Palermo
Countless blessings await at this extraordinary pasticceria, hidden away in a former convent. The culmination of endless hours of research, it uses once…
Must-see restaurants in Palermo
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Palermo
On-point Aja Mola is among Palermo's top seafood eateries. The interior's smart, subtle take on a nautical theme is reflected in the open kitchen, which…
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Trattoria al Vecchio Club Rosanero
Palermo
A veritable shrine to the city’s football team (rosa nero refers to the team’s colours, pink and black), cavernous Vecchio Club scores goals with its…
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Palermo
If you're serious about wood-fired pie, book at least two days ahead at what many consider to be the best pizzeria in town. The puffy, Neapolitan-style…
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Palermo
All clean lines, timber panels and tinted mirrors, intimate, family-run Ferro wouldn't look out of place in London or Sydney. Whether you're savouring a…
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Palermo
This third-generation pastry shop remains one of Palermo's best. Defy your dentist with made-from-scratch staples like cassata or cannolo, or tuck into…
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Palermo
Expect sharp professionals and serious gastronomes at Gagini's rustic, candlelit tables. In the kitchen are Massimiliano Mandozzi and Elnava De Rosa,…
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Palermo
Frescoed walls, exposed ceiling beams and reasonably priced appetisers, primi (first courses) and secondi (main courses) greet diners at this swinging,…
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Palermo
Slick, youthful and buzzing, FUD gives fast food a Slow Food makeover. Offerings include cheese and charcuterie platters, salads and panini, all playing…
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Palermo
One of Palermo's finest bakeries, Cappello is famous for its setteveli (seven-layer chocolate-hazelnut cake), invented here and long since copied all over…
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Palermo
Bare stone columns, exposed brick walls and vaulted ceilings set an atmospheric, evocative scene at this buzzing restaurant-wine bar. Approved by the Slow…
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Palermo
A homely, historic trattoria in the Vucciria, Il Maestro del Brodo revels in Italian soul-food classics, whether it be tortellini in broth, zucchini-and…
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Ristorante Palazzo Branciforte
Palermo
Located in a blue-blooded palazzo, this restaurant is popular for its Sunday brunch. Book ahead for a table in the elegant courtyard, the best spot to…
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Palermo
Yes, it’s a bit out of the way, but Ai Cascinari, 1km north of the Cappella Palatina, is a long-standing Palermitan favourite. It’s especially enjoyable…
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Palermo
While some may find the aesthetics a little contrived – think waiters wearing traditional Sicilian coppole (caps) – this Capo district eatery is serious…
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Palermo
Panini go glam at Pan X, a contemporary, sit-down sandwich joint with a dizzying list of eat-and-go options. It offers a wide choice of breads, including…
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Palermo
Hidden inside a little courtyard off Via Ruggero Settimo, this long-standing Palermitan favourite specialises in low-cost snacks, including delicious…
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Palermo
Should you devour the rose and raspberry truffle or the pistachio praline? These are the conundrums faced at this cocoa-obsessed cafe. Scattered with…
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Palermo
Wedged between Piazza Politeama and the port, homey Lo Bianco cranks out delicious Palermitan classics at very digestible prices. The caponata is good…
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Palermo
Regulars insist that Palermo's best coffee is served at this neighbourhood hangout. They're equally evangelical about Alba's arancine (rice balls), whose…
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Palermo
An oasis of potted plants and pastel hues, Le Angeliche is run by four women passionate about honouring and refreshing Sicily's rich, sometime obscure…
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Palermo
When your papà is Puglian and your mamá Greek, it makes sense to open a restaurant dedicated to Puglian-Greek cuisine. That's exactly what siblings…
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Palermo
Organic fare with flair awaits at this stylish Milanese import. Part cafe, part upmarket grocery store, its virtuous bites tap all bases, including vegan…
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Palermo
Palermitan street food doesn't get any better or cheaper than the delicious panini (sandwich) hawked from this hole-in-the-wall sandwich shop just off…
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Palermo
Cheap, tasty grub awaits at cafeteria-style Basile. Scan the antipasti counter and check the board by the kitchen for the day's pasta specials. Order…
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Palermo
A quick walk from Stazione Centrale, this veteran gelateria is one of Palermo's best. Forget the cup and cone: go local and have your ice cream sandwiched…
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Palermo
With footpath tables under umbrella awnings on a low-key Capo piazza, this local favourite makes thin-crust pizzas in a variety of shapes, including…
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Palermo
There's a lot to be said for simplicity, like sitting curbside in the shadow of a baroque church and chowing down on cheap, delicious local street food…
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Palermo
Tables line the footpath and colourful children's paintings beam down from bright-red walls at this bustling family-run trattoria, in business since 1944…
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Palermo
Chintzy Touring is known for its arancine, great fist-sized rice balls stuffed with ragù, spinach or butter, and fried to a perfect golden orange. While…
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Palermo
Marble floors, wooden panels and dapper waiters channel old-school Palermo at this 1860 veteran. If the weather is on your side, watch the world go by…