ChocoHouse
ChocoHouse stands apart in Ragusa as Sicily's only luxury hotel dedicated to chocolate heritage, offering ceremonies and receptions within an working artisanal chocolate laboratory and production space.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- CTA · 90 minutes
- Open season
- May – October
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.9 /5 · 120
ChocoHouse is a hotel destination wedding venue in Ragusa, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 90 minutes. Best months: May, June, July, October.
ChocoHouse in Ragusa, open May–October.
ChocoHouse stands apart in Ragusa as Sicily's only luxury hotel dedicated to chocolate heritage, offering ceremonies and receptions within an working artisanal chocolate laboratory and production space.
Guests experience an immersive setting where cocoa-infused cuisine, handmade chocolate favors, and raw production elements create a genuinely distinctive celebration.
The venue's 4.9/5 Google rating reflects its commitment to transforming weddings into multisensory culinary events rather than generic hotel ballrooms.
We are only rating the chocolate shop. It was a gorgeous little place with amazing selection of chocolates to taste. The lovely lady explained to us the difference between Sicilian and modern chocolate and allowed us to try anything we wanted. Such great personal experience. Much better than in Modica which was a lot more impersonal with a lot more limited tasting selection. Chocolates are super delicious too. We can't recommend this place highly enough! A real hidden gem.
4 notes, from the desk.
Working chocolate laboratory on-site where guests can watch production during cocktail hour
Custom chocolate-themed menus designed by in-house pastry chefs using 14+ cocoa varieties
Located in UNESCO-listed Val di Noto, Ragusa's baroque architecture provides natural photo backdrops
Accommodates 20-150 guests across multiple intimate rooms within the historic palazzo
Best held in May, June, July.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at ChocoHouse.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 14:00-18:00Guest arrival; check-in at ChocoHouse and partner hotels; welcome chocolate tasting in laboratory
- 19:30-22:00Welcome dinner in courtyard with chocolate-infused aperitivo and local wine pairing
- 09:00-12:00Optional chocolate-making workshop for wedding party in production laboratory
Things worth knowing.
CTA · 90 minutes
Guests fly into Catania Fontanarossa Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.
€6,500-12,000
Prices exclude beverages, premium chocolate workshops, extended catering, and décor upgrades. Chocolate-themed menu add-on: €15-25 per head. Multi-day packages available with 15%+ discount for 40+ guests.
€800-1,200
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€65-95 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€180-280 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
May – October
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Asked along the way.
Can we customize the chocolate experience for our wedding?+
Yes. ChocoHouse offers bespoke chocolate-making workshops for guests, custom chocolate favors with personalized wrapping, and menu consultations incorporating cocoa into savory and sweet courses.
What is included in the venue rental fee?+
The ceremony space, reception hall, chocolate laboratory access, and basic décor are included. Catering, beverages, and premium add-ons (chocolate workshops, extended production tours) are additional.
How many guests can the venue accommodate?+
ChocoHouse hosts 20-150 guests depending on configuration across its interconnected salon spaces and outdoor courtyard area.
Does the hotel offer guest accommodations?+
ChocoHouse operates as a boutique hotel with 8 suites available on-site, with additional partner accommodations within walking distance in Ragusa's historic center.
What is the nearest airport?+
Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is 90 kilometers away, approximately 90 minutes by car via the A19 motorway.
Hold dates at ChocoHouse.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.