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COOKING CLASS TAORMINA

In the heart of Taormina, an extraordinary cooking experience is waiting for you to add flavour to your holiday.

Join the Traditional Sicilian Cooking Class, Arancino Making Class, Cannolo Making Class or Pizza Making Class.

Tourism, entertainment and food are two cornerstones of our country and we have put them together to offer you a unique and unforgettable experience.

Knead, get your hands dirty, cook something you have never cooked before, learn how to prepare the most typical dishes of our tradition, all their secrets, and e joy them in our in our beautiful location in the heart of Taormina.

Ours are not cooking courses, but travel experiences, emotions, fun and sensational tastes.

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Discover Our

Great Flavors

SICILIAN COOKING CLASS

Learn a few typical Sicilian recipes, meat, fish and fresh pasta dishes starting with a visit to the local fish market with our chef.

PIZZA MAKING CLASS

Learn how to cook real Italian pizza, from dough to baking and… eat it!

 

CANNOLO MAKING CLASS

Learn how to make the Sicilian cannolo, from the crispy shell to the sweet cream filling.

ARANCINO MAKING CLASS

Learn how to cook Sicilian arancini, from the filling to the right cooking and the secrets of getting the perfect shape.

professional class

Our certified classes are suitable for both beginners and experts.

vegetarian & gluten free

We can provide gluten-free and lactose intolerant, vegetarian, vegan, and other food restriction.

Baby friendly

Our cooking courses are also suitable for children who will enjoy cooking together.

Gifts & certification

At the end of the course you will receive a free branded apron, certificate and a fantastic Sicilian recipe book.

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The Heart and the Soul

our CHEF

Our cooking courses are a unique experience brought to you by thanks to experts in Sicilian cuisine who will be able to immerse you in the Sicilian culinary tradition with passion, expertise and enjoyment

