Trattoria da Mafone In Palermo

We went for dinner using an app recommended by the apartment owners and ended up at Mafone. Very average. Food 6/10:/ The squid was stretched and rubbery, tough, the risotto was probably the best but a bit too salty, the shrimp pasta was okay. The food was saved by the chef himself, who came out anxiously to ask if everything was okay (he was very friendly). The service was sulky. The guy was a bit lifeless. Not to mention his minimal English. There was no music, which made it awkward. The decor didn't quite work for me. :/ On the one hand, the tablecloths looked pretty good, but on the other, the service was typical of a typical bar.

Very attentive and friendly service. Excellent food and a welcoming atmosphere. I can only recommend dinner here!

A pleasant discovery. The restaurant is frequented mostly by locals. It's family-run, but no less professional: the food, courtesy, and service are top-notch. Definitely recommended.

I can say special in everything from the flavors, to the colors, from the service to the welcome....

We had an excellent lunch here. Highly recommend the seafood risotto and the grilled shrimp. Attentive, personal service. Recommend stopping by if you're near the market!

At Mafone's table that evening among simple dishes that tasted of the sea and of home. The bruschetta shone like little islands of warm bread crostini with baby clams and sea urchins, the salty flavor that spoke of the shore and the fishermen's dawn. A friend shouted poetry, poetry, then the steaming pasta, embraced with cuttlefish, octopus, and calamari, an intertwining of the sea and expert hands that transformed a Saturday evening into a small celebration. The glasses mingled softly, with the sparkling wine that tingled the tongue like a sudden laugh. And around the warmth of friends, that doesn't need great words just a toast, a knowing look, the breaking of bread together. Thus the evening passed slowly, among the scents of the sea and the cuisine, and the tavern became a port, to return to with the hunger of the heart and the joy of sharing. 🍷🌊 Daniela LoRito

The food and staff were exquisite. I had a great time. I'll be back.

Everything was wonderfully perfect! From the location, to the service, to the staff and above all the food! Very fresh and quality fish.

The food is high quality. Let us recommend it. Excellent caponata, fried fish, and pasta with sardines. Very friendly staff.

We had fettuccine, mixed salad, a variety of fish dishes, and the dessert shown in the photo. They also offered us sardine meatballs with tomato as an appetizer. Everything was very fresh and delicious. Service was friendly and prompt. Quiet location close to the cathedral. Highly recommended.