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Explore Palermo Like a Local
Discover our favorite spots—from street food to hidden beaches. These are the places we love and recommend to our guests.
Where to Eat & Drink
Enjoy authentic Sicilian cuisine, local wines, and fresh street food.
Bakeries
☕ Ideal Caffè Stagnitta – 7 min walk
📍 Discesa dei Giudici 42-44, Palermo
💬 Enjoy a great espresso in a historic setting!
💰 € – Moderate prices
🍰 I Segreti del Chiosco – 7 min walk
📍 Piazza Bellini,33 Palermo
💬 Try their traditional Sicilian marzipan fruits!
💰 €€ – Moderate prices
☕ Caffetteria del Corso – 10 min walk
📍 Via Vittorio Emanuele 370, Palermo
💬 Café offering authentic Sicilian breakfast
💰 € – Affordable prices
☕ Bar Marocco – 15 min walk
📍 Corso Vittorio Emanuele 494, Palermo
💬 Sicilian Breakfast & view of the Cathedral!
💰 € – Budget-friendly prices
🍰Pasticceria Cappello – 20 min walk
📍 Via Colonna Rotta 68, Palermo
💬 Be sure to try the Setteveli cake.
💰 €€ – Moderate prices
☕ Antico Caffè Spinnato – 21 min walk
📍 Via Principe di Belmonte 107/115, Palermo
💬 Established in 1860, a Palermo institution.
💰 €€ – Moderate prices
🍰 Pasticceria Sciampagna – 23 min walk
📍 Via Riccardo Wagner 10, Palermo
💬 Renowned for innovative pastries
💰 €€€ – Premium prices
Street Food
🍽️ Ballarò Market – 5 min walk
📍 Via Ballarò, Palermo
💬 Colors,flavors and voices of real street food
💰 € – Budget-friendly prices
🍽️ Passami U Coppu – 5 min walk
📍 Via Roma 195, Palermo
💬 Sicilian-style fried seafood to-go.
💰 €€ – Moderate prices
🍽️ Rocky – Vucciria – 8 min walk
📍 Piazza Caracciolo 11, Palermo
💬 Lively street food in the heart of Vucciria!
💰 € – Budget-friendly prices
🐙 Al Tentacolo – Vucciria – 8 min walk
📍 Piazza Caracciolo, 2 Palermo
💬 Fried seafood and grilled fish like a local
💰 € – Budget-friendly prices
🍽️ Ke Palle – 10 min walk
📍 Via Maqueda 270, Palermo
💬 Gourmet arancini with a creative twist!
💰 € – Budget-friendly prices
🍽️ Nni Franco U Vastiddaru – 10 min walk
📍 Via Vittorio Emanuele 102, Palermo
💬 Spleen sandwich, panelle, crocchè!
💰 € – Budget-friendly prices
🍽️ Friggitoria Chilluzzo – 12 min walk
📍 Piazza della Kalsa, 11
💬 Arancine and home-style Sicilian dishes.
💰 € – Budget-friendly prices
🍽️ Antica Focacceria S. Francesco – 8 min
📍 Via Alessandro Paternostro 58, Palermo
💬 Sicilian classics in a historic 1834 eatery.
💰 €€ – Moderate prices
🍽️ Dainotti’s Da Arianna – 8 min walk
📍 Capo Market, Palermo
💬 Market-fresh daily dishes served hot.
💰 € – Budget-friendly prices
Rosticceria (Street Snacks)
🍴 Bar Al Negretto – 5 min walk
📍 Via Dalmazio Birago, 17
💬 Small local bar near Ballarò market.
💰 € – Affordable prices
🍴 Mancia Capo – 12 min walk
📍 Via dei Candelai 93, Palermo
💬 Modern Sicilian eatery
💰 € – Affordable prices
🍰 Bar Rosanero – 14 min walk
📍 Piazzetta Porta Reale 6, 90133 Palermo
💬 In the heart of the city
💰 €€ – Moderate prices
🍴 Ganci alla Cala – 15 min walk
📍 Via Vittorio Emanuele 92, Palermo
💬 Rosticceria offering Sicilian street food
💰 €€ – Moderate prices
🍴 Rosticceria Kadì – 15 min walk
📍 Via Porta Carini 10, Palermo
💬 Within the historic Mercato del Capo
💰 € – Affordable prices
🍴 Rosticceria Al Pezzo – 20 min walk
📍 Via Principe di Granatelli 90, Palermo
💬 Popular spot for Sicilian street food classics
💰 € – Affordable prices
🥟 I Cuochini – 20 min walk
📍 Via Ruggero Settimo 68, Palermo
💬 Bite-sized rustic snacks since 1826!
💰 € – Budget-friendly prices
🍴 Le Mille Bontà – 30 min walk
📍 Via Archimede 176, Palermo
💬 Cozy family-run eatery
💰 €€ – Moderate prices
🍴 La Romanella – 40 min walk
📍 Via Principe di Granatelli 21A, Palermo
💬 A must-visit for savory local flavors.
