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 most unique and delicious Pistachio Pizza in Palermo…read more Located right in the vibrant Vucciria market, this place is a must-visit. I tried their famous pistachio pizza, and it was outstanding. The crust was pillowy and soft on the edges, but the bottom was thin enough to let the rich toppings shine. The taste was sophisticated yet light, making it very easy to eat the whole thing. It was my first time trying this kind of flavor, and I'm officially hooked! It's amazing to think this place has a 200-year history. 5 stars for the food and the friendly service!

Absolutely outstanding! Had the eggplant/ricotta pizza. One of the best pizzas I've ever had.read more

I absolutely love this place. The ambiance, location, and view across the street are fantastic, and…read morethe food is exceptional. The wine selection was excellent, and the pizza was one of the best I've ever had, by far. I would definitely recommend visiting to check it out. Place was packed and I can easily tell why.

Fantastic food and service. The seafood was fresh and…read moredelicious. The pizza and pasta were fabulous. Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant.

Excellent food, probably the best we had during our week in Palermo. We had swordfish and…read moremeatballs. The owner asked what kind of wine we liked and brought us each a glass. The red wine tasted like a Syrah blend, it was easily the best wine that I had in Palermo. Prices seemed reasonable. I recommend getting a reservation, there was often a long line of people waiting for tables.

Very disappointed! Came here tonight with my husband. We had a lovely starter of fried cheese. My…read morehusband had a nice piece of swordfish with salad, which was nicely done. I had the misfortune of ordering the meatballs, which were cooked with cheese and mash potatoes -- at least according to the menu. They arrived on a skewer, no mashed potatoes, but cut up white potatoes instead. I could barely dislodge them from the skewer they were so incredibly overcooked. The cheese in between was brown and literally rock hard, when I called the waiter over he offered to replace them which I accepted. Almost a half hour later, no communication from the waiter, no new meatballs, no sign or any food, and my husband was now long done eating his dinner. We asked for the check. The owner then yelled at ME for not being patient enough! He said food in Sicily takes time! Really? I waited for the first meal and it was totally inedible, how long exactly am I supposed to wait for you to cook it right the second time? The owners reaction was really over the top, and he should be ashamed. They served me bad, inedible food and then yelled at us for not being patient enough to wait through a second hour for a replacement? Please. You make a poor dish, own it, apologize and make it right. I would happily have waited a reasonable amount of time for that. After one hour and 15 minutes with zero communication, that is not on me,it's on you. Own it! This restaurant is probably still worth a visit as I feel my bad dish was an aberration, but the attitude of ownership was absolutely rubbish, and they should be ashamed.

It would be 2.5 stars from me…read more Food: Appetizer - Parmigiana...bland, no flavor other than extreme bitterness. Main - Sardine Pasta...tasty. Service: Chaotic, rushed, could be challenging if you don't speak Italian. Be ready to order when a server approaches, or it could be a while until the next moment. Ambiance: Might be okay for friends/buddies getting together, but definitely not for quiet or intimate occasions. Price: Very reasonable. Extra: While I was eating the pasta, one of the servers moved my table w/o paying attention to accommodate new arriving guests next to my table which knocked down a big bottle of water. It splashed all over my dish and shirt. He immediately took the plate out (to de-do) and provided extra paper napkins, however no apologies were provided and it wasn't my happy moment in a soaking wet shirt... The manager (owner?) looked to be busy in talking loud on his phone rather than fully engaged in the business...

Fun local vibes with good service. Good sized portions and reasonably cheap eats - everything we…read moreordered was about 8euros a plate. Fritto mixto could have been crispier. Both pastas were a tad salty side. Tasted like modest Sicilian home cooking! Espresso tasted overly roasted / to verging on burnt.

An upscale place for fine dining. We were greeted and seated immediately. The service was timely…read moreand friendly. Fluent in English. The menu was also bilingual. We ordered veal tartar for the appetizer. It was so delicious. For the main course we ordered tagliatelle de mazo and two fish dishes. They all were very tasty. For the dessert, we ordered tiramiseux. It was not as great as expected. The pastry shell was kind of thick and dominant. Considering the high prices, it makes me deduct one star. However, overall, we really enjoyed our experience.

