Greta's In Palermo

And have a good lunch 😽 we ate everything)))

Here you eat a lot, spend the right amount, and have fun... it's impossible to leave unsatisfied.

We visited this restaurant knowing it was in a tourist-heavy area, but it was busy and lively, which made us decide to give it a try. The atmosphere was energetic and the food itself was genuinely good — we enjoyed what we ordered. I can see why there are quite a few negative reviews. Our experience suggests that many of them may stem from human error and, in particular, the behavior of certain staff members. As we were leaving after paying, we were abruptly stopped by a female staff member who assumed we hadn’t paid. She called out “excuse me” in a rather aggressive manner, which was uncomfortable and unnecessary given that the situation could have been handled more calmly. We also noticed that the same staff member raised her voice at another table next to us over a mistake in their order, leading to a tense exchange. Based on this, it seems likely that this individual’s temperament is contributing to many of the negative reviews. Overall, the food and atmosphere were positive, but the service experience — at least in this instance — detracted from what could have been a much better visit.

Great place to stop at the market Excellent fish Spectacular caponata!

I wonder where the bad reviews come from?! I was there on November 18, 2025, with two locals. And I have to say it was one of the best meals I enjoyed during my 14-day stay. Handmade fresh pasta with swordfish, almonds in a tomato cream sauce, Parmigiana, and polpette al suga with freshly baked bread. It's also one of the oldest restaurants in Palermo. Many thanks to Samuele, Giovanni, and Greta's team. Molto bene. Complimente per chef.

Excellent lunch with fresh seafood and vegetables. We had a lot of different plates wanted to taste everything, the portions were huge and food was great

The food is mediocre, swordfish very dry, for the mixed fried fish is mainly just small fish under the prawns which isnt particularly tasty. Octopus was not great Sardines ball not good at all. Also there was an issue with billing, so please be aware and check your bill.

This place gave me a bit of a cognitive dilemma. While walking through the Ballarò market we saw beautiful fresh fish displayed on ice and immediately knew we wanted to eat there. Everything looked incredibly fresh and tempting, so we sat down and ordered. Only after ordering did we check the reviews online and were honestly shocked. They were surprisingly poor. At that moment I started wondering what we had just gotten ourselves into. In the end, it turned out to be completely the opposite of what the reviews suggested. The food was excellent. The fish was perfectly cooked, the oysters were very fresh, and everything tasted great. The service was also very kind and straightforward. Prices were explained clearly before ordering, so there were no surprises at all. I genuinely don’t understand the negative reputation this place has. In my opinion the food was delicious and the atmosphere pleasant. Of course, maybe we were simply lucky that day, but I’m glad we stopped there. It’s a bit sad to see such low ratings for a place that served us such a good meal. In any case, thank you to the friendly staff for a great experience.

Simple atmosphere, fun, friendly and engaging staff, excellent food, a wide selection with fresh fish fried to order!! Excellent

Restaurant located in the heart of the Ballarò market Friendly staff and good fish The only downside is that they tell you there's no cover charge, but then you pay for service. In this case, I think it's just a matter of transparency and honesty, but otherwise the experience was positive, and I'd recommend this place.