💰 € – Affordable prices
Tea Rooms
🍵 TÈCO – 10 min walk
📍 Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 68, Palermo
💬 Wide selection of teas, herbal infusions
💰 €€ – Moderate prices
🍵 Fai Da Thé – 8 min walk
📍 Via Maletto,3 Palermo
💬 Great selection of teas, herbal infusions
💰 € – Affordable price
🍫 Cioccolateria Lorenzo – 10 min walk
📍 Via Quattro Aprile 7, Palermo
💬 Artisan chocolates
💰 €€ – Moderate prices
🍵 CHA – 23 min walk
📍 Via Gagini 117, Palermo
💬 Intimate. Over 100 premium tea blends💰 €€ – Moderate prices
Ice Creams
🍦 Primo Canto Gelateria – 8 min walk
📍 Via Maqueda, 215
💬 Modern artisanal gelato shop
💰 €€ – Moderate prices
🍧 Gelateria Al Cassaro – 9 min walk
📍 Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 214, Palermo
💬 Gelato shop offering fresh fruity flavors
💰 €€ – Moderate prices
🍨 Cappadonia Gelati – 10 min walk
📍 Via Vittorio Emanuele, 401, Palermo
💬 Try Ciaculli late mandarin granita.
💰 €€ – Moderate prices
🍦 Gelateria Terzo Cerchio – 14 min walk
📍 Via Maqueda, 415, Palermo
💬 Artisanal gelato with vegan options.
💰 €€ – Moderate prices
🍧 Gelateria La Kala – 15 min walk
📍 Piazza Fonderia, 8, Palermo
💬Great selection
💰 € – Affordable prices
🍦 Signor di Carbognano – 20 min walk
📍 Via Ruggiero settimo, 78, Palermo
💬 Gelato with high-quality ingredients
💰 €€ – Moderate prices
Pizza
🍕 Divino in Gusto alla Magione–9 min walk
📍 Via Sant'Euno, 7 (Piazza Magione), Palermo
💬 Pizzeria in a lovely courtyard setting,
💰 €€ (€20 per person) – Moderate prices
🍞 Biga – Genio e Farina – 11 min walk
📍 Via Maqueda, 206
💬 Roman-style pizza by the slice
💰 €€ – Moderate prices
🍕 Procopio Pizzeria – 12 min walk
📍 Piazza Francesco Procopio Cutò 6, Palermo
💬 Known for long-fermented doughs
💰 €€ – Moderate prices (circa €10–€25 p.p.)
🍕 Funnaco PizzaLab – 15 min walk
📍 Via Pantelleria, 19
💬 Six types of dough
💰 €€ – Moderate prices (€8–15 per pizza)
🍕 Arte e Tradizione – 12 min walk
📍 Via Santa Teresa, 2 Palermo
💬 Classic Neapolitan-style and gourmet
💰 €€ – Moderate prices (approx. €9–23 per person
🍕 Mastunicola – 10 min walk
📍 Via Venezia, 71
💬 Gourmet Neapolitan-style pizza
💰 €€ – Moderate– (€5–13; specials higher)
Restaurants
🍽️ Sikulo Emporio Pomo &Pomo – 30min walk
📍 Via Catania, 57, Palermo
💬 Modern Sicilian cuisine offering gourmet burgers, seafood, and meat dishes.
💰 €€ (€20–25 per person)–Moderate prices
🍽️ CiCala – 16 min walk
📍 Via Sant’Alessandro, 29, Palermo
💬 A charming trattoria serving traditional Sicilian dishes with a contemporary twist
💰 €€ (€18–24 per person) – Moderate prices
Aperitif
Sights & Attractions
Palermo Cathedral
A fascinating blend of architectural styles, Palermo Cathedral reflects centuries of Sicilian history. Built in 1185, it features Norman, Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical elements. Inside, you'll find the tombs of Norman kings and Emperor Frederick II, known as the stupor mundi. Climb up to the rooftop terraces for a breathtaking view over the city and surrounding mountains.
Teatro Massimo
Teatro Massimo in Palermo is the largest operaTeatro Massimo in Palermo is the largest opera house in Italy and one of the largest in Europe. Opened in 1897, it is renowned for its perfect acoustics and elegant neoclassical architecture. A symbol of the city’s cultural revival, it hosts world-class operas, ballets, and concerts. Its grand staircase also gained fame in the film The Godfather – Part III
Piazza pretoria
Located in the heart of Palermo, Piazza Pretoria is famous for its monumental 16th-century fountain, often nicknamed the “Fountain of Shame” due to the nudity of its statues. Originally designed for a private villa in Florence, the fountain was moved to Palermo in 1574. With its mythological figures, deities, and fantastical animals, it’s one of the city’s most scenic and photographed squares.
Explore Palermo’s Historic Heart: A Captivating 2-Hour Walking Tour
Step into the vibrant soul of Palermo with a scenic 2-hour walking loop starting from the charming Piazza San Nicolò degli Scalzi. This carefully curated route invites you to discover some of the city’s most iconic landmarks and hidden gems, blending rich history, stunning architecture, and lively urban atmosphere.
Wander through the majestic San Cataldo Church and the breathtaking mosaics of the Martorana, then marvel at the ornate Piazza Pretoria and the bustling crossroads of Quattro Canti. Feel the spirit of Palermo rise as you visit the awe-inspiring Cathedral and the regal Palatine Chapel inside the Norman Palace.
Complete your journey with a visit to the historic Tower of San Nicolò and the lively Piazza Scalzi, soaking in the authentic charm of Palermo’s streets and stories. Perfect for history lovers, architecture enthusiasts, and curious explorers alike — this walk offers an unforgettable glimpse into the heart of Sicily’s vibrant capital.
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