Enosteria Sicula

vera w. • 1 review

October 2, 2025

8.5/10

Ecellent food and good choice of wines. The rissoto was a standout as was the rolled swordfish. Plan to go again. A change from the usual choices available as the meals had very well balanced flavours.

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John M. • 7 reviews

September 22, 2025

9/10

Friendly reception good food good service, reasonable wine list

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Enosteria Sicula • Owner

John ❤️ thank you for your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed our friendly welcome, the quality of our Sicilian cuisine, attentive service, and our Sicilian wine list featuring labels with a great quality-to-price ratio. At Enosteria Sicula, a Sicilian restaurant in the center of Palermo just a few steps from Teatro Politeama, we work every day to offer traditional dishes revisited with fresh ingredients and a complete experience in both dining and atmosphere. We strive to grow and improve day after day. We look forward to welcoming you again soon: you can always find us at Via Torrearsa 3, Palermo. Serving you was truly rewarding. See you next time ❤️

Janae D. • 1 review

September 27, 2025

5.5/10

Waited over an hour and 15 minutes for two plates of pasta.

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Enosteria Sicula • Owner

Timeline Reservation at 8:45 pm They sit down at 9:00 pm (sorry, it’s Saturday) They order at 9:15 pm 9:25 pm they receive the starter 9:50 pm they receive the pasta 10:15 pm they ask for the bill Enosteria Sicula always welcomes criticism when it is constructive and truthful. We never hesitate to raise our hand and apologize when mistakes are made — something that can certainly happen when working hard or when oversights occur. However, it is important to bring clarity to this situation.

Joe B. • 10 reviews

September 22, 2025

9.5/10

Best food we have had in Palermo so far. Octopus Aranchini was fantastic!

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Enosteria Sicula • Owner

Joe ❤️ thank you for your review and for calling our food the best you’ve had in Palermo. We’re delighted that our Arancinette with octopus ragù made your experience at Enosteria Sicula so special. In our Sicilian restaurant in Palermo, just a few steps from the Teatro Politeama, we share the culinary traditions of Sicily through dishes prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients, combining authentic recipes with creative interpretations. Alongside our appetizers and seafood specialties, we serve gourmet arancini such as the Arancinette with octopus, one of the most appreciated dishes of our contemporary Sicilian cuisine, always paired with a curated selection of Sicilian wines that highlight the authentic flavors of our island ❤️

María S. • 1 review

September 15, 2025

7.5/10

The place is nice and the food too. But the service it's toooooo slow. We had a reservation at 21:30 and we finished eating at 23:15 (we eat fast, so the food arrived really late)

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Enosteria Sicula • Owner

María ❤️, thank you for your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed both the cuisine and the atmosphere at Enosteria Sicula. Regarding the timing, we would like to clarify that your dinner, which started at 9:30 pm and ended at 11:15 pm, lasted 1 hour and 45 minutes: an absolutely standard timeframe for a full dinner in a restaurant, especially considering that all our dishes are freshly cooked to order with high-quality ingredients. Our philosophy is to offer a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience, not a “fast” meal like in a fast food restaurant. We understand that you may have a different pace, but for most of our guests an attentive and well-paced service, designed to accompany the evening, is an essential part of the experience ❤️

Gustavo D. • 5 reviews

September 19, 2025

10/10

Great food very local food with a twist

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Enosteria Sicula • Owner

Gustavo ❤️ thank you so much for your wonderful 10/10 rating and for your clear and effective review. We are truly delighted to know that you enjoyed our authentic yet contemporary Sicilian cuisine, which starts from traditional dishes and reinterprets them with creativity to offer that unmistakable “twist” that sets us apart. At Enosteria Sicula, commitment is never lacking: every day we work with fresh, seasonal ingredients, carefully selected, to transform a meal into a real journey through the flavors of Sicily. Thank you also for noticing the strong connection with local tradition, this balance between roots and innovation is exactly what we aim for. Come visit us again soon. We look forward to welcoming you at Via Torrearsa 3, just behind the Politeama Theater in the heart of Palermo, for another food and wine experience that lives up to expectations ❤️

