An excellent stop on our food tour, we were here to taste their pasta. There's no keto diet in…read moreItaly and this is a great example of why. This is a cute restaurant with stone walls and a lovely intimate vibe. Comfortable and good service, our waitress did speak English. As it was the food tour, we had a set menu and did not have an opportunity to see their printed menu. Sample portions of two of their sauces with spaghetti with a glass of wonderful Sicilian red wine. The lemon with zucchini was great as was the tomato sauce with eggplant. Both topped with a crumbled white cheese that added to the flavor. Really good stuff and a big portion for a sample. Cooked to the right al dente and delicious. Nice restaurant, definitely a good spot for your dinner. [Review 12797 overall, 111 of 2020.]

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!

The most delicious food we had in all of Sicily. Pasta one night, and pizza the other time. We…read moreloved them both. The staff was great and you can't beat the street view.

Delicious food selections , lovely setting . Sabrina, server as well as Hossain provided…read moreoutstanding service.

Amazing Food, Wonderful Service, and Beautiful Atmosphere!…read more What an incredible dining experience in Palermo, Sicily! The food was absolutely amazing, the atmosphere was beautiful and relaxing, and the service was fantastic! A little advice if you're planning to visit: If you want to have dinner here, make your reservations at least a month in advance! However, if you're flexible and want to experience this incredible food, lunch reservations are much easier to get, sometimes just two days ahead. One thing to remember when dining in Italy is that meals are meant to be enjoyed, not rushed! The staff won't constantly interrupt you or ask if you're ready to order. Just relax, enjoy the atmosphere, and let them know when you're ready. That's part of the wonderful Italian dining experience! The owner was incredibly welcoming and gave us excellent recommendations on what to order. Everything was absolutely delicious! The ambiance is simply amazing, the location is fantastic, and the prices are surprisingly reasonable for such an outstanding experience! If you're visiting Palermo, this restaurant is a MUST! Incredible food, wonderful hospitality, and an unforgettable dining experience. We absolutely loved it!

While on holiday in the area, we happened upon this wonderful restaurant…read more From the service, menu and ambiance, this was a great spot. Great menu, so make sure you stop by and give them a try. Enjoy!

This is another one of our favorite places here in Palermo…read more 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.

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.

Service was prompt and professional. We hired a guy from Spirit ànd this was his maiden voyage. We…read morehad some drinks and called it à night. Cool bar ànd I'd definitely come back.

This is clearly a tourist trap. Although the restaurant proudly displays its Michelin stickers, in…read morereality it is selling mediocre overpriced food. You can get much better authentic food at trattorias around the corner in the alleys at much better prices. The menu is surprisingly limited, offering very few choices, while the "dishes of the day" amounted to a single, unimaginative option. (At real Palermitani restaurants the "plates of the day" are a list of specials with fresh ingredients--not here). The wine selection was equally underwhelming and overpriced with a very stingy pour. The biggest disappointment was the degustazione appetizer. For 20 euro they served a small plate of very ordinary street food (caponata, overcooked tuna, re-warmed panelle)--nothing memorable, nothing that showcased local tradition or exceptional ingredients or any elevation or unique twist. You can find these same dishes throughout Palermo for a fraction of the price, fresher, and better quality. What makes this especially frustrating is the pricing. By Palermo standards, the restaurant is extremely expensive, but there's little on the plate or in the glass to justify the premium. It feels as though you're paying for the Michelin stickers on the door rather than the quality of the food. You will see there are no locals here, only foreign tourists steered here by their hotel or guidebooks. Overall, this was a disappointing experience. If you're looking for authentic Palermitan cuisine, generous hospitality, and good value, there are countless restaurants in Palermo that deliver all three far better than this one.

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.

Accept for the vongole truly mediocre food! This restaurant was very highly rated here on Yelp…read more Maybe by ignorant tourists from podunk but. I would say this was one of two very disappointing meals we ate in 2 full weeks in Palermo and Rome. Drab interior which is fine but when the food matches it. Ugh! Service? While the waitress tried hard, meh. Last, we were the sole patrons, even in the centro storico.

