If it's good enough for Eric Ripert, then it's good enough for me. I've seen a lot of his personal…read morecooking use this oil and also seen the taste sessions that they do at Le Bernadin. Kind of like wine they every now and then see which oil pairs best with the food they are doing for that season. Frantoia is smooth and buttery, fairly mellow, but ultimately rich. I've gotten into some greener, spicier olive oils recently but this is something I always go back to, and it's not super expensive in the realm of higher end product that it it's compared to.

Initially disappointed that we didn't get the last outdoor table, we reluctantly went inside to eat…read moreon a sunny Sunday at 1245 and hoped the food was worth the lack of sunshine. But soon, the room filled up with local families and we could tell that this was a good choice. For €8 you can fill a plate of cold antipasti - olives, caponata, veggies, egg cake thing, seafood salad - which is fun. But the pastas were the real highlight. Homemade pasta, one with veal Ragu and one with shrimp and swordfish, and they were both divine. We then had fun ordering some fresh fish of the day, which you order by weight, and in the case of the red mullet we got 5 individual fishies, 3 fried and 2 grilled. They were wonderful with a squeeze of lemon, delicately crispy fried or gently grilled. We couldn't have been more stuffed, and I'm glad we found our way here.

This cute little trattoria is located an easy walking distance from lots of the great sites in…read morePalermo. The lunch was lovely and the waitress was really sweet. We took her recommendations and enjoyed our risottos and pastas. The service wasn't speedy, but the food was fresh.

On a fairly busy street with cars parked every which way, you find Nino and the street tables. Pay…read moreinside, come and pick up your spleen or chickpeas in delicious form. Stay for the Santa Fortunata poster inside. A scene to be seen, and great sandwiches.

Our first dinner in Mondello was absolutely delicious. Such a charming restaurant in a garden. We…read morehad the pasta a la norma, cacio de Pepe and a few other things, and definitely try the Grillo wine. Service was great. They speak English as our Italian was pretty weak. Beautiful outdoor dining experience.

Asaro makes a wide variety of oils and condiments for cooking. I've tried the Partanna line oils…read morewhich are very good but the star is their Paesano line. Their unfiltered and organic lines are perhaps some of the best oils I've ever tried.A rich, dark, golden greenish colour with a very strong rich taste. I've been getting into olive oil like I have been wine and there's an astounding array out there. Paesano is definitely one of the very best.

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.

Fabulous spot to sit outside in the shade while having a beer, coffee, gelato or pastry.read more