Osteria dei Vespri

Rosemary O. • 3 reviews

October 10, 2025

10/10

Each dish was amazing. You are required to select at least two courses. I had salad with vegetables in aspic. Delicious!! Followed by grilled lamb. Again delicious. We sat outside. Probably the best meal in Italy so far. Amazing.

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Osteria dei Vespri • Owner

Thank you for sharing such heartfelt words. To know that each dish — from the delicate vegetables in aspic to the grilled lamb — has touched your palate and your memory, is a gift for us. Dining outside, in our quiet corner of Palermo, carries a magic of its own, and hearing that it became one of your finest meals in Italy fills us with deep joy. We hope to welcome you again, to continue this conversation made of flavours, care and quiet beauty. Warmest regards from all of us at Osteria dei Vespri 🤍

Rose D. • 1 review

September 22, 2025

10/10

Everything was perfect from the location to the food to the service. Simply delicious and delightful!

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Osteria dei Vespri • Owner

you so much, Rose, for your wonderful words! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear that our location, food and service made your experience “simply delicious and delightful.” Your feedback motivates our team to keep doing our best every day. We can’t wait to welcome you back.

Ren H. • 1 review

September 19, 2025

10/10

The best dessert we've ever had. And we've had a lot of desserts. Brilliant service, amazing atmosphere, staff very welcoming and friendly.

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Osteria dei Vespri • Owner

Thank you so much for your lovely words! 🌟 We’re thrilled you enjoyed our dessert — it’s wonderful to know it’s “the best you’ve ever had.” Hearing that our service, atmosphere and team made you feel so welcome truly makes our day. We can’t wait to have you back for another sweet experience

Anthony S. • 1 review

September 9, 2025

9.5/10

We booked a table for lunch here as the restaurant is in the Guide Michelin and close to the historic centre. We were the only people there for most of the time, but another couple arrived after a while. The staff were very friendly and had menus in English. The amuse bouche were delicious, as was the bread. Our two courses were beautifully presented and very tasty, as were the petit fours we were given at the end of the meal. We had two glasses of wine chosen by the waiter and both were lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and would highly recommend this restaurant.

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Osteria dei Vespri • Owner

Thank you very much for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful review! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear that everything — from the amuse-bouche and bread to the beautifully presented courses, petit fours and wine pairings — made your visit memorable. Your kind words about our team and service mean a lot to us. We’re so pleased you thoroughly enjoyed your meal and truly appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to the historic centre!

Adham F. • 1 review

August 12, 2025

8/10

Amazing location, setting and view. Great professional service. Food can be better with more options added to the menu.

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Osteria dei Vespri • Owner

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your impressions! 🌟 We’re delighted you enjoyed our location, setting, view and service — it truly means a lot to our team. We also value your feedback about the menu options; comments like yours help us improve and offer an even better experience. We hope to welcome you back soon and surprise you with new dishes to try!

Charles l. • 41 reviews

August 8, 2025

7.5/10

I liked the pasta dish, but unfortunately did not enjoy the fish quality of the amberjack main dish.

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Osteria dei Vespri • Owner

Thank you for sharing your feedback. 🌟 We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the pasta dish, but we’re sorry that the amberjack main did not suit your personal taste. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and offer you a fully satisfying experience next time.

Michael C. • 3 reviews

June 6, 2025

7.5/10

Great ambiance but with underwhelming food and obscene pricing. Better food and value are to be found elsewhere.

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Osteria dei Vespri • Owner

Dear Guest, we’re glad you appreciated the ambiance, as we put a lot of care into every detail to create a complete and memorable experience. As for the food, we work daily with high-quality ingredients and a menu designed to offer something beyond a simple meal out. Our pricing reflects this philosophy, along with the service and atmosphere that many of our guests choose to enjoy time and again. We understand that expectations can differ, but we remain proud of our identity and of the passion we put into our work every single day.

Lynore T. • 1 review

June 7, 2025

8/10

Service and setting excellent but sadly we felt the food wasn’t as good as we would have expected. Lacking seasoning throughout and not what we had hoped for.

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Osteria dei Vespri • Owner

Dear Guest, thank you for appreciating both the service and the setting, aspects we take great care of as they are part of our idea of hospitality. As for the food, our choice is to highlight the quality of the raw ingredients without covering their flavors with excessive seasoning. The search for balance in each dish is a precise stylistic decision, which many guests appreciate for its simplicity and authenticity. We understand that taste is subjective, but we remain true to our philosophy of clean, genuine cuisine that respects each ingredient. Dear Guest, thank you for appreciating both the service and the setting, aspects we take great care of as they are part of our idea of hospitality. As for the food, our choice is to highlight the quality of the raw ingredients without covering their flavors with excessive seasoning. The search for balance in each dish is a precise stylistic decision, which many guests appreciate for its simplicity and authenticity. We understand that taste is subjective, but we re

Atsunao T. • 5 reviews

April 26, 2025

5.5/10

Walking sounds was too noisy. A final cuisine before desert was not interesting.

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Osteria dei Vespri • Owner

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that part of your experience didn’t meet your expectations, especially the background noise and the final course before dessert. If you had let us know at the time, we would have been happy to explain the preparation behind that dish — and, if needed, intervene right away to improve your experience. Your opinion is important to us, and we truly hope to welcome you again for a more enjoyable and satisfying evening.

