Trattoria Il Maestro del Brodo In Palermo

Very good food but, at least in our case, a not very friendly waiter, which affected our relationship.

I called ahead to ask if swordfish was available, and it turned out to be a truly exceptional discovery. The restaurant is located on a quiet street in the center, just outside the ZTL (limited traffic zone): a private and pleasant corner, with an elegant, welcoming atmosphere, meticulously maintained, where you immediately feel at ease. The cuisine was a constant confirmation: the swordfish caponata is simply superb, balanced and refined; the strozzapreti with swordfish is intense and perfectly balanced; the mixed cooked pasta is wow, of great quality and cooked with great care. The wine is also excellent, well-selected and ideal to accompany the dishes. The quality-price ratio is excellent, rare to find at this level. Special mention for the service: impeccable, attentive, and never intrusive. The young woman who welcomed us and looked after us throughout the evening was always smiling, professional, and capable of making the guest feel truly special. A complete experience, one of those that will stay with you forever. Absolutely recommended. Thank you!!! 🙂

First off, I can wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant. It wasn't very busy during our visit. I have nothing but praise for the lady who looked after us throughout the evening. She was unobtrusive but always there when needed. The dishes were freshly prepared and delicious. Sometimes they lacked a bit of spice (typical for Palermo), especially in the sauces. The wine list offers many local wines at reasonable prices.

The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly. Everything was quick, efficient, and without any rush. The food was excellent—fresh and delicious. We will definitely be back.

Despite the restaurant being packed, we ate in a very reasonable amount of time. The location is dated, almost historic, but not in bad taste. The food was excellent, with fresh, top-quality ingredients. The service was adequate, very attentive, and attentive. I've been to this restaurant several times and have found significant improvements. Recommended.

A very welcoming cafe, with a great atmosphere and friendly service.

Everything was delicious, from the €7 fish to the sardine pasta dish and the tartares. The service was a little too attentive at times, and the atmosphere was very quiet (only 3 tables were occupied).

Great pasta con sardo, pleasant staff, returned two nights in a row

Good quality and good service. Price a bit high compared to other restaurants in Palermo.

We stumbled upon this while walking the town. Great food and service with moderately priced wines.