At Da Bacco located near the historic center was this beautifully charming whole in the wall where…read moreI called into going to grab a bite to eat. I decided to have a bucket of clams, awesome! Then in addition, the prosciutto with melon, also the carbonara which had thicker noodles. I dont know that I necessarily care for that, but it was yummy, and so flavorful. I loved it. The service was very direct slightly pretentious in a feel good way. So fun and such a good way to end your night in Italy.

Accept for the vongole truly mediocre food! This restaurant was very highly rated here on Yelp…read more Maybe by ignorant tourists from podunk but. I would say this was one of two very disappointing meals we ate in 2 full weeks in Palermo and Rome. Drab interior which is fine but when the food matches it. Ugh! Service? While the waitress tried hard, meh. Last, we were the sole patrons, even in the centro storico.

An excellent stop on our food tour, we were here to taste their pasta. There's no keto diet in…read moreItaly and this is a great example of why. This is a cute restaurant with stone walls and a lovely intimate vibe. Comfortable and good service, our waitress did speak English. As it was the food tour, we had a set menu and did not have an opportunity to see their printed menu. Sample portions of two of their sauces with spaghetti with a glass of wonderful Sicilian red wine. The lemon with zucchini was great as was the tomato sauce with eggplant. Both topped with a crumbled white cheese that added to the flavor. Really good stuff and a big portion for a sample. Cooked to the right al dente and delicious. Nice restaurant, definitely a good spot for your dinner. [Review 12797 overall, 111 of 2020.]

The location is not on the main street. And we ate outside of restaurant and felt so good. The…read morefood what we order are pizza and spaghetti. It doesn't impress us at the beginning. But we feel more tasty when we eat more. I think their material is more natural and healthy. I do enjoy whole dining experience. I bet dinner will be even better. Of course service is very good. Highly recommend!

This venue was recommended by the accommodation host. Glad that I went immediately after they…read moreopened for dinner as they seemed to be full later and I didn't have a reservation! All servers are polite, professional, and speak great English. The Italian menu is written on the blackboard on the wall. They'll provide you a QR code for English menu. While I was going to order pasta and main dish (fish) which a kind server suggested against due to the pasta portion. She was 100% correct, so I ordered tuna tartare and squid ink pasta. Both dishes were fantastic: tuna tartare was fresh - sushi/sashimi quality, and pasta dish was excellent despite the huge portion, lol! They suggested different wines for each dish to try, and I appreciated that they pay attention to details. While they would be a bit pricier compared to other restaurants in the area, if you're looking for solid food with polite service in the quiet environment, this is your place!

We had a lovely dinner here at the recommendation of our local Airbnb host, who kindly made a…read morereservation for us when the place opened (7pm). We enjoyed the amberjack carpaccio, which was super fresh and served with a fennel and orange salad. We then shared a pasta dish with shrimp and Trapani pesto - very delish. We finished with grilled amberjack with grilled eggplant and seared tuna with roasted potatoes. Both fish dishes were tasty and the quality of the fish was very good. The tuna was cooked a tad over and the skin on the amberJack could have been crisper ( the flesh was moist and well-seasoned) but overall we enjoyed the food very much. Our first waiter recommended a nice white wine from Etna - we ordered two bottles for the 3 of us. The lovely woman who then brought our food was delightful and charming. The evening we dined there, Canadian Amazon Prime was shooting a food network show on site and we ended up being a part of it (we consented to be interviewed and to do multiple takes and signed releases). It clearly was very exciting for the restaurant and we were happy to help, although the owner never acknowledged us at all. One quibble was that it took an hour after we asked for the check ( three times) for us to pay and one of us needed to get some work done on LA time. All in all, this place is worth a visit. It felt like good value and we had a very enjoyable time.

The most delicious food we had in all of Sicily. Pasta one night, and pizza the other time. We…read moreloved them both. The staff was great and you can't beat the street view.

Delicious food selections , lovely setting . Sabrina, server as well as Hossain provided…read moreoutstanding service.

We were in Palermo for two days and Giada was next door to our lodging. Subsequently, our lodging…read moreoffered a complimentary continental breakfast of coffee and a pastry which is how we learned of Giada. The pastries were amazing - both days I had a chocolate croissant with essence of orange and my spouse had a cornetta (with cream). We had cappuccinos and an espresso - both were good. We ordered - outside of the continental breakfast that came with our lodging - an omelette with tomato. The omelette was cooked well and the tomatoes inside gave it a wonderful flavor. It was the perfect savory and protein addition to breakfast for a day full of sight seeing. The staff were friendly, welcoming and accommodating. There is both inside and outside seating. On the first day I went back to Giada for lunch and had as a starter a traditional Sicilian arancini- saffron rice, meat ragu, peas and cheese. I would recommend. For the entree, I ordered pesto fettuccine and it was the best pesto pasta I have had. A perfect balance of pesto, garlic, olive oil; the pasta was al dente and it was just made to order. Again, the staff and service were outstanding, Giada was consistently and reliably delicious. I would highly recommend.

This spot was recommended to us by a local optical store close by and we wanted local, real-deal…read morechill, no tourists kind of restaurant to enjoy our last evening in Palermo. We were welcomed to our outside table by Ivan--un grande! He is super nice and insightful with suggestions. He answered all of our questions in Italian and in English! The food: AMAZING! We started with a couple Jameson on the rocks (generous pour) and the calamari fritti as an appetizer. Buonissima! Lightly fried served with lemon wedges over un insalata valeriana--ottimo! After we ordered the spaghetti alla vongole veraci (fresh--not frozen) and the pappardelle con gamberetti e pesto dì pistacchio--wow! Totally different and wonderful! Ivan was so accommodating and gentile. Bravi tutti quanti a Ristorante Caffè Giada!

