Delicious caponota side dish at Don Ciccio, started with pasta vazool. Spaghetti pomodoro coming…read moreup. Yum!

Great restaurant! We went with friends and family and every dish we ordered was amazing! From the…read morepotatoes to the roasted lamb and the pasta. I would highly recommend it.

After a wonderful dinner, we returned to Da Bacco for lunch and dinner the next day to see if our…read morefirst night had been unusual. Things went from very good to great. Stefano not only continued sharing his knowledge of Sicilian wines but recommended Enoteca Picone to further our experience which was perfect advice. Lunch for me was fried octopus, which was 4 legs, each 6" (150 mm.) long and crispy on the outside and tender but slightly chewy on the inside like great fried chicken. I had seen a plate the night before and actually dreamed of them. They did not disappoint. She chose another iteration of cozze from the specials menu. These mussels were steamed in beer with fresh ginger and were comparably good to the sautéed but slightly more subtle. It turns out that dishes on the specials menu can work their way onto the standard menu if the patrons insist and the chef came out to ask for a comparison. We repeated the contorni plate of chef's choice vegetables that repeated the potato slices but added grill zucchini and oven dried onion that was sweet with all of the bitter components gone and the consistency of a very thin potato chip. We tried to rein in for dinner with pasta only. I had the Sicilian classic Pasta a la Norma with strong fresh tomato, soft eggplant, and sweet onion. It demanded scarpetta even with a white linen table cloth. She had pasta with prawns that was subtle and delicate with a lighter tomato sauce with herbs. We repeated the wines from the night before. We left feeling sad to think we probably wouldn't be back on this trip but smiling from the stomach up.

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.

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!

Food was cold and not good. It lacked flavor and the lasagna was old and mushy. They had the tv…read moreon a game show and the lights were very bright. The waitress stared at her phone the entire time we were there and wasn't into her job at all. Horrible experience

Wonderful, delicious seafood, best meal I had in Sicily,so fresh,and the service was excellentread more

Nice location on the waterfront and great seafood. The mussels are some of the best we have had…read moreand we are used to fresh seafood. The staff was friendly as well. Only gripe is they seem to charge a premium for the location. I guess this must be a resort town or something, but it was nearly double the price for the same dishes you could get in Palermo. Quality food and wine though, even at the price it is worth checking out.

Bitta Ristro certainly surprised us. We were staying in AltaVilla and went into town for groceries…read moreexpecting to head back to the beach to be let down by some tourist trap. Luckily my wife found Biitta Ristro in Google and we were very happy she did. First, we didn't have reservations but were accommodated none less. Being led upstairs after the doors opened we found a place that must feel great in the shoulder seasons. We opted for the patio with a cozy feel, charming light, and a 'stage' set of balconies just waiting for participants. As Americans, we can get through antipasti and primi, but seconds is barely possible. We get full rather quickly and wish that didn't occur tonight. Our antipasti of grilled pulpo was AMAZING! Served with potatoes and a caponata. Don't think twice, just get it. The octopus was sooo tender, and the charring was very tasty. I'll stop there.... get there any enjoy! Oh, and the service? Excellent! We felt like we were the only customers, even thou the place was filled. Last... they brew their own beer... the pale ale was excellent!

Such great good and service at an incredible price! I was not expecting it to be so good.read more

Unbelievable fresh Italian food in the heart of Palermo…read more I ate here right after a stroll in the farmer's market. Looking at the menu, it's very clear that they got their ingredients fresh that morning from the local market. I was particularly interested in the daily specials. My parents both had the pasta with fresh artichokes, a feature of the market. This pasta dish was elegantly simple, and you could tell that the artichokes were very fresh. I had the squid ink pasta. This squid ink dish was particularly good, with a sauce that was clearly made from fresh squid ink. It was very flavorful, and I wish that I could eat more of it. Anyway, if you're in Palermo, this is definitely the place to go for delicious food!

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! From start to finish, this meal was exceptional. The…read moreservice was outstanding and the ambiance was modern yet comfortable. We chose the "Unexpected" menu featuring 7 courses of classic Sicilian food reimagined by Chef Lo Popo. But those 7 courses were more like 10 if you count the Amuse Bouche, the pre-Dessert and the post-Dessert courses. If you ever find yourself in the Palermo area, I urge you to experience iPupi. In addition, they are happy to arrange transportation to and from your hotel, of which we were happy to take advantage. We were picked up at 8pm, spent 3-1/2 hours dining there, and were back at our hotel in Palermo by 12:30am. It was an experience we will never forget.

Came to Bagheria for vacation with my mom and made a reservation ahead of time after seeing it on…read moreStanley Tucci show. We arrived a little early and they were gracious enough to let us come in. From start to finish it was impeccable. They even made an off menu dish for my mom. Food was delicious, service was excellent. Sadly we were in a bit of a hurry because we had a 330am ride to the Palermo airport otherwise I could have stayed another hour. Highly recommend if you find yourself in beautiful Bagheria!

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

While in Palermo, this was one of the stops our food guide took us to in order to have its famous…read morespleen sandwich. The sandwich here is served slightly different than other locations as the meat is sliced very thin and its topped with shredded cheese. At first we were a little nervous about trying the sandwich but after the first bite i was pleasantly surprised that the cheese really cut organ taste of the spleen. In addition the thinly sliced meat gave it a good balance between the meat to fat ratio. I know a lot of people in our food group were apprehensive about trying it but to be honest my wife and I are pretty open to all types of food and our motto is that will always try something once.

The food was some of the best I had in the area and the salads are delicious. Save room for the…read moreoutstanding desserts!

siamo stati benissimo alla rotonda. antipasti meravigliosi e vino perfetto. il servizio era gentile…read moree cordiale. il piatto d'oltremare si sposava perfettamente con gli spaghetti alle vongole e l'olio d'oliva era squisito. l'espresso martini con gelato al pistacchio era perfetto. sensazionale!