Guidebook for Palermo
Parks & Nature
Foro Italico Umberto I
Foro Italico Umberto IMount Pellegrino is one of the most recognisable features of Palermo skyline. It is the place where santa Rosalia, patron of Palermo, spent her life in hermitage. According to Goethe, mount Pellegrino is "the most beautiful promontory in the world".
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Monte Pellegrino
Via Bonanno PietroMount Pellegrino is one of the most recognisable features of Palermo skyline. It is the place where santa Rosalia, patron of Palermo, spent her life in hermitage. According to Goethe, mount Pellegrino is "the most beautiful promontory in the world".
Riserva Naturale Orientata dello Zingaro
Capo Gallo Reserve
Shopping
RINASCENTE Palermo
289 Via RomaOne of the best tattoo studio in Palermo, very close to the apartment.
The owners, Rita and Christian, are very kind people and their works are of the highest quality.
Box Tat2 studio
80 Via NapoliOne of the best tattoo studio in Palermo, very close to the apartment.
The owners, Rita and Christian, are very kind people and their works are of the highest quality.
This place is a dream my good friend Max has dreamt for decades.
If you’re looking for an exclusive perfume or you just want to have an olfactory experience, go and pay a visit: the owner will be happy to have you
Giardinolfattivo profumi e profumeria di nicchia
4a Via XII GennaioThis place is a dream my good friend Max has dreamt for decades.
If you’re looking for an exclusive perfume or you just want to have an olfactory experience, go and pay a visit: the owner will be happy to have you
laFeltrinelli Libri e Musica
133 Via CavourDi Benedetto Colori
225 Via Domenico ScinàForniture d'arte
Essentials
Lidl
59 Via RomaSightseeing
Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana)
3 Piazza BelliniUnesco world's heritage
Arts & Culture
Quattro Canti
Via MaquedaParrocchia Maria SS. Assunta
187 Via PerpignanoUnesco world heritage site
The monastery hosts a dolceria (patisserie).
The sweets made according to old recipes are pure heaven.
Just one taste will make you a believer: don’t leave the city without trying them!
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Church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria
1 Piazza BelliniThe monastery hosts a dolceria (patisserie).
The sweets made according to old recipes are pure heaven.
Just one taste will make you a believer: don’t leave the city without trying them!
Francesco Pantaleone Arte contemporanea
303 Via Vittorio EmanueleArt gallery
Drinks & Nightlife
Piazza San Carlo
15 Piazza RivoluzioneCaMus
16 Via Giuseppe PataniaA hidden treasure among the allies of the old city. Very nice atmosphere
Zangaloro looks like a fast food, but all the ingredients are Sicilians and very tasty. Recommended for those who are missing a mc menu
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Zangaloro Meat Factory
15 Via Isidoro la LumiaZangaloro looks like a fast food, but all the ingredients are Sicilians and very tasty. Recommended for those who are missing a mc menu
Vucciria is one of the oldest market of Palermo. Now that the market is slowly dying, the area has become a place where the party people gather for drinking and having fun. It is an experience some of my most alternative guest would appreciate
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Vucciria
Piazza CaraccioloVucciria is one of the oldest market of Palermo. Now that the market is slowly dying, the area has become a place where the party people gather for drinking and having fun. It is an experience some of my most alternative guest would appreciate
Ferramenta
8 Piazza Giovanni MeliExit
38-41 Piazza S. Francesco di PaolaThe only gay (club) in the village
BALATA Sicilian Experience
218 Via RomaA tò Casa
26 Discesa dei GiudiciTaverna Celso
1 Via del CelsoIl Salumaio di Santamarina
3 Via del CelsoNella piccola enoteca gestita da Angelo e Cata potrete sentire tanti vini locali, anche biologici.
Solo posti all’aperto.
Bottega Monteleone
10 Via MonteleoneNella piccola enoteca gestita da Angelo e Cata potrete sentire tanti vini locali, anche biologici.
Solo posti all’aperto.
Food Scene
Bisso Bistrot
172A Via MaquedaCasa Stagnitta
46 Discesa dei GiudiciPaolo, the owner, and his sons Cristiano and Giuliano are my dearest friends and run together this charming restaurant which offers a special experience.
Tell them you're one of my guest if you go there ;-)
Caponata Ristorante
244 Via Vittorio EmanuelePaolo, the owner, and his sons Cristiano and Giuliano are my dearest friends and run together this charming restaurant which offers a special experience.
Tell them you're one of my guest if you go there ;-)
I’m not an ice cream fan myself, but most of my guests are. So, you can trust me if I tell you that this is one of the best gelateria of Palermo!
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Gelateria Al Cassaro
214 Via Vittorio EmanueleI’m not an ice cream fan myself, but most of my guests are. So, you can trust me if I tell you that this is one of the best gelateria of Palermo!
