Guidebook for Palermo
Food Scene
Great authentic atmosphere and amazing and fresh sicilian food, in the heart of the historical center inside what it used to be a famous bookstore. They have gluten free pasta options , a must try is the Caponata and all their pasta dishes :-)
175 locals recommend
Bisso Bistrot
172A Via MaquedaGreat authentic atmosphere and amazing and fresh sicilian food, in the heart of the historical center inside what it used to be a famous bookstore. They have gluten free pasta options , a must try is the Caponata and all their pasta dishes :-)
Very close to the apartment, just behind the cathedral in a very cosy street, fresh seafood ( especially the grilled tuna and crudo di tonno ) and traditional pasta dishes .
34 locals recommend
La Galleria
2 Salita RamirezVery close to the apartment, just behind the cathedral in a very cosy street, fresh seafood ( especially the grilled tuna and crudo di tonno ) and traditional pasta dishes .
Ferro di Cavallo
20 Via VeneziaAuthentic Sicilian food, relaxed & local atmosphere
This food stall has managed to evolve into a small open air restaurant in the last few years, very good for trying all the Sicilian street food and drink a beer. Very laid back & local atmosphere
147 locals recommend
'Nni Franco U'Vastiddaru
102 Via Vittorio EmanueleThis food stall has managed to evolve into a small open air restaurant in the last few years, very good for trying all the Sicilian street food and drink a beer. Very laid back & local atmosphere
One of the oldest of its kind and iconic place offering all the Sicilian street food and more, has also a restaurant attached with very good pasta dishes .. I recommend to try the spleen sandwich there!
And the square is one of the beautiful spots!
212 locals recommend
Antica Focacceria San Francesco
58 Via Alessandro PaternostroOne of the oldest of its kind and iconic place offering all the Sicilian street food and more, has also a restaurant attached with very good pasta dishes .. I recommend to try the spleen sandwich there!
And the square is one of the beautiful spots!
Just behind the flat, this little cake shop is very famous for their amazing chocolate cake - 'setteveli' make sure you try it..
They also just opened a small bar / ice cream shop next to Porta nuova where you can have breakfast.
87 locals recommend
Pasticceria Cappello
68 Via Colonna RottaJust behind the flat, this little cake shop is very famous for their amazing chocolate cake - 'setteveli' make sure you try it..
They also just opened a small bar / ice cream shop next to Porta nuova where you can have breakfast.
Pot cucina&bottega
62 Via Giuseppe GaribaldiVery good organic food , Sicilian with a modern twist
Typical rice balls with many different fillings made fresh fro you , 2 mins walk from the flat
12 locals recommend
Sfrigola palermo
11 Corso CalatafimiTypical rice balls with many different fillings made fresh fro you , 2 mins walk from the flat
Pizzeria Frida
37/38 Piazza Sant'OnofrioVery nice pizza, gluten free options
Very good Sicilian food selection and cosy atmosphere, better to book!
77 locals recommend
Buatta Cucina Popolana
176 Via Vittorio EmanueleVery good Sicilian food selection and cosy atmosphere, better to book!
Very cosy with a lovely courtyard. Try the Hot Chocolates selections , open for lunch with some salads and sandwiches
66 locals recommend
Cioccolateria Lorenzo
7 Via del Quattro AprileVery cosy with a lovely courtyard. Try the Hot Chocolates selections , open for lunch with some salads and sandwiches
"Tapas style" revisited Sicilian food , very cosy and open for lunch & dinner.
Also very good for Aperitivo.
19 locals recommend
Locale Palermo
88 Via Francesco Guardione"Tapas style" revisited Sicilian food , very cosy and open for lunch & dinner.
Also very good for Aperitivo.
Very close to the apartment , good traditional Sicilian food in a beautiful square overlooking " Palazzo Dei Normanni ".
13 locals recommend
Ristorante Ai Normanni
25 P.za della VittoriaVery close to the apartment , good traditional Sicilian food in a beautiful square overlooking " Palazzo Dei Normanni ".
Osteria Alivàru da Carlo Napoli
Le Angeliche comfort bistrò
10 Vicolo Abbadia
MAD Sicily - Panineria e Hamburger
Authentic burgers and quality ingredients
Casa Stagnitta
46 Discesa dei Giudici
La Dolceria di Santa Caterina
Graziano al mare
My only recommendation for the vucciria market, try this award winning local street food spot
20 locals recommend
Dainotti's Street Food
51 Via Porta CariniMy only recommendation for the vucciria market, try this award winning local street food spot
Toto'
6 Chiasso Ciro MenottiThe cosiest pizza place in Monreale
Famous for its Panini , has a really good selection of pasta and second courses too.
Popular with the locals
12 locals recommend
Di Martino Drinks & Brunch
54 Via Giuseppe MazziniFamous for its Panini , has a really good selection of pasta and second courses too.
Popular with the locals
Drinks & Nightlife
Go to the terrace for an Aperitif / dinner - better to book first.
For the amazing 360 degrees view on the roofs of Palermo !
7 locals recommend
Hotel Ambasciatori
111 Via RomaGo to the terrace for an Aperitif / dinner - better to book first.
For the amazing 360 degrees view on the roofs of Palermo !
Botteghe Colletti
77 Via Alessandro PaternostroIf you are looking for a laid back place for a drink & aperitif
One of the city markets during the day, during the night becomes the heart of the nightlife with food and drinks stalls and music.
