew we wanted to do something a little different from the other bookings we scheduled through Viator. We weren’t exactly sure what to expect to be honest. We were a little anxious with a sprinkle of eager anticipation but mostly anxious lol. Stefania and her husband opened their lovely home for a hands-on cooking experience followed by us having a lunch made from our collective culinary activities!! We had the best of times! Stefania was a joy to be with!! She is a teacher by profession so obviously, it comes to her naturally as a hands-on cooking instructor!! We made two pasta dishes from scratch! She had the nicest cooking stations laid out for us with everything we needed. We mixed, kneaded, rolled, used the pasta maker, then, cut and prepared…ALL the things!! It was such a fun experience!! We ended up making delicious cheese ravioli, and a ribbon-cut pasta (I’m behind in writing this and I can’t remember the name but I think it may have been tagliatelle w/a wonderful meat sauce). For dessert, with Stefanie’s expert help…made the BEST tiramisu we have ever eaten in our lives…oh my goodness, it was SO good! Stefania, her husband, and son graciously opened their home, shared their skill and passion for excellent homemade food and left us with an experience that we will remember for a lifetime!! To date, this has been our MOST favorite Viator experience. When we do go back, we had such a lovely time, it would be great to visit these wonderful people again!!

  Jay_DOctober 2026via Viator

• 5Straight out of a movie! The best experience!

  Words hardly do justice to our morning with Raffaella and her family. What was meant to be a simple cooking lesson turned into one of the most memorable highlights of our travels. Raffaella, alongside her husband, sister, and adult children, opened their home and hearts to us. Their patience as they taught us the art of hand-crafted pasta was matched only by their extraordinary hospitality. Dining on our handmade creations set against a breathtaking Mediterranean backdrop felt like a five-star luxury, made intimate by thoughtful touches like garden-fresh herbs and adorable aprons. It was truly an honor to be welcomed into their home, and we will cherish this memory forever.

  222matthewhSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Pasta and tiramisu making

  It was fabulous to be invited into Stephania, Franco and Georgia’s house. We had an amazing time making ravioli, fettuccine and tiramisu. The food we made tasted amazing and it was so lovely seeing how Italians live. The three hosts were very kind and welcoming and we left feeling like we had a one of a kind experience. We would all highly recommend this experience!

  Kylie_BSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Great time with Rossella and Giuseppe

  Great experience! Arrive with empty stomachs because there is a lot of delicious food. Really get to feel like part of their family and be treated with such great hospitality.

  Nicolette_LSeptember 2026via Viator

Know before you go

How it compares in Messina

• Its from-price is 44% below the median of the 129 experiences we list in Messina.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 16 of 129.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Messina

Messina, in north-east Sicily, is a port city on the Strait of Messina, facing Calabria across a narrow stretch of fast-flowing water.

Messina occupies the north-east tip of Sicily, where the strait is only a few kilometres wide and ferries cross constantly to the Italian mainland. An earthquake and tsunami in December 1908 destroyed most of the city, so its centre was rebuilt with wide streets and low buildings. The cathedral, rebuilt after the earthquake and again after wartime damage, has a bell tower with a large astronomical clock whose mechanical figures move at noon.

Top-ranked sights in Messina: Fountain of Neptune (Fontana di Nettuno), Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock (Orologio Astronomico), Church of the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani (Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani).

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