Casa del Brodo

Known as the ‘House of Broth’, Casa del Brodo has been renowned for its excellent broth since Salvatore Catanese first opened its doors in 1890. The broth was a lifesaver during a city epidemic, and since then, the restaurant has become a staple of Palermo’s culinary scene. Today, the fourth generation continues the tradition, offering a menu that stays true to its origins while introducing a twist to enhance the flavours of the sea. Aside from their traditional broth, once used to prepare dishes such as tortellini and boiled meat with potatoes, they offer a wide array of typical dishes. These include frittella (a mix of peas, artichokes, and ricotta), macco di fave (fava bean purée, with peas, artichokes and ricotta cheese), pasta with sardines and linguine with sea urchin pulp..

La Botte

Nestled on the hills of Monreale, a popular retreat for Palermo’s aristocracy, La Botte started as a wine boutique for a noble family’s vineyards. It was later transformed into a trattoria before Francesco Paolo Cascino converted it into a restaurant in 1962. Today, his two sons perpetuate the family tradition as master chefs of Sicilian cuisine. Overlooking the Gulf of Palermo, the restaurant kept the beautiful dining room with exposed beams from the historic wine boutique, furnished with vintage pieces that evoke a nostalgic atmosphere.

This setting perfectly complements their specialties, such as goose breast ravioli in ginger sauce, wild boar in red wine, and the exclusive Ali Pascià semifreddo. La Botte has welcomed illustrious guests over the years, from Carla Fracci (an esteemed Italian ballet dancer), to renowned Italian opera singers such as Mario Del Monaco, Amedeo Nazzari, Beniamino Gigli, and Renata Tebaldi, and the former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan.

Bartolo and Sons

by Maestro del Brodo

Situated in the heart of the historic centre, within the buzzing Vucciria market, this spot became known for its simple, authentic Sicilian cuisine. Initially recognized for traditional offerings like minestrone, meat broth, boiled beef, and tortellini, its menu has now expanded. Today, it embraces wider Palermo culinary traditions, offering pasta dishes with fish, and fresh meat or seafood courses daily. It’s a gastronomic gem hidden in the authentic heart of Palermo.co tutti i giorni. Da gustare nel cuore pulsante della Palermo più autentica.