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Customers

Love Us EXPERIENCE

Stephanie F
Stephanie F
2024-03-23
Favorite part of our vacation This was our favorite part of our trip to Taormina! The market tour was educational and exciting, as we saw where all of our fresh food was coming from. We ended up getting a private lesson, which was incredibly engaging, and the final dishes were incredible. All the restaurant staff were so kind and funny, making the experience that much better. We highly recommend it!
Wendy S
Wendy S
2024-03-14
Taste of Sicily at Porta Messina Ristorante We took this on our first full day, so we were a bit jet lagged, but this kept our attention from start to finish. I was impressed with how friendly the chef and all the kitchen staff were. My hubby isn't a cook but still had a grand time! Cooking is a passion of mine, and I enjoyed learning professional tips and the stories behind each dish. We ate and drank so much... my advice is to take this class, but don't eat breakfast or plan any dinner because you will eat more than your fill.
Vacation822337
Vacation822337
2024-03-11
Not to miss. I was fortunate to have a personal cooking experience with Paulo. This is a not to miss experience. I was exposed to the history of Sicilian cooking, watching and having a hands on experience. It was terrific.
Wurzelrudi
Wurzelrudi
2024-03-07
Mamma Mia! Was hat der Koch angerichtet?! Das Essen war derart lecker, dass ich zukünftig jede Pizza und jede Pasta mit der aus diesem Restaurant vergleichen werde. Das Niveau wurde weit nach oben gesetzt! Wir waren insgesamt drei Mal während unseres 5-tägigen Aufenthalts hier essen und wenn wir wieder nach Taormina kommen werden, dann auch wegen diesem Restaurant. Das Team ist super freundlich und um die Gäste sehr bemüht, das Lokal ist schön traditionell eingerichtet und auch der Aussenbereich ist sehr einladend. Herzlichen Dank für die Gastfreundschaft!
karen h
karen h
2024-03-06
Fantastic cooking class and meal Fantastic cooking class and meal! I had a great experience learning to make Sicilian -style pasta alla Norma, eggplant Parmesan, salt baked fish, sardine fritters fried in tomato sauce, swordfish kebabs, and sardines baked in lemon leaves with master pastry chef Maurizio. He also served great antipasto with homemade bread, and cannoli stuffed with pastry cream. I enjoyed the cooking lesson, excellent meal, atmosphere, and peek into the organized workings of a busy Italian restaurant kitchen during dinner. We received a copy of the recipes and a souvenir apron. Thank you, Maurizio!
Michael O
Michael O
2024-03-04
LEARN NOW, ENJOY FOREVER We spent a few weeks in Taormina. We took the pizza making class at the Porta Messina Resturant. It was such a great experience that we booked the arancino class and it did not disappoint. Chef Paolo was great. In fact the whole resturant staff was great. My wife and I learned a great deal about the art of making a good arancino. She made some previously but she learned the secrets to making the best arancino ball or cone. As for me.....even the ones I made tasted great. No small feat. Both these classes were very relaxing. No rush to get you in and out. When we arrived they offered us a choice of beverage and told us whenever we were ready to let them know. Once class started Chef Paolo took his time and explained every detail. Once completed we sat down with a nice glass of wine and ate the finished product. They topped that off with some nice freshly made cannolis. We were welcome to stay as long as we liked. We ended up taking what we could not finish to enjoy later. The food at Porta Messina looked so good we decided to go back there for our last meal in Taormina.
Michael O
Michael O
2024-02-27
A class with Great Taste First off I am an Orsini in Sicily from NY. You would think I would be a good Italian cook. Far from it. I do eat Italian food well and am great at doing dishes. I took this pizza and pasta class and even though I was not good at it I had a GREAT time and our chef Maurizio kept it fun. Being the off season and their first day open for the season it was only my wife and I. That made it easy for me to be the worse student in the class. I did learn how to make pasta and I made a pizza that I really liked and I am a pizza lover. Even my wife who I consider a wonderful cook picked up many pointers from Maurizio. Before we even began they brought us a meat and cheese tray, wine and water. After we were done making the pasta and pizza we sat down and enjoyed every bite. Plenty of wine to go with that followed by Mauizio's after dinner deserts. Now we can go back to NY, hang our certificate, put on our Messina aprons and make meals for our neighbors. This class is a must if you are in Taormina.
Kerstin G
Kerstin G
2024-01-09
Kochkurs Sizilianische Küche Taormina Anstatt einer kleinen Gruppe bis 10 Personen , wie angekündigt, waren 30 Teilnehmer dabei. Dies hat die ansonsten gut gemachte Veranstaltung leider etwas entwertet. Ansonsten gute Rezepte, gute Vorbereitung und nette Kursleiter. Nettes gemeinsames Essen der selbst hergestellten Speisen mit ausreichend Wein und Wasser.
Justin H
Justin H
2023-12-26
Delicious and fun family or couples experience. This was such a fun experience as we not only got to make pizza but also enjoy other foods made by the restaurant! Delicious and fun family or couple experience.
Joslo3
Joslo3
2023-11-28
This is a must activity in Sicily! Enjoy!! Best part of our Sicilian vacation! Thank you Chef Mimmo for making our experience outstanding! We met at the arch if you are concerned about finding the location Google map Don Diego gelato it’s right next to the arch. Chef met my husband and I and took us to the market to buy the freshest of ingredients. The market is through an alley way most people would miss but it was a treat, we felt like locals and learned about the produce specific to Sicily in November. Then a Mercedes van picked us up and whisked us to Chefs gorgeous restaurant on the water. There we met one other couple and began out cooking experience. Everything was super clean and the staff washed and placed items in dishes so we could prepare everything. We made pesto pasta with tomatoes and almonds and pasta Norma. Both dishes are specific to Sicily and both were phenomenal. We actually made the pasta from scratch kneading dough while enjoying an amazing seaside view, it was like being in a movie! We learned how to create 7 types of pasta, one was easier than the next and Chef showed us the items needed to prepare this pasta are available on Amazon! Next, we made swordfish stuffed and rolled on a bed of the freshest tomatoes and a veggie to complement the fish that included tomato sauce, veggies, eggplant raisins and capers. Both were delish! While waiting for the sauce to cook chef prepared an outstanding charcuterie tray for us with yummy bread and yes lots of white wine! We got to enjoy the other two participants and the amazing seaside view! This is the best deal on Trip Advisor, don’t hesitate book today! We travel extensively and this was our favorite activity yet! Thank you Chef! Come visit us in Ca we would love to cook for you make sure you come with a sense of humor 😂
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COOKING CLASS TAORMINA

In Restaurant
Porta Messina

Sicilian cooking courses our courses take place in the heart of Taormina, in a place of extraordinary beauty where tradition and passion will enliven your holiday.

Find out more about our Restaurant Pizzeria Porta Messina.