Stewart W. • 1 review

September 16, 2025

9/10

High quality dishes. Traditional with a creative twist. Brilliant. Amongst an huge selection of restaurants all seemingly offering virtually the same menu, this restaurant is a superb dining option. Highly recommended. I expected more enthusiastic wine service as the wines on display were a very impressive collection. Us tourists do not necessarily know what’s great in Sicily. We are open to be impressed. I felt it was a missed opportunity. I felt the QR code menu, (they are everywhere on the island) don’t allow the servers to engage with guests. I certainly could have, and would have, indulged in more of what Enosteria Sicula had to offer if the servers engaged with me.

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Enosteria Sicula • Owner

Stewart ❤️ Thank you for your detailed review and for choosing Enosteria Sicula during your stay in Palermo. We are very happy that you enjoyed our high-quality Sicilian dishes, where tradition and creativity come together, and that you found our Sicilian restaurant to be up to your expectations. Our wine list is composed exclusively of Sicilian labels, carefully selected to represent the richness of our territory, and our goal is always to suggest pairings that best enhance each dish. We are sorry if, on this occasion, you felt a lack of engagement from the staff: we will take your feedback to heart. We have introduced the digital QR code menu for greater clarity and sustainability, but it will never replace direct contact and human warmth, which remain fundamental for us. We look forward to welcoming you again soon at Enosteria Sicula, in Via Torrearsa 3, just a few steps from Teatro Politeama, to let you discover even more of what we have to offer ❤️

Pete D. • 2 reviews

September 15, 2025

10/10

We had a very nice dinner. Fresh food and excellent service were provided. Thank you!

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Enosteria Sicula • Owner

Pete ❤️ Thank you so much for your wonderful 10/10 review! We are delighted that you enjoyed your dinner at Enosteria Sicula in the heart of Palermo, just behind Teatro Politeama. Our philosophy is to offer authentic Sicilian cuisine reinterpreted in a contemporary way, always using fresh, seasonal ingredients paired with a carefully curated selection of Sicilian wines. Knowing that you appreciated both the quality of the food and the attentive service fills us with pride. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another authentic Sicilian dining experience in Palermo ❤️

Johanna D. • 15 reviews

September 10, 2025

8.5/10

Ambience is very nice - we sat inside within the stone walls. The service was quite slow. Took 20 minutes before anyone spoke with us. Perhaps a mix up, but once we were approached, everything was very good. The food was very good. Particularly the pork dish, which was excellent. Wines were very good as well and recommendations much appreciated.

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Enosteria Sicula • Owner

Johanna ❤️ thank you for choosing Enosteria Sicula and for appreciating our contemporary Sicilian cuisine, in particular the Maialino dell’Oste 2.0 and our selection of Sicilian wines. We are pleased that you enjoyed the atmosphere of our restaurant in the heart of Palermo. We understand your observation about the service: as you may have noticed yourself, with around 100 people between the indoor dining room and the outdoor tables at peak time (around 8:15 pm), we have an internal round dedicated to taking orders to ensure that all guests receive proper attention. We are glad that once the service started you found the experience up to expectations, and we look forward to welcoming you again at Via Torrearsa 3, just behind Piazza Politeama, for another dinner that lives up to expectations. See you next time ❤️

Salim B. • 1 review

September 1, 2025

6/10

Food and wine were nice. It should not take 25 minutes to pay though.

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Enosteria Sicula • Owner

Salim, we are glad that you appreciated the quality of our Sicilian food and our wine list, but we consider the 2/10 rating you gave to our service completely unjustified. It makes absolutely no sense. The 25-minute wait to pay was not due to staff inefficiency, but to a single POS being used for multiple transactions and, above all, to the ethical choice of our staff to assist a lady who was having difficulties at the register with her credit card. This kind of customer care is part of the philosophy of Enosteria Sicula, a restaurant in the heart of Palermo that works every day with seriousness and professionalism to offer an authentic Sicilian dining experience. Penalizing us with such a low score is outrageous. Service is the flagship of our restaurant and is proven by thousands of guests who rate it as excellent (average 9.3/10 on TheFork with more than 5,000 reviews). One should not play with other people’s work: it is neither fair nor respectful of our commitment. The customer is not always right

D J. • 3 reviews

August 24, 2025

10/10

Excellent food and service.

