Agriturismo Tarantola

My husband and I took a cooking class at Agriturismo Tarantola and had a fantastic and delicious time. Filippo is a gracious host and proud of his beautiful property. We learned hands-on a number of Sicilian foods cooking with Francesco, the restaurant's chef. Once we cooked all our items, we sat down to a wonderful lunch complete with wine, and enjoyed our handiwork while enjoying the lovely landscape. Things to know that might be helpful: Filippo speaks English. The property is off the beaten track, so don't discourage as you drive out to it. We would do this again on our next trip. The price was very fair considering the dishes cooked and eaten.

Filippo, may your land always be blessed. My wife and I have been able to visit this beautiful place three times and each time it gets harder to leave. We have also stayed in early June, for New Years Eve, and this year during the artichoke season April. The food made by chef Francesco is phenomenal. He treated us to HIS traditional artichokes dishes, one cooked on the grill. The wines made on the farm , always compliment anything he makes. One night we waited with Filippo for three guests to arrive late, and it worked to our advantage as Filippo is a great jazz pianist who put on a show for all of us. Wake up early and sit by the grape fields and lemon trees. Talk to Filippo, Francesco and his wife even though may be a language barrier. Fall in love with Tarantola. Embrace their culture. Return to Sicily.

Agriturismo Tarantola was the cutest little place to stay! It's right in the middle of a gorgeous vineyard with beautiful green rolling hills. We had dinner there and the food was delicious. It was a really special experience and I would definitely recommend anyone to take some time away from the hustle and bustle and experience this gem while you're in Sicily. :)

We found a new home! After visiting various Italian cities, we wanted to experience country life and get to know the people. Agriturismo Tarantola was a great find! Rather than staying in a large, luxurious hotel room, we found ourselves feeling like family in a homelike atmosphere. Filippo was a wonderful host - helpful, attentive and very entertaining. He made arrangements for both an olive oil tasting/tour and a taxi to take us to the airport in Palermo and gave us a wine tasting along with a lesson on organic farming. Francesco, the culinary king, was our cooking instructor for a 5 course lunch that left us too full to eat another of his delicious dinners. Pro: Felt like family Pro: Although there are no menu choices, the food served is amazing! Pro: Off the beaten path in the middle of nowhere, the agriturismo is a great place to relax and wander the hills and dirt road among thousands of grape vines and wildflowers. Con: No toiletries including tissue for a nosebleed. Paper napkins were available. We can't wait to return! Thank you, Filippo!

Went for the cooking class Sunday May 7 and it was a delicious and outstanding experience. Filippo is a kind man and has an amazing story. The cook Francisco was a superb teacher and helped us make dishes I never thought we could create. Filippo’a wine and olive oil were some of the best we had in all of Italy, which is saying a lot. We spend several hours enjoying the gorgeous wine country and enjoying the meals we had the privilege of learning to make.

We came to Tarantola farm-winery-bed and breakfast for their cooking experience and had a fabulous and unforgettable day ! The drive there through the countryside was already worth the visit ! Filippo the host and Francesco the chef welcomed us and led us through a wonderful, calm, authentic day of cooking and then dining on what we prepared. We had an absolutely charming experience and I would recommend it for an unforgettable rural day.

The experience was amazing, to be able to talk to the owner, and get all the day to day activity + the real life experience was amazing. Hearing how the wine was made and tasing wine + food I could definitely not have chosen for a better experience.

We made a stop at the Agriturismo Tarantola as part of a Wilderness Travel trip. Although we did not stay overnight (due to tight travel plans) Phillipo and his staff prepared an amazing lunch, told fascinating stories about his property and entertained us with his piano playing. The food was absolutely amazing - delicious in all respects. They even made me delicious gluten free versions of what everyone else was eating and it was truly fantastic. I would highly recommend the food and the people at Tarantola.

We had a nice quiet stay over with Filippo although we never met in person. Some time in the future I have to come back with my big family and have Filippos chef Francesco cook for us he’s a great chef. The place is a bit quite off season but bring your big family and make sure to have Francesco cook for you