Pizza & Cannolo Making In Taormina By The Sea

What a wonderful evening! So incredibly informative learning new techniques, and the food was delish! Chef Mama is a delight!

We will treasure our experience with Chef Mimmo and Mamma Francesca! They were a delightful family and the food we made together was amazing! We learned how to make the perfect pizza and cannoli. It was simple, beautiful, and delicious! We cannot recommend this experience enough. We received the recipes and instructions immediately and can’t wait to try this with our family at home.

It was a very entertaining way to spend 3-4 hrs learning about and making cannoli and pizza. The result was a delicious meal. The chef and his family were friendly and engaging. The class took place in a quaint seaside restaurant. A part of Taormina that I would not otherwise have seen. They provided easy pick up and drop off from main square.

We really enjoyed this cooking class. It was very fun and the pizza and cannoli were amazing!

The whole experience was wonderful. A mother and son conducted the class at a family owned restaurant. We learned and made our own pizzas and cannolis. They shared with us their family recipes. They also gave us bruschetta, unlimited white wine, and at the end Limoncello. They also picked us up and dropped us off at a very convenient spot in Taormina. This was a great experience.

Fun experience! Right on the water. Met some great people. Good food and wine to be had by all. Instructors were prepared and fun.

The doughs are pre-prepared, therefore this wasn’t the “starting from scratch” experience as I was looking forward to. Having said that, our chef Mimmo shared his long standing family recipes with pride and passion. The “hands on” experience of rolling, cutting and frying the cannoli was really enjoyable, as was trying to master the pizza, in particular, forming the “crust”. I’m looking forward to building on the foundations I have learned in this class!

Family of 4 (kids 19 and 20). Collected from a meeting point. Experience was total of 16 people, as soon as we arrived wine and water was on the table but if you wanted anything else just had to ask. We made our own canoli cases, fried them, for the pizzas we had the squash and kneed the dough before making the toppings etc then filled the canoli cases now they'd cooled. The wine was none stop too and no corners cut. If you cant eat everything then you get given takeaway box's. Far far better than I expected (grumpy 54 year old bloke)

We booked this cooking class as part of our honeymoon and had an amazing time. Everyone was super friendly in our group and Chef Mimmo and his mother were friendly, sweet, and informative. They made the class fun, engaging, and a memorable experience! We were a group of two and there were two other small groups, which made the class feel like the perfect size. Highly recommend this class for couples, small groups, or even a family. Thank you for such a beautiful experience for our time in Taormina!

We all enjoyed this activity, especially the kids, since it was very hands on. The family was so kind and helped us every step of the way.

What a fun experience. We learned so much about making pizza and met some great people. The restaurant we cooked at was wonderful such welcoming people and great chefs.

This cooking class was one of the highlights of our trip to Sicily! As a family, we learned how to make authentic pizza and cannoli from scratch, and everything was absolutely delicious. Our chef, Mimmo, was amazing—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience fun and easy to follow. He shared his passion for Sicilian cooking, and we learned so much while having a wonderful time together. I would highly recommend this class to anyone visiting Sicily. It’s a fun, authentic, and unforgettable experience!

Our pizza, chiacchiere and cannoli cooking experience with Mimmo and his family was a highlight of our trip to Sicily. Mimmo was warm, knowledgeable and shared plenty of tips and techniques while making the experience fun and interactive. We loved preparing an authentic Sicilian feast from scratch, and everything was absolutely delicious. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality—we highly recommend this experience!

Excellent experience. Food, service, education and the family atmosphere were all amazing. Highly recommend.

Really enjoyable class I would definitely recommend to anyone, we were picked up in Taormina and taken into Giardini Naxos by transfer. On arrival there was wine and water on the table followed by some bruschetta then it was onto the cannoli and pizza making, my husband managed to mess up his first pizza dough much the the enjoyment of the chefs mum.

Wonderful experience! Our family of 5 which included kids 18,16, and 11. We got to make and cook our own pizza and cannoli. Real chef and family restaurant and it was so informative and fun! We all loved our pizza and we were so full we are having to wait to enjoy our connoli tomorrow!

Great class; quality ingredients. Both the Pizza and Canoli tasted great. Restaurant was in Naxos - nice to see another town.

Mama was the star of the show!! Both of our hosts were amazing and helpful. It was really a fun experience for all ages

The Family that hosted this class was amazing. Step by step instructions and also sent you the recipes at the conclusion of the class. Fun time. Would recommend

This was an excellent lesson and dinner. We were picked up just outside the city gate in Taormina and taken to the seaside restaurant where the lessons take place. We were given water and some nice table wine (or other beverage of your choice) and some snacks to start. The pizza we made was amazing dlicious. Chef Mimmo and Mama were the best. We went home with enough leftovers for the whole next day.

