Pasticceria Costa
Beautiful pastries and fresh croissants with good coffee; staff can be brusque, the pastries make up for it.
Cannolo · Iris fritta · Granita con brioche · Cassata
🕒 Mon–Thu, Sun 8:30–23:30; Fri–Sat 8:30–24:00
Via Maqueda 174, 90134 Palermo, Italy
Mastunicola Pizza Artigiana
Often called the best pizza in Palermo; very busy and service can be slow, so book or come early. Try the truffle.
Plebiscito (tartufo) · Reginella · La Mastunicola
🕒 Mon–Thu 19:00–23:00; Fri–Sun 19:00–23:30
Via Venezia 71, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Morettino Lab
Lovely garden spot by the marina for a light lunch (salads, cheese boards); reviews on the food are mixed.
Caffè filtro V60 · Croissant farcito · French toast
🕒 Mon–Thu 9:00–23:00; Fri 9:00–24:00; Sat 8:30–24:00; Sun 8:30–23:00
Via Filippo Patti 30, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Mudu
Crispy, not-too-big pizzas with very fresh ingredients; don't skip the starters and the dairy board.
Tagliere di latticini · Panzerotti baresi · Pizza pugliese sottile
🕒 Daily 19:30–23:30
Via Enrico Albanese 24, 90139 Palermo, Italy
Touring Cafe Mondello
Classic beach café in Mondello: convenient after a swim, but it's touristy and prices vary.
Arancina al burro · Brioche con gelato · Cassata
🕒 Daily 6:00–24:00
Viale Regina Elena 17, 90151 Palermo, Italy
Antica Focacceria San Francesco
Historic spot on a lively piazza; good for lunch, and its gelato counter has several vegan flavours.
Pani ca' meusa · Arancina · Panelle e cazzilli · Pasta chi sardi
🕒 Daily 11:00–23:00
Via Alessandro Paternostro 58, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Nauto
Seaside bar at the harbour for cocktails and a bite at sunset; check the swimming hours.
Palermo Spritz · Sicilia Spritz · Aperol Spritz
🕒 Mon, Wed–Sun 9:00–2:00; Tue 17:00–2:00
Piazza Capitaneria del Porto, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Sfrigola
Some of the best arancine in town with lots of flavours; try the Norma (aubergine).
Arancina alla Norma · Arancina salsiccia · Arancina carne
🕒 Mon–Thu 10:00–23:00; Fri–Sun 10:00–24:00
Via Maqueda 223, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Graziano Al Mare
By the sea at Sant'Erasmo with boats coming and going; not cheap, and order lunch before 15:30.
Spaghetti ai ricci · Busiate alla marinara · Polpo scottato
🕒 Tue–Sat 19:00–23:30; Sun 12:00–16:00
Porticciolo Sant'Erasmo, Foro Italico, 90123 Palermo, Italy
Biga Genio e Farina
Friendly pizzeria with a long list of toppings; worth working your way through a few.
Focaccia mortazza · Norma al basilico · Salsiccia e scamorza
🕒 Daily 10:30–24:00
Via Maqueda 284, 90134 Palermo, Italy
Capatoast
Quick grilled toasties on Via Maqueda, vegan options included; handy for breakfast or a late bite.
Club toast · Avocado sunrise · Ortolano (veg)
🕒 Mon–Sat 11:00–24:00; Sun 11:00–1:00
Via Maqueda 421, Int. 423, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Villa Igiea
Elegant Liberty-style hotel with great views and garden; go for a drink or dinner on the terrace.
Tonnarelli cacio e pepe e gambero rosso · Cannolo · Cocktail in terrazza
Salita Belmonte 43, 90142 Palermo, Italy
Farmacia Alcolica
Kitschy, one-of-a-kind decor; a fun pre-dinner cocktail stop, though some find drinks pricey.
Tachipirina (vodka e lime) · Cocktail affumicato · Focaccia pistacchiosa
🕒 Mon 0:00–1:30; Tue 18:00–24:00; Wed–Sun 18:00–1:30
Via Alloro 133, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Bar Vabres
Arancine · Iris alla ricotta · Caffè specialty
🕒 Daily 8:30–20:15
Via Michele Cipolla 83/85, 90123 Palermo, Italy
A'nica
Relaxed lunch on the terrace; try the bucatini con le sarde.
