Breakfast was a big yuck! The eggs were gross and pastries were not good. My croissant was not a croissant, it was an unflavored dense pastry. read more

We stumbled upon "Restaurante I Cucci" This place was fantastic. They had a good wine selection and the manager Alessandro was a fabulous host. This spot knows how to bring fun people in thanks to him. When seated you get a complimentary sparking wine and then the fun begins. The beats on the menu are fabulous and flavourful. The Caprese salad had fresh tomatoes and homemade mozzarella cheese that made you want more. We had two Manzo Steak and they made it the way I like it. The steak melted in my mouth. Then they brought out the big guns the Steak Florentina OMG it comes out sizzling on a hot skillet and this sucker can feed 2 to 3 people on its own. Then came out the Canolo and damn it was good. Then the tiramisu and I have eaten lots of tiramisu and this was not that crap lady fingers soaked in watery flavours. This was the real deal Holyfield and was made to perfection. The creamy and smooth flavors were as if it was sent from the gods. This has been the best one I have EVER had and it was so good I had to let them know. It was Tutto Bene!!! And absolutely divine. All of the staff was very friendly including the cat that roams around Mykaela who was introduced to us by another server who was very good but I did not remember her name. While taking photos I spoke with the owner George and he was an amazing humble man and was so happy we enjoyed our time here. I highly recommend this spot because of the service, the food, the drink, and also the live music that calls you like a siren luring you in. #icucci #palmero #italytravel #italy #tripadvisor #yelpelite #vacation read more

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A great place for a light lunch in a piazza off Vittorio Emanuele. They have a number of salads and a wonderful vegetable soup. The service is excellent. read more

I Cucci - Italian Near Me - Palermo, Pennsylvania

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We had heard some good things about this restaurant and thought we would give it a try with our last night in Palermo. Service was good but you can tell they were trying to upsell as much as they could. Food was mediocre at best, Red sauce tasted like ragu out of a jar. So many better options around the city and a lot less expensive. On the positive side, their bakery and cafe was on point and delicious which is separate from the larger sit down restaurant. read more

This is another one of our favorite places here in Palermo. We have been there a few times for cafe and pastries. We take long walks in the mornings and will stop in for a bite to eat. The cafe is good but the star is the food! The baked goods are made in house and they are amazing! The pastries are freshly baked and always delicious. I had a brioche filled with ricotta and chocolate chips this morning and I was in heaven. The other day I ordered a small plate of cookies which were also delicious. If you want to sit outside and people watch while enjoying a great cup of cafe and a pastry this is a great place to do so. I have to say that the staff here are also so friendly and kind. We are still kind of getting to know the area but they always make us feel welcome and like family. read more

Very very good place to visit authentic food and great customer service. Even though it's in a tourist area it's not a tourist restaurant.. very good place to go read more

Excellent! Nice variety of items on the menu, especially since I don't do ANY seafood (fish, shellfish, NOTHING!). I had the Land Cannoli (ricotta ravioli go in black pig Ragu)....yup, my first time having black pig anything! It was simply delicious! Hubby had the white fish on potatoes, which he said was very good! We started though with Caprese, needless to say, buffalo mozzarella....delicious! The wait staff was great! We would definitely eat here again. read more

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Just one word to discribe: AWESOME!!! If I will be in Palermo again, I'll eat there every day! The food is delicious. Found the restaurant here on YELP with 4,5 Stars. In my opionen thats not enough, if I could give more than five stars I would give every number of stars! As I wrote, the food was delicious, the waitrer friendly, always asking for well-being and the recommendation for the wine was perfect. And holy sh.., the dessert was awesome. You guys have to choose the mixed dessert plate! Eat there, you will not regret read more