Service was prompt and professional. We hired a guy from Spirit ànd this was his maiden voyage. We…read morehad some drinks and called it à night. Cool bar ànd I'd definitely come back.

This is clearly a tourist trap. Although the restaurant proudly displays its Michelin stickers, in…read morereality it is selling mediocre overpriced food. You can get much better authentic food at trattorias around the corner in the alleys at much better prices. The menu is surprisingly limited, offering very few choices, while the "dishes of the day" amounted to a single, unimaginative option. (At real Palermitani restaurants the "plates of the day" are a list of specials with fresh ingredients--not here). The wine selection was equally underwhelming and overpriced with a very stingy pour. The biggest disappointment was the degustazione appetizer. For 20 euro they served a small plate of very ordinary street food (caponata, overcooked tuna, re-warmed panelle)--nothing memorable, nothing that showcased local tradition or exceptional ingredients or any elevation or unique twist. You can find these same dishes throughout Palermo for a fraction of the price, fresher, and better quality. What makes this especially frustrating is the pricing. By Palermo standards, the restaurant is extremely expensive, but there's little on the plate or in the glass to justify the premium. It feels as though you're paying for the Michelin stickers on the door rather than the quality of the food. You will see there are no locals here, only foreign tourists steered here by their hotel or guidebooks. Overall, this was a disappointing experience. If you're looking for authentic Palermitan cuisine, generous hospitality, and good value, there are countless restaurants in Palermo that deliver all three far better than this one.

Wonderful and tasty buns with liver, lung and spleen, specialty of Palermo. Must try! Very nice…read morepeople too!

Food is delicious. The staffs are friendly and helpful. Giovanni put a lot of meat on the sandwich…read more The place is nice and clean.

Amazing Food, Wonderful Service, and Beautiful Atmosphere!…read more What an incredible dining experience in Palermo, Sicily! The food was absolutely amazing, the atmosphere was beautiful and relaxing, and the service was fantastic! A little advice if you're planning to visit: If you want to have dinner here, make your reservations at least a month in advance! However, if you're flexible and want to experience this incredible food, lunch reservations are much easier to get, sometimes just two days ahead. One thing to remember when dining in Italy is that meals are meant to be enjoyed, not rushed! The staff won't constantly interrupt you or ask if you're ready to order. Just relax, enjoy the atmosphere, and let them know when you're ready. That's part of the wonderful Italian dining experience! The owner was incredibly welcoming and gave us excellent recommendations on what to order. Everything was absolutely delicious! The ambiance is simply amazing, the location is fantastic, and the prices are surprisingly reasonable for such an outstanding experience! If you're visiting Palermo, this restaurant is a MUST! Incredible food, wonderful hospitality, and an unforgettable dining experience. We absolutely loved it!

While on holiday in the area, we happened upon this wonderful restaurant…read more From the service, menu and ambiance, this was a great spot. Great menu, so make sure you stop by and give them a try. Enjoy!

The First Restaurant Experience in Sicily Served Food & Some "Godfather History"…read more I ate at the main branch of restaurant that is known for being one of the first and, for many years, an establishment that stood up against the Mafia and Cosa Nostra. Antica Focacceria's two owners stood against the Mob by refusing to pay the 'pizzu', or protection money. According to Michelin Star Chef #giorgiolocatelli , the consequence is even in recent years, the owners were in exile. Now settled in a confidential place in mainland Italy, they fortuitously and successfully managed the expansion of this Sicilian restaurant all over Italy. Proudly supportive, I sat at the very first branch of the restaurant, the gutsy one that courageously said no to mob bullying, the original Antica Focacceria San Francesco . And I went twice, too. On my plate: panele, all sorts of arancine #supportlocal #sicilianfood #sicilianrestaurant #sicilyunpacked #curious_eater #andrewgrahamdixon #giorgiolocatelli #palermosicily

Definetly mixed. Had lunch here. Arancini were great. We had a pasta for isl with a saucy of…read morericotta and pistachio with burrrata, it was very good. The ftito mixto was barely adequate...heavy and oily. When paying the water said several times " tip not included". When I said serviceo inclusive, he yelled at me. There are better Options

A little bit way from the main touristy areas, but they have an Italian/English menu here and they…read morewere happy to serve us when we arrived at 7:40pm. Warm and comfortable with linen tablecloth and linen napkins and heavy silverware, they have a long wine list and we opted to just have the house red which was great. Beautiful bread basket, we got the baked mozzarella cheese to start. A good portion baked in oil with fresh garlic. It was awesome and there will be no vampires tonight. For mains, my friend chose a noodle dish with eggplant. Big portion, very nicely presented and I had a small bit that was excellent. I chose the buccatini with sardines and it was amazing. Fresh sardines, pesto, perfect noodles. Yummy. Our first "full" dinner in Palermo (last night was the food tour) and it's really looking like we'll have a great food fest here. [Review 12819 overall, 133 of 2020.]

We checked out this place on our first full day in Palermo - based on our B&B host's…read morerecommendation. We are so glad that we did. It was one of our best meals in Sicily. I especially liked their house antipasti (eggplant dishes). It was fantastic! How can eggplant be so good? Biondo is located right off the main shopping drag. They have a pizza shop around the corner too. Ordering in English was small struggle - so picking up a tiny bit of Italian would help for those that do not speak any.