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1. Comparucci
$ | Libertà |One of Palermo's best modern pizzerias serves delicious Neapolitan pies from a big oven in the open kitchen—the genius is in the crust, which is seared in a matter of seconds. The owners make their money on a quick turnover (so don't expect a long, leisurely meal), but the pizza is delicious and the place often serves until midnight—later than almost any other restaurant in the neighborhood.
Via Messina 36e, Palermo, Sicily, 90141, Italy091-6090467Known For
- Pizza, pizza, and more pizza
- Outdoor seating in summer
- Late-night dining
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2. Grani da Re
$ | |Top-quality local ingredients are used in this modern, brightly lit pizzeria, where a vast range of pizzas are served, including seasonal, gourmet, and gluten-free varieties. The eclectic menu also takes in delicious antipasti, meat and seafood burgers, pastas, and seafood dishes. Order from a range of bottled or draught artisan beers (including American pale ales) to accompany your meal. Service is rapid and the patient staff answers all queries.
Via Giacomo Medici 30, Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily, 91014, Italy0924-511016Known For
- Fantastic range of pizzas
- Good beer menu
- Modern setting
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No lunch Mon.–Sat. -
3. Il Terrazzino
$$ | |Centrally located on the main piazza in Ustica town, this trattoria's outdoor terrace is a marvelous spot for feeling like you're in the thick of local life while enjoying first-class food. Seafood is the main feature, of course, on a menu that combines traditional dishes, such as prawn ravioli, with more adventurous juxtapositions, like the antipasto of grilled octopus with lentil purée. Service is warm and willing, and there's a good wine list.
Piazza Umberto I, Ustica, Sicily, 90051, Italy388-8990301Known For
- Great location
- Fresh seafood
- Convivial ambience
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Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–Mar. -
4. La Tonda Fritta
$ | |Arancine—fried rice balls—are ubiquitous all over Sicily, but rarely do you find them prepared while you wait or offered in such a range as in this little snack shop near Porta Trapani. The menu lists more than 35 varieties, which include swordfish, smoked salmon, and curry fillings, as well as vegetarian and vegan options. They make ideal stomach-fillers at any time, not least as snack lunches on the go.
Via Vittorio Emanuele 100, Erice, Sicily, 91016, Italy328-1378708-mobileKnown For
- More than 35 types of arancine
- Great snacks on the go
- Fast service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Feb. -
5. MadoniEAT
$ | Kalsa |Only the finest agricultural produce of the nearby Madonie mountains goes into the simple but fabulous dishes served in this informal eatery attached to the Palazzo Butera art gallery. The frequently changing menu---dependent on the season and what's available from their suppliers---might include chicken breasts in orange sauce and almonds; vegetarian meatballs with ricotta cheese; or sausages braised in red wine with kale. Cheeses, cold cuts, and salads are also on offer, or you might settle for a "gourmet sandwich" stuffed with buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, anchovies, and mortadella. Many of these items are for sale in the small delicatessen inside, too, where there are a few tables in addition to the ones on the pavement.
Via Butera 20, Palermo, Sicily, 90133, Italy091-7521749Known For
- Seasonal, fresh, and locally produced ingredients
- Convenient for lunch after a visit to Palazzo Butera
- Gourmet sandwiches
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and 2 wks in Jan. No dinner Sun.–Tues. -
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6. MEC Restaurant
$$$ | Quattro Canti |Here's a novelty for Palermo in the form of a superb modern restaurant located within a museum dedicated to Steve Jobs and Apple products, a surprisingly successful combination; you not only have the ability to revisit ancient IT devices and learn about the history of the tech company, but the food is pretty excellent. Each of the dishes is a revelation, from the pumpkin with miso and fermented black garlic to the ravioli with stewed veal cheek and pigeon with red-wine scented quince. Vegetarian options are as good as any that Palermo has to offer—best sampled in a set tasting menu. The elevated prices are commensurate with the sophisticated cuisine . The venue is also extraordinary as the restaurant is housed within the Palazzo Castrone, one of the city's finest old palaces, just steps away from the Cathedral and entered through a beautiful courtyard.
Via Vittorio Emanuele 452, Palermo, Sicily, 90134, Italy091-9891901Known For
- Restaurant and museum in one gorgeous historic building
- Innovative modern dishes
- Attentive service
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch -
7. Meno Tredici
$ | |There's a regular trickle of locals to this gelateria conveniently located opposite the hydrofoil port. Most opt for the local favorite: ice cream in a brioche with a couple of wafer biscuits poking out. But it's not just the creamy and tangy ice creams that pull in the crowds, there are also delicious granitas, cakes, and desserts on offer, like the semifreddo cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries or blueberries. There's limited seating outside, and it stays open late.