From the moment you enter this gem in Palermo you'll be wowed by the lengths the staff go to make…read moreyour visit enjoyable. We had a large table of eight people, not easy to accommodate but they went above and beyond. They made every effort to tend to allergy needs. This is a must stop location when you're in Palermo and feel like you want to have a fine dining experience for an average cost. The food is memorable and I dreamt about the food.

This amazing restaurant mixes simple Sicilian ingredients with creative recipes. Everything we had…read morewas sooo tasteful.

Tl;dr: I highly recommend Boccum. The drinks, food and service were all excellent…read more Palermo's cocktail culture is a work in progress compared to many of the other large cities in Italy, but there are a few small places doing some exceptional drinks in the city and Bocum can count themselves as one of them. Boccum's bar is a single-person operation lead by bartender Sonja who at the time of this review had been working behind the stick there for approximately 3 months. She was happy to chat with us about her experience, give us recommendations and discuss the growing cocktail scene in Palermo. Bocum has a dozen or so unique craft drinks on their menu and a good selection of bottles to prepare high-quality classics. My first cocktail was their Vesper Twist, which was quite a twist, as they have swapped the usual Lillet for a quinquina vermouth and added a hint of scotch for a very dry, slightly smokey version of the drink. My partner got a Geisha sour, a yuzu forward drink with Ki No Bi gin, cherry liqueur, yuzu purée, wasabi, lemon juice and egg white. We were also treated to some unbidden but yummy fried, stuffed squash blossoms during this first round of drinks. By this time Sonja started to realize that we were pretty enthusiastic about cocktails and started bringing out some fun stuff she was experimenting with, including a super creamy clarified milk punch and an absolutely stunning porcini mushroom infused Negroni, which sounds like a gimmick but was legitimately the apex of our drinking experience in Palermo. It was super well balanced and the porcini wasn't overbearing at all. To showcase that porcini taste, we were also provided with some panko fried porcini mushroom tapas which were delicious and light. We went to several other cocktail bars in Palermo with varying degrees of success, but Boccum was the only one we came back to again. The second time was for their dinner service, which is also top-notch from antipasti to dessert. I definitely recommend Bocum if you'd like a break from the typical tourist menus and aperol spritzes of the historic district. The drinks, food and service were all excellent.

Definitely go for grilled fish! Delicious, perfectly spiced and cooked! Great place to just quiet…read moredown and enjoy a laid back evening. We spent our last evening here--away from all the fun and excitement of shops and aperitivo menus--and really appreciated the more local/less touristy vibe. Excellent prices as well.

I don't understand the bad reviews about how it's on the street, you can see that the tables are on…read morethe sidewalk before you choose to sit down, so you know you're not at a fancy 5 star restaurant where you would be paying triple the amount this restaurant is serving. As for traffic, we got to see some carriages go by! The service was great, you can eat and literally watch everyday local life right in front of you. there's a small grocery store next door which has amazing fruits and veggies for cheap. The seafood was fresh and grilled right in front of you, the chef is glad to answer any questions you have. Great way to have good food for cheap and soak in sicilian culture, loved it, will be back!!!

Very good friendly atmosphere, food is fresh, even late at night. Great expresso! !! Home made…read morebreads.

Delicious dinner!! We met the owner and she told us she only opened about a month ago... you…read morewouldn't know, because everything operated very smoothly! The restauraunt has both indoor and outdoor seating, and offers traditional Sicilian food and pizzas. We ordered 3 seafood dishes and a side dish, and we loved everything! We had the boccatini with sardines, fried seafood with tempura vegetables with mixed vegetables, and mixed seafood entree. The side was the zucchini chips with a mint and lime mayo (but be forwraned, it has a strong flavor, it's delicious but be sure you like mint and lime before ordering!). We loved everything and everything tasted fresh. The prices are very fair, great value! (Our bill for all of that food plus a liter of house wine was less than 50 euro). Plus, the owner greeted us at the entrance and was very welcoming, and she was happy to explain any part of the menu (her English was perfect, very helpful!). I highly recommend this restaurant as one of your stops in Palermo! Don't be afraid to try the seafood dishes!

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

We stumbled upon "Restaurante I Cucci" This place was fantastic. They had a good wine selection and…read morethe 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