Cesarine: Authentic Italian Dining Experience and Cooking Demonstration in Messina
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Messina
Indulge in an authentic Italian dining experience and cooking demonstration in Messina. Taste traditional recipes, connect with locals, and enjoy a 4-course menu with drinks included.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Messina - Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local’s home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking
    and taste authentic Messina recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian
    Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.
What's Included
  • Beverages included (water, wine, and coffee)
  • Enjoy a private 4-course dinner or lunch
  • Exclusive show cooking experience
  • All local taxes covered
Meal Options
  • seasonal starter - Focaccia or Caponata or Arancini
  • fresh pasta - Pasta with sardines or “Pasta ‘ncaciata” or Pasta with cauliflower
  • second course with side dish - Swordfish rolls or Cod salad
  • typical dessert - Cannoli siciliani or Cassata or N’zuddi biscuits or Tiramisu or similar
Additional Information

Indulge in a private dining experience in a local’s residence, savor an exclusive cooking demonstration, and try authentic Messina recipes kept in family cookbooks handed down by real Italian Mamas. Experience the welcoming nature of Italian hospitality while forming connections with locals.

Partake in a four-course meal comprising of an appetizer, pasta, main course with a side dish, dessert, and beverages (including water, a variety of red and white wines from regional wineries, and coffee).

This event is hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network comprising over 1000 home chefs spread across the country in more than 500 cities. These passionate and hospitable hosts open their homes to inquisitive travelers for enriching culinary adventures.

  • Please note that our Cesarine are ready and thrilled to host you in their homes! All Cesarine are always very careful and attentive of the important sanitary rules needed, even more now! The homes provide all the essential sanitary equipment for the guests (paper towels for washing hands, hand sanitizing gel and so on). Remember to always maintain 1 meter distance from each other and if not, wear masks and gloves
Location
Messina
This experience will be held in a local's home. For privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you by e-mail after you've booked to match you up with your ideal host based on what you are looking for.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Charles_m
Mar 12, 2024
Amazing Cesarine tour - We had an amazing experience with Mariella. Her tutorial while preparing the food was very informative and using translation apps we spoke to each other without any problems and had lovely conversations and enjoyed getting to know about the area of Messina, the food and preparation, and even learning about her family. The food was delicious, from appetizers and homemade ravioli, to the main course and dessert. An experience we will never forget and would love to try again.
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Melisah970
Dec 1, 2023
Consuelo WAS/IS the BEST - Consuelo was the BEST! She invited total strangers to her home and we left as friends and better cooks! We made pumpkin ravali, macaroni and spaghetti with meatballs. We had to use Google Translate but it was no problem at all. She was always keeping us up to date using What's Ap. Here home is warm and friendly and we would definitely recommend Consuelo if you are ever in the Port of Messina.
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Gina_h
Nov 11, 2023
Great host, Viator fail. - The host was exceptional. And her mother seemed so sweet. The food was amazing as well as the view from her lovely home. Would recommend. Viator on the other hand was a nightmare. They did not give proper instructions and if it wasn’t for the hosts diligences, we would have never been able to do this tour. I would find a way to contact your host the day prior!
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Christine_p
Sep 29, 2023
Absolutely the best! - This was the best day we’ve spent during our European trip. If you are lucky enough to have Consuela C. As your host, you will have an absolutely fabulous day. Highly recommend! We had 3 generations at her home and it was enjoyed by all.
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Lorry_b
Nov 1, 2022
wonderful experience - We Loved our cooking experience. The family was so welcoming. Their home is amazing with spectacular views. The food was delicious. It was a pleasure to meet most of the family and share stories. Thank you for hosting us! We highly recommend. They do speak great English which was helpful.
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Kim_n
Oct 20, 2022
Beautiful family and beautiful food! - Rossella prepared us a fabulous meal at her home and it was amazing! Both Rosella and Guisepe made us right at home and their cousin FiFi was so sweet and amazing. Bravo!! Highly recommend a cesarine experience!
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