Viator Rating : 5 (129 reviews)
Sicily
Palermo Pasta & Gelato Class: Cook & Eat!
180
Overview
Palermo: Pasta & Gelato Cooking Class in Palermo. This is where you can learn to cook like a real Sicilian! This food experience is perfect for families, friends, and people traveling alone. Join local chefs in the heart of Palermo to make fresh pasta and creamy gelato.
First, you'll make pasta dough from scratch and shape it into ravioli and tagliatelle. You will then pair your pasta with seasonal sauces. Next, watch a live gelato-making demo and learn the secrets of Italy’s favorite dessert.
You'll get to eat the food you made with local wine or soft drinks. You also get a certificate and a recipe book to take home. 
Highlights
Make Pasta From Scratch: Learn to create fresh pasta dough and shape it into delicious ravioli and tagliatelle.
Gelato-Making Demo: Watch a live gelato-making demonstration and discover the secrets of this favorite Italian dessert.
Enjoy a Delicious Meal: Eat the pasta and gelato you made, paired with local wine or soft drinks.
Take Home Recipes: Receive a digital recipe booklet to recreate the dishes at home.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers loved learning to make pasta and gelato from scratch.
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Reviewers appreciated the friendly and knowledgeable chefs.
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Many enjoyed the hands-on experience and the delicious food.
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Guests found it a fun and memorable way to experience Sicilian culture.
A few customers wished for more detailed explanations.
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Some found the class duration a bit short.
The Journey
Palermo Cooking Class
A hands-on cooking class in Palermo where you'll learn to make traditional Sicilian pasta and gelato from scratch. Participants will craft pasta dough, shape ravioli and tagliatelle, and create seasonal sauces. A gelato-making demonstration reveals the secrets of Italy’s favorite dessert. Vegetarian options are available.
Know Before You Go
This cooking class includes all the ingredients and equipment you need to make pasta and gelato. You'll also get aprons, cooking tools, and expert help from local chefs. At the end, you get a graduation certificate and a digital recipe book. Gratuities and hotel pickup/drop-off are not included. Vegetarian options are available, but this class is not suitable for people with celiac disease.
Hot Tip
Many reviewers suggest arriving a few minutes early to settle in and get ready for a fun cooking experience. Also, be sure to let the organizers know in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary needs so they can accommodate you.
Review Summary
Customers find this pasta and gelato cooking class highly enjoyable, praising the fun, knowledgeable chefs like Marcelo, Salvo, and Lidia who create engaging, hands-on experiences with delicious results and family-friendly vibes. Reviewers highlight the authentic Sicilian flavors, wine pairings, and memorable evenings, though some note minor issues like allergy accommodations in similar classes. Overall ratings exceed 4.9/5 across hundreds of Viator and Tripadvisor feedback.[1][2][6]
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