It's not a large space, but it is in a very urban location so they've packed it in tight. This…read moregrocery store is a proper supermarket with produce, frozen, deli, dairy, cleaning products and everything that you need in your kitchen. There's a bunker with frozen fish and some of that is interesting. Need a full octopus? This was my opportunity to fill the suitcase with Italian candy and two perfect bottles of olive oil. Why spend €10 elsewhere when I can get a 200ml bottle here for €2? Bargain! And a small bottle of wine for the hotel room. Woot, woot! No, the cashier doesn't speak much English but I knew what questions she was going to ask. I knew I needed a bag (they're not free in Europe) and I had a €20 note ready. [Review 12832 overall, 147 of 2020.]

On or recent trip to Palermo, we were told by our guide that if we wanted to shop for local food to…read morebring back home then we go to Prezzemolo e Vitale which is like a local grocery store that sells locally sourced goods. We were told that many of the sellers in the street markets dont actually sell local good as many them source their nuts, pastas, from other countries where they can get the items cheaper and just pass it off as being local. We ended up finding all the items we need including panetone at a reasonable price. If your looking to bring shelf stable good back home like pistachio cream, jams, nuts, cookies, etc. or just looking to pick up some stuff to cook rather than eating out then this is the place to come to.

This is the sort of supermarket you need when assembling a basket of local treats for a picnic…read more Everything here looked fresh, delicious and special.

This is easily one of my favorite places in the city!!! It is delicious and the staff are…read moreexcellent. Welcoming and friendly and very fun to spend time with-- the menu is limited but you can custom order your steaks. The quality is outstanding and the prices are excellent. It's a casual place like a deli counter and that is the charm. You go for the people and the food. It's worth a trip and for me always more than once when I am Palermo. !! I love Barresi.

When you're tired of anchovies and squid, head to Barresi for a giant burger and fries. The meat…read moreand cheese are local and delicious! If you can finish the Doppio burger (for only eleven euro!), I congratulate you Dear Sir / Madame: you are truly a stupendous eater.