Mimmo and his family and team are legends. His Dad is the driver, his Mom the pastry chef and he as the pizzaolo and MC is great. So helpful and interesting and they make the pizza and cannoli making easy and fun.

We really enjoyed this experience. We met in the square in Taormina and then were taken by van to the restaurant that was beautiful and right in the oceanfront. It was family owned and Chef Mimmo, his mother, and son were all involved in our class. The ingredients were fresh and everything was well organized. We made cannolos and fantastic Sicilian pizza. Chef Mimmo explained to us the proper techniques and our meal turned our wonderfully! A great last evening in Italy.

The experience was wonderful From start to finish the transportation, the cooking class, the humor, the camaraderie all of it.

Our group/ family of 6 really enjoyed this experience. The meeting point was just a 1-2 min walk out of the 7th floor Parking garage of Parcheggio Porta Catania, in front of an old church before you walk into the historic center of Tarimino through an archway. It was about a 10-15 van ride to a family run restaurant. Our group felt like we were guests in their home. We learned a little history and on Italian cooking. It by far exceeded our expectations. There was a lot of hands on activity, from rolling the Cannolo dough, frying the Cannolo dough, shaping the pizza dough, topping the pizza, and even cooking the pizza in the restaurant's pizza oven. They were extremely helpful for anyone that was having difficulties. We were so full when we left. They even provided a container for anyone who didn't finish so that it could be taken with them. We often make pizzas at home in a small oven, and we still learned some helpful techniques. They were also very diligent to make sure the food each person prepared, was the food they got and ate. There was also wine and water available at the table. We highly recommend this experience.

Fun evening! Papa was our driver to and from the restaurant.. Family-run restaurant. Mamma was very helpful. Chef Mimmo explained things thoroughly and provided history behind pizza and cannoli.

We had an amazing time at this Pizza and Cannoli-making experience in Taormina! The location by the sea was beautiful and made the evening even more special. (The restaurant was actually in Giardini Naxos -- just a very short drive from Taormina -- with transportation from our hotel included.) Chef Mimmo and “Mamma” were awesome instructors, and the entire staff of extended family and friends made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. Everyone was engaging, fun, and clearly passionate about what they do. There was much laughter throughout the evening, and they created such a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Transportation was very easy and convenient, with on-time pick-up exactly as arranged and a smooth drop-off after the class. Chef Mimmo and Mamma shared with us their masterful cooking techniques. The food was delicious! The pizza dough/crust was flavorful with the perfect texture, and there were plenty of fresh toppings available. The cannolo were excellent as well with perfectly crispy shells and delicious filling. They were very accommodating to our requests and made sure everyone in our group had a fantastic experience. We highly recommend this activity to anyone visiting Taormina looking for a fun, authentic, and memorable evening with a delicious meal!

Such a fun experience! Everything so smooth- from meeting at the pick up stop, the transportation, and of course the cooking class itself! By the time we left, we truly felt like family.

The experience was fabulous and a real highlight of our vacation. Chef Mimmo and his whole family were great hosts. Papa even drove us back to our meeting spot when the evening was over. We left feeling well prepared to tackle pizza and cannoli making on our own this summer.

Wonderful experience cooking delicious cannolis and pizza! Enjoyed some great wine, learned about the history of cannolis and pizza dough in Sicily, and had a great time with Mimi and his family, who did an excellent job teaching us how to prepare these dishes! Highly recommend!

Great to experience with family run business. Got to meet great people from London and Canada . Would highly recommend.

My friend and I were given this class as a gift and we are so happy we got to experience cooking with Mimmo! We made pizza and cannoli and Mimmo was very informative and gave us the opportunity to do everything ourselves. The food and ingredients were all incredible. His wife, brother and sweet father were all there to help as well. We loved everything about this experience - grazie Mimmo and familly!

Chef Mimmo and his family were wonderful! Mom showed us how to make cannolos and pizza and everything was freshly made. We appreciated the time they spent with us and showing us step by step. Thank you for a wonderful time Chef Mimmo!

Our family of 4 (wife and 2 kids age 11 & 9) had a wonderful time with Chef Mimmo and his whole family. Super knowledgeable about food and sicily and all the traditions. The instruction was excellent and the food was fantastic! Definitely worth every penny, an experience our family will not forget!

