A journey through authentic flavors and serenity at "I Mori" in Palermo
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After difficult days, marked by health-related anxieties, I decided to treat myself to a special evening, a moment just for me. The choice fell on I Mori, in the heart of Palermo, in Piazza Don Bosco. A solitary dinner which, thanks to the magic of this place, was transformed into a unique experience, capable of restoring tranquility and well-being.
The appetizer: the sea on the plate
My dinner began with an appetizer that captured all the freshness and authenticity of our sea. The Turkish Bruschette, with smoked salmon, buffalo cream and squid ink caviar, were a perfect balance between crunchiness and creaminess, elegance and taste. Alongside these, the first choice marinated scampi and marinated prawns, very fresh and with a delicate flavour, were sublime in their simplicity, enhanced by a light touch of extra virgin olive oil and lemon. The fine de claire oysters could not be missing, which, with their natural flavor and velvety consistency, added a note of pure refinement to the appetizer.
The first course: the "Nera dei Mori", a culinary masterpiece
The real surprise of the evening was the first course, the Nera dei Mori. The cuttlefish ink tagliatelle, with an intense and enveloping flavour, were accompanied by marinated red prawns and sea urchins which gave a perfectly balanced flavour. Every bite was a journey through the flavors of the Mediterranean, a celebration of the excellence of the ingredients and the mastery of the chef.
A sweet ending and a special phone call
I ended the evening with a "Stuffed Lemon" of sorbet, fresh and thirst-quenching, the perfect dessert to end this dinner in style. The only moment in which my solitude was pleasantly brightened by a phone call from my friend Giuseppe Pitari. Speaking with him is always a privilege: a person who knows how to make a difference with his strategic vision and his altruistic commitment, demonstrating how important it is to serve others and avoid any form of personalism.
A place of flavors and harmony
I Mori is not just a restaurant, it is a refuge where friendliness, professionalism and quality come together to create a memorable experience. Each dish is a celebration of the authentic flavors of the sea, presented with elegance and prepared with skill. It is a place that I recommend to anyone looking not just for dinner, but for a moment of regeneration and serenity. Thanks to I Mori, I found myself through the beauty of food and the warm welcome of those who know how to make cooking an art.
antonio fundaro
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11 Gennaio 2025
10,0
Very nice restaurant, elegantly furnished, in the central Piazza Don Bosco, a few steps from via Libertà.
I had wanted to go there for a long time, attracted by the beautiful dishes seen in the online images.
Finally the opportunity presented itself and, after booking, we went for dinner yesterday.
We sat in a very quiet internal room, with refined furnishings, and ordered two first courses: busiate Mazara and Imperiale.
Both cooked to perfection, with an intense and delicious flavour, well seasoned and abundant, as in the images seen on Facebook.
Being already pleasantly full, we didn't order second courses, but went straight to dessert, choosing a citrus semifreddo, delicate and exquisite at the same time, and a strawberry cheesecake, which was also very good.
All accompanied by good white wine and delicious background music.
The service was fast and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Prices are a little higher than average, but the quality is higher than average.
Very positive experience, definitely to be repeated.
Sandra Bertolini
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08 Gennaio 2025
10,0
Excellent quality of food, impeccable service, beautiful and very original location
Domenico Genovese
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28 Dicembre 2024
8,0
The best first courses in Italy
Great flavours
Roberto Nuccio
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15 Dicembre 2024
10,0
Minimal chic venue, with golden/black tones that recall the seductive Arabian allure as per the logo reference.
The excellent entrepreneurial move brings the restaurant back into a perfect war machine, where lunches, aperitifs, dinners and after dinners are well organized, a fundamental attraction for customers.
Mainly fish menu, with daily catches, prepared and presented in a normal way.
Copious, interesting and exhaustive wine list, many wines, present verbally, as for the section dedicated to bubbles.
Fast service in the dining room, assisted by an excellent staff, always available and present at the reception at the end of the dinner.
Excellent value for money, especially for the wine category, where the mark-up on the price of bottles is imperceptible, and, with excellent The Fork discounts, perfectly applied.
Mary Bonaparte
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12 Dicembre 2024
8,0
The quality of the fish is excellent!
Annalisa Karayan
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29 Novembre 2024
10,0
Very welcoming and elegant place..very helpful and polite staff. Very nice and good dishes....good pizzas...
Alessandra Algeri
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27 Novembre 2024
8,0
Wonderful dining experience. Fantastic firsts.
giovanni la spisa
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15 Novembre 2024
10,0
Very nice place, very polite and attentive staff (whom we thank).
Unfortunately disappointed by the dinner..
The starter went well (seafood mix dish × two people..30 euros)...but the first courses were very disappointing!
Spaghetti with sea urchins and prawn tartare were truly disappointing...I had better expectations given the cost (€34).
The menu has high prices and I willingly pay them if I eat well...so I recommend the quality/price alignment!.
Valentina Di Martino
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03 Novembre 2024
6,0
Cozy place, with attention to the smallest details. Friendly and helpful staff, especially Francesco. He put us at ease, with kindness, availability and above all with great professionalism. The food? What can I say, excellent, fresh and above all, OttimaScelta! I could define everything with one simple word: PERFECTION IN CATERING!
antonino manzella
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03 Novembre 2024
10,0