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...

We were in Palermo for two days and Giada was next door to our lodging. Subsequently, our lodging…read moreoffered a complimentary continental breakfast of coffee and a pastry which is how we learned of Giada. The pastries were amazing - both days I had a chocolate croissant with essence of orange and my spouse had a cornetta (with cream). We had cappuccinos and an espresso - both were good. We ordered - outside of the continental breakfast that came with our lodging - an omelette with tomato. The omelette was cooked well and the tomatoes inside gave it a wonderful flavor. It was the perfect savory and protein addition to breakfast for a day full of sight seeing. The staff were friendly, welcoming and accommodating. There is both inside and outside seating. On the first day I went back to Giada for lunch and had as a starter a traditional Sicilian arancini- saffron rice, meat ragu, peas and cheese. I would recommend. For the entree, I ordered pesto fettuccine and it was the best pesto pasta I have had. A perfect balance of pesto, garlic, olive oil; the pasta was al dente and it was just made to order. Again, the staff and service were outstanding, Giada was consistently and reliably delicious. I would highly recommend.

This spot was recommended to us by a local optical store close by and we wanted local, real-deal…read morechill, no tourists kind of restaurant to enjoy our last evening in Palermo. We were welcomed to our outside table by Ivan--un grande! He is super nice and insightful with suggestions. He answered all of our questions in Italian and in English! The food: AMAZING! We started with a couple Jameson on the rocks (generous pour) and the calamari fritti as an appetizer. Buonissima! Lightly fried served with lemon wedges over un insalata valeriana--ottimo! After we ordered the spaghetti alla vongole veraci (fresh--not frozen) and the pappardelle con gamberetti e pesto dì pistacchio--wow! Totally different and wonderful! Ivan was so accommodating and gentile. Bravi tutti quanti a Ristorante Caffè Giada!

Great Restaurant with wonderful Sicilian food We arrived at…read morea busy moment but they were able To accommodate us with a short wait We had the Caponata di tonno which was great fir appetizer The Pasta con le Sarde was fantastic Portions are fairly abundant so order accordingly Service was courteous and efficient I definitely recommend this place

Went here on the first night of a rick Steve's tour with a group of referent full of non tour…read morepeople. Wonderful octopus and shrimp salad, best calamari I've ever had, and wonderful swordfish caponata. Looked like they have an e entice dine selection. I would go ba k there on my own

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!

Food was fresh and delicious Service is great…read moreAllergen friendly place Open all day most days! Great when you don't want to wait to eat til late

A truly exceptional dining experience without the high price tag!…read more The service was prompt and friendly and the manager was super helpful with the recommendations. We got the beef tartar, which resembled a cheesecake. The various textures within this dish were complex and unique. My favorite was the duck breast - so tender and delicious. The homemade dessert - watermelon jello was very refreshing. We had this meal on our first night in Palermo, and it was one of the best meals we had in Sicily.

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.

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.

Get the pasta con le sarde - fantastic. Seafood is super fresh.beautiful service. Wine selection…read moresupport was excellent.