276 locals recommend
Mercato Vucciria
50 Via dei FrangiaiOne of the city markets during the day, during the night becomes the heart of the nightlife with food and drinks stalls and music.
Basquiat Cafè
20 Via Sant'OlivaVery cosy , good aperitivo and good drinks
MONKEY PUB
19 Piazza Sant'AnnaEasy going Rock bar in a beautiful square
Go to this Hotel for Aperitivo or dinner and enjoy the beautiful Art Nouveau wall paintings and a stunning sea view.
13 locals recommend
Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte Hotel
43 Salita BelmonteGo to this Hotel for Aperitivo or dinner and enjoy the beautiful Art Nouveau wall paintings and a stunning sea view.
Good cocktails and great location, often dj sets or live music
8 locals recommend
Castigamatti Dischi e Bar
5 Piazza AragonaGood cocktails and great location, often dj sets or live music
St'orto
31 Discesa dei GiudiciPopular with the locals, cosy street and very central
Great cocktails and often dj set or live music , during the day is open as a record store
6 locals recommend
Punk Funk Record Shop Music Bar
10 Via NapoliGreat cocktails and often dj set or live music , during the day is open as a record store
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Next to the touristic harbour “ Cala” you will find this outdoor bar on a small beach,
Perfect to cool down with the sea breeze.
92 locals recommend
Nautoscope
Piazza Capitaneria di PortoNext to the touristic harbour “ Cala” you will find this outdoor bar on a small beach,
Perfect to cool down with the sea breeze.
Beautiful bar located inside the Orto botanico, serving drinks and tapas style aperitivo
Talea - Orto Botanico
Beautiful bar located inside the Orto botanico, serving drinks and tapas style aperitivo
Shopping
Very big book store , there is a good selection of cooking books and books about sicily .. and a Cafe' where you can sit and read the books before you buy them
30 locals recommend
laFeltrinelli Libri e Musica
133 Via CavourVery big book store , there is a good selection of cooking books and books about sicily .. and a Cafe' where you can sit and read the books before you buy them
Very big and old market, good for food shopping & more , with street food stalls and outdoor bars this whole area is up & coming
182 locals recommend
Market Ballaro
2-14 Via Dalmazio BiragoVery big and old market, good for food shopping & more , with street food stalls and outdoor bars this whole area is up & coming
One of the best and still authentic street markets in Palermo, I would go there to buy some cheese, olives, spices, capers and fresh veggies and fish
321 locals recommend
Capo Market
. Via CappuccinelleOne of the best and still authentic street markets in Palermo, I would go there to buy some cheese, olives, spices, capers and fresh veggies and fish
Marlon Vintage Store
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Matafiri Cuoio
Insula STUDIO
3 Piazza Sant'AnnaArts & Culture
Museum Palazzo Riso
365 Via Vittorio EmanueleContemporary art , beautiful palace
Fondazione Sant'Elia
81 Via Maqueda
Norman Palace
1 Piazza del ParlamentoCheck the website for Jazz concerts and movies at this beautiful venue
20 locals recommend
Teatro Santa Cecilia
15 Via Piccola del Teatro S. CeciliaCheck the website for Jazz concerts and movies at this beautiful venue
This beautiful church with no roof is a must see, plus is house to the Jazz school ' Brass Group' - Check the program on their website for concerts and events
170 locals recommend
Santa Maria Dello Spasimo
15 Via Dello SpasimoThis beautiful church with no roof is a must see, plus is house to the Jazz school ' Brass Group' - Check the program on their website for concerts and events
The most place to visit, great contemporary art collection and amazing terrace overlooking the sea
Palazzo Butera
The most place to visit, great contemporary art collection and amazing terrace overlooking the sea
Regional Archeological Museum Antonio Salinas
Piazza Olivella
Palazzo Abatellis
4 Via Alloro
Rooms at the Museum of majolica Genius
11 Via Giuseppe GaribaldiHere you can take a ceramic course in a very cosy studio in the historical centre
STUDIO MUD - Corsi Ceramica Tornio
Here you can take a ceramic course in a very cosy studio in the historical centre
Sightseeing
Palermo Cathedral
490 Via Vittorio EmanueleBeautiful Norman Dome , get the bus 389 or AST from Piazza Indipendenza.
237 locals recommend
Monreale Cathedral
1 Piazza Guglielmo IIBeautiful Norman Dome , get the bus 389 or AST from Piazza Indipendenza.
Scopello Borgo Storico
9 Piazza NettunoParks & Nature
Beautiful area with amazing rocky beaches
829 locals recommend
Riserva Naturale Orientata dello Zingaro
Beautiful area with amazing rocky beaches
Lincoln - Orto Botanico
Botanical Gardens , one of the biggest in Europe
Capo Gallo Reserve
Beautiful bathing spots and Nature
Sferracavallo
Sant'Elia
97 Via Sant'Elia
Spiaggia di Cefalù
Mondello Beach
Getting Around
Bus Terminal and Ticket shop for many lines, just cross the road from the apartment and you will see the Bus stops.
38 locals recommend
Piazza Indipendenza
Piazza IndipendenzaBus Terminal and Ticket shop for many lines, just cross the road from the apartment and you will see the Bus stops.