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We're staying just off Piazza Bologni where this restaurant is located and after passing by for a day and a half, we decided to stop in for a late lunch. Vegan options in Palermo are fairly limited, so I was pleased to find a couple of unexpected items: an eggplant appetizer (caponata) and a cream of veggie soup. The caponata is an antipasto to be shared, but I had mine like a salad and with no intention of sharing. Now this was not like Nonna used to make, but if you're into eggplant this is - WOW! I'm sure I won't get all the ingredients, but imagine pickled chunks of eggplant with chopped olives, onions and (I think) orange bell pepper. Finished it. And the soup.... This was like a thick cream of fava bean soup my Peruvian wife makes (crema de havas) which is thick (espresso), like cream of wheat - but this stuff was green! I can't tell you was in it, but talk about lick-the-bowl-clean good! Here's what the menu has to say: La zuppa di cereali (Crema di brodo vegetale con cereali, olio e.v.o, e rosmarino fresco) I think that's something like veggie cream of wheat with olive oil and rosemary. Anyway - check these guys out when you're in town. They check all the boxes, great food quality, great flavors, great service. read more

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Came for lunch. Looked empty at first especially with busy Cafe next door but what a pleasant surprise! The food is incredible and locally sourced, the staff is super professional and kind. Just a great place to go!! Grazie!!! read more

I Cucci - Italian Near Me - Palermo, Pennsylvania

Some of the items are ridiculously more expensive than the rest, so watch out what you order, especially if the waiter recommends a particular dish - check the price on the menu before saying yes! Also, when I ordered the raw fish appetizer for 14 euros, the waiter suggested making it "un poco piu abundante" to share, and then charged 30 euros for it. More than doubling the original price seems a little steep to me as a price change he didn't confirm with me, for something I understood as "rounding up"... Other than that, the service was wonderful, extremely friendly. They also brought us a little prosecco at first as well as limoncello in the end on the house. As for the food itself: very fresh fish and seafood, nicely presented, but not overwhelming flavors. I guess they let the fish speak for itself. I personally would have preferred something a little more sophisticated than simple red wine vinegar to accompany my raw platter of shellfish, oysters, shrimp and fish, especially for the price. Overall, we left the place very happy and only later, when reviewing the bill, started to feel a bit disappointed. read more

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Excellent location quiet, "romantic". Staff very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend the fried sardine appetizer. I never asked or noticed the prices but got out for at least €20 less than expected. read more

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I NEVER give 5's stars but the restaurant definitely deserves it. So accommodating, friendly, extremely hard working and the food is OUTSTANDING. The BEST Cannoli's. Highly recommend this place and Thank you for making our visit to Palermo an exceptional one. read more

Right in the hear of the Quadro Conti. Enjoy people watching, musicians performing and delicious fresh food. Very nice staff. read more

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Not sure if they were unhappy we were just looking for to go (take away) pizza or if it was just a couple of mistakes, but the margarita pizza had no tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, or basil and the pizza ordered specifically because it had mushrooms had no mushrooms. Wasn't horrible, wasn't great. Oh well. read more

Great location, good food, European service, a bit skimpy on the portions for the price. Had the raviolini and it was excellent. The dessert sampler was huge and VERY sweet! Try any mt. Etna white wine. read more

This restaurant was recommended by hotel staff. The ambiance was nice with lots of outdoor seating. The waiter definitely had an attitude when asked to describe some of the specials. The fennel salad was good but large. Our entries were mediocre at best. Nothing special including the steak and pasta. One positive note was the wine sommelier was knowledgeable and helpful. Would not return to this place. read more

Like something out of a movie, located in a sweet piazza. The service here is top notch; they not only attended to our every request, but went above and beyond to make my father and I feel warm, welcomed and special. The meal will be engrained in our brains as one of the most special ever! Thank you! read more

Lovely riposo pomeridiano Although we observed a number of restaurants in the square, we were immediately greeted by the hostess of I Cucci with a friendly, welcoming smile. Our light lunch consisted of caffè freddo, la caprese (mouthwatering buffalo mozzarella and beautifully ripened grape tomatoes), and carpaccio (fresh and delicious raw fish and fruit). The caffè freddo, as well as both antipasti were beautifully presented and delicious. read more

