Fantastic small bar and bistro. There is a huge wine selection, both Sicilian and around the world,…read moremany of which you can have by the glass. Dining is informal, but the food was some of the best we had in Palermo. It is easy to pass this place as it is small and unassuming, but that is part of its charm. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and very knowledgeable about wine.

I'm classy. I used…read moreto bring my own Spanish or Italian wine to my Fraternity parties. Classy. This place has a multitude of deelish wine options to choose from. I tried the 2010 red from the winery by Mount Etna. Totally worth the price. You gotta pay for class. The service is very Italian: Slow and a bit terse. Perfect, now you know you're in Italy. The place is cozy and yet has this traditional/historic feel. Come try it. Nah, you ain't classy like me. Grazie.

Friendly spot for a couple or group to enjoy a wine and sample local meat and cheese…read more Came across this place on a rainy night. The glow of a small group drinking and chatting inside drew me in. A great view through tall windows on the cold rain outside: In warmer months I have no doubt the guests spill out onto the adjacent footpath. Staff were welcoming and happy to help an English speaker and recommended one of the smaller mixed meat and cheese platters. Pecorino, baked ricotta, bufala mozzarella, spicy sausage, porchetta, donkey mortadella... all delicious. My eyes were (unfortunately) bigger than my stomach - I had more than enough to eat. Service was fast, and smiling.

Out late one night for a snack near our hotel and we found the perfect spot. This place is clean,…read morefriendly and has a great wine and beer selection. All wines are Sicilian and our charcuterie was also local (including the donkey). The staff was wonderful. Music was great. Just an all around great spot for wine, beer, a snack or a meal.

We asked several friendly locals, and our favorite waiter, where we should go to get an informed,…read morebroad, sample of Sicilian wines. All agreed on Enoteca Picone. It is easy to see why. The size, selection and the staff's dedication to information sharing, when desired, as well as astutely judging the match between wine and the level of sophistication of the customer's palate, sets this as a must visit for those who want to increase their knowledge of wine in general and Sicilian wines in particular. We walked from our hotel near Piazza Verdi in 15 minutes and walked into the entryway that seems like any other small wine bar. After we explained what we wanted, we were shown to a very large 45' (15m.) long L shaped tasting area with 15-18 small elevated tables with two stools and two side tables at each place. The outside of the room is lined with fully stocked, floor to ceiling wine racks divided first by region and then by varietal. We asked for a primer on whites and started with 2 glasses of a carricante, an ancient Sicilian strain grown on Etna. We had sampled a cataratto earlier which seems to be the major white wing grape of the region and this had much more acid but pleasing citrus that compared most closely to a Sauvignon Blanc in our experience. We then tried an entry level nero d'avola, the major Sicilan red, that compared to Syrah and another red that was very harsh by comparison and so, unfortunately, forgettable. Service was knowledgeable, attentive, provided in English and Italian and the original 4 oz. (120 ml.) pours were toned down to 2 oz. (60 ml.) at our request so we could walk back. The total for 2 larger pours and 2 smaller ones was 12E. For an impromptu beginning tasting this was just what we wanted and we will go back for a second flight.

Best place in town to try good Sicilian wine. It closes early so get there early. They serve some…read morefood, but it is also a good place to stop by before or after dinner. The last star is missing because the red wine was served a bit too warm.

Love the hot Sicilian sun, but could not cope with it, I believe, without an evening stroll, when…read morethe temperature falls and slightly colder winds come down from the mountains. So happened that I came by Villa Zito with its beautiful garden and excellent served food and drinks. This is the place for the modern Palermo, which means that it won´t be long before influences from here will reach out to other parts of the world. So has happened many times before in history. An art gallery of very high class is in connection to the bar and the atmosphere her is open, generous and international. All this to prices so low, noone believes you - if you told them. Suddenly a short but heavy rain made us all run inside like a bunch of friends on a hike. Left Villa Zito late, but in very good humor.

Trendy wine bar with very good food…read more This place was buzzing with young professionals on a Wednesday night when everywhere else in the neighborhood was quiet. The waiters spoke English and were happy to let us try delicious sicilian wines before choosing a glass. Their lightly fried mozzarella and peppers were like none I've ever had before. Definitely worth a try.

Drink on the street amongst the remnants of a once glorious market. Friday night goes off…read more Wine in plastic cups and beer. Served at the door for consumption on the street. No seats, just milk crates, steps and wooden fruit cases. No pretences, just lots of people talking, drinking, having fun.

Great food at a good price. Honey pie had the pasta Norman and it was tasty with a good sauce…read more The saffron risotto was exceptional. The little pizzas were a great start. This place lives up to its ratings and is highly recommended

I was in charge of a university study abroad course in Italy where I had 22 students. We wanted the…read morestudents to have an authentic meal indicative of the Palermo cuisine. We contact the restaurant for reservations for our large group. The did an outstanding job. The created a customized 4 course meal for us highlighting food from the region. We had 3 dishes of fish prepared in different ways with traditional fare of pasta and bread to compliment. Although I do not drink, they also provided wine which the students claimed was delicious. Dessert also was a real treat. I would highly recommend this restaurant. If I had had more time in the area, I gladly would have returned for another meal. Each dish was done with care and had a delicate touch. Such a fun and truly memorable experience! Thank you!