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Enosteria Sicula • Owner

Wow ❤️ Thank you very much Devinda for your wonderful review and for appreciating both the food and the service at Enosteria Sicula, our Sicilian restaurant located in the heart of Palermo, in Via Torrearsa just a few steps from Teatro Politeama. We are proud to offer a seasonal menu that enhances authentic Sicilian cuisine with a contemporary twist, prepared only with fresh, local and high-quality ingredients. Our guests can enjoy traditional Sicilian dishes with creative touches, paired with a curated wine list featuring only Sicilian wines carefully selected from the best wineries on the island. We are delighted that the attention of our staff and the quality of service met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you again in Palermo for another food and wine experience that celebrates the true flavors of Sicily ❤️

Shira D. • 4 reviews

August 15, 2025

10/10

Aside from the heat because August is unbearable, the food and service were excellent.

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Enosteria Sicula • Owner

Thank you, Shira ❤️ The staff is happy to have given you a pleasant evening with good food, accompanied by service that lived up to your expectations. Fortunately, our dining rooms are nice and cool 🙂 We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Marco P. • 1 review

August 3, 2025

9.5/10

Great cousins that merges traditional food with creative twists perfectly! The fish was very fresh and the tastes balanced. The cellar offered plenty of great local choices. The staff was super kind and spoke great English.

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Enosteria Sicula • Owner

Wow Marco ❤️ Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing Enosteria Sicula, our Sicilian restaurant in the heart of Palermo, just a few steps from Teatro Politeama. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the freshness of the fish, the creativity in our dishes, and the perfect balance of flavors — all key elements of our seasonal Sicilian menu designed to celebrate the island’s culinary tradition with a contemporary twist. We’re also happy you appreciated our wine cellar, which features only carefully selected Sicilian wines, and the attentive service offered by our team. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Francesco — he’ll be pleased to know his excellent English helped make your experience even more enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back for another authentic food and wine experience in Palermo ❤️

Andy K. • 5 reviews

August 5, 2025

10/10

It was a perfect evening in every way. The staff were friendly and responsive, and above all, the food was outstanding with a truly creative touch. Highly recommended.

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Enosteria Sicula • Owner

Wow ❤️ Thank you, Andy, for your amazing feedback and for choosing Enosteria Sicula, our Sicilian restaurant in the heart of Palermo, just a few steps from Piazza Politeama. We’re delighted to hear that your evening was perfect and that you appreciated both the warm hospitality of our staff and the creativity of our Sicilian cuisine. At Enosteria, we are passionate about offering a truly authentic experience, through a seasonal menu made with fresh, local ingredients that celebrate the richness of Sicilian culinary tradition. Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us. We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable food and wine experience in via Torrearsa. You were truly welcome and much-appreciated guests ❤️

Lorenzo S. • 2 reviews

August 2, 2025

10/10

incredible staff, completely available. We really felt Sicilian hospitality when visiting, and for sure we are going to come back again.

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Enosteria Sicula • Owner

Wow ❤️ Thank you so much, Lorenzo, for your amazing 10/10 review and for highlighting the warmth and attentiveness of our staff! We’re delighted that your visit to Enosteria Sicula, our Sicilian restaurant in the historic center of Palermo, left you with such a positive memory. Experiencing genuine Sicilian hospitality is one of our core values, and we’re thrilled it came through clearly during your evening with us. We’re located just a few steps from Piazza Politeama, and here we offer a curated selection of traditional and revisited Sicilian dishes, prepared with fresh, local ingredients and served in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. We truly look forward to having you back for another authentic gastronomic experience in Palermo — a journey of taste through the best of our island. See you next time ❤️

Anis B. • 7 reviews

June 23, 2025

6/10

Food was bellow average. Service was really slow although the servers were nice. Overall I would not recommend.