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After a day of sightseeing in Palermo this is the perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy Italian birras, great, locally sourced ingredients-based food. There were many vegan and vegetarian options (try the due ratatouille preparation - cooked and raw!) so my daughter was happy . The black bread was awesome with their lovely olive oil and rock salt - so Bella!! Loved it - and was glad to find it on Yelp. read more

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Great place with sophisticated, high-end cuisine. Highly recommended to be the best decoration of any Sicily vacation. Do not miss starters: raw fish assortment is especially recommended, outrageous (!) explosion of taste. Follow recommendations of waiter how to eat it. Perfect up to the last bite! Meat tartar and spaghetti pesto with mussels are also an absolute must. Wine selection is also great. read more

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Very nice spot in an open courtyard very close to Quattro Canti. Seating is all outside under shaded umbrellas. I had lunch there and had a very pleasant experience. The member of staff I dealt with spoke perfect English and was very personable and friendly. As I was having lunch I wanted to keep my meal light and had the beef ravioli with tomatoes and basil. The tomato sauce was absolutely fresh and light. Chock full of cherry tomatoes. The ravioli was very tasty, the filling was a bit on the salty side to my taste but overall it was a great meal. My one year old ate about as much of it as I did! I had the coffee granita for dessert and that was absolutely perfect! I would have ordered another one if I could. The best granita I had while in Palermo. Very creamy but light at the same time. Superb! Bill was a bit on the high side but not extraordinary for a restaurant in that prime location. If I had more time on my vacation I would have definitely returned if only for that granita! read more

I Cucci - Beef Ravoli with tomatoes and Basil - Italian Near Me - Palermo, Pennsylvania

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Great food and ambiance. Fresh fish was great. Wine selection was very good. Service was slow and poor. Locals received good service. Visitors not so good. Waited 30 minutes for any service after we finished dinner, wine and water. Locals received limoncello. We did not. We were not offered dessert or anything else. read more

We had a delicious dinner and enjoyed the almost "nouvelle " re-invention of traditional Sicilian flavors and ingredients. Beautiful presentation on every plate but, more importantly, delicious! The staff was lovely. We sat inside because it was a little chilly but you can also eat under umbrellas on a pretty piazza. Highly recommended! read more

Whoever said this is a nice restaurant probably hasn't been there. Or didn't eat dinner there. The location is great, but at night, there is live music in the piazza (always the same duo), that is way too loud to have a decent conversation. The service is on the grumpy side, but relatively quick. We had one sea food dish and a vegetarian dish. The seafood my husband had came with "salad", but what it really was, was red cabbage cut up and thrown on the seafood without any kind of dressing. The seafood you really had to search for and what was there didn't taste like much. Living in a city by the sea, we know a thing or two about fresh seafood and this certainly was none, which is quite surprising and at a cost of € 20 something you can expect. My husband returned it because it was so bad - and he never does that kind of thing. I was thinking about doing the same. My grilled vegetables were overcooked and either not seasoned at all or too salty. I had the same "salad" sitting on top of it, only mine was red cabbage and fennel. Good thing my 10-month-old daughter likes overcooked veggies, so she had most of my dish. We would never EVER go back to this place. They seemed really pissed when my husband returned his food, even though he was super-nice about it and even apologized profusely when really they should be apologizing for such bad food. Why two stars? For the location and the really enjoyable bottle of red wine the waiter recommended to us. read more

Extremely pleasant food, Spumante and overall atmosphere on a cute plazza where street musicians bring to the ears what a very kind personnel brings to the table. Go visit them! read more

It's not a tourist trap, but definetively a tourist destination. The dishes (we had pasta and burgers) weren't really good, the sizes were small, and compared to local restaurants rather expensive (a cafe cost 1,5 € compared to 1€ nearly all other places, eg.). read more

