I really enjoyed visiting this market. The prices are a bit hiked because of the tourist traffic,…read morebut generally all vendors are similarly priced and serve similar items. I tried a fried whitebait fish plate and some orange juice. The sanitation is a bit suspect (food is out for hours with these propellers to ward off pigeons), and gets reheated in a microwave before it is served. Workers tend to use gloves that touch coins and bills and also directly handle food (sprinkled salt with the same hand). I think it's part of the experience, and I thankfully haven't had any issues (I have a sensitive stomach)! Good number of stands with pantry items (jarred items and bagged spices), some souvenir vendors, and other stalls for food and drinks. I traveled solo and felt safe the whole time but I also tend to have my belongings directly on my person in front of me and keep zipped pouches for other items. I was also able to pay with card at all vendors (though they preferred cash).

When in Rome... I mean in Palermo! We tried the Stigghiola,…read morewhich is a Sicilian delicacy, which was tasty but somewhat difficult to chew due to stringy texture. I know this is not a beautiful description, but it's worth the try! I enjoyed it. Be prepared for stimulus overload. Most obviously the "abbanniate" or the vendors' shouts to promote their products, as well as the lines and crowds. My aunt, being the kind soul she is, called out a pickpocketer in the act and he harassed her. Be sure to keep your belongings in a safe place. (Man pickpocketed had his wallet in his back pocket.) Try to order food in Italian, you'll get a better, friendlier response, even if it's not good Italian. The food is very affordable so step out of your comfort zone and try something new!

While in Sicily, we took a quick trip to the town of Monreale which lies on the slope of Monte…read moreCaputo overlooking the "La Conca d'Oro" valley. We were there to visit the cathedral but arrived midday when most restaurants are closed. I happened to peek into Antic Friggitoria while we were passing by and noticed a handful of local men munching away on sandwiches. I wanted to try one and went inside but they were sold out. Instead, they brought out Arancini (risotto balls with stuffing, rolled in breadcrumbs and deep-fried), piping hot and the size of a large fist. They were crisp on the outside and molten hot inside with a tasty stuffing of ground meat and veggies. It was a very filling snack and we shared 3 of them amongst four of us. A great little local hole in the wall for food to go. Recommended for sandwiches and arancini.

Initially disappointed that we didn't get the last outdoor table, we reluctantly went inside to eat…read moreon a sunny Sunday at 1245 and hoped the food was worth the lack of sunshine. But soon, the room filled up with local families and we could tell that this was a good choice. For €8 you can fill a plate of cold antipasti - olives, caponata, veggies, egg cake thing, seafood salad - which is fun. But the pastas were the real highlight. Homemade pasta, one with veal Ragu and one with shrimp and swordfish, and they were both divine. We then had fun ordering some fresh fish of the day, which you order by weight, and in the case of the red mullet we got 5 individual fishies, 3 fried and 2 grilled. They were wonderful with a squeeze of lemon, delicately crispy fried or gently grilled. We couldn't have been more stuffed, and I'm glad we found our way here.

This cute little trattoria is located an easy walking distance from lots of the great sites in…read morePalermo. The lunch was lovely and the waitress was really sweet. We took her recommendations and enjoyed our risottos and pastas. The service wasn't speedy, but the food was fresh.

On a fairly busy street with cars parked every which way, you find Nino and the street tables. Pay…read moreinside, come and pick up your spleen or chickpeas in delicious form. Stay for the Santa Fortunata poster inside. A scene to be seen, and great sandwiches.

Mercado del Capo, I just love this place! The locals buy food from this market daily. This market…read morelocated in Palermo, Sicily. Fresh produce, meats and fish all around sold by local vendors. The streets are narrow with so many delicious types of Italian cuisines. Cooked and non-cooked foods are displayed. The shop owners are very kind people. They are very friendly and polite. It's a very inviting area and a safe place to shop.

A must visit when in Palermo. Check out this market with street food, fresh veggie and fruit…read morevendors, seafood vendors, chocolates, spices, etc. The main market street goes on for blocks and blocks. Bring your shopping bag. Cash. Appetite.

Visited Mercato del Capo while in Palermo. The atmosphere was lively and chaotic in the best way,…read morewith stalls selling fresh seafood, produce, cheeses, and street snacks. Grabbed some fritto misto di mare -- tasty and only €5. It gets busy, but that's part of the fun and energy. Overall, a fantastic place to get lost and dive into true local flavors. Saluti

We came to this large, outdoor, loud, fun market to walk around and sample some delicious and fresh…read moreseafood items as well as to stock up on some other things. You can certainly buy fresh seafood here, but also other local products including vegetables, fruits, cheese, spices, etc.

This is easily one of my favorite places in the city!!! It is delicious and the staff are…read moreexcellent. Welcoming and friendly and very fun to spend time with-- the menu is limited but you can custom order your steaks. The quality is outstanding and the prices are excellent. It's a casual place like a deli counter and that is the charm. You go for the people and the food. It's worth a trip and for me always more than once when I am Palermo. !! I love Barresi.

When you're tired of anchovies and squid, head to Barresi for a giant burger and fries. The meat…read moreand cheese are local and delicious! If you can finish the Doppio burger (for only eleven euro!), I congratulate you Dear Sir / Madame: you are truly a stupendous eater.

Outstanding! Got to Palermo and was craving a pizza and wanted takeout. Found Frida a few…read moreblocks from the rental and it did not disappoint. Got the Margherita cooked well done and savored every bite! Cashier spoke some English, and they accept contactless payments.

In my opinion, this place is over-hyped. The food was decent but nothing to write home about. My…read morehusband and I shared the Sicilia bedda rettangolari gourmet and the crema funghu porcini e marscapone quadri. I was really excited, especially for the stuffed crust! While the concept was good, the execution left much to be desired. Both pizzas seemed to lack complexity in flavor. In particular, there was a lot of crust on the quadri, and I think there was generally not enough tomato sauce. For the Sicilia bedda, there was so much tuna and anchovies on top that it overpowered the other flavors, and having more acid such as lemon or vinaigrette would have balanced it out. Otherwise, it was just creamy and salty. The servers were friendly, and the pizza was fine but definitely nowhere near the best we've had in our time in Europe and (in my opinion) definitely not worth the price. Overall, I would probably rate it at 2.5 but bumped it up to 3 because the pizza was fine but just pretty average compared to the others we've had. I would likely try a different pizza place if I return to Palermo in the future.