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Enosteria Sicula • Owner

Hi Anis, we’re sorry to read your comment, but we cannot accept such a generalization: the quality of our ingredients is not in question—quite the opposite, actually. It’s likely that it simply wasn’t fully appreciated. The dishes you didn’t enjoy were, in fact, very well received by other guests dining with us on Monday the 23rd. As we do every evening, that service was reviewed in detail, and more than one table personally complimented the kitchen team and the chef. Furthermore, you dined using a 50 Yums discount in about an hour—perfectly reasonable timing for a restaurant like ours, which is neither a fast food place nor a deli. Let us also remind you that we don’t offer fixed menus: all dishes at Enosteria Sicula are prepared fresh, made to order. Lastly, we noticed you rated the service a 6, despite highlighting the kindness of our staff—perhaps a more generous rating would have reflected that better. The kitchen is one thing, table service is another

Anna W. • 52 reviews

June 19, 2025

10/10

Great food!!

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Enosteria Sicula • Owner

Wow ❤️ Thank you so much, Anna! We’re delighted that your experience at Enosteria Sicula was so positive it deserved a 10 out of 10. We put passion and care into every detail of our restaurant, from the food to the hospitality, and knowing that it all came through truly makes us happy. We look forward to welcoming you back soon to discover new flavors and more surprises from our land ❤️

Linda M. • 1 review

June 23, 2025

10/10

We have eaten in Sicily for 12 days and this restaurant had the best dish yet - Pig of the Oste. Braised and fork tender wrapped in “lard”. Other selections that were divine - the orange and fennel salad, Norman Pasta, Sicilian Caponata, and a chocolate brownie we had been craving for days. Beautiful wine selection.

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Enosteria Sicula • Owner

Linda ❤️ Wow!!! Thank you so much for this wonderful review! It fills us with joy to know that, among all the dishes you tried in 12 days in Sicily, it was at Enosteria Sicula that you found your favorite — our Maialino dell’Oste 2.0. We’re so happy you also enjoyed the chef’s caponata, the “Fuori Norma” pasta, the salad, and that brownie that seemed to be waiting just for you! And thank you for noticing our selection of wines — all strictly Sicilian and carefully chosen to tell the story of our land. Come back and visit us at the restaurant. See you soon ❤️

Daisy F. • 1 review

June 20, 2025

4.5/10

We ordered three dishes, but they were all very bland, no flavors. We ended up leaving the food untouched. It was really disappointing, especially after eating so well in Palermo. That said, the staff was nice enough to offer us a free dessert.

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Enosteria Sicula • Owner

Daisy, it’s absolutely fine if you didn’t enjoy the dishes — taste is subjective — but giving a 2 out of 10 to the kitchen is disproportionate: a dish might not be to your liking, but a 2 implies you were served something inedible. And that simply wasn’t the case. Questioning the quality of the ingredients we use daily with care and dedication is unacceptable. Surreal, even. You can’t generalize like that: on TheFork (the platform you used), our kitchen has an average rating of 9.3 based on over 4,700 verified reviews from satisfied guests. Those numbers speak for themselves. You don’t get ratings like that by serving “flavorless” food. Your 6 out of 10 for service is also inconsistent, especially considering you pointed out how kind the staff was. A critique can be harsh, but it should at least be objective. The same dishes you didn’t enjoy were highly appreciated by other guests. Your feedback is out of line — it feels like a petty reaction. An unfair judgment, especially toward the people who work hard

Meme Z. • 2 reviews

June 16, 2025

10/10

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I was so happy with the food. Tho i can't comment in whether its siccilian cuisine i absolutely enjoyed it. My fav was the complimentary entry they provided. The little biscuit thing. Plus i had the best desert in a long time! The last one on their menu Sorry don't remember the name

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Enosteria Sicula • Owner

Meme ❤️ Thank you so much for your lovely comment! We’re happy you enjoyed your experience at Enosteria Sicula, the chef personally sends his thanks. The entrée you liked was a crispy crostino with a sweet anchovy reduction, pistachio, and confit cherry tomato — a small taste of our idea of Sicily. And the dessert that stayed with you was our “semifreddo allo scaccio”…we’re truly glad it made an impression! Come visit us again at the restaurant, see you soon ❤️