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Dario and his Swiss assistant Alex are extremely friendly and professional. Time flew by between kneading, stories, glasses of wine and tastings. Everything was well organized, the setting was beautiful, and the ingredients were top quality. Alex speaks perfect English, German and Spanish. An experience we truly recommend to everyone!

We joined Dario’s fresh pasta class during our stay in Palermo, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. My husband and I had never made pasta by hand, but with his guidance we immediately felt confident and involved. Our son had so much fun kneading the dough! The class takes place in his historic home, an authentic and welcoming setting. We shared a meal of our own creations, while Dario guided us through a journey of textures, flavors and aromas. We were deeply impressed by his ability to connect ingredients, land and people, highlighting sustainability and the bond with tradition. A memory we will always carry with us.

We stepped into a beautiful historic house in the heart of Palermo: a hall with frescoed ceilings, majolica tiles, and a charming inner courtyard. Cooking in a real professional kitchen alongside Dario, a cultured, highly skilled and friendly chef, was truly exciting. He explained local ingredients with care, and watching him shape Tortelli or Busiate was a show in itself. We were a small group and the pace was perfect. With him, complex things felt simple. A true and unique experience.