Found this from an online article about the best place for a granita in Palermo... and it is truly…read moreawesome. The place looks pretty lame and probably wouldn't be the kind of bar you'd go into. But it's real vintage, and the guy who runs it, Pino, is going to be so happy you came in. He says that article has brought him a ton of business. For the granita, you've got to ask for it - it's not displayed, but kept in a freezer near the door. Pino makes just a few seasonal flavours as well as classics each day, using only natural ingredients. A good sized granita costs less than 3€.

This was quite the happening place when our party arrived in the afternoon. Tables were filled and…read moreit took a moment for us to get seated. After being seated, we were never provided a menu of any sort and actually sat for several minutes before someone came by for our order, still with no menu. Regardless, we knew we were ordering granitas, brioche, and the arancini. Granitas - They verbally gave us a limited list of what flavors were available. We tried the almond, strawberry, pistachio, and limon. All flavors were delicious, not overly sweet, and very refreshing. A lighter more slush like version of gelato. Brioche - The brioche here is light and delicious, served warm, and is an amazing accompaniment to granitas. Definitely order one to balance out the granita if it gets too cold. Arancini - The ragu arancini is absolutely amazing. It was actually the better of the three items ordered in my opinion. I came for the desserts, but found myself fully enjoying this item more. The ragu is hearty and the flavors robust. A masticating delight of flavors. If you're not a smoker, definitely try to top for a seat indoors. Sitting outdoors will likely expose you to several patrons and even passersby or individuals sitting on nearby benches to cigarette smoke. Overall, the food and desserts here are amazing. I wish I had the stomach and time to try more of what they had to offer. Everything looked amazing and all seemed to be very reasonably priced.

Avoid Pasticceria Savia at all costs. The staff were…read moreshockingly rude and aggressive. My mother, who is disabled and uses a walking stick, simply wanted to sit while a table was being prepared. Instead of showing even basic decency, a staff member repeatedly dismissed her, saying "no, no" in an aggressive and disrespectful way and physically pushing her away from sitting. It was humiliating to watch. We waited about 20 minutes and were treated like we didn't matter the entire time. There was zero respect, zero explanation, and absolutely no empathy. It got worse!my sister tried to use the restroom while we were waiting, and it was disgusting. No soap, no toilet paper, and clearly not cleaned. We ended up leaving because the treatment was so offensive. Between the appalling behavior and the filthy facilities, this place does not deserve your time or money.

Love love the vibe at this small pub in Taormina. It's so cute and just a wonderful place to…read morepeople watch and sip your limoncello spritz. Service was slow but it's ok. No need to rush

Lovely spot for granitas and other dishes. Staff explained that I can mix two flavors so that was…read morevery exciting!

Oh. My. Dear. God. Not sure if I'm doing you a favor of telling you about this if you don't live in…read moreSicily, because you will be dreaming of it and suffering the torture of your inability to find anything to suffice for even a remote substitute. So, granita is best in eastern Sicily, but Palermitanos told me that this place is the closest to that style. (And I can confirm that no other granita I've tried in Palermo or rest of Italy have come even close). You could eat gelato here, but you can find great gelato throughout Palermo. The granita here is unreal and you won't find anything close, it's an art here, so I recommend that... I had the Mandorla (almond) and pistachio with whipped cream and brioche (I recommend always getting any form of ice cream with brioche when in Sicily!) and it is life changing. It is this HEAVENLY consistency in between ice and cream and it is simply something you must experience. There is a nice, cozy area to sit and enjoy it next door, so don't be turned off by lack of space in the shop itself. Not so easy to get here though...I once tried to bus from mondello, and none of the bus lines were working so I started the hour long walk...a car pulled over to ask me for directions and I helped him, he then came and found me 15 minutes later and drove me the rest of the way, ha, worth it and a half!

Another great recommendation provided by our hotel! We checked in mid afternoon and wanted a small…read morebite to eat and this is exactly what I was looking for. I got a salami panini and espresso shot, I just wish I was in the mood for something sweet because their pastries and cookies looked delicious.

Our favourite bakery/patisserie in Italy! It seems to be a small, family run business with…read morehomemade goods. The best canolli we've ever had. The caffe granita and almond granita are delicious. Their coffee is also very good. We also had their cornetta of French fries as a snack for lunch. Only 2 euros for a very large serving. We've also enjoyed their small pizza and their Nutella brioche. All great. They seem to be always open and always busy. Great service, great prices, great food.