Ainars T. • 2 reviews

April 12, 2025

9/10

Food was good, but fishbones in the cod fillet was unoleasant surprise.

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Osteria dei Vespri • Owner

Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food overall. We sincerely apologize for the unexpected presence of fishbones in the cod fillet — this is certainly not the standard we aim for, and we will ensure more attention is given to this in the future. Your comments help us improve, and we hope to have the chance to welcome you back for an even better experience.

Alexander S. • 1 review

April 4, 2025

6/10

The food was awful, very fussy and priced like a Michelin star restaurant in NYC. Maybe, we just ordered on a bad night for the chef. The restaurant ambience was delightful and staff were efficient and nice.

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Aled Rhys J. • 2 reviews

March 20, 2025

10/10

Fantastic food and service Really enjoyed

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Osteria dei Vespri • Owner

A special thank you for your beautiful words and for your time. We always look forward to welcoming you with pleasure. Greetings from Palermo.

Murat E. • 10 reviews

March 17, 2025

5/10

We tried 4 dishes only the Quail was outstanding

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Osteria dei Vespri • Owner

We are very sorry to read your comment. We don’t know exactly which other dishes you tried and why they didn’t meet your expectations. What is certain is that taste is personal, and it’s not always possible to satisfy everyone. Kindest regards

Lionel K. • 1 review

March 10, 2025

10/10

great food with top service. I loved the wine pairing..

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Osteria dei Vespri • Owner

Dear Lionel, it fills us with joy to read your comment and know that everything was to your liking, including the wine. We always look forward to welcoming you with immense pleasure. Best regards.

Saul K. • 120 reviews

March 1, 2025

9/10

Good food and wine, a bit expensive, though.

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Osteria dei Vespri • Owner

Thank you very much for sharing your impression of our restaurant. We will always be happy to delight you in the future. Best regards

Stephan H. • 1 review

December 31, 2024

6.5/10

The service was excellent. The food was not very good. We did a tasting menu and I (and others at the table) thought that it was poorly done. The food combinations of the various plates seemed to be poorly planned. The wine recommendations were excellent. All in all, good service, good wine, poor food.

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Osteria dei Vespri • Owner

Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the service and wine recommendations, but we’re sorry the tasting menu didn’t meet your expectations. Your comments about the food combinations will help us improve. We hope to have the opportunity to provide a better experience in the future.

Marc H. • 2 reviews

December 25, 2024

5.5/10

cozy restaurant, but the food was definitely very disappointing for the price. no taste, basic dishes that try to appear gourmet. I would not recommend it.

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Osteria dei Vespri • Owner

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the experience didn’t meet your expectations. We’ll use your comments to improve and hope to have the chance to serve you better in the future.

Justin S. • 1 review

November 30, 2024

6/10

My family and I were very excited to try Osteria dei Vespri. The restaurant was recommended from a dear friend of mine that lives in Palermo. The food presentation was lovely. A beautiful restaurant in a wonderful little plaza. The restaurant quiet and clean, and the host and the restaurant were very kind and lovely to my son. Unfortunately the elephant in the room was the taste of the food. Overpowering flavors like red peppercorn on several dishes. The lack of salt and umami and every dish. Extremely overpriced for a small Osteria. I wish the food was a lot better. I would’ve definitely came back for the ambience.

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Osteria dei Vespri • Owner

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and service. However, we're sorry to hear that the food didn’t meet your expectations. We always strive to offer the best experience possible and many people enjoy it. We’re sure your friend who recommended the restaurant enjoyed our cuisine, as we work hard to deliver the best to our guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and offer you a better dining experience next time.

Juli J. • 1 review

September 26, 2024

10/10

Everything, from the moment we were welcomed, through to the end of our visit was perfection. The service people were knowledgeable and respectful and professional yet warm and welcoming. The food was superb. My friend and I shared the Sea Tasting Menu and the Vegetarian Tasting menu and both felt we had picked the best! The sommelier recommended a beautiful wine within our price point that paired beautifully with each course, including the dessert. Noi siammo molto contento with our experience at Osterio dei Vespri. Thank you for making a beautiful evening extraordinary! Grazie mille!

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Osteria dei Vespri • Owner

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that every moment of your visit met your expectations, from the warm welcome to the knowledgeable service. It's great to know you enjoyed both the Sea and Vegetarian Tasting Menus, and that our sommelier’s wine selection enhanced each course perfectly. We’re delighted to have made your evening special, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Osteria dei Vespri for another unforgettable experience. Grazie mille!

Pam D. • 2 reviews

September 16, 2024

10/10

We were seated right away and loved the coziness of the restaurant. The staff was extremely attentive and the food was amazing.

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Osteria dei Vespri • Owner

Thank you, Pam! We’re thrilled to hear that you loved the cozy atmosphere of our restaurant and found our staff attentive. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the food as well. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful experience! Thank you, Pam! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cozy atmosphere of our restaurant and found our staff extremely attentive. It’s wonderful to know that you loved the food as well. We appreciate your 10 out of 10 rating and can’t wait to welcome you back!