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Dining out in Palermo Italian cuisine is famous the world over and rightly so. Your dining out experience in Palermo should therefore not disappoint! This lively and vibrant capital city is one of the biggest in Italy so there are plenty of eating places to choose from. Palermo has a large number of bars, cafes and restaurants serving everything from traditional Sicilian fare to international cuisine. As you would expect from a city with a rich cultural heritage, you will find alongside traditional Sicilian restaurants French, German, American, Chinese and North African eateries to name a few. Visitors to Palermo will certainly have no problem finding a restaurant to suit both their taste and their budget. With its stylish café and dining culture Palermo provides all the atmosphere and ambience one would expect when dining out in Italy. It is also blessed in that its` proximity to the sea and countryside provide an endless bounty of delicious, fresh locally sourced ingredients. Local Cuisine Sicily has been influenced by several different cultures over the centuries and this is best reflected by the local cuisine. Some of the best dishes to try out include traditional Sicilian cuisine such as pasta with sardines, anchovies and pine nuts, the fresh salads, panini`s and fennel panelle which are small, fried snacks made from chickpea flour. Vegetarians are well catered for in Sicily too, far beyond the standard Margherita pizza, so there should be no problem in finding food for those who prefer to avoid meat and fish. Aubergine dishes, notably the aubergine salads and chickpea fritters are particularly tasty. Recommended local desserts include Cassata a sponge cake with ice cream, marzipan and candied fruit, Frutta di Martorana - fruits combined with pastry and marzipan, Cannolo di Ricotta - sweet ricotta, pistachio and fruit filled pastry tubes and of course lots of delicious locally made ice cream. Dining Out In Palermo there is something to suit every palate and every budget. The simplest dishes of course being the ubiquitous pizza, available from any number of the pizzerias and pizza parlours you can find dotted about the city. Or if you are on a tight budget and want to do as the locals do stop off whenever you smell something good from one of the many street vendors selling delicious quick bites to eat! Evening meals regularly focus on the catch of the day! Fresh fish mussels and sardines are staples on the menu as are pasta dishes tossed with seafood in delicious aromatic sauces. For the best seafood the advice it to head out to one of the many restaurants that are based close to the sea, or if your budget permits, for something special try one of the acclaimed restaurants found in Palermo`s top hotels. For those on a tighter budget Palermo`s small pizzerias provide an authentic Sicilian experience at a reasonable price, complete with wood-fuelled ovens the atmosphere in these places should make your Palermo experience a memorable one. All-in-all Palermo is a fantastic place to visit with its impressive mix of entertainment, places to eat out and vibrant nightlife. There are many comfortable cheap hotels to be found, making Palermo an accessible place for anyone who just wants to soak up that wonderful Sicilian atmosphere and culture. |
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