Sicilian Dining Experience in Taormina: 3-Course Meal with Views

Two hours, three courses, and views across Mount Etna and the coast

A three-course Sicilian dining experience in Taormina with local wines, set in a location surrounded by nature with views of Mount Etna, Calatabiano Castle, and Castelmola. The meal opens with a charcuterie board of local cured meats and cheeses, moves to mezzi paccheri pasta with pork ragù or seasonal vegetables, and closes with chocolate or fruit panna cotta. Free pickup is available from Porta Catania in Taormina, and you choose between a lunch or dinner seating.

The experience

You start with a charcuterie board of local cured meats, cheeses, and homemade preserves: the kind of spread that sets the tone for what Sicily tastes like. The main course is mezzi paccheri pasta, either with a rich pork ragù or fresh seasonal vegetables depending on what you order, followed by a chocolate panna cotta or seasonal fruit to finish. Local wines accompany each course, chosen to match what's on the plate.

The setting is the thing that separates this from a restaurant meal: you're surrounded by nature with views across to Mount Etna, Calatabiano Castle, Taormina, and Castelmola. The whole experience runs two hours, and the pace is built around conversation and the landscape rather than rushing through courses. A guide speaks English or Italian and is there throughout, though the focus stays on the food and the company you're in.

Free pickup happens from Porta Catania in Taormina, so you don't arrange transport separately. You pick your seating time (lunch or dinner) at checkout, and the meal includes coffee and water alongside the wine. Public transportation options are nearby if you prefer to make your own way.

What’s included

• Three-course meal with charcuterie, pasta, and panna cotta.
• local wines paired with each course.
• coffee and water.
• free pickup from Porta Catania in Taormina.
• a guide in English or Italian throughout the experience.

Options for this experience

2 options

DinnerGuide in English or Italian · 19:00

LunchGuide in English or Italian · 12:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 12:00 and 19:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Cesarine: Cooking Class

Is this one for you?The two-hour window and included pickup from Porta Catania fit easily into an afternoon or evening in Taormina without requiring your own transport or a full day commitment. Choose this if you want to taste Sicilian food in a setting that matters as much as the plate itself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What exactly is in each course of the meal?

The first course is a charcuterie board with local cured meats, cheeses, and homemade preserves. The main is mezzi paccheri pasta served either with a pork ragù or seasonal vegetables. Dessert is chocolate panna cotta or fresh fruit panna cotta, depending on the day.

Are the local wines included, or do I pay extra for them?

Local wines are included throughout the meal and paired with each course. Coffee and water are also included.

How do I get to the dining location from Taormina?

Free pickup is available from Porta Catania in Taormina. If you prefer, public transportation options are available nearby to reach the location on your own.

Can I choose between lunch and dinner?

Yes, you select either lunch or dinner when you book. Both seatings run for two hours and include the same three-course menu.

What are the views like from the dining location?

The location overlooks Mount Etna, Calatabiano Castle, Taormina, and Castelmola, with the meal set in a natural, peaceful atmosphere designed to let you take in the scenery while you eat.