The cuisine in Palermo is a gastronomic lovers' paradise. Classic Sicilian fare focuses on seafood like Pasta con le sarde (pasta mixed with fresh sardines) and spaghetti with clams or mussels. Check out
Cibus for a deliciously affordable and fresh seafood meal next to the harbor. Located on the hills of the seaside area of Mondello,
Giardino dei Melograni is an elegant restaurant dedicated to vegetarian as well traditional Sicilian seafood fare.
While the sea inspires many a Sicilian dish, one of the most popular foreign specialties is Tunisian food. Many local dishes still show the influence of Palermo's long-departed conquerors, the Arabs. In fact, if you really want an authentic Tunisian dining experience head over to
Caffè d'Oriente. Here you can delight in Tunisian appetizers, main courses, and enjoy the belly dancers' performance during dinner.
There are also tons of convenient and affordable pizzerias in every corner of Palermo. For instance, check out
Al Pagliaio in Palagonia for a family-run affordable pizzeria with mouth-watering pizzas and roasted meats.
Viale Regione Siciliana 2286
Via Manin 22
Off Via Libertà
Via Principe di Belmonte 115
Piazza Croce dei Vespri 6
Via Alessandro Paternostro 59
Piazza San Francesco d'Assisi
Piazzale Alcide De Gasperi 19
Via Instituto Pignatelli 6
Off Piazza Sturzo
Via Filippo Brunelleschi 138
Michelangelo
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 150
58 Via A. Paternostro
In the heart of the old town...