05/12/2024: We had an outstanding meal with excellent, friendly service. We were nearly put off by the previous negative reviews but could not disagree with them more. We ordered a pasta course and dessert but in addition to this, the restaurant supplies excellent amuse bouche beforehand, palate cleanser between courses and chocolates after the desert. Given this, it is entirely reasonable to require purchase of two courses.
04/12/2024: Renowned restaurant in the center of Palermo. The place is delightful, next to Palazzo Valguarnera where the famous ball scene in the film The Leopard was filmed. Even the small square in front gives a sense of peace and lived history.
The menu, either at a fixed price, both land and sea, or à la carte, offers Sicilian dishes with a contemporary twist.
In my opinion, the chef's technique is impeccable, the dishes are balanced between the various ingredients of the highest quality and the balance of flavours, never too overwhelming one over the other, impeccable.
Why three stars. The service, although kind, was not convincing, times were not studied, they brought four breadsticks for two people - very good - and only much later the bread. The appetizer, very good, also arrived too long. With the paccheri a Chardonnay was suggested to me which, although discreet, in my opinion did not support the robust flavor of the broccoli and burrata present in the dish. Furthermore, it was served to me without letting me taste it first and without waiting for my consent. So, if I wanted to change it or it wasn't to my liking, I still would have had to keep it.
Finally, I must admit that the prices are not justified by a restaurant which, although interesting, has worthy and certainly superior competitors in the area, where you can find equally interesting proposals but at decidedly more affordable prices.
In other words, this place is really very far from being able to aspire to any star.
Reply:
After six years he's right, it doesn't make much sense to answer me. On the other hand, I'm sorry that it was a superficial reading. The question of the star is posed at the end. Even if I hadn't talked about it, the sense of unjustified prices and valid alternatives at more affordable prices in Palermo doesn't change. You see, it makes little sense to respond to a criticism with a further criticism of the criticism. Communication has its rules, like in the kitchen. You accept that you were not, then, up to the prices you imposed. I repeat, there was better. With or without stars and despite the many positive points already highlighted. Thanks and good continuation.
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