Antica Focacceria San Francesco In Altofonte

We had two different pasta dishes and caponata – everything was very good. Very nice outdoor seating area.

L'antica Focacceria embodies the tradition of Palermo's street food, blending innovation with modernity. The signature dish is undoubtedly the focaccia with spleen, best eaten piping hot, freshly made. The location is sublime, with outdoor tables set in the space in front of the beautiful Church of San Francesco d'Assisi.

Nothing decent. Nothing exceptional.

The food is good and the value for money is good. The staff is very friendly.

Excellent Sicilian food. The arancini are sensational, and the sfincione is the epitome of deliciousness. The waiter was extremely friendly, helpful, and pleasant.

I was surprised by this place. Among the tourist crowds of Palermo's central streets, this restaurant has plenty of tables both inside and outside, so in most cases you don't need reservations. The cuisine is popular, as their sign says. I was amazed by the fact that this restaurant has been around since 1834 and yet isn't crowded with tourists like the rest of the city. But what's the demand here? Typical food at a low price, for example. I had typical Sicilian baked anelletti and a buttered arancina. The anelletti were really good, a generous portion, and it was essential to save on toppings. The arancina was one of the cheapest but also one of the best in the city. I highly recommend it. In total, I paid €6 for the anelletti, and considering the portion they gave you and the quality of the ingredients, I'd say it's truly a good value. Then for the arancina, it was only €2.80, which, considering the prices in Palermo these days, is truly affordable. The arancini were full of cheese and ham, and the breading wasn't greasy. I'm really happy I ate here; I'll definitely be back.

Absolutely delicious, very authentic

A traditional place. The arancini and stuffed focaccia are excellent, and the prices are fair. I recommend stopping by to sample Sicilian specialties.

EVERYTHING IS DELICIOUS. We were just walking down the street and we came across this place, little did we know we were about the have the best arancini ever.

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