Pizza Bronte · Cacio e pepe con scampi · Bucatini con sarde
🕒 Daily 12:00–15:30, 19:00–23:00
Via Alloro 135, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Ciccio passami l'Olio
Friendly pizzeria with a huge menu and plenty of vegetarian pizzas.
Donzelle · Pizza Castrofilippo · Calzone fritto
🕒 Daily 19:00–24:00
Via Castrofilippo 4, 90133 Palermo, Province of Palermo, Italy
Il Pipino Rosso
Off the main tourist street and popular with locals; try the fried fish, seafood tagliatelle or pasta alla norma.
Gran frittura del nostro mare · La nostra Norma · Caponata
🕒 Mon, Wed–Sat 19:00–23:00; Tue 18:30–23:00; Sun 12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:00
Salita Sant'Antonino 7, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Ciurma
Generous fried seafood cones and rolls right on Via Maqueda; staff give good suggestions.
Panino Polpo di fulmine · Fritto è più buono · Capo-spada
🕒 Daily 11:00–24:00
Via Maqueda 235, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Baretto
Big choice of gelato flavours in Mondello; the fruit ones are made with real fruit pieces.
Brioche col gelato · Frappè al biscottino · Gusti alla frutta
🕒 Daily 8:00–2:00
Via Teti 13, 90151 Palermo, Italy
Antico Caffè Spinnato
Cassata · Granita di caffè con panna e brioche · Cannolo
🕒 Daily 7:00–1:00
Via Principe di Belmonte 107, Unit 115, 90139 Palermo, Italy
Buatta
Traditional Sicilian dishes and good wine; get the mixed starter plate. Service can be slow on busy nights.
Degustazione Buatta · Anelletti Buatta · Sarde a beccafico · Cassata
🕒 Daily 12:00–24:00
Via Vittorio Emanuele 176, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Cappadonia Gelati
Pistacchio · Fragola · Mandarino tardivo di Ciaculli
Via Filippo Patti 30, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Alle Terrazze
Terrace over the sea in Mondello, great for a long lunch; they handle allergies well.
Crudi di pesce · Risotto di mare · Fritto misto
🕒 Mon, Wed–Sun 12:30–15:00, 19:30–23:00
Viale Regina Elena, 90151 Palermo, Italy
Kalhesa
Atmospheric spot on the Foro Italico, nice evenings with music; book ahead and expect a wait.
Busiate spada e melanzane · Caponatina · Frittura di calamari
🕒 Tue–Sun 11:00–15:00, 18:00–24:00
Foro Italico Umberto I 21A, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Obicà
Burrata and homemade dishes with a nice view on Piazza San Domenico; service can be slow.
Burrata pugliese · Pizza Bufala · Mezzi paccheri alla Norma
🕒 Daily 10:00–22:30
Piazza San Domenico 18, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Bagliori Gelateria Artigianale
Corner gelateria by the Politeama; try a brioche col tuppo filled with gelato. Mixed reviews on value.
Crema Bagliori · Pistacchio salato · Caramello al burro salato
🕒 Mon–Fri 12:00–24:00; Sat–Sun 12:00–1:00
Via Filippo Turati 21, 90139 Palermo, Italy
FUD Bottega Sicula
Gourmet Sicilian burgers and sandwiches near Teatro Massimo; good gluten-free options.
Shek Burgher · Bec Burgher · Panel Bred
🕒 Mon 18:30–0:30; Tue–Fri 18:30–24:00; Sat 12:00–24:00; Sun 12:00–0:30
Piazza Olivella 4, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Il Signor di Carbognano
Go for gelato in a warm orange-scented brioche; the original shop on Via Notarbartolo by the Giardino Inglese stays open until midnight or later. Gluten-free cones and brioche are available.
Brioche all'arancia con gelato · Candiero · Il Signor di Carbognano
🕒 Mon–Wed 11:00–1:00; Thu–Sat 10:30–1:00; Sun 10:00–1:00
Via Emanuele Notarbartolo 2L, 90141 Palermo, Italy
Panificio Badagliacca
A traditional neighbourhood bakery: go in the morning for fresh bread and pizza by the slice. Reviewers also praise the crostate and friendly, fair-priced service.
Pane · pizza · crostata · cantucci
🕒 Mon–Sat 8:00–20:30
Via Liguria 60, 90144 Palermo, Italy
I Cuochini
Look for the small doorway at no. 68: the counter is in the courtyard behind it. The pieces are mini-sized and cheap, so get a few. Open mornings to 2:30pm, closed Sundays.
