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Restaurants nearby

• Mec Restaurant★ Michelin 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 v1.1km
• Buatta Cucina PopolanaBib 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.1.1km
• Bebop 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.207m
• A' Cuncuma 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, m794m
• Gagini 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, Vietn1.1km
• CR21 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.1.1km
• Pastando Fast food98m
• Stabile 169 Italian163m
• Sciampagna Bakery189m
• Magna Roma Italian189m

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.

Attractions nearby

• Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele opera house in Palermo, Italy416m
• Palermo Cathedral cathedral in Italy1.1km
• Teatro Politeama theatre in Palermo, Italy129m
• Martorana church in Palermo, Italy1.2km
• Chiesa di San Cataldo church building in Palermo, Italy1.2km
• Cappella Palatina royal chapel in Palermo, Sicily1.5km
• Palazzo dei Normanni palace in Palermo, Italy1.4km
• Quattro Canti square in Palermo1.0km

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