A Comprehensive Food and Drink Guide To Palermo
Sicilian Pasta:
Osteria Mangia e Bevi for rustic al fresco dining. Try: the fried pasta.
Buatta Cucina Popolana for a trendy setting. Try: the baked anelletti.
Bisso Bistrot for cheap eats with a bustling ambiance. Try: the pasta cacata.
Pizza:
Pizzeria Frida for a Frida Kahlo-inspired meal. Try: any of the “pizza quadri” for a cheese-stuffed crust.
Funnaco PizzaLab for artisinal pizzas with your choice of crust. Try: the mortadella and pistachio pizza.
Street Food:
All the markets: Ballarò, Vucciria, Il Capo for a meal that comes with entertainment.
'Nni Franco U'Vastiddaru for a one stopshop of Sicilian specialties, from spleen to panelle.
Arancinando for made-to-order hot riceballs.
Granita:
Rorò Gelateria for granita in a local piazza steps from the sea. Try: lemon.
Stagnitta for a leisurely morning. Try: half almond, half pistachio.
Cannoli & Co for a quick midday break. Try anything, with a mini brioche on the side.
Tea Shops:
Tecò for when coffee just isn’t doing it. Try: their tea-made aperol spritz with a fresh-made piadina for a late lunch.
FaidaThè for a trip all over the world. Try: any of the iced teas, with a side of watermelon cake.
Apericena Boards:
Ai Bottai for a night out with friends.
La Vespa for a pre-drinks, pre-dancing stomach buffer.
Il Siciliano for a sample of Sicilian classics.
Drinks:
Wine bars on Via Alessandro Paternostro for a casual night of people watching. Try: whatever the waitress recommends.
Taverna Celso for a cheap spritz during a Sunday night passeggiata. Try: anything with aperol.
Hotel Ambasciatori for the best views of the city, when you’re feeling fancy. Try: the Hugo spritz.
Night Out:
Piazza St. Anna for a young, outdoors scene.
Piazza Rivoluzione: Quivi Music Bar for a seat in the middle of the action.
Vucciria Market for when you want your dinner to come with the party.
Via Chiavettieri for a long-night of bar hopping.