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 :-)
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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 .
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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 .
Authentic Sicilian food, relaxed & local atmosphere
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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
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'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!
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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.
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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.
FUD
4 Piazza OlivellaFor burgers and sandwiches , they use very local products!
One of the best and still authentic street markets in Palermo
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I-Mercato del Capo
. Via CappuccinelleOne of the best and still authentic street markets in Palermo
Very good organic food , Sicilian with a modern twist
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Pot cucina&bottega
62 Via Giuseppe GaribaldiVery good organic food , Sicilian with a modern twist
If you feel like having Pancakes or Eggs & Bacon for breakfast this cosy Cafe' is for you, they also have a smaller cafe' in Via Magliocco. Try their signature chocolate cake!
NonnAngé Bakery & Coffee Palermo (Nebrodi)
56A Via dei NebrodiIf you feel like having Pancakes or Eggs & Bacon for breakfast this cosy Cafe' is for you, they also have a smaller cafe' in Via Magliocco. Try their signature chocolate cake!
Typical rice balls with many different fillings made fresh fro you , 2 mins walk from the flat
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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!
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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
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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.
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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 ".
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Ristorante Ai Normanni
25 P.za della VittoriaVery close to the apartment , good traditional Sicilian food in a beautiful square overlooking " Palazzo Dei Normanni ".
At Quattro canti, inside a former book shop , this restaurant is by far our favourite, they offer a modern take on traditional Sicilian dishes with fresh ingredients ( the menu changes day by day ) . Really good value for money and amazing wine selection. But be prepared to que .. they don’t accept reservations!
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Bisso Bistrot
172A Via MaquedaAt Quattro canti, inside a former book shop , this restaurant is by far our favourite, they offer a modern take on traditional Sicilian dishes with fresh ingredients ( the menu changes day by day ) . Really good value for money and amazing wine selection. But be prepared to que .. they don’t accept reservations!
Pasticceria Cappello
68 Via Colonna RottaDrinks & Nightlife
Go to the terrace for an Aperitif / dinner - better to book first.
For the amazing 360 degrees view on the roofs of Palermo !
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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 !
If you are looking for a laid back place for a drink & aperitif
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Botteghe Colletti
77 Via Alessandro PaternostroIf you are looking for a laid back place for a drink & aperitif
Very laid back and cosy , good drinks & budget friendly!
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Bar Garibaldi
46 Via Alessandro PaternostroVery laid back and cosy , good drinks & budget friendly!
One of the city markets during the day, during the night becomes the heart of the nightlife with food and drinks stalls and music.
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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
This small rock bar with outdoor tables in a courtyard is popular spot with the locals
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Malox
8/9 Via S. BiagioThis small rock bar with outdoor tables in a courtyard is popular spot with the locals
Go to this Hotel for Aperitivo or dinner and enjoy the beautiful Art Nouveau wall paintings and a stunning sea view.
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
Marlon Vintage Store
Via Paolo Paternostro, 90141 Palermo PA, Italy
Arts & Culture
Museum Palazzo Riso
365 Via Vittorio EmanueleContemporary art , beautiful palace
Fondazione Sant'Elia
81 Via MaquedaI-Palace ye-Norman
1 Piazza del ParlamentoCheck the website for Jazz concerts and movies at this beautiful venue
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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
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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
Iziko Lomuzi Wokubonisana Nokwakha WasePalermo Antonio Salinas
Piazza OlivellaSightseeing
I-Cathedral ye-Palermo
490 Via Vittorio EmanueleBeautiful Norman Dome , get the bus 389 or AST from Piazza Indipendenza.
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I-Cathedral yeMonreale
1 Piazza Guglielmo IIBeautiful Norman Dome , get the bus 389 or AST from Piazza Indipendenza.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful area with amazing rocky beaches
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I-Riserva Naturale Orientata dello Zingaro
Beautiful area with amazing rocky beaches
Botanical Gardens , one of the biggest in Europe
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Lincoln - Orto Botanico
Botanical Gardens , one of the biggest in Europe
I-Capo Gallo Reserve
Beautiful bathing spots and Nature
Sferracavallo
Sant'Elia
97 Via Sant'EliaSpiaggia di Cefalù
Getting Around
Bus Terminal and Ticket shop for many lines, just cross the road from the apartment and you will see the Bus stops.
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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.