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Top 6 food & drink things to do in Messina

Messina on a fork. Walking food tours through the markets, cooking classes with local chefs, tasting flights at the bars worth your time, and a couple of long lunches that double as the day's plan.

  1. Private Pasta Experience in Messina with a Local by Cesarine, Messina1

    1. Private Pasta Experience in Messina with a Local by Cesarine

    5.0· 54 reviews· 3 hours

    Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a selection of local wine. During the lesson, the local home cook will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

  2. Pasta & Wine Class: Make Ravioli in Messina, Messina2

    2. Pasta & Wine Class: Make Ravioli in Messina

    5.0· 3 reviews· 2 hours

    Discover the art of homemade ravioli in a hands-on cooking class in Messina, one of Italy’s most beautiful destinations. In a local kitchen, a skilled Italian cook will guide you through the secrets of fresh pasta-making. You’ll learn to mix and knead dough, prepare regional fillings, and shape classic ravioli. While your ravioli is being cooked, enjoy an aperitivo and learn about Messina’s culinary traditions. Once ready, savor your freshly made ravioli with a traditional sauce, paired with regional wine. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this authentic experience is perfect for beginners or seasoned foodies and will equip you with the skills to recreate real Italian ravioli at home.

  3. Messina Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine, Messina3

    3. Messina Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine

    5.0· 1 reviews· 3 hours

    Immerse yourself in the history and culinary traditions of Messina with a walking tour and cooking class that combines culture, food, and authentic flavors. Start with a guided stroll through Messina’s streets, visiting local markets and food shops to discover fresh Sicilian ingredients and learn about the region’s cuisine. Afterward, head to a local kitchen for a hands-on class, where you'll prepare a traditional Messinese dish using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy your meal, paired with Sicilian wine, in the cozy atmosphere of a Messina home. Ideal for food lovers and travelers, this experience offers new cooking skills, authentic recipes, and lasting memories of Sicily.

  1. Messina Pasta & Tiramisu Experience for Small Groups by Cesarine, Messina4

    4. Messina Pasta & Tiramisu Experience for Small Groups by Cesarine

    4.8· 32 reviews· 3 hours

    You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

  2. Taormina and Castelmola private and guided tour with Arancino, Messina5

    5. Taormina and Castelmola private and guided tour with Arancino

    4.6· 41 reviews· 5 hours

    Enjoy this 4/5-hour private guided tour to the most important Sicilian resorts: Taormina and Castelmola; * Private Car * Private walking tour in Taormina and Castelmola; * Expert local guide * Arancino tasting * Almond wine tasting

  3. Share Your Pasta Love in Local's Home in Messina, Messina6

    6. Share Your Pasta Love in Local's Home in Messina

    4.0· 4 reviews· 1.5 hours

    Step into a charming local home in Messina for an intimate and authentic pasta-making experience. In just 1.5 hours, you’ll be welcomed with a traditional Italian aperitivo, learn to prepare fresh homemade pasta from scratch, and enjoy your delicious creation with a complimentary glass of wine. This immersive culinary experience is perfect for food lovers, travelers, and anyone looking to connect with Sicilian culture through its rich gastronomic traditions

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