It is a genuine trattoria in the heart of the XIX century city. Not the right place if you’re looking for a fancy restaurant, but definitely the right one if you like fresh (and cheap) fish.
The lady is super kind and very attentive to people. Just tell them that it’s me that suggested you the trattoria and thy will cherish you like you were family.
Da Lilia e Totuccio
2 Via CerdaIt is a genuine trattoria in the heart of the XIX century city. Not the right place if you’re looking for a fancy restaurant, but definitely the right one if you like fresh (and cheap) fish.
The lady is super kind and very attentive to people. Just tell them that it’s me that suggested you the trattoria and thy will cherish you like you were family.
Many locals would describe Frida as the best pizzeria in Palermo. Here you can ‘build’ the pizza of your dreams: choose between thin or tick crusts, the flour you like the most and the best ingredients.
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Pizzeria Frida
37/38 Piazza Sant'OnofrioMany locals would describe Frida as the best pizzeria in Palermo. Here you can ‘build’ the pizza of your dreams: choose between thin or tick crusts, the flour you like the most and the best ingredients.
If you don’t want to sit in a pizzeria and you want to grab a slice of delicious pizza, this is the place for you!
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Timilia
221 Via MaquedaIf you don’t want to sit in a pizzeria and you want to grab a slice of delicious pizza, this is the place for you!
I Segreti del Chiostro
33 Piazza BelliniPad Thai Take Away di Siam Thai Food srls
52/54 Via NapoliA good option for vegetarian and vegan visitors to Palermo
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Freschette BioBistrot
5 Piazzetta MonteleoneA good option for vegetarian and vegan visitors to Palermo
Ethnic Food
11 Via XII GennaioVegetarian and Vegan restaurant
Bioesserì Palermo
4 Via Giuseppe la FarinaHaiku
30 Via RicasoliVegetarian and vegan restaurant
My friend Sergio showed me this place, and it was love at first sight! Big portions, quality tastes... even the water tastes better here. Average prices
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Kus-Kus
9 Piazza VirgilioMy friend Sergio showed me this place, and it was love at first sight! Big portions, quality tastes... even the water tastes better here. Average prices
CUMA Natural Bar & Fresh Market
26 Via Giovan Battista GucciaA'nìca Ristorante & Pizza Gourmet
135 Via AlloroGreat pizza 😍
Mounir Pizzeria e Kebab
19 Via Giovanni da ProcidaSimply the best kebab in Palermo. period ;)
Ai normanni è il ristorante dei miei amici Marco e Marilena.
Qui potrete gustare sapori delicati e ricercati, in un ambiente che sia all’interno che all’esterno del locale ha il sapore della storia locale.
Dite pure che sono io a mandarvi :)
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Ristorante Ai Normanni
25 P.za della VittoriaAi normanni è il ristorante dei miei amici Marco e Marilena.
Qui potrete gustare sapori delicati e ricercati, in un ambiente che sia all’interno che all’esterno del locale ha il sapore della storia locale.
Dite pure che sono io a mandarvi :)
Tritalo Burger&Tartare
84/a Via Principe di BelmonteGelateria Al Cassaro
214 Via Vittorio EmanueleBistrot 107
99 Via CavourI Sapori del Mare
8 Via Re FedericoCucina per celiaci
Cucina molto interessante: per chi vuole evitare le carni e le fritture, senza rinunciare al gusto e alla ricercatezza.
Non indicato per chi ha poco tempo a disposizione.
A Casa di Francesco
Cucina molto interessante: per chi vuole evitare le carni e le fritture, senza rinunciare al gusto e alla ricercatezza.
Non indicato per chi ha poco tempo a disposizione.
Potrebbe avere l’apparenza di un ristorante turistico come tutti gli altri della via Bara, ma in verità ha una cucina molto buona ed è frequentato molto dai locali, me incluso. A servirvi ci sarà Rosita, una cara amica alla quale vi raccomando.
Dal Pompiere
107 Via Bara All'OlivellaPotrebbe avere l’apparenza di un ristorante turistico come tutti gli altri della via Bara, ma in verità ha una cucina molto buona ed è frequentato molto dai locali, me incluso. A servirvi ci sarà Rosita, una cara amica alla quale vi raccomando.
Locale dall’atmosfera garbata, con posti a sedere all’interno e all’esterno sulla via pedonale, in cui consumare colazione e pranzo. Qui trovate soluzioni vegane, da segnalare l’ottimo avocado toast e le centrifughe.
VERA coffice break
31 Via generale MaglioccoLocale dall’atmosfera garbata, con posti a sedere all’interno e all’esterno sulla via pedonale, in cui consumare colazione e pranzo. Qui trovate soluzioni vegane, da segnalare l’ottimo avocado toast e le centrifughe.