Antica Focacceria San Francesco
A historic eatery since 1834 on the square of San Francesco, famous for pani ca’ meusa, a spleen sandwich.
Known for: Pani ca’ meusa, arancine
About £16–30 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
Palermo
5 real restaurants, cafés, bars, markets and food experiences, from inexpensive to special occasion.
5 places to eat and drink in Palermo
££ Mid-range
Ke Palle
A tiny stand for arancine, Sicilian fried rice balls, in many flavours.
Known for: Arancine
Under about £16 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
Pasticceria Cappello
A famed pastry shop known for the setteveli cake and other Sicilian sweets.
Known for: Setteveli, cannoli, cassata
Under about £16 per person
Local favourite Good for Couples · Families
Trattoria Ai Cascinari
A friendly trattoria serving Sicilian classics such as pasta con le sarde.
Known for: Pasta con le sarde
About £16–30 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
Nino u Ballerino
A street-food stall in the heart of the Ballarò market, serving Palermitan classics.
Known for: Street food classics
Under about £16 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
£ to ££££ is an approximate guide to price level and the per-person range is an estimate, not live pricing. “Good for” is a rule of thumb. Opening times and menus change: check with the venue before you go.
Local dishes to try in Palermo 3
Arancine
Pane e panelle
Cassata siciliana