Via Staiti 61, Trapani, Sicily, 91100, Italy0923-1781797Known For
- Tangy ice creams
- Thirst-quenching granitas
- Tasty desserts
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8. Osteria Can Caus
$ | |This welcoming osteria near the train station makes a perfect lunch stop. With friendly staff and an appealing modern interior—red-tiled floor, chic basket lampshades, and rows of hanging wine bottles—it serves up inexpensive but expertly prepared dishes of local specialties such as risotto with prawns and artichoke cream, and baccalà su macco de fave (salted cod on a bean and fennel stew). The house wine is delicious, and the desserts are also worth sampling.
Corso Butera 9, Palermo, Sicily, 90011, Italy333-6790636Known For
- Local dishes and wine
- Chic interior
- Good desserts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun. -
9. A' Cialoma
$$ | |This restaurant in Favignana's main square is a must for seafood-lovers. The short, daily changing menu is constructed around the catch of the day, from the grand portions of antipasti to the main courses, and all ingredients are strictly seasonal. The choices may vary, but the kitchen's approach to such dishes as polpette alla ricciola (roulades of amberjack) and calamaro ripieno (stuffed squid) is always creative and original. Choose between dining within the wood-covered interior space or in the terrace garden, which backs onto the town's church. You might finish off your meal with a glass of alloro (laurel) liqueur. The restaurant's name recalls the chant of fishermen during the annual Mattanza tuna catch.
Piazza Matrice 33, Favigana, Sicily, 91023, Italy347-1784395Known For
- Large portions
- Fresh fish
- Charming ambience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Apr. -
10. Ai Lumi
$ | |This popular restaurant on the pedestrianized Corso Vittorio Emanuele occupies some former stables, though the modern art on the walls and its candlelit tables evoke far more romantic associations. Dishes are predominantly local and sea-based, like a delicious fish couscous, ghiotta di pesce misto (mixed seafood in a rich sauce of tomatoes, olives, and capers), and swordfish involtini (roulades) served with orange. If you want a change from seafood, try the caserecce al pesto trapanese e melanzane fritte, a variant of the famous local pasta dish made with almonds and tomato and topped with fried eggplant. In summer, you can dine at outdoor tables.
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 75, Trapani, Sicily, 91100, Italy0923-872418Known For
- Quirky interiors
- Delicious local dishes
- Fast service
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11. Al Capriccio
$ | |As befits a simple trattoria in a traditional provincial town, this is an unashamedly old-fashioned place, unswayed by any desire to innovate, instead relying on time-tested local recipes that have satisfied generations of customers. Take the signature dish: Spaghetti Corleone, a hearty concoction of tomato, garlic, ham, and egg piled on a generous helping of pasta. For the main course, the local sausages, expertly prepared with fennel and white wine, are worth sampling. Round off your meal with homemade cannoli, and leave in a state of quiet contentment.
Via Sant'Agostino 41, Corleone, Sicily, 90034, Italy091-8467938Known For
- Simple country cooking
- Traditional ambience
- Moderate prices
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. -
12. Antica Focacceria San Francesco
$ | Kalsa |Turn-of-the-20th-century wooden cabinets, marble-top tables, and cast-iron ovens characterize this neighborhood bakery, celebrated for its Sicilian snacks and inexpensive meals. The big pot on the counter holds the delicious regional specialty pani cà meusa (boiled calf's spleen with caciocavallo cheese and salt), but the squeamish can opt for chickpea fritters or an enormous arancina (stuffed, fried rice ball).
Via A. Paternostro 58, Palermo, Sicily, 90133, Italy091-320264Known For
- Sicilian street food
- Historic atmosphere
- Meat and pasta specialties
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13. Busiate
$ | |If you want to expereince Italian street food, Marsala-style, try this small shop named for the ropelike pasta that is typical in Trapani province, and offered here in cartons for consuming either at one of the tables in the piazza outside or as you walk along. Order the type you prefer ("classic," wholefood, or gluten-free), choose your sauce, which could be seafood, meat, or vegetarian, and order whatever additions take your fancy, maybe fresh breadcrumbs with garlic, Sicilian pecorino, toasted pine nuts, or baked ricotta. Wine, beer, and soft drinks are also available.
Via Sebastiano Cammareri Scurti 3, Marsala, Sicily, 91025, Italy334-5640801Known For
- Tasty street food
- Gluten-free options
- Customized choices
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner Mon.--Thurs. -
14. Café Latino
$ | Quattro Canti |Just steps away from Quattro Canti, this smart snack stop has everything you could want to accompany a break from sightseeing: panini, house-made pastries and biscuits, ice cream, and good coffee. There are tables in the cozy interior and out on the pavement, and pastas, pizzas, and salads are also served if you want something more substantial.
