I migliori ristoranti di cucina mediterranea in Palermo

09/02/2026: After months of waiting because they're always full, I don't understand how, given what they offer, one could be disappointed on every level. The truly absurd thing is that there are no words to describe it: the fixed menu costs €45.00, plus a €3.00 cover charge, plus €3.00 for drinks, plus wine. So, we're talking over €50.00. The appetizers start with a small plate of cheeses and cured meats, all ridiculous: good mushrooms, tasteless potato tart, etc. Only a flavorless first course with 30 grams of pasta. Two second courses on a small plate with pork, two slices of barely thick cheese; the other one, I didn't know what it was but it was the size of a postage stamp. Truly ridiculous. The dessert was good. I will never return; I'm sure anyone who goes there will never return. For that price, there are agritourisms where you can eat really well and abundantly, and they even give you trays to take away what's left. I don't recommend it.

03/02/2026: We were warmly welcomed by the owners, who provided us with truly enchanting service. The place is a jewel of style and attention to detail: impeccable cleanliness everywhere, even the bathrooms, which are beautiful and well-maintained. The food? Simply fabulous. I've attached a few photos that I hope convey at least some of the deliciousness of the dishes. A wonderful experience that I highly recommend!

08/03/2026: We enjoyed the pasta and lasagna 👍🏻

30/10/2025: Magical night with beautiful food & fantastic view of the Norman church, the main piazza & cliffs! Staff all very friendly, highly recommended.

10/03/2026: Today I tried this bakery's pizza for the first time and was very pleased. Soft and tasty! I'll be back.

08/03/2026: everything excellent and super kind

15/03/2026: A small restaurant located in the center of Cefalù, with very helpful, attentive, and welcoming staff. We tried the Sicilian octopus salad and eggplant caponata as appetizers: good, though not particularly generous. The house "Al Carretto" first course was decidedly more generous, with mussels, tomatoes, and seasonal vegetables: a tasty and successful combination. Prices are in line with the average for Cefalù restaurants. Highly recommended!

13/03/2026: The food was super good and the staff was kind Recommended

14/03/2026: ⚠️A bit of a rip-off⚠️ There's no sign outside, and once you're seated, you discover there's only one set menu, and it costs €25. It's a small, family-run restaurant owned by a friendly couple. The cuisine is very local, using good ingredients. The welcome is friendly, and the portions are generous. The only downside is that they force you to order a €25 set menu per person and don't accept à la carte options. It's not good value for money. Expensive for a set menu served with plastic cups and paper towels instead of napkins. For the same price, you can eat much better in Palermo.

10/03/2026: Great service, great food, great place

21/10/2025: Informal restaurant with generous dishes at honest prices

16/10/2025: Always the best. Perhaps the only historic trattoria in Palermo that hasn't turned into a fake "tourist trap."

07/03/2026: Family-style cooking at a very reasonable price. Nothing fancy, but the dishes are hearty, generous, and comforting: just like a traditional home-cooked meal. A good place to enjoy simple, authentic food in a relaxed setting.

05/03/2026: The best arancini in all of Palermo The exceptional spleen sandwich Top baked pasta Very low prices Congratulations, you're number one

25/02/2026: A lovely place in the center of Cefalù, with a pleasant atmosphere. The service was standard, courteous, and there were no waits. The farfalle with salmon were really good. I would gladly return.

24/02/2026: Everything is high quality and plentiful. Highly recommended.

17/01/2026: A nice place located on the sea, very welcoming and clean.

07/12/2025: Truly evocative seascape. Excellent wood-fired pizza.

24/01/2026: Excellent trattoria if you're in Gangi. Excellent food, impeccable service, and friendly, meticulous staff. Everyone was so sweet to our little Marcello. Excellent value for money. If we're ever in the area again, we'll definitely come back. Thank you so much for delighting us with your dishes.

06/01/2026: A disappointment. The food is subpar, perhaps acceptable to some unwary tourists, but it has nothing to do with the authentic flavor of dishes from the past.

24/01/2026: We stumbled upon this restaurant last autumn. We would fly to Palermo just for it any time. A gem of modern Italian cuisine, far from the tourist crowds. We still dream about it.

04/01/2026: Very calm and organized restaurant. Food is awesome and some very well paired wines. We came here twice and had different meals. All very very high quality. We will be back. Very recommended.

10/01/2026: Four of us had dinner: two with Smartbox and two of my guests. After reviewing the menu, we discovered that only a few appetizers and main courses were available that evening. My guests opted for only one first course: busiate pasta with Nebrodi pork sausage. The dishes arrived quickly, especially since there were very few of us in the dining room. The bill: €72.00 for two plates of busiate pasta and two tiramisu dishes for the guests. Furthermore, the total included two covers prepaid via Smartbox, which I found unfair. I didn't say anything. The food quality was average, with probably excessive salt use. The location could be improved, and the service was basic. On a positive note, the young cashier/waiter/handyman was courteous and helpful, although unfortunately not very knowledgeable about the menu. Overall, a decent experience, but with several aspects that need improvement.

06/01/2026: We ate there on September 19, 2025, and everything was perfect. The pasta carbonara was delicious 😋

24/01/2026: A really successful evening. Great service, very good food and a great wine selection.

03/01/2026: I loved everything. The food was spectacular, with unique and bold flavors. The staff and the chef were very kind and welcoming. I highly recommend it!

13/03/2026: The pizza was delicious. The price was reasonable.

02/03/2026: The host put together a gluten-free plate with burrata, ham, vegetables and spinach. Lovely food and great service.

15/03/2026: 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

28/02/2026: The food and staff were exquisite. I had a great time. I'll be back.