Welcome to Palermo: A Delicious Journey through Sicilian Cuisine!
Dear tourists, you have arrived in the magnificent city of Palermo, a place where art, history and gastronomy come together to create a unique experience. And while you explore the beauties of this city, you cannot miss the opportunity to delight your palate with the treasures of Sicilian cuisine. Here is a guide to find out what to eat in Palermo:
Oranges
Arancine are a Sicilian specialty loved all over the world. These are stuffed and fried rice balls, often stuffed with ragù, mozzarella and peas. Ideal as a snack or quick lunch. The best places to eat arancino in Palermo a few steps from B&B Delle Vittorie and KePalle .
Bread with Spleen
For adventurous eaters, “spleen bread” is a local delicacy. It is a sandwich filled with spleen (veal honey) cooked with lamb fat and seasoned with salt and pepper. It is a specialty that has its roots in traditional Palermo cuisine. A few steps from the B&B Delle Vittorie you can enjoy the sandwich from " Antica Focacceria di San Francesco " or from "Nino U ballerina" the latter awarded for its street food by Gambero Rosso 2017.
Sicilian cannoli
Sicilian cannoli are a traditional dessert from Sicily, famous throughout the world. These are crispy, tube-shaped waffles made with fried dough and filled with a sweet sheep's ricotta cream. Ricotta is often enriched with sugar, vanilla, and sometimes with pieces of chocolate or candied fruit.
The outer wafer is light and crunchy, while the filling is soft and creamy, creating a perfect contrast. The cannoli can be decorated with candied orange peels, chopped pistachios or candied cherries on the ends. Originally prepared during Carnival, cannoli are now enjoyed all year round.
caponata
Savor the freshness of caponata, a side dish of aubergines, celery, tomatoes, olives and capers cooked in an irresistible sauce. A dish that tells the story and passion of Sicilian cuisine. A few steps from the B&B Delle Vittorie you can taste caponata in the " Trattoria Ferro di Cavallo " or "Antica Focacceria di San Francesco" or at the Ballarò market.
Cassata
For dessert, you can't miss the Sicilian cassata. This dessert is a delicious cake covered in sugar icing and decorated with candied fruit. It's an explosion of flavors and colors.
Pasta with sardines
This dish is a perfect example of culinary fusion in Palermo. Pasta with sardines is pasta seasoned with a sauce made from fresh sardines, pine nuts, raisins and wild fennel. A mix of flavors that will make you fall in love with Sicilian cuisine.
Fresh fish
Given Palermo's coastal location, fresh fish is always available. Try dishes such as mixed fish grill or seafood pasta to savor the freshness of the Mediterranean.
Granita with brioches
For breakfast or snack, savor a traditional Sicilian granita, often accompanied by a brioche. Flavors such as lemon, almond or coffee are particularly popular.
Street Food
Explore the local markets and streets to try Palermo's renowned street food. Panelle (chickpea pancakes), crocchè (potato balls) and sfincione (Sicilian pizza) are just some of the delicious options available, an authentic taste of street life and local flavours.
Where to go to eat in Palermo
Recommended restaurants
Osteria Mercede – Via Sammartino n. 1, Palermo – Tel. 091 332243
Salina Restaurant Palermo – Via Maqueda, 309, Palermo – tel. 091 732 0867
Palazzo Branciforte Restaurant – Via Bara all'olivella 2, Palermo, tel. 091 321748
La Corte dei Mangioni Osteria 1999 – Via Sammartino 97 Palermo – Tel.
Ancient Southern bakery – Via Maqueda n 278, Palermo – Tel. 091 588178
Procopio pizzeria – Via Discesa delle Capre, 1, Palermo, – Tel. 091 976 1024
Mastunicola artisan pizza – Via Venezia 71, Palermo – Tel. 091 275 5594
Vossìa Mediterranean Cuisine – Via Venezia 79-81, Palermo, Palermo – Tel. 091 843 0601
Stabile 169 restaurant – via Mariano Stabile 169/c, Palermo – Tel., 091 323379
Le Angeliche – Vicolo Abbadia n. 10, Palermo -Tel. 375 687 4492
The myrtle and the Rose – Via Principe di Granatelli 30, Palermo – Tel. 091 324353
Brunaccini Restaurant – Piazzetta Lucrezia Brunaccini, Palermo – Tel. 335 657 3939
Buatta Cucina Popolana – Via Vittorio Emanuele 176, Palermo – Tel . 091 322378
Archestrato Di Gela – Via Notarbartolo 2/F – Tel. 091 625 8983
Molo Sant'Erasmo – Molo Sant'Erasmo, Palermo – Tel. 388 789 2914
Jackasspalermo – Risto-pub Via Sammartino, 117, Palermo – Tel. 351 861 6190
FUD Bottega Sicula (Palermo) – Piazza Olivella, 4, Palermo Tel. 091 611 2184
Fud Bocs – Caletta Sant'Erasmo, 999 – Tel. +39 3291651086
Recommended places
Mak Mixology – Galleria delle Vittorie, Palermo – Tel. 091 674 5668
Enotequa – Via Maqueda 274, Palermo -Tel. 091 649 6910
Jackasspalermo – Risto-pub Via Sammartino, 117, Palermo – Tel. 351 861 6190
The Gardens of the Massimo – Piazza Verdi, Palermo – Tel. +39 3792829209