Pasticcino con carne · Arancinetta al burro · Panzerotto · Rizzuola
🕒 Mon–Sat 8:30–14:30
Via Ruggiero Settimo 68, 90141 Palermo, Italy
Basile – Focacceria del Massimo
A self-service lunch canteen behind Teatro Massimo: pick at the counter, pay, and wait to be called. The pasta of the day costs a few euros and arancine are fried to order. Lunch only (12–15:30), so arrive before 12:30 to skip the rush.
Anelletti al forno · Arancina · Panelle e crocchè · Pasta del giorno
🕒 Mon–Sat 12:00–15:30
Via Bara all'Olivella 76, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Smash
A casual smash-burger fast-food spot near Piazza Indipendenza, with Italian beef, double patties and fries. It also delivers via Glovo.
Original Smash · Crispy Smoky · Bacon CSB · Smash fries
🕒 Daily 11:00–23:00
Corso Calatafimi 15, 90134 Palermo, Italy
All'Antico Vinaio
Florence's giant schiacciata sandwiches, at the corner of Piazzetta Flaccovio. There is a Palermo-only version with Nebrodi black-pig mortadella, panelle and fried aubergine. Queues are shorter outside lunch peaks.
La Favolosa · La Palermo (mortadella, panelle, melanzane)
🕒 Mon–Thu 10:00–22:00; Fri–Sun 10:00–23:00
Via Generale le Vincenzo Magliocco 15, 90141 Palermo, Italy
Briosa
A small granita bar at the top of Via Roma, whose owner Fabio Loriano won the 2025 Granite d'Italia contest at Sigep. Order a granita with fresh cream and a warm brioche col tuppo; flavours change with the season. Open daily 9am to midnight, with a few tables inside and out.
Granita mandorla e miele · Pistacchio · Gelsi · Brioche col tuppo
🕒 Daily 9:00–24:00
Via Roma 433, 90139 Palermo, Italy
Tastalo
A family deli selling bread, cheese and salumi from Piana degli Albanesi. Cannoli are filled to order and many call them the best in town; panini come on wood-fired Piana bread. There are a few outdoor tables, and it is closed Sunday afternoons.
Cannolo di Piana · Panino con pane di Piana · Muffoletta cunzata
Via Principe di Scordia 108, 90139 Palermo, Italy
Con Mollica o Senza
The Naples salumeria made famous on TikTok, near the Politeama. Huge filled loaves ('with or without the crumb?') and 'culetti' (bread ends) stuffed with hot fillings. There is a Palermo special with capocollo and primosale. Open daily 11am–11pm.
Donato · Mamma · Il Palermitano · Culetto della Tradizione
🕒 Daily 11:00–23:00
Via Isidoro La Lumia 11a, 90139 Palermo, Italy
FONNY Smash Burger
Small smash-burger counter on American potato buns with homemade sauces. Order and pay at the till, then eat in or take away. Swap the fries for the smashed potatoes. Closed Mondays.
Fonny Bacon Smash · Dirty Smash · Smash potatoes · Cookie
🕒 Tue–Thu 19:00–23:30; Fri–Sun 19:00–24:00
Via Isidoro La Lumia 50, 90139 Palermo, Italy
Pasticceria Cappello
The family shop that made the setteveli famous, so buy a slice (or a whole cake to take away). The original Colonna Rotta shop, near the cathedral, has a few tables; cannoli are filled to order.
Setteveli · cannolo · cassata · delizia al pistacchio
🕒 Mon–Tue, Thu–Sun 7:00–22:00
Via Colonna Rotta 68, 90134 Palermo, Italy
Ganci
The Via Cala shop on the old harbour is open 24/7, which makes it the classic spot for a cannolo or arancina after a night out. Prices are very low and you order at the counter.
Cannolo · cartoccio alla ricotta · arancina · sfincione
🕒 Daily 0:00–24:00
Via Cala 120, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Isgrò
A family fish stall at the entrance of the Capo market, with a small restaurant in the courtyard behind it, so the fish is very fresh. Book for dinner; it is closed on Mondays.
