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Porta Carini Residence

Name: Porta Carini Residence
Address: Via Giovan Battista Pagano 3, Palermo, IT

8.8/ 10Recommended

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📍Via Giovan Battista Pagano 3 · Palermo ↗

Electric bicycle charging stationGuest education on local ecosystems and cultureAir conditioningFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageAll 61 facilities +

Review

Guest scores & sentiment

From 79 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-21

Guests praise the unbeatable Capo Market location, spacious clean apartments, and host Sergio's exceptional hospitality. Main complaints include small shower cabins, dated facilities, and potential noise/food smells, though soundproofing is generally effective.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Wi-Fi9.8

Service9.7

Location9.5

Cleanliness9.3

Rooms9.2

Value9.2

Facilities9.2

Surroundings9.0

＋ PraisedExcellent location near market and sights · Host Sergio is warm and helpful · Clean and comfortable rooms · Prime location near market and attractions

－ ComplaintsUncomfortable beds · Minimal kitchen equipment · Market noise and smoke · Noise from the market below

KEYIdeal for travelers valuing authenticity and host interaction. Note small showers and market noise variations.

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Mec Restaurant

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Buatta Cucina Popolana

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A' Cuncuma

Creative, Sicilian

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In 2022, young sous-chef Gianfilippo Gatto became the owner-chef of this simple and intimate restaurant situated in Palermo’s historic centre. The key attraction here is the quality of the cuisine, which features colourful dishes and modern interpretations of Sicilian recipes (meat and fish alike). Examples include arancina stuffed with young caciocavallo cheese and cooked in the oven, then topped with orange prawn tartare and served on a prawn bisque. The excellent wine list is completely Sicilian, with separate sections dedicated to the Etna wines produced in different parts of the region, m

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Bebop

regional, italian, fine_dining, diner, mediterranean, local

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Just a few steps from the Politeama theatre, this small and elegant contemporary jewel box welcomes guests into a romantic, relaxed atmosphere. In the kitchen, a young talent proposes a personal and modern cuisine, rooted in regional tradition and underpinned by a careful selection of excellent local ingredients. Not to be missed is the BBQ poussin with sweet-and-sour vegetables, a well-balanced dish rich in nuance, as are the delicious tagliolini with shellfish, scented with cumin and lemon, an original and highly successful combination.

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CR21

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In the heart of the old town, among narrow streets steeped in history, lies a modern bistro that exudes energy with its bright colours and open kitchen. Here, chef Di Bartolo creates contemporary dishes that evoke Mediterranean flavours, interpreted with skill and imagination. Every creation is an invitation to discover authentic flavours with an innovative twist, in an atmosphere that combines elegance and friendliness. Highlights include the crispy cannolo, red prawns and burrata with red fruit coulis, as well as chive mayonnaise.

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Gagini

Creative, Contemporary

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Galloway

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Villa Filippina

Restaurant

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Porta Carini Residence

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 5

Apartment with Balcony

One-Bedroom Apartment (4 Adults)

One-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment

One-Bedroom Apartment

One-Bedroom Apartment (3 Adults)

Facilities · 61

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