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.

A little bit way from the main touristy areas, but they have an Italian/English menu here and they…read morewere happy to serve us when we arrived at 7:40pm. Warm and comfortable with linen tablecloth and linen napkins and heavy silverware, they have a long wine list and we opted to just have the house red which was great. Beautiful bread basket, we got the baked mozzarella cheese to start. A good portion baked in oil with fresh garlic. It was awesome and there will be no vampires tonight. For mains, my friend chose a noodle dish with eggplant. Big portion, very nicely presented and I had a small bit that was excellent. I chose the buccatini with sardines and it was amazing. Fresh sardines, pesto, perfect noodles. Yummy. Our first "full" dinner in Palermo (last night was the food tour) and it's really looking like we'll have a great food fest here. [Review 12819 overall, 133 of 2020.]

We checked out this place on our first full day in Palermo - based on our B&B host's…read morerecommendation. We are so glad that we did. It was one of our best meals in Sicily. I especially liked their house antipasti (eggplant dishes). It was fantastic! How can eggplant be so good? Biondo is located right off the main shopping drag. They have a pizza shop around the corner too. Ordering in English was small struggle - so picking up a tiny bit of Italian would help for those that do not speak any.

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!

Now, hold the phone here...3 stars?? I disagree with this assessment…read more First off, #Yelp has this placed incorrectly placed. The map has it about .2 miles away from it's actual location. That should be corrected. You can look on, forgive the use of a competitor here, #tripadvisor for the correct location. You can tell that many guidebooks mention this establishment from the various tongues being spoken in this clean, bright, well arranged establishment. There are, however, many locals here too. The owner is super friendly and spoke decent English. We had; spaghetti with tomato and various seafood, a fillet of fish in tomato and olive sauce (good but overpriced, stick with the pasta), an amazing pasta with squid in its own ink and a bottle of red wine. With bread and a smaller fried appetizer it came to 79€. This meal in San Francisco would cost twice as much. We were really happy with the fresh fish, excellent service and family feel of this spot. My girlfriend claims it was one of our best meals in over two months of travel in Europe! Now, she may have been a little tipsy, but, this was damn fine eating. Super fresh. Not sure what's up with the mediocre reviews...this is a solid bet. I'll try and email Yelpski to fix the location. Enjoy, Gringos.

Little family run operation off the beaten path. Here, you'll have a true italian experience…read more. passion, chaos & excellent seafood and pasta. I recommend ordering whatever the owner tells you is fresh that day. It'll likely include some sort of fish (ours was tuna) --- and let me tell you- it was the best tuna steak i've ever had. The pastas were al dente perfection w/ the toppings - from tartare to tomatoe- all very fresh. Don't skip this place!

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!

I choose Atelier on the recommendation of my host when I stayed in Palermo as part of a 2 week trip…read morein Sicily. It was by far one of the top meals I had during that time. You might not expect that from its location and size but wow! Fresh seafood, delicious, skillfully prepared and very reasonable prices...and friendly service on top of all that.

Authentic Italian cuisine. They take pride in their restaurant . Staff was wonderful. I highly…read morerecommend.

Incredible food prepared to order by a very accommodating staff and an owner who takes immense…read morepride in his food. The pastas were perfectly al dente and over-the-top flavor. We ate there all 3 nights we were in Palermo -- no reason to go anywhere else

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...

I really enjoyed visiting this market. The prices are a bit hiked because of the tourist traffic,…read morebut generally all vendors are similarly priced and serve similar items. I tried a fried whitebait fish plate and some orange juice. The sanitation is a bit suspect (food is out for hours with these propellers to ward off pigeons), and gets reheated in a microwave before it is served. Workers tend to use gloves that touch coins and bills and also directly handle food (sprinkled salt with the same hand). I think it's part of the experience, and I thankfully haven't had any issues (I have a sensitive stomach)! Good number of stands with pantry items (jarred items and bagged spices), some souvenir vendors, and other stalls for food and drinks. I traveled solo and felt safe the whole time but I also tend to have my belongings directly on my person in front of me and keep zipped pouches for other items. I was also able to pay with card at all vendors (though they preferred cash).

When in Rome... I mean in Palermo! We tried the Stigghiola,…read morewhich is a Sicilian delicacy, which was tasty but somewhat difficult to chew due to stringy texture. I know this is not a beautiful description, but it's worth the try! I enjoyed it. Be prepared for stimulus overload. Most obviously the "abbanniate" or the vendors' shouts to promote their products, as well as the lines and crowds. My aunt, being the kind soul she is, called out a pickpocketer in the act and he harassed her. Be sure to keep your belongings in a safe place. (Man pickpocketed had his wallet in his back pocket.) Try to order food in Italian, you'll get a better, friendlier response, even if it's not good Italian. The food is very affordable so step out of your comfort zone and try something new!