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What to eat in Palermo: between street food and tradition

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As soon as you set foot in the Sicilian capital, you will be captivated by the liveliness and cheerfulness of the locals. This mix of typical factors of the city of Palermo is also reflected in the local culinary culture: one of the most appreciated in the world and capable of offering unique dishes of the Sicilian tradition. Let yourself be inspired by the suggestions of B&B Hotels and discover what you absolutely must taste during your stay in Palermo.

The unmissable Palermo street food

During your strolls through the alleys of Palermo you will encounter vendors from whom to buy some of the best specialties of local cuisine. At the top of the street food list are inevitably the famous arancini filled with rice, the chickpea flour fritter sandwiches (panelle), potato croquettes, lamb stigghiole and sfincione, a typical Palermo focaccia with tomato sauce, onions, oregano and Sicilian caciocavallo cheese.
If you are looking for stronger flavors, we recommend tasting 'pani ca meusa' (spleen sandwich), a traditional humble Palermo dish that has become a true gem of the Sicilian culinary repertoire.

First courses, desserts and typical dishes

Whether you are in a Michelin-starred restaurant or a popular trattoria, you cannot miss tasting some traditional foods. For a first course with a Palermo flavor, we suggest bucatini with sardines, a perfect combination of aristocratic and popular ingredients, or the classic and timeless pasta alla norma. To continue the meal, order an exquisite caponata, and once you have finished this delicious dish, made with fried eggplant, onion, tomato, capers and olives, let yourself literally be tempted by the numerous dessert proposals of Sicilian cuisine.

Ricotta cannoli, cassata, and granita are just some of the most tempting desserts you can taste during your stay, and remember, whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it doesn't matter, it's always the right time for a sweet specialty in Palermo.

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