TOURIST TRAP! Worst food experience in Sicily. First of all, the servers did not know that I speak Italian. They were talking rudely to another about guests. The food was quite horrible as well. The worst pizza I've probably ever had. To top it off, they charge you a €2 fee just for sitting down which they don't tell you about ahead of time. Extremely overpriced for quality and quantity of food. read more

Got off our flight from Roma and went straight for lunch; we dithered a bit between this and the restaurant across the piazza, and settled on this cuz it seemed more authentic Sicilian. We were greeted warmly and seated immediately on the patio. Wanting a lighter lunch, we ordered only two dishes (appetizers) to share: the vegetarian soup served with "black bread" and their smoked cod with two sauces--a ricotta and onion as well as a tomato. This dish was divine--super fresh, flaking easily with the fork and moist, tender, smoky, with the requisite saltiness. It was not overly salty though--they managed to keep it just right. The soup was tomato based with vegetables and lentils, steaming hot and served in a piping tureen of cast iron. Very nourishing. The service was terrific, efficient. Though I lived this place, I found it overpriced, and thought they capitalized in the fact that it's centrally located in the most tourist ridden area in Palermo. The portions are reasonable, though hardly generous, and though the ingredients and preparations are excellent, those two dishes set us back more than $45-these were starters, not entrees, added to which they add $2 Euros per person for tip, which comes out to almost another 5 bucks. I feel a bit bad for seeming like I'm nickel and dining a poor economy and culture ... but this restaurant is surrounded by a host of other places serving really good Sicilian food in generous portions and reasonable prices. That said, the execution of these two dishes were refined enough, that my curiosity is piqued to want to try it again for dinner when we can sample a broader breadth of their menu. read more

located in a beautiful little plaza, staff spoke very good English and their steak (perfectly prepared half well-done and half medium rare to accommodate our preferences) and calamari with light and crispy batter were just amazing at 2/3 of the price of manhattan. read more

This ristorante is a typical tourist trap. The hostess has a very good sales pitch for the restaraunt and has an excellent description of local fresh ingredients and dishes cooked in the local traditional ways. The wait staff is quick to seat you and pour you complementary prosecco. The square it is located in usually has live music playing. All of these things lead to an an initial welcoming atmosphere and positive environment. But the positives prove to end there thanks to an inattentive wait staff. Rather than serve seated clients the staff is more focused on seating as many new customers as possible. This ruins the setting and makes it all the more apparent that each customer is simply a head to count and cash in on. Furthermore, the order was taken in a very hurried and impatient fashion. To worsen this experience, the portions, which arrived in a timely manner, were underwhelming, poorly seasoned, and poorly cooked. The full English menu was a nice thing to have but I should have known better than to eat at a location that has a giant English menu posted up in the middle of the square. read more

I went to I Cucci with my wife and a group of friends. We met Nicola (one of the owners) and, from the very beginning, we had the feeling that this place was different. The quality of the food is superb, from the antipasti, the pasta (of course!) and the desserts. My antipasta was "crudo di pesce con crudo di agrumi e prezzemolo spezzato" and my wife had the "tortino di baccala' su scarola riccia croccante e acciughe di Aspra". She loved it!!! For pasta, I had the "agnolotto di brasato alla trapanese con ricotta salata" and it was absolutely wonderful. My friends had "Spaghetto con pesto di finocchietto e cozze atturrate, Agnolotto di brasato alla trapanese con ricotta salata, Cannolo farcito con ricotta mantecata su letto di polipetti murati and Mattonella di grano spezzato su crema di verdura, con finocchi e cucunci croccanti all'arancia". The chef is super-creative: brings a very special, modern touch to the traditional Italian cuisine. We had the honor to meet her, Sarah Bonsangue, who evidently shows professionalism and passion on what she does. I strongly recommend a visit to this lovely place, either for lunch or dinner. For those with young kids this is also a special restaurant: they will have a "private piazza" to play around under the adults supervision, or be able to join street artists that make dining at I Cucci an unforgettable experience. read more