MEC Restaurant
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9.3/10
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8.5
Interesting menu and presentation. Excellent service. Lovely location, but the perhaps the tech stuff was somewhat over the top & "in your face" - maybe some like that & its OK for a "museum/gallery" - but for an expensive special occasion dinner, I would prefer a more relaxed setting to celebrate & enjoy the dinner!
9.5
Professional, corteous service, tasty dishes and well balanced wines.
10
Great food, great service and very creative ambiance!
10
Excellent food quality and staff which is appropriately professional and cool at the same time!
10
Great food and pairing and special Atmosphere
7.0
We went here on our second night in Sicily so were still relatively inexperienced about local food. What we learned at MEC (and during the rest of our trip) is that Sicilian cuisine includes a lot of fishy flavors (like anchovies, mackerel, etc) that are not familiar to American palates and that we don’t like. These flavors were all over the tasting menu at MEC. If we could do it again, we would order a la carte to avoid these flavors. Service was very attentive, Sommelier was excellent. Ambience was odd - the Apple museum is a relatively cold environment for dinner.
10
An incredibly unique and overall amazing experience. From the service, to the ambiance and of course the food. We couldn't have been more satisfied with a dining experience that was truly unique and special. The wine pairings were perfect with our tasting menu. This is an experience we'll be talking about for a while.
10
Food was excellent. We did the tasting menu and each dish and subpart was yummy and inventive. Ambience was definitely different. Dining room was an old palace, and decorations were old Apple computers and parts. A bit weird, but it didn’t bother me. Service was impeccable.
9.0
The food and presentation was wonderful. We did the tasting menu and it was a very memorable evening. If you have a chunk of time, an appetite and are looking for creative food, and a special evening, I would recommend the MEC.
10
So much flavor in every single bite. Wow.
10
Wonderful dinner at MEC. The dinner was stunning, as the balcony view from which we could admire Santa Rosalia celebration. Thanks in particular to Cécilia, who made our dinner in a cosy vibe.
10
Excellent Service. Beautiful location with a lot of background.
6.0
The experience at this restaurant was, overall, underwhelming — especially given the high expectations and premium price point. The concept is introduced as a tribute to Steve Jobs, briefly mentioned upon arrival, but never revisited throughout the evening. It left us wondering how the theme connected to the overall dining experience. The wine list is extensive — almost overwhelming. We received a massive catalogue, but guidance was minimal when we asked for help. We expected more personalized suggestions. We went with the tasting menu, which looked promising. While the plating was elegant, the flavors didn’t consistently deliver. The courses lacked depth and didn’t quite match our palate. That said, the staff were polite and attentive, and the setting was pleasant. It wasn’t a bad evening, but it didn’t meet the standard we had anticipated — especially given the price and the intriguing concept
8.0
The restaurant is interesting. Service impeccable. But this is not a place for people who want to enjoy their food. It is for people interested in pushing taste boundaries. Unfortunately I am the former.
10
MEC was a very unique experience: amazing food while being surrounded by a memorial to Steve Jobs and Apple innovation. The service was perfect and there were a lot of extra surprise dishes as part of our meal. Each dish was presented well and tasted so good that it put a big smile on our faces.
6.0
The flavour combinations were not good. Sadly much of the food just didn’t taste that nice. Perhaps trying to be too clever.
2.0
worthest
10
The setting, the food, the entire staff. Just could not have been better. Top top top notch best experience!
8.0
Beautiful location with the added benefit of being in a very interesting technology museum. The wine room was very impressive! Service was impeccable, friendly, welcoming, and great recommendations. With all that, my expectations of the food were very high, but I wasn’t all that impressed. It was fine with good portions, but the taste wasn’t as flavorful as I would like.
10
We had an absolutely fantastic experience at MEC in Palermo. The menu was outstanding – a perfect blend of local Sicilian ingredients and international inspiration, beautifully executed with creativity and precision. Each dish was thoughtfully composed, bursting with flavor, and elegantly presented. The service was equally impressive – attentive, warm, and genuinely welcoming without ever being intrusive. We felt truly taken care of throughout the entire evening. A memorable last night for u’s in stunning surroundings – MEC is a must-visit for anyone in Palermo who appreciates top-tier gastronomy. We hope to return soon!!
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