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 276, Palermo, Sicily, 90133, Italy091-580910Known For
- Range of snacks and meals
- Handy, central spot for a break
- Relaxed setting
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15. Cantina Siciliana
$ | |Not many tourists find their way to this traditional trattoria deep in the heart of Trapani's old Jewish quarter, but those that do will find themselves in a typical rustic ambience, surrounded by a small army of Sicilian puppets hanging from the ceiling, shelves full of wine bottles, copper pots and pans on the walls, and even an intact Sicilian cart. The menu focuses on traditional island dishes, of course, including grilled or fried squid and swordfish prepared with oregano from Pantelleria and capers from the Aeolian islands. There's an excellent wine list, and the service is both personal and professional.
Via Giudecca 36, Trapani, Sicily, 91100, Italy0923-28673Known For
- Strong local character
- Seafood dishes
- Great wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. Oct.–Mar. -
16. Cappadonia
$ | |After experiencing the cozy but basic trattorias located down Palermo's twisting alleyways, take a sweet break at this modern gelateria along the main drag, which serves exceptional gourmet ice cream. The flavors change with the seasons, but don't miss the tangerine sorbet that bursts with sweet citrus tang or the classic zabaglione custard.
Via Vittorio Emanuele 401, Palermo, Sicily, 90134, Italy392-5689784Known For
- Delicious ice cream
- Seasonal flavors
- Central location
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Feb. -
17. Casa del Brodo
$$ | Vucciria |On the edge of the Vucciria, this is one of Palermo's oldest restaurants, dating back to 1890, and still dear to the hearts of locals for its wintertime namesake dish, tortellini in brodo (in beef broth), the specialty of the house. There's an extensive antipasto buffet, and you can't go wrong with the fritella di fave, piselli, and carciofi e ricotta (fried fava beans, peas, artichokes, and ricotta). There's a good selection of offal dishes including oxtail, tongue and tripe, and hearty slow-cooked pork shank for the less adventurous.
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 175, Palermo, Sicily, 90136, Italy091-321655Known For
- Large selection of antipasti
- Tortellini in brodo
- Good choice of traditional offal dishes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. Oct.–May, and Sun. June–Sept. -
18. Charleston
$$$$ | Mondello |For fine dining in Mondello, you can't go wrong with Charleston, a local institution where the dishes are of the highest quality and the white-gloved waiters offer impeccable service. Partly hidden behind a low white wall directly opposite the beach, the restaurant is an odd combination of the traditional and the contemporary, as the setting is stately and refined while the menu has the minimalist yet adventurous quality of cutting-edge cuisine. Despite the elegant setting, the mood is relaxed and authentic. The dishes, which use the finest ingredients to give a modern twist to Sicilian culinary traditions, are best sampled on one of the set-price menus, which include a multi-course tasting menu (€75). The involtini di pesce spada (swordfish wrapped with cheese, sultanas, and pine nuts) is a stand-out.
Viale Regina Elena 37/39, Palermo, Sicily, 90149, Italy091-450171Known For
- Prestige institution
- High-concept dishes like swordfish wrapped with cheese, sultanas, and pine nuts
- Sophisticated setting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Nov.–Mar. -
19. Gelateria del Cassaro
$ | |There's usually a bit of a bustle in and around this ice-cream parlor near Piazza della Repubblica, popular with children and gelato fans of all ages. The ice creams are free of hydrogenated fats and come in an enticing range of flavors; popular choices include ricotta, pistachio, and, naturally, Marsala. The granitas, too, are highly rated, and cannoli, crepes, and waffles are also available. There are a few brightly colored tables and chairs in the air-conditioned interior.
Via XI Maggio 51, Marsala, Sicily, 91025, Italy380-3421078Known For
- Child-friendly vibe
- Use of nonhydrogenated fats
- Great granitas
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20. L'Angolo di Mondello
$$ | Mondello |Seafood is the cuisine of choice in Mondello, though the quality on offer at many of the seafront restaurants can be patchy, to say the least, but you'll find no complaints at this family-run trattoria. With a smart, modern interior and an outdoor terrace, it has an upbeat ambience and a helpful English-speaking staff. Don't get too distracted by the long list of antipasti, good as they are, for there are many choices to choose from for your main. If available, you can't go wrong with the fettuccine with pistachio cream and prawns, or perhaps a steaming pile of spaghetti with clams and mussels, followed by the catch of the day (which really has been caught on the day). A good choice of Sicilian wines is also offered.
Via Mondello 15, Palermo, Sicily, 90151, Italy091-6377921Known For
- Fresh high-quality seafood
- Good-time atmosphere
- Long list of antipasti
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and Nov.
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