Palermo

Palermo Cathedral

Worship977 m

cathedral in Italy

Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele

Culture581 m

opera house in Palermo, Italy

Cappella Palatina

Worship1.3 km

royal chapel in Palermo, Sicily

Martorana

Worship1.3 km

church in Palermo, Italy

Palazzo dei Normanni

Historic1.2 km

palace in Palermo, Italy

Stadio Renzo Barbera

Culture3.5 km

football stadium in Palermo, Italy

Chiesa di San Cataldo

Worship1.3 km

church building in Palermo, Italy

Catacombe dei Cappuccini

Museum1.6 km

burial catacombs of the Capuchin monks in Palermo, Sicily

San Giovanni degli Eremiti

Worship1.4 km

church in Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Zisa Palace

Museum1.1 km

castle in Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Quattro Canti

Landmark1.2 km

square in Palermo

Teatro Politeama

Culture573 m

theatre in Palermo, Italy

Mec Restaurant

Restaurant★ Michelin€€€€1.1 km

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

Buatta Cucina Popolana

RestaurantBib Gourmand€€1.4 km

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

Bebop

Restaurant€€Veg677 m

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

A' Cuncuma

Restaurant€€€755 m

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

Restaurant€€1.4 km

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.

Gagini

Restaurant€€€1.4 km

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

Ciambra

Restaurant€€6.6 km

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:

Villa Filippina

italian_restaurant169 m

Italian