Join Teresa Zimmitti on a Syracuse Market Tour in Ortigia, Sicily. Explore the vibrant Ortigia market, learn to cook traditional Sicilian dishes, and indulge in a tasting tour. Book now!
Join Teresa Zimmitti on a Syracuse Market Tour in Ortigia, Sicily. Explore the vibrant Ortigia market, learn to cook traditional Sicilian dishes, and indulge in a tasting tour. Book now!
- Via Isole delle Molucche, 8t - Start your day at the historic Point of Sale in Ortigia, where from 8:45 to 9:45, you can explore the stalls, fragrances, and products of the region. During this walk, uncover fascinating details, typical ingredients, local traditions, and little secrets of Sicilian cuisine, with tasting opportunities and stories…
- Via Isole delle Molucche, 8t - Start your day at the historic Point of Sale in Ortigia, where from 8:45 to 9:45, you can explore the stalls, fragrances, and products of the region. During this walk, uncover fascinating details, typical ingredients, local traditions, and little secrets of Sicilian cuisine, with tasting opportunities and stories about the daily life at the Point of Sale.
Following this, from 10:15 to 13:00, you will head to Teresa’s house, a welcoming villa in Arenella (a 15-minute drive from the Point of Sale), where the most exciting part of the experience begins: the cooking lesson.
Transportation can be arranged if requested at the time of reservation.
At Teresa’s house, you will collaboratively prepare three traditional Sicilian recipes in a warm and relaxed setting, using fresh and seasonal ingredients.
The lesson will be a shared experience in preparing family recipes.
For families or groups of more than six people, please contact in advance to avail a discount.
If your accommodation is in Ortigia and you prefer not to travel far, inquire about the availability of a lesson in an apartment near Ortigia, located at Corso Gelone 36.

- Hands-On Cooking: You’ll be involved in every step of the process.
- Cook three family-style recipes
- Wine, mineral water and coffee
- Private transportation
- Book a private experience for your family ask for information
- If you want to prepare fresh pasta or birthday cake, ask for IT when you book
- For organizational reasons, the reservation with only one participant can be canceled.
- Hands-On Cooking: You’ll be involved in every step of the process.
- Cook three family-style recipes
- Wine, mineral water and coffee
- Private transportation
- Book a private experience for your family ask for information
- If you want to prepare fresh pasta or birthday cake, ask for IT when you book
- For organizational reasons, the reservation with only one participant can be canceled.
- caponata, parmigiana,bruschetta,meat or fish dish ,vegetable sweet and sour - The appetizer will be typical Sicilian traditional.Vegetables, fish and local and fresh meats
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Pasta or arancine with ragù , or sicilian breaded with vegetables and cheese - The fresh or dry pasta with meat, vegetables or fish sauce.
You can specify your preferences, I can…
- caponata, parmigiana,bruschetta,meat or fish dish ,vegetable sweet and sour - The appetizer will be typical Sicilian traditional.Vegetables, fish and local and fresh meats
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Pasta or arancine with ragù , or sicilian breaded with vegetables and cheese - The fresh or dry pasta with meat, vegetables or fish sauce.
You can specify your preferences, I can also satisfy you with a vegetarian menu. - Traditional Sicilian dessert ,usually dessert with fresh ricotta - We will make a dessert with local product : ricotta, almonds or pistachio, tiramisu, rolle’, almonds cake, pistachio cake, cannoli.
- Vegetarian menu - Request 3 vegetarian recipes when booking
- Fresh pasta cooking class - The lesson consists of the preparation of three types of fresh local pasta
Teresa warmly invites guests to dive into a genuine Sicilian culinary and cultural journey. Experiencing the Point of Sale with a guide offers a unique perspective compared to exploring it alone. The adventure kicks off at 8:45 am with a guided tour of the Ortigia Point of Sale (Burgio Salumeria), conveniently located near the port. Delight in a…
Teresa warmly invites guests to dive into a genuine Sicilian culinary and cultural journey. Experiencing the Point of Sale with a guide offers a unique perspective compared to exploring it alone. The adventure kicks off at 8:45 am with a guided tour of the Ortigia Point of Sale (Burgio Salumeria), conveniently located near the port. Delight in a pleasant stroll through the lively Point of Sale, engage in food shopping, uncover local flavors, learn basic Mediterranean cuisine recipes, and savor Sicilian specialties while gaining insights into fresh and preserved foods. The tour lasts one hour, and participants will receive a complimentary family cookbook. Just a 15-minute drive away is the Villa in the Arenella bathing area, where the lesson begins around 10:15 am. Transportation is available for an additional €20 per person. At Teresa’s Villa, participants will be guided in preparing traditional and family recipes, utilizing some of the fresh ingredients selected at the Point of Sale. The lesson spans two hours, after which guests can enjoy their time.
- Flours used during the lesson contain gluten
- This experience admits up to six travelers
- Age to participate from years eight
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.