Cooking class in a villa with Palermo view

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

3 hours

Mobile ticket

All my dishes are made with passion and most of the products come from my garden where you can go before/during the lesson.

Abandon yourself to the tranquility and breathtaking view during your lunch and dinners.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

What's the best opportunity to fully enjoy Sicily? We will prepare fresh tagliatelle with pesto from my garden (or alla norma) and typical Sicilian cannoli, starting everything with an aperitif with local products. I will therefore show you the secrets and recipes handed down by my grandparents in their ancient bakeries. Everything will take place in my house immersed in the Conca D'Oro and overlooking the beautiful city of Palermo. You will comeback home with a treasure of flavors and recipes handed down over time.

Sample Menu

main

Tagliatelle with fresh pesto/Norma/fresh tomato sauce

dessert

Sicilian Cannolo/Tiramisu

What‘s Included

Soda/Pop

Options

Cooking class in Palermo Villa

Reviews

5.00

153 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

153

Authentic Sicilian cooking in private home.
LizzieHeff9,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our cooking class with Carlo was one of the absolute highlights of my trip. We were a family of 5 on a week long trip to Sicily. The moment we arrived at his beautiful countryside home, I knew it was going to be something special. We were picked up by the transportation service that he recommended the ride was comfortable and we saw parts of Palermo that we would not have seen. Carlo welcomed us like old friends and immediately made us feel at home. He had his mother in law there to help as well and she was every bit of an Italian lady. Every ingredient we used came straight from his garden: fresh herbs, vibrant vegetables, and even lemons. You can taste the difference in every bite. We made homemade pasta from scratch—kneading, rolling, and shaping it under Carlo’s patient guidance. And the cannoli! He walked us through the entire process, from preparing the shells to mixing the creamy, sweet ricotta filling. It was hands-on, fun, and surprisingly doable thanks to his tips and encouragement. What really makes this experience stand out is Carlo himself. He’s warm, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about sharing his traditions. Between cooking, sipping wine, and hearing stories about his family recipes, and background, the whole afternoon felt like being part of something authentic and heartfelt. If you’re looking for a genuine Sicilian cooking experience with unforgettable food, beautiful scenery, and a truly wonderful host, Carlo’s class is an absolute must. I would recommend it to
Friendly and Relaxed experience
730jaredw,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Incredible day at Carlo's villa, picked us up and dropped us off at the bus stop. Everyone at the house were welcoming and friendly. Relaxed atmosphere and learnt alot, our favourite thing we did on our holiday and can't wait to try make our own cannoli!
Palermo Delight
549norar,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is the best cooking class ever! The ambiance of the garden, Carlo and his staff, the food and the learning experience can't be beat. Don't miss this when you are in Palermo!!
Best cooking class ever!!!
960brianaf,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and our friends booked cooking with Carlo for our trip to Palermo and it was 1000% one of the highlights of our vacation! I can’t even describe how beautiful the view and the sunset was while we were cooking outside on his back patio. It felt like we were in a movie! They even played music to perfectly set the scene! Carlo, his mother, and mother in law were so warm and helpful. They fed us the most delicious food and kept our wine glasses full while we worked. The cannolis we made were the best I’ve ever had and I cannot wait to recreate the recipe this year for Christmas with my family! What a perfect day and an amazing experience. I highly recommend cooking with Carlo!
Always Cook with Carlo -
JoAnn F,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My husband & and I, along with our 2 friends were coming to an end of our 2 week vacation through Italy and Sicily, diid we really need another cooking class???? But I couldn't resist some of the other reviews written by Carlo's guests...and had to experience for myself. Read other reviews for details about what and how we cooked, but I'd like to tell you it was more like spending time with friends sharing stories while making your own pasta, and the best Cannoli's this Italian has ever had. So to answer my own question... Yes, we did need one more cooking class - Carlo's !
Cooking with Carlo
GaryN956,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome experience, beautiful venue/ home, fun and educational with recipes we will keep and share. Carlo was amazing, professional, helpful and a great host, teacher / chef.
Simply the BEST!!
Martin K,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Cooking with Carlo was an AWESOME experience - so warm and friendly, like being invited to a dear friend's home in Sicily. The views from the terrace are spectacular. Learning to make the dough for cannolis and learning to make the pasta was a breeze with such a devoted and engaging teacher. And dining on the end result, with fresh tomatoes from the garden and home-produced olive oil, was a delight. It's been the highlight of our vacation so far. We will have great memories of the experience for years to come!
An awesome experience
473mitchelu,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a beautiful experience Carlo and his wife helped with setting up our transportation from palermo. His home has a beautiful garden that we toured and were educated at the same time. We learned how to make cannoli and pasta … It was a lot of fun and relaxing at the same time. Carlo was a wonderful teacher and host.
Cooking with friends and Carlo
tamcreamer1,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our afternoon with Carlo was wonderful. First Carlos wife helped get us transportation from our Airbnb which was about 45 minutes away. Carlo greeted us at the front door of his home. We were taken to the patio where we started with an aperitif prior to cooking. We made pasta and cannolis. Carlo was a very patient teacher. The afternoon was filled with learning to make good food, a little wine drinking and stories of the history of Carlo and his garden. Carlo was Avery gracious host and I would highly recommend you go see him if you are near Palermo. 10/10!!!
An unforgettable experience with Carlo!
Bianca H,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What an amazing cooking class! Carlo is not only an incredibly skilled chef, but also a fantastic host who made the entire experience fun, engaging, and full of laughter. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed like family into his beustiful family home. The food we prepared was absolutely delicious, fresh, authentic, and bursting with flavor. Carlo shared so much insight into the local cuisine and culture, which made the whole experience even richer. Beyond just cooking, it felt like a true cultural exchange, filled with stories, passion, and joy. We left with full stomachs, new skills, and great memories. If you’re considering a cooking class, do not miss this one! Highly, highly recommended! Thank you Carlo for having us! We had the most amazing time and will never forget it! Cannot wait to go home and try the cooking at home!