"Dear friends of the Grand Hotel Wagner, a visit to Palermo is sure to evoke the authentic scents and flavours of our Sicily..."
Dear friends of the Grand Hotel Wagner, a visit to Palermo is sure to evoke the authentic aromas and flavours of our Sicily.
We have therefore selected some of the best places to try during your stay.
The ones we would like to be recommended to us, by true, authentic Sicilians through and through.
Gourmet restaurants
Bebop
Located right in the city centre (20 metres from the hotel), this gourmet destination is featured in the Michelin Guide for its ability to blend tradition and innovation in unique dishes.
It is described as: “an oasis of calm amidst Palermo’s nightlife”
Mec
Awarded a Michelin star, this sought-after restaurant will guide you on a journey of rediscovery of traditional recipes, in a truly unique setting. A 16th-century palace, a museum dedicated to Steve Jobs.
You will be welcomed into rooms of extraordinary elegance, exuding the city’s characteristic charm
Gagini
Another Michelin star that shines amongst the streets of Palermo. This modern-designed restaurant welcomes you into the 16th-century workshop of the sculptor Gagini. A more personal cuisine, crafted by Chef Zillo, will guide you towards new and unexplored flavours.
You’ll find yourself in the heart of the Vucciria, with one foot in the past and your palate in the future.
Gourmet restaurants
Buatta
A truly “local” cuisine. A focus on small producers, the flavours of traditional recipes and local wines.
We love it for: the freshness of the produce, the friendly, family-like atmosphere.
Don’t miss the sfincione and the Buatta tasting.
Corona Trattoria
Traditional seafood cuisine, handed down from generation to generation. Bucatini with sardines, spaghetti with squid ink, and locally caught fish.
Recommended for: Sicilian starters (the best milk croquettes, just like “the ones Grandma used to make”), seafood pasta dishes, and the wine list.
Osteria Mercede
Our list wouldn’t be complete without a tavern. The “Nautico” restaurant serves generous seafood dishes. A superb location and top-quality ingredients.
Recommended for: crudités lovers – don’t miss the Crudo Mercede, it’s superb…
Quattro Mani
A wonderfully welcoming atmosphere. Authentic cuisine. A place that visitors to this city would love to discover. Organic produce and sustainable fishing are at the heart of this restaurant’s traditional offering.
We love it for: the seasonal nature and variety of the menu, as well as the staff’s professionalism and friendliness.
Street Food, Cafés and Delicacies
The Vucciria Market and the Ballarò Market
The market stalls offer the best of traditional Palermo cuisine. Panelle sandwiches, spleen sandwiches, Palermo-style sfincione and much more!
Sciampagna Patisserie
Just a stone’s throw from our hotel, there’s a modern patisserie that’s sophisticated in both taste and presentation (do try the macarons and the single-portion desserts)
The historic Spinnato café
Located on the pedestrianised street Via P.pe di Belmonte, the “living room of the people of Palermo”
(be sure to try their homemade cannoli, cassata and coffee)
Stagnitta House
Next to their coffee roastery (a wide variety of coffees and the best granita in Palermo, served with coffee and cream)
