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 location is not on the main street. And we ate outside of restaurant and felt so good. The…read morefood what we order are pizza and spaghetti. It doesn't impress us at the beginning. But we feel more tasty when we eat more. I think their material is more natural and healthy. I do enjoy whole dining experience. I bet dinner will be even better. Of course service is very good. Highly recommend!

Food was cold and not good. It lacked flavor and the lasagna was old and mushy. They had the tv…read moreon a game show and the lights were very bright. The waitress stared at her phone the entire time we were there and wasn't into her job at all. Horrible experience

Absolutely the Best. From the time you walk in until your departure you will like you are at home…read more We arrive a couple of minutes prior to their opening and there was one couple in front of us. We basically went right in which was very nice. We sat in the front room as you entered. There were about 7 or 8 tables and another room off to the side. Don't know how big but it seemed to be about the same size. After about 30 minutes the little restaurant was packed. They turned many people away. Sad for them. We ordered the Pasta with Pumpkin, Pecorino, and Ricotta Cheese and the Pasta with Pistachio Pesto, Stracciatella Cheese and Sun Dried Tomatoes. Both dishes were perfectly prepared. My pick was the pistachio one and it was addictive. I couldn't stop eating it. The pumpkin one was equally as good but that addictive kept calling my name. We both had to finally give up because we wanted to try the dessert. The dessert was definitely the finale. A deconstructed cannoli. Best we had In Palermo. This place nails it. The atmosphere is hip. The music is great. The service is the best we have had in our three weeks in Sicily. Prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend. Make a reservation!!!

Simply the best!!! Great service and great atmosphere…read more Delicious food, specially pork dish. Thank you!!!

Wonderful and tasty buns with liver, lung and spleen, specialty of Palermo. Must try! Very nice…read morepeople too!

Food is delicious. The staffs are friendly and helpful. Giovanni put a lot of meat on the sandwich…read more The place is nice and clean.

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!!!

A stylish new restaurant just a few steps away from the Duomo in Monreale. At the front there is a…read moresmall area designated by potted saplings where you can eat al fresco; inside, the medieval terraced house has been converted into a series of dining rooms on three levels. On entry, you will see straight into the immaculate glass-fronted kitchens, where smiling chefs will greet their diners with relish. The walls have been rendered down in places to expose original brickwork, and are otherwise covered with local ceramics, paintings, and shelved with wine. The tabling is tight; these people know they will get plenty of custom with their excellent food at very sensible pricing, so no space has been spared and in this respect it is more like a Paris brasserie. Expect to sit cheek-by-jowl with the locals and get ready for some social intercourse. Bricco sets its stall out as a destination for meat lovers, and backs up its meat-orientated menu with a Wine List containing some hefty national and local vintages. Kidneys were sauteed and glazed in an intense red wine and balsamic reduction. Vitello Tonnato had been made with fresh Tuna and garnished with local caperberries. Involtini of Lamb were deliciously, unctiously fatty and very tasty. A Sicilian-bred fillet of Angus was cooked to perfection: dark and crusty outside, meltingly pink and juicy within. Potatoes were oven-sauteed with fresh rosemary as only the Italians know how. For about 30 Euros one can dine regally. This place is destined to be in the next editions of all the guides, but right now I cannot find a single entry for it anywhere on the web. If you're out that way, be one of the first to try it!

Such great good and service at an incredible price! I was not expecting it to be so good.read more

Unbelievable fresh Italian food in the heart of Palermo…read more I ate here right after a stroll in the farmer's market. Looking at the menu, it's very clear that they got their ingredients fresh that morning from the local market. I was particularly interested in the daily specials. My parents both had the pasta with fresh artichokes, a feature of the market. This pasta dish was elegantly simple, and you could tell that the artichokes were very fresh. I had the squid ink pasta. This squid ink dish was particularly good, with a sauce that was clearly made from fresh squid ink. It was very flavorful, and I wish that I could eat more of it. Anyway, if you're in Palermo, this is definitely the place to go for delicious food!

The First Restaurant Experience in Sicily Served Food & Some "Godfather History"…read more I ate at the main branch of restaurant that is known for being one of the first and, for many years, an establishment that stood up against the Mafia and Cosa Nostra. Antica Focacceria's two owners stood against the Mob by refusing to pay the 'pizzu', or protection money. According to Michelin Star Chef #giorgiolocatelli , the consequence is even in recent years, the owners were in exile. Now settled in a confidential place in mainland Italy, they fortuitously and successfully managed the expansion of this Sicilian restaurant all over Italy. Proudly supportive, I sat at the very first branch of the restaurant, the gutsy one that courageously said no to mob bullying, the original Antica Focacceria San Francesco . And I went twice, too. On my plate: panele, all sorts of arancine #supportlocal #sicilianfood #sicilianrestaurant #sicilyunpacked #curious_eater #andrewgrahamdixon #giorgiolocatelli #palermosicily

While in Palermo, this was one of the stops our food guide took us to in order to have its famous…read morespleen sandwich. The sandwich here is served slightly different than other locations as the meat is sliced very thin and its topped with shredded cheese. At first we were a little nervous about trying the sandwich but after the first bite i was pleasantly surprised that the cheese really cut organ taste of the spleen. In addition the thinly sliced meat gave it a good balance between the meat to fat ratio. I know a lot of people in our food group were apprehensive about trying it but to be honest my wife and I are pretty open to all types of food and our motto is that will always try something once.