Last night we had a wonderful dinner at…read moreTrattoriaAltriTempi, a true locals restaurant in the Politeama. The menu is written in Sicilian, not Italian! Lucky for us, they had brand new English language menus. As soon as you sit down, they bring out a pitcher of white wine and 2 bottles of mineral water - it's very rare for alcohol to be served without food here. To start we had panelle with fried cauliflower and cardoons as well as a cheese platter. For our mains, spaghetti with clams, roast lamb with potatoes, and a roasted pork shank. I didn't taste the spaghetti, but the meat dishes were amazing! For dessert, they bring you a miniature cannoli + Regina cookies and fichi d'India (prickly pears) along with 3 digestivi to try: fennel, limoncello and laurel (bay leaf). The cookies were terrific but the cannolo were not as crisp as they should have been (probably pre-stuffed). The service was great too. Another neighborhood winner! FYI - you pay for all the items they bring you so if you don't want them, you must speak up right away.

We took a tour on Friday and our Street Food guide, Marco recommended this place on a list of best…read morerestaurants in Palermo. We had just gotten back from a long day of travel and my wife was hungry and Altri Tempi was a 10 minute walk from our hotel. My wife usually a very picky eater devoured her whole plate and I finished my pasta with anchovies which was delicious. Their prices are very reasonable and water, wine were part of the meal along with watermelon brought to you at end of the meal with cannolis, biscotti and a choice of different homemade after dinner liqueurs for you to drink and my bill was still under $40 euros. Along with the owner and staff that brought everything to us quickly and freshly prepared from the kitchen. All I can say os Thank you to Marco for a great suggestion because I intend to return to Altri Tempi whenever I am in Palermo again.

This was a lovely dining experience in Cefalù. Our party of four came on a Sunday evening with a…read more7:30 PM reservation we made earlier that day. We arrived and were promptly seated. Davide was incredibly gracious and helpful. One of the folks in our party is vegetarian and he helped us out with some swaps to make some dishes vegetarian. He walked us through the specials and the wine options as well as some questions we had about some menu items. The food we had was all incredibly flavorful and we enjoyed each dish. The standouts were the chicken liver, Sicilian stuffed meat rolls, rigatoni al rustico, and the spaghetti with pesto & swordfish. The rabbit also came recommended from our hotel concierge, but there were too many good options to pass up! Highly recommend coming here and worth making a reservation as it is a very popular spot with all of the locals as well!

We visited after several recommendations and had to book a couple days in advanced. The starter of…read morethe day was a vegetable crudité but it was very simple. Only a few vegetables spread out across a plate with a pretty basic vinaigrette in the middle. The pasta dishes we got as our entrées, however, were very good but slightly plain. Simple and tasty. Service was great and the restaurant was cozy.

My husband and I had the pleasure of eating at this amazing trattoria on the base of Mt.Etna,…read moreoverlooking the Mediterranean. We had a variety of appetizers, pasta, entree, dessert, and wine for only 25 euro. The food was fresh and delicious, the staff was friendly and courteous and the venue was gorgeous. This location will definitely be on our itinerary for future trips to Sicily.

Wonderful, delicious seafood, best meal I had in Sicily,so fresh,and the service was excellentread more

Nice location on the waterfront and great seafood. The mussels are some of the best we have had…read moreand we are used to fresh seafood. The staff was friendly as well. Only gripe is they seem to charge a premium for the location. I guess this must be a resort town or something, but it was nearly double the price for the same dishes you could get in Palermo. Quality food and wine though, even at the price it is worth checking out.

Dined at A Marina while in Cefalù, and what a treat. The lively street-side setting felt pure…read moreSicilian energy, and the staff welcomed us like old friends. I went straight for the seafood pasta -- unbelievably fresh, perfectly cooked, and bursting with flavor. My wife is still raving about her eggplant parmigiana, calling it one of the best she's ever had -- simple, soulful, and downright delicious. Overall, an easy must-try for anyone craving honest Sicilian cooking done exceptionally well. Saluti!

An A'Marina specialty: House made ravioli stuffed with an delicate herbed grouper pâte, dressed in…read morea silky sea urchin (ricci) sauce and finished with dollops of sweet grape tomatoes, roasted eggplant and fresh herbs. Superb! Marvelous service from friendly, efficient staff...on a very busy Sunday afternoon.

We enjoyed the sunset views from this out-of-the-fray restaurant next to the lighthouse. Waiters…read morewere fantastic. Appetizers were good. Everyone ordered different pasta courses which were also excellent. It was also a great value. We would go again.

On a warm October evening we sat across the street from the restaurant where they had outdoor…read moredining under an awning. You can hear the sea crashing on the other other side of a windbreak. The fried sardines anti pasta was Cefalu's answer to KFC and hits all the seafood notes: fresh, crunchy and just a little bit funky the way an oily fish should be. The pasta finocchio con sarde, the best I had in Sicily. The next the day the wind blew up a huge sea and the rain came sideways when the sun didn't break through. Just when the rain started up again we ducked into Al Faro for lunch. I had the fried sardines because WHY NOT? The special pasta was linguini with sea urchins. Incredible! Had a couple of glasses of Grillo, a double espresso and hopped in the Gulia heading back toward Palermo. Two great meals, wonderful, friendly staff and a memory that will last a long time.

Amazing restaurant! Can't get any fresher seafood than this! Great location on the water,…read moreoutstanding pastas and seafood. Not to mention the great owner and staff. Wow!

From the owner: ristorante sul mareread more

Came here with higher hopes. First off I came for the linguine con vongole! Prices from the menu…read moreboth online and reviews seemed cheaper - the linguine con vongole was not on the physical menu but they said they could make spaghetti con vongole for me. This should have been the same price - but they charged me 4-5 Euro more. This cost more than all the other seafood pastas that were on the menu!! The taste was also hardly there; I could make this way better at home. I also found a small hair AFTER I had finished the majority of my dish. The wine I got was the last bit of the bottle, so I got skimped on the pour, which I was upset about. I kept looking around at others ordering wine and they all got 3/4 of an inch more in the wine glass than I did. I was expecting him to come back with a new bottle to finish the acceptable pour - but nope. With the cooperto to charge and charge for tap water (which I know is everywhere in Italy) this bill cost me a lot more than I was expecting for the service and quality of the food. I had more food at lunch with a nicer ambiance which cost me less than this spot! Don't think I would recommend this spot to friends visiting unfortunately.

Fantastic lunch in this beautiful bistro in Cefalu Delicious…read moremeatballs & Gambero Rossa Service was spot on. Met Marco & took pictures to bring back to his friend in Coronado, CA. Renato. Great spot. Must try