Nice little pub. Slightly off the beaten path ("gringo trail") and not touristy. Menu is all in…read moreItalian and employees didn't speak English - which is just what we were looking for . Came in the early afternoon before common lunch time (which in Italy usually starts around 1:30 or 2:00pm) so was pretty empty but seemed like a cool place. Nice pub with lots of drink and wine selection plus a selection of food. I had the grilled calamari with a simple salad. It was fresh and nicely prepared. Free wi-fi. Google Translate recommended here if you need to ask any questions. Food came pretty quickly. Service was good.

The only restaurant during my whole trip where the food was stellar as well as the atmosphere. We…read morewanted to sit outside but it was full so we got seated inside. I immediately appreciated all the art and tasty cultural representation that was in the cafe. The menu was in Italian and our waiter's English was limited so it was a bit of a struggle. I got the salmon, a glass of moscato and for dessert, I got a banana crepe with Nutella. I enjoyed every bit of this meal. If I am ever in Palermo again, I will be back!!

Perfect location, nearby the city center, two minutes from piazza Politeama. Cozy and friendly…read moresetting, a little pub with a warm environment. The inner walls are covered with photos of famous people and of simple customers as well. The food is really homemade and always served with a smile. There's a yard in front of the pub (on the street side) and on the backside. The waiters are professional and friendly. Attended most of the times by the real people from Palermo: just go for dinner or lunch or just for a beer, you'll be amazed and you'll be back - for sure.

Came down late one evening to Piazza dell Magione and in a second I went into Ballarak Magione…read more Learned that they have their own beer and had one, of course. Great taste. As it was a bit rainy I stayed inside and found quit soon myself involved in a couple of conversations, at the same time. And so it went on until it was time to close the pub. No problem. We went outside, the rain had stopped, and we continued to talk and share opinions and views until early morning. Had to return the next evening because people here were so gentle and easy going. And for the beer, of course. Can't tell you how many different kind of beer they have. But the one I had were all excellent. The professionalism of Ballarak Magione says it all.

From the owner: Ballarak Magione is the biggest craft beer tap room of Sicily with 30 craft beers, beer cocktails,…read morewine and a lot more

Great location, fantastic choice of beer, wine and bubbly prosecco or spumante !…read moreI was told that they are the original champagneria that sparked the creation of all the others in that street. They source local sparkling wine of which we tried two. They offer cold cuts snd cheese platters also sourced from Sicily. The took the small platter. Great ! That night they had set up a tent outside with music and heaters. Lively atmosphere ! We had a good time.