What to eat in Palermo
Cannoli and cassate are the typical sweets of Palermo, a must in any self-respecting restaurant in the Sicilian capital. Another typical dish is arancine (fried rice balls), eaten in industrial
quantities on 13 December, the feast day of Santa Lucia. The potato-based cazzilli (or crocchè) are also a must-try.
What to drink in Palermo
One of the most popular wines in Palermo is Alcamo DOC, whose existence dates back to the first half of the 16th century. