Taverna dei Canti was a great first dinner in Palermo. It is in the historic center, on a lively…read morepedestrian-only street, and the whole area has a fun, energetic feel, especially at night. The food was excellent and very tasty, with a nice mix of familiar options like a traditional margherita pizza, along with pastas and Sicilian dishes. Everything we had was satisfying and well done. The outdoor seating is very lively and has a great Palermo atmosphere. We wanted something a little quieter, so we sat inside, where there are only a few tables. That ended up being perfect for us. Overall, this was a very enjoyable meal in a great location. Good food, a fun setting, and a nice way to experience the energy of Palermo.

I don't believe I have given a restaurant a low review as this one. But I value places same as they…read moresale themselves to be. The staff actually stopped us on the street and made it seemed like a great place to eat. We asked if they had fish on the menu as a few of them wanted fish and they confirmed showed us a menu taped to a board in front of restaurant which we liked. We ask to sit outside but only if the two tables by our side were not smoking because we have asthma. They confirmed sat us down. However the bartender had his girlfriend sitting by the bar next to us and she decided to smoke even when she could see us covering out faces. She did it two more times which made it worse. The waiter kept us waiting a while. Finally came and dropped menus and a paper bag which we then noticed it was extremely hard bread. So hard we could hit the table with it. Terrible and sad for an Italian restaurant and for the price. We ordered our food and one of us was left waiting for a long time. Our waitress was no where to be found. I flagged some and told them. And we were left waiting. I went up and found someone and explained and they finally admitted they made a mistake. However no apologies. I had to get up again as the food was still not brought in. All the food was bland except the carbonara which was the only meal we all agreed was great. The fish and vegetables were so disgusting we had to add salt; olive oil, and even balsamic to get some flavors. One of the fish was ordered with different sides and they also had that wrong. Very sad Will say never to go to this place. Service was bad, no one cared and no one even asked.

Liked the food here quite a bit. Off the main street so quieter and less crowded. I had the pork…read moreshank which was very delicious and the same with my wife's spicy salami pizza. One of the best meals we had in Sicily. remember-- In Italy, you are to use a fork and knife to eat pizza-- don't use your hands.

Pizza Is good, drinks are food. The pasta was not good, we…read moreorder a carbonara and it tasted like eggs :-( Justin eggs... The service is very slow and they forget your stuff very often.... Place is nice

I trust my cousins to take me to the best Sicilian food establishments (outside their own homes)…read moreand this great bar is worth the visit. Close to the beach and marina, they offer a plethora of Sicilian goodies, with the best arancini I've ever eaten. The prices too cannot be beat. My cousin ordered several for me to try. The large one (bigger than my fist) was filled with meat, carrot and peas. I could taste a little red wine, too. Was perfectly crisp on the outside with tender Arborio rice on the inside. The croquetas with cheese and ham were also good. I was too stuffed for dessert and opted for a soda versus ordering from the full bar and beer options. This is a filling and very affordable place to grab a meal.

You can sit and have a drink on their terrace which sits on a very cool, square. They have a good…read moreaperitivo. For a Euro, you can help yourself to the buffet in the bar. Lots of veggie options too!

Outstanding place for aperitivo rinforzato: for 6 euros, you get a drink (wide variety of cocktails…read moreand beers) and a plate you can fill with antipasti from a buffet. The buffet is varied and very tasty, and also includes a variety of fresh protein and vegetable dishes, not just cheap carbs. We went three times during one week (it was such an awesome deal and a possibility to eat out light and affordably), and the selection was always different.

Parking is the only reason why this is a 4 and not a 5. It is not easy, they have lots nearby, but…read moreit is a little dangerous on a narrow street. They have so much to try, a fantastic selection. Seating inside and outside. Staff is very nice and patient.

We traveled here from Palermo. They have a huge variety of…read morepastries and a restaurant in the back. The owners were friendly and welcoming. Looking over the menu, we both decided on the spaghetti vongole, caprese salad, and for dessert : tiramisu, and a cannoli. Delicious ! Very reasonable prices.

While in Palermo recently, we strolled into Cavour near the Teatro Massimo. Simply put, the…read moreArancini at Cavour was phenomenal and so were the pastries. I cannot overly stress just how good this Cafe is. The service was friendly, and the owner greets and chats with customers in a way that makes you feel like friends and makes you want to return soon.

Delicious !! We must have tried everything! We ate there 3 times in a row ! That's how awesome it…read morewas! Make reservations!

We went to this place on a Friday night. It was crowded but we were seated immediately. The service…read morewas nice and timely. We ordered the eggplant appetizer. It was so tasty. For the main course we ordered three types of pasta. All were delicious. For the dessert we ordered tiramisu. It was so tasty too. We enjoyed our visit and recommended this place without any reservations.

Not impressed The sfincione was tasteless, the seafood…read moresalad was decent but, sparse. Service was decent. Wait staff was helpful.

We went here for lunch. Martzia was the best waitress and spoke great English to help out us…read moretourists. The food was incredible. The restaurant is right next to the beautiful church.