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"Our dinner with Gloria was absolutely lovely from beginning to the end. The food and drink were authentic to the region, and taste and presentation were exceptional. Our conversation with Gloria and Nino was comfortable, like being with old friends. I highly recommend this experience during your travels to Catania!"

"Gloria and her husband were such gracious hosts. Dinner was delicious and plenty of it. The setting for dinner was lovely. I would recommend to anyone that would like to experience Sicilian food to definitely do this."

"Thank you Gloria for the very special meal! This was a terrific experience Gloria spent so much time explaining her craft. She is amazing cook and a terrific teacher. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a truly special and custom experience!"

"We wanted to experience authentic Sicilian cuisine, and got a whole lot more. Gloria and Antonio were exceptional hosts, warm and welcoming right from the start We enjoyed an array of delectable dishes and lovely, easy-flowing conversation. One of the highlights of our trip."

"Gloria and Antonio looked after us so well. We arrived to a home full of local delights to try and then proceeded on to a series of small dishes with matching wine. This is certainly one to try. Hospitality was amazing. "

"Maria Grazia provided a unique and memorable experience for our group of people ranging in age from 23 - 71! She was a wealth of local and historical knowledge and opened our eyes to some of the hidden secrets of Taormina and Sicily! She went out of her way to also provide additional recommendations and advice for our other stops within Sicily. She even assisted us with trying to discover our family heritage. She is so thoughtful, kind and a fun sense of humor too!"

"Maria was a great guide and super flexible to our needs. Every stop was well thought out and we all really enjoyed the sweet treat on such a hot day. Highly recommend her tour"

"Gloria and Nino are fabulous hosts. From the email communications to directions on arrival, the whole evening was unforgettable. Gloria was brilliant at explaining about all the different foods we ate along with showing us how they were prepared and how they were cooked. Nino was a fabulous waiter (as Gloria described 😁) and being in both their company was a great experience. The whole evening was way beyond what we had expected and would recommend to anybody who is looking to dive into Sicilian food and meet some fabulous Sicilian locals."

"Maria led us on a tour of Mt. Etna. She was knowledgeable about the history, geology and botany of the area. We all learned something new about Sicily and about volacanos. Maria guided in French beautifully and her English is also excellent. It was a windy day, but we felt confident in Maria’s expertise and judgement which prioritized our safety. Communication prior to the tour was prompt, professional and very helpful. Highly recommend!"