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Mec Restaurant

★ Michelin€€€€Sicilian, Contemporary

In the heart of monumental Palermo, set in a 16th-century palazzo almost opposite the Cathedral (after your meal, ask to step out onto the balcony: a fitting finale to a special evening), this distinctive restaurant shares its space with an exhibition dedicated to Steve Jobs. Diners are welcomed into one of three elegant rooms, beneath frescoed ceilings and surrounded by photographs and memorabilia tracing the story of the computer pioneer. In the kitchen, chef Carmelo Trentacosti reinterprets Sicilian recipes and ingredients with a personal touch: his famous caponata, for example, becomes a v

Līmū

★ Michelin€€€Creative, Sicilian

In a town renowned for its splendid villas built by the Palermo aristocracy, this restaurant occupies a small 16C tower on the edge of the historic centre. The name is a tribute to lemon, a fruit that grows in abundance in Bagheria. The restaurant has two elegant, contemporary-style floors, where dinner starts on the small terrace-cum-lounge – the setting for sampling a whole host of delicious appetisers. This is guests’ first encounter with a technical and creative cuisine that sensitively uses the finest local ingredients, while often following paths born from personal and imaginative ideas.

I Pupi

★ Michelin€€€€Sicilian, Contemporary

Having moved behind its old premises during 2025 (now home to TuMa, a modern osteria run by the same team), chef Tony Lo Coco’s new restaurant now occupies the lower part of the Villa Palagonia, a large historic 18C palazzo once visited and described by the poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The cuisine continues to focus on Sicilian recipes and ingredients (meat and fish alike), which are personalised and imaginative, showcased on four tasting menus and an extensive à la carte. Various elegant dining rooms, a chef’s table for four guests who can observe the chef working close at hand, a well-st

Il Bavaglino

★ Michelin€€€Creative, Contemporary

Although this restaurant now occupies new premises in an old building once used for salting fish, its style of cuisine (featured on three tasting menus, “Storie e passioni”, “Mura di Casa”, and the vegetarian “Erba Terra Foglie”, from which dishes can also be chosen à la carte style) remains unchanged. Inspired by regional traditions, chef Giuseppe Costa creates personalised and imaginative dishes that are influenced by local flavours and his past culinary experience, proving himself to be equally at ease with fish and meat options. Our inspector particularly recommends the local purple prawns

Buatta Cucina Popolana

必比登€€regional

This simple yet lively and dynamic restaurant occupying the beautiful, historic rooms of an old shop is always busy with locals and tourists, so booking ahead is highly recommended. Dishes are traditionally Sicilian, such as the “sarde a scottadito” (sardines) and change regularly in line with the seasons. Meat, fish, offal and vegetarian options all feature on the menu.

🕐 Tu-Su 12:00-17:00, 18:30-23:30

TuMa

必比登€Sicilian, Seasonal Cuisine

Once home to the I Pupi restaurant, and run by the same team, this “new generation” osteria takes its name from chef Lo Coco’s children, Turi and Emma. The cuisine here is in the hands of the sous-chef, who pays tribute to Sicily and its glorious, colourful culinary traditions: caponata, aubergine balls, swordfish rolls and the catch of the day all feature on the menu. In summer, tables are laid out in the quiet alleyway behind the restaurant.

Salotto sul Mare

必比登€Sicilian, Traditional Cuisine

Steep steps lead up to the first floor of this building, which is home to owner-chef Giuseppe Costa’s main restaurant, Il Bavaglino. Here, the veranda-style dining room boasts spectacular views with the azure sea extending in all directions. The good, honest cuisine is full of flavour and simply prepared from top-quality ingredients, all showcased on an à la carte and three tasting-style menus that are perfect for sharing. In addition to an interesting wine selection, there’s also a choice of cocktails which offer a perfect alternative, even at lunchtime.

Ciambra

€€Sicilian, Contemporary

At the gates of the town and a few steps from the magnificent Cathedral of Monreale, this rustic yet elegant venue proves to be an intriguing destination for those wishing to explore refined seafood cookery, reinterpreted with a modern touch while never betraying the authenticity of the flavours. The Tonnarello fresco cacio e pepe con quenelle di gambero rosso (fresh tonnarello cacio e pepe with a red prawn quenelle) is a delightful pasta dish that well represents the chef’s hand, as do the impeccably fresh and expertly executed seafood crudo. Finally, the house desserts are not to be missed:

A' Cuncuma

€€€Creative, Sicilian

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

CR21

€€Contemporary, Sicilian

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.

Bebop

€€regional, italian, fine_dining, diner, mediterranean, local

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.

🕐 Tu-Su 19:00-23:00

Gagini

€€€Creative, Contemporary

In the vibrant heart of the city, between the Vucciria market and the Cala harbor, modern design and vivid colours bring a contemporary touch to the timeless charm of the ancient walls that house it: those of the 16th-century workshop of sculptor Antonello Gagini. In the kitchen, a new chef of Piedmontese origin weaves together the recipes of his native region and northern Italy with the freshness of the sea and the rich pleasures of Trinacria, drawing out their quality through original and well-considered pairings. Among the standout dishes are barbecued mussels with ‘nduja salmoriglio, Vietn

🕐 Mo-Su 10:00-24:00

Osteria dei Vespri

€€€italian

意大利菜

Ristorante Palazzo Branciforte

€€€Italian, Modern Cuisine

意大利菜

L Ottava Nota

€€€Sicilian, Creative

意大利菜

Badalamenti Cucina e Bottega

€€italian

意大利菜