When you think of Sicily there are a number of unique foods and beverages. Among the best is…read moregranita. And among the best creating/serving granitas is Porto Marina Snack Bar. It is a family run business with friendly service -- the perfect spot to stop on a hot day in July.

This refreshment stand is directly across the street from Cathedral di Palermo. And if you toured…read morethe cathedral during the warm season, a cold drink from this stand is a must. They had about four different granita flavors. I got the pomegranate -- made with real pom. They also had frozen coffee, sparking waters and fresh fruit.

Breakfast was a big yuck! The eggs were gross and pastries were not good. My croissant was not a…read morecroissant, it was an unflavored dense pastry.

We stumbled upon "Restaurante I Cucci" This place was fantastic. They had a good wine selection and…read morethe manager Alessandro was a fabulous host. This spot knows how to bring fun people in thanks to him. When seated you get a complimentary sparking wine and then the fun begins. The beats on the menu are fabulous and flavourful. The Caprese salad had fresh tomatoes and homemade mozzarella cheese that made you want more. We had two Manzo Steak and they made it the way I like it. The steak melted in my mouth. Then they brought out the big guns the Steak Florentina OMG it comes out sizzling on a hot skillet and this sucker can feed 2 to 3 people on its own. Then came out the Canolo and damn it was good. Then the tiramisu and I have eaten lots of tiramisu and this was not that crap lady fingers soaked in watery flavours. This was the real deal Holyfield and was made to perfection. The creamy and smooth flavors were as if it was sent from the gods. This has been the best one I have EVER had and it was so good I had to let them know. It was Tutto Bene!!! And absolutely divine. All of the staff was very friendly including the cat that roams around Mykaela who was introduced to us by another server who was very good but I did not remember her name. While taking photos I spoke with the owner George and he was an amazing humble man and was so happy we enjoyed our time here. I highly recommend this spot because of the service, the food, the drink, and also the live music that calls you like a siren luring you in. #icucci #palmero #italytravel #italy #tripadvisor #yelpelite #vacation

I enjoyed every minute of my stay at the Four Seasons San Dominica Palace. The hotel undergone…read moresome major renovation and reopened in 2021 after being part of the Four Seasons. The staff and the Italian hospitality delivers throughout our stay. The planning / correspondence with the concierge was great. I have all the meals and activities planned out about 2 weeks ahead of my stay. Recommend to also arrange your pick up from the airport (we regrettably did not - and the taxi ride was 180 Euro, more than a Four Seasons pick up in a Mercedes. We have the sea-view premium room with a terrace, which costs a fortune but the view is just the killer. The terrace is good size so it is very practical / functional to sit on the balcony, have a drink and soak in that panoramic view of the sea. We opt to venture out to a private tour organized by the hotel: horse back riding on Mount Edna, follow by a lunch and wine tasting at the winery in the area. The logistic was flawless, driver super professional, the view of Mount Edna on the horse back was fantastic, what a great combo of activities. Pool staff at the hotel is top notch, the call button on each table is the modern world way to receive the world class service of the Four Seasons. The current decor in the pool area are all Dolce & Gabbana Casa, very over the top! Even the Granita cart is Dolce & Gabbana, oh yes it is! We had lunch at the restaurant closer to the pool (Anciovi), serving seasonal Sicilian seafood dishes, fresh seafood pastas, seafood salads and fish. Book in advance for to sit next to the beautiful view. The hotel is timeless, the only complain (is any) is there is no adult only pool, so if you are allergic to screaming kids like myself.... But the timeless decor and world class service more than compensate for that.

A beautiful hotel with the most AMAZING staff! Megan is a manager here that treated us like…read moreroyalty! We asked where we could get grilled mozzarella with lemon leaves in town so she picked the lemon leaves and the chef made us this special meal. There were also keto treats in the room for us.

Well this might just be the best little spot I've found for granita. The brioche was better than…read moreany I've ever had. So fresh and warm from the oven. We stopped in during a jog along the sea. We sat outside on a beautiful day at a small cafe table. Just perfect. The service was quick and friendly. But the quality of the food was top notch. I got half pistachio and half almond. The flavors were so fresh and intense. I'm craving more just thinking about it. The best I've had. I will be back!

Great spot to eat for a good price, ice creams are really good…read more No problems due to COVID.