It was amazing. So nice to hear about local culture from a local. The whole staff were friendly, and very clear despite English not being their first language. There was too much food to eat, but it was also lovely to be given a few extra dishes to try just to experiance the flavours.

We took this cooking class in Taormina and it was one of our favorite nights of the entire trip — a true must-do. We made pizza and cannoli completely from scratch, and everything was absolutely delicious. The chef, who owns the restaurant, was hilarious and had such a great personality. He made the class fun, relaxed, and engaging from start to finish. The food was amazing, but what really made the night special was the experience itself — watching everyone cook, learning together, laughing, and then sitting down to enjoy what we made. It was a perfect mix of hands-on, entertaining, and delicious. We loved every minute of it and highly recommend this cooking class to anyone visiting Taormina. Truly a memorable and special evening.

My partner and I booked the pizza and cannoli cooking class and it was worth every penny. Mimmo was a wonderful teacher and made the whole event a blast. Its a family run restaurant and they were very giving and treated us well. Can not reccomend this class enough. Thanks Mimmo.

A group of us where celebrating a 55th and this experience was a perfect event! Highly recommend!!!!

Really fun evening. Went as a couple. There were 7 other people from 2 families. Very well organised. We were met in the centre of Toarmina and transferred to the family restaurant in Giardini Naxos where Mimmo and his family were waiting. Free flowing white wine with bruschetta to start and then we made the cannoli and pizza under the expert guidance from Mimmo and his mother. Pizza was delicious and we learnt lots of tips from Mimmo. Limoncello to finish with our cannoli. Tried one cannoli but packaged up the other 3 to take back to the hotel as we were pretty full! Included a transfer back at 9pm. Great value. Highly recommend. Mimmo messaged the recipes and some others too as soon as we were back at the hotel.

Fun, fun, fun! Tasty, tasty, tasty! We had a group of six and we couldn’t have had a better time! Great people and great food!

Mama and Mimmo had fun teaching us how to make Cannoli and pizza. It was such a great experience and atmosphere! Many surprises await you during this fun and educational experience. Highly recommend.

Had a blast making pizza and cannoli at a lovely restaurant by the sea. They took care of everything! We met in Taormina and they brought us to the restaurant via vans, it was so easy. Once we arrived we were treated to white wine, bruschetta and conversation with our fellow students. Then we watched Mamma demonstrate how to prepare the cannoli dough, she helped us along at each step. Then we started on pizza, Chef showed us proper technique and we followed along with support! We added our toppings and into the oven they went. We had samples of pizza and fried treats along the way! Finally, the pizzas came out and we all sat down to eat! We enjoyed more wine, our pizzas, cannoli and some lemon sorbet to end the evening. Transportation was provided back to the meeting spot in Taormina! We had a blast, everyone was so nice and so easy! Would certainly recommend to anyone traveling in the area.

This was such a fun and informative class! The instructor was amazing and the group attending were great! We started by being served wine and bruschetta to get to know each other. Then moved on to making cannoli. We rolled and made the cannoli shells, fried them, filled them and set the aside to eat later. Then on to pizza. We were provided with the dough, worked it into a pizza, added toppings and got it ready for the wood fired oven. We sat down to eat everything we made, with more wine! Everything turned out so delicious! We were provided with all the recipes we made plus a lot more! I highly recommend this class!

This was a superb experience! Nonna cannoli & Chef Mimo were excellent teachers! Great recipey book to take home and practice.

A very fun class! Mimi and his mom were very engaging and enthusiastic. Loved sitting with the other attendees to enjoy what we made.

Such a fun experience! The pizza and cannoli were delicious. Learned a lot and the hospitality was top notch. Highly recommend!!

From the timely pick up at the meeting point to the final return from Ahoy Bistro Siciliano, we were well cared for. Location was scenic, pace of class good and the chef and his "momma" were delightful. Lots of wine and camaraderie in our group that night. Pizza and cannolli were delicious. We couldn't eat it all and brought some back to our lodging. Highly recommend this!

Absolutely the best! Must do!!! Great family run business! Love Nonna! On the water - view is special! Great food, family, music!!! Great way to spend the evening!

This was the second cooking class we've done with Mimmo (and his lovely Momma) and both were excellent. Informative, hands on and delicious. Lovely family that is passionate about their food and passing on that knowledge. The location by the sea is an added bonus. Highly recommended.

Just a great all round fun experience. Met many people from other countries and we all had the same outlook on life. Good food, Good times and we had both of them this evening.