This restaurant came highly recommended and I am glad we stopped for dinner last night…read more Busy spot to people watch and to enjoy a drink. The beer was cold! The menu was vast and we ended up having an appetizer with pasta and a pizza. They tried to talk us into having a cannoli, but we were just too full. The staff were busy and hectic at times with our food being delivered to the wrong table, but it all worked out. We talking about stopping by again before we leave. I would highly recommend for you to try this restaurant. Enjoy!

Taverna dei Canti was a great first dinner in Palermo. It is in the historic center, on a lively…read morepedestrian-only street, and the whole area has a fun, energetic feel, especially at night. The food was excellent and very tasty, with a nice mix of familiar options like a traditional margherita pizza, along with pastas and Sicilian dishes. Everything we had was satisfying and well done. The outdoor seating is very lively and has a great Palermo atmosphere. We wanted something a little quieter, so we sat inside, where there are only a few tables. That ended up being perfect for us. Overall, this was a very enjoyable meal in a great location. Good food, a fun setting, and a nice way to experience the energy of Palermo.

Dined twice in this outdoor restaurant hosted by Tony and Alex. All menu items were well prepared…read moreand all ingredients were fresh and tasty. The service was courteous and informative. I strongly suggest reserving a table ahead of time.

Eat where the locals eat has always been my motto. So on a recent Sunday night in Palermo, I took a…read morefriend's suggestion and checked out Il Cambusone. They open at 7pm which is when I arrived to find myself alone in the restaurant. But by the time I left at 9, the place was full. We were directed to pick out any table by the two guys at the door. Clearly this is a family run operation as was proven to me when the two wives and their kids showed up around 8:30. The wives began to run the host stand and check people out while the men took orders and ran the food. As I often do, I left it up to the owners to suggest items from the menu. For the appetizers we went with a variety plate of panelle and some eggplant type relish. This was very good. The other appetizer of "sardine balls" must be an acquired taste as I didn't care for it but my dining companion enjoyed them. For our main course I had the spaghetti and clams which was delicious and my friend went with the lobster filled ravioli. Know if you order this last dish that you must like curry as it uses a lot of it for seasoning. All of that plus a few glasses of house wine and a couple of beers came to about 75 EU which seemed reasonable for the amount of food. They take reservations so if you want to go later than I did, you may want to call ahead cuz this place gets busy as the night goes on!

You love it or hate it. We love it. Service is brusque, presentation is minimal, and it's a tight…read morefit. Prices are fair, character is abound with the owner and decor, and you quickly understand why there is often a line out the door. Imagine $9 perfectly seasoned veal, $12 bottle of house wine, and $8 eggplant. Surrounded by Japanese, British, Americans, and Sicilians. Perfect spot.

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...

Beautiful restaurant and setting. Good service - not great. People need to be slightly happier and…read morefriendlier. Here they just look bored. Dishes were good. Ballaro street food gives me a little bit of everything. The raw fish as appetizer was good but some cuts were fishier than it should be. I thought everything was pretty good and recommend as one of Palermo's best.

This was by far the 'fanciest' restaurant we would eat at in Sicily and it had the service to…read moresuggest Michelin hunting is involved here. I went with the slow and low cooked "Pizzaiola" beef cheek, which came with a cheesy, potato puree/mash with a slight smokiness and a basil oil finish. All very good but I would've preferred the beef cheek to be a hint more tender. The Date had the beef "tagliata" with smoked aubergines, vegetable demi-glace, and "arrabiata" sauce. This was basically a juicy, well-seasoned, and tender steak. The aubergines on the side were delicious. We also enjoyed the simple, grilled mixed vegetables (eggplant, zucchini, mushroom, red pepper, endive) that we ordered as a separate side. I can't claim this is indisputably 5 star food, but I feel comfortable saying it's a 5 star restaurant.