Music venue with actual, real-life rock music.. In Sicily!! Not like, "This dude has a guitar and…read morethis dude has a cello... so listen to their folk-ish music and this terrible cover tune." On an island completely void of live music and entertainment, this place was pretty cool. Drinks were cheap enough, vinyl records are for sale, and if you're lucky enough for the one holiday when they have live music, you're in luck. Because it's good. Honestly, it might only be Fridays, I don't know. I think Sicily refuses to acknowledge any other days as days to have fun except for Friday after 10pm. Even then it's a stretch. No kidding. But the vibe is cool, it's a good size, and it gets packed... because I'm guessing everyone is just waiting like a pack of rabid dogs during the week for Friday to come where you can see rock music, drink a little booze and stay out past 9pm. Oh, if you're lucky, by the time you're reading this, hopefully it won't be closed already. That seems to me the norm around these parts. By the time word spreads of a good place, it's long gone. Or at some other address you can't find because it's hidden like some goddamn Smurf Village.

Touring the Teatro Massimo was my favorite site during my visit of Palermo. The tour included the…read morefront-of-stage and back-stage areas with the roof terrace "add-on." You need to reserve ahead, so make this one of your first stops in the morning. You may want to keep an eye on the booking office to be there when it opens at 10am and be at the head of the queue. You'll then return at 1:15 for the 1:30 tour which takes an hour. We visited the public areas, royal box, orchestra, stage, backstage and the best part, an elevator ride to the top of the theater where you climb a short ladder to the roof terrace. Along the way, our guide (in English and Italian) pointed out special areas, features and history of this, the second largest in Italy and the third largest in Europe. (Your yardstick of measuring may vary.) Officially named Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele, it opened in 1897 and has since seen a number of operas and performances. The theater is noted for having perfect acoustics. You might also notice where the final scenes of The Godfather Part III were filmed if that's something you're in to. Today was a perfectly clear day and from the terrace (15 or 20 minutes to look around!) you could see for ten miles at least. An amazing view of the city. The roof tour is limited to a very small group because everyone has to be able to fit into the elevator together. So there were only six of us plus the tour guide for the sixty second ride to the top. A wonderful experience and I loved every minute of it. [Review 12842 overall, 157 of 2020.]

We were incredibly lucky to have Teatro Massimo di Palermo literally on our doorstep. The…read morearchitecture is stunning and absolutely photo-worthy. It's also famous from The Godfather Part III, where the assassination of Apollonia was filmed. We loved passing by day and night, always catching a new angle. Overall, it's a must-see and an easy stop while exploring Palermo. Saluti

Our third night in Palermo, we ate here because we came across an enthusiastic Trip Advisor review…read more It was truly wonderful! Absolutely delicious risotto and seafood, and a divine dessert which turned out to be chocolate fried eggplant. (Our italian is limited so we just went with our waitresses enthusiasm and did very well). This place is not yet in the guidebooks, but highly recommended.

I absolutely love this place! Booked a last minute trip to Palermo and found this cool speakeasy…read morevibe of a bar while walking the streets after checking into my hotel. The best server (might I say EVER), Salvo, was so kind and hilarious all night. He was attentive to my group's needs, suggested the best drinks, and helped us order in Italian. Truly such an awesome experience, will be back!

Tonight we went to Mak Mixology with my aunt. We had an amazing time. The service was fantastic. We…read morehad a great server Anahi who was spectacular. She made sure we had everything we needed and provided better service than any place I have been to in the US. It was a great time talking and listening to live music from the band "il mucciante". Leonardo played the guitar and Raphael the accedian. The place is dimly lit with a feel of the golden age and has that nice lounge feel. The decore consists of items from the 1930s to 1940s and the building is spectacular. It has large doors and extremely high ceiling with a mesh-like roof giving you an outdoor feel. The staff was all great but our server Anahi made our night. The room has some sort of birdcage with seats and I'm not sure what it is and think it's a VIP area but If you know please post. There is a cool lite up mak sign with Kiss me on it and in the bar room you can watch the bartenders work their craft. The drink menu is in a book and they have lots of amazing house drinks as well as anything else you may want. They have a limited beer menu and an appetizer menu with a few amazing items. The spot is great for a date or anniversary if you want to hear live music and sip on drinks. #ilmucciante #makmixology #makmixologypalermo #palmero #italy #italytravel #scisily #vacation #mixology

This restaurant came highly recommended and I am glad we stopped for dinner last night…read more Busy spot to people watch and to enjoy a drink. The beer was cold! The menu was vast and we ended up having an appetizer with pasta and a pizza. They tried to talk us into having a cannoli, but we were just too full. The staff were busy and hectic at times with our food being delivered to the wrong table, but it all worked out. We talking about stopping by again before we leave. I would highly recommend for you to try this restaurant. Enjoy!

Taverna dei Canti was a great first dinner in Palermo. It is in the historic center, on a lively…read morepedestrian-only street, and the whole area has a fun, energetic feel, especially at night. The food was excellent and very tasty, with a nice mix of familiar options like a traditional margherita pizza, along with pastas and Sicilian dishes. Everything we had was satisfying and well done. The outdoor seating is very lively and has a great Palermo atmosphere. We wanted something a little quieter, so we sat inside, where there are only a few tables. That ended up being perfect for us. Overall, this was a very enjoyable meal in a great location. Good food, a fun setting, and a nice way to experience the energy of Palermo.

I believe that there are not many jazz clubs in the world like Real Teatro Santa Cecilia. An old…read moreroyal theatre transformed into a stage for passionate blue notes syncopated. But here we are, impressed and delighted. Not much more to say than to wait for the session to begin.

A large group of people, friends and relatives, came together to create a meeting place for…read moretheatre, music and dance in Palermo. Today they have a wonderful space in an old industry building close to the center of the city. A serie of concerts and arrangements are now running weekly. I had the great pleasure to be there two nights in a row. The first was dedicated to theatre and dance and the following night there were bands and solo artists performing. Those who come in here to take the stage are professionals, so there is great value for money. But overall you meet interesting and warmhearted Palermo-friends to talk to and to share your life's experiences with. Now, the perspective with Spazio Franco (Free Room, my translation) is not only limited to Palermo. It reaches out to the whole of Sicily and the rest of the country. It is obvious that a place like this is needed. Both evenings were fully booked. More than three times the seats available. But no problem. We walked in and out through the night. Everybody had their chance to enjoy what was going on. The morning sun met me as I walked home to the awakening of the city.