Crudo · polpette di sarde · caponata di mare · fritto misto
🕒 Tue–Wed 12:00–15:00, 19:30–22:00; Thu–Sat 12:30–15:00, 19:30–22:00; Sun 12:00–15:30
Via Porta Carini 68, 90134 Palermo, Italy
Sapurito
A relaxed spot near Politeama doing Sicilian 'cucina povera' and pizza with Slow Food Sicilian ingredients. Open every day for lunch and dinner (Sunday dinner only on some listings), so book on weekends.
Bucatini chi sarde · 'A sfincionella · Fritto Sapurito · caponata
🕒 Daily 12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:00
Via Principe di Villafranca 42, 90141 Palermo, Italy
Pizza e Cucina
Family-run pizzeria-trattoria right on the Politeama square, good value for pizza plus Sicilian pastas like cozze e tenerumi. Save room for their homemade gelato in a brioche; open daily for lunch and dinner.
Pizza · pasta cozze e tenerumi · spaghetti alle vongole · gelato
🕒 Daily 12:00–15:30, 19:00–24:00
Piazza Castelnuovo 37/38, 90141 Palermo, Italy
Bar Recupero
A neighbourhood institution since 1979, a bit outside the centre near Notarbartolo station, loved by locals for arancine, fried calzoni and gelato in brioche. Also a busy hot-food counter at lunch, so expect queues; it's open from 7am until late.
Arancina al burro · spitino · gelato con brioche · granita
🕒 Mon–Sat 7:00–1:00; Sun 7:00–2:00
Via Malaspina 94/96, 90145 Palermo, Italy
Cre.Zi. Plus
A big, informal industrial-style café and bistro inside the Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa, good for a cheap lunch, an aperitivo or working on a laptop. Lots of outdoor space; pair it with an exhibition at the Cantieri.
Panelle with honey · daily lunch specials · aperitivo
Via Paolo Gili 4, 90138 Palermo, Italy
Ke Palle
Arancine fried to order in 40-plus flavours, from classic ragù and burro to vegan and sweet ones, halfway between Quattro Canti and Teatro Massimo. They're huge; eat on the go or at the outdoor tables, open daily 10:00-22:00 (23:00 Fri-Sat).
Arancina accarne · burro · norma · coppo di panelle e crocchè
🕒 Daily 10:00–23:00
Via Maqueda 270, 90134 Palermo, Italy
Prezzemolo & Vitale (P&V)
Palermo's upmarket deli-grocery chain, good for made-to-order sandwiches, gastronomia and Sicilian treats to take home. The Retrobottega branches (Quattro Canti and the Molo) add a wine bar with charcuterie boards, aperitivo and dinner until late.
Panini di Giù · taglieri · bottoncini · sfincione di Bagheria
🕒 Mon–Thu 10:00–22:30; Fri–Sun 10:00–23:30
Via Vittorio Emanuele 293, Unit 295, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Salvo Albicocco
A family pastry name in Palermo, good for cannoli filled with fresh ricotta, cassata and morning cornetti, with an elegant bar and covered terrace at the Villafranca branch near Politeama. Prices are on the high side and table service adds a charge; the Les Caprices shop does gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan pastries.
Cannolo · cassata · cornetto · frutta martorana
🕒 Mon–Sat 7:00–20:00; Sun 7:00–15:00
Via Principe di Villafranca 67, 90141 Palermo, Italy
Quattro Mani
A daily-changing menu built on the day's catch and organic Sicilian produce, in a vaulted dining room with a garden in the Magione quarter. Book on WhatsApp; it's closed Mondays and mostly dinner-only, with lunch on Sundays.
Catch of the day · busiate col pesce spada · polpette di alici
🕒 Tue–Sun 19:00–23:00
Via Francesco Riso 3, 90133 Palermo, Italy
aTipico
Fully vegan risto-pub with cocktails, in a cosy Art Deco room near Politeama, doing Sicilian and comfort classics plant-based. Book for dinner, it fills up.
Vegan carbonara · Pistachio pasta · Arrosticini · Tiramisù
🕒 Mon–Sat 17:00–23:30
Via Mariano Stabile 45, 90139 Palermo, Italy
In Cottura
A 100% vegan home restaurant: two hosts cook Palermo classics plant-based in their apartment for about ten guests, dinner only and by reservation (WhatsApp or Instagram). Go for the multi-course Sicilian tasting board and save room for the big cannolo.
Pani ca veusa · Vegan sarde a beccafico · Busiate · Cannolo
🕒 Wed–Thu 20:00–23:30; Fri 20:30–23:30; Sat–Sun 20:30–23:00
Via Francesco Angelino 6, 90142 Palermo, Italy
Spinno
Relaxed vegetarian neighbourhood spot where many dishes are vegan and most others can be made vegan on request; sourdough pizza with ancient Sicilian grains in the evening. Good-value €10 light lunch on weekdays; booking recommended (WhatsApp works).
Tofumo & pepe · PanVEG · Cazzilli al forno · Vegan pizza
🕒 Tue–Fri 12:30–15:00, 19:30–22:30; Sat 19:30–22:30
Via Marche 12, 90144 Palermo, Italy
VerdeChiaro
Family-run place with a mostly vegan menu (plus some vegetarian and meat/fish dishes), from pastas to a long list of vegan pizzas. Try their award-winning cocoa tagliatelle 'Il Genio'; weekend brunch, closed Mondays.
Il Genio · Vegan pizzas · Il Palermitano · Vegan tiramisù
🕒 Tue–Thu 18:30–23:00; Fri–Sun 9:30–15:30, 18:30–23:00
Via Giuseppe Alessi 40, 90143 Palermo, Italy
Flower Burger
The Italian 100% vegan burger chain, with colourful buns and patties of beans, lentils or chickpeas, a short walk from Politeama. Quick and casual; closed Mondays and lunch only Wednesday to Saturday.
Cherry Bomb · Jungle BBQ · Spicy Cecio
🕒 Tue, Sun 19:00–22:30; Wed–Thu 12:30–15:00, 19:00–22:30; Fri–Sat 12:30–15:00, 19:00–23:00
Via Isidoro La Lumia 3, 90139 Palermo PA, Italy
Haiku
Fully vegan, organic and macrobiotic kitchen since 2016, mixing Sicilian dishes with a few Japanese touches like vegan sushi; the menu changes with the market. Quiet spot off the tourist track, with an afternoon tea room; closed Mondays.
Vegan sushi · Tempura zucchini flowers · Spaghetti al nero · Tiramisù
🕒 Tue–Sun 13:00–15:30, 19:30–23:30
Via Ricasoli 30, 90139 Palermo, Italy
Porto Costanza
Seafront bistro on the new Marina Yachting pier, using veg from the owners' own garden. Not vegan, but vegan dishes (antipasti, pasta, mains, desserts and several pizzas) are clearly marked; nice for an aperitivo with a sea view.
Vegan pizzas · Chickpea polpette · Roasted pineapple with sorbet
🕒 Daily 11:00–23:00
Via Filippo Patti 30, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Villa Costanza
Garden restaurant and pizzeria on the slopes of Monte Pellegrino with city views. It has a whole section of fully vegan pizzas plus vegan options in every course; book ahead and take a taxi, since parking is hard.
Mortadella vegana pizza · Tenerumi veg pizza · Trilogia Veg
🕒 Mon–Thu 19:30–22:45; Fri–Sun 19:30–23:00
Via Pietro Bonanno 42, 90142 Palermo, Italy
Tèco
A cosy tea room near Palazzo Ajutamicristo where many of the homemade cakes, cookies and pies are 100% vegan, and there's a filling vegan brunch (around €14 with a drink and a dessert). Open daytime only (about 8:00–17:00, weekends 9:00–16:00), closed Mondays.
Rapatorta (beetroot cake) · vegan brunch · vegan pie · soy or oat latte
🕒 Tue–Fri 8:00–17:00; Sat–Sun 9:00–16:00
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 68, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Al Quds
A cheap, family-run Palestinian place where the vegan dishes are clearly marked on the menu: falafel, hummus, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, homemade seitan, vegetable tajine and couscous. Get the mixed antipasti plate to try a bit of everything (say you want it vegan). It's dinner only, Monday to Saturday from about 20:00, and service can be slow when it's busy.
Mixed antipasti plate · falafel & hummus · vegetable tajine · qatayif
🕒 Mon–Sat 20:00–23:30
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 66, 90133 Palermo, Italy
Babilonia Eats
A warm, plant-filled Iraqi restaurant with plenty of vegan dishes: falafel, hummus, baba ganoush, muhammara, A'das lentil soup and tofu saj or tofu rice. Portions are big and prices low, it's closed on Tuesdays, and you should book for dinner.
Falafel · hummus & baba ghanoush · A'das lentil soup · tofu saj
Via Michele Amari 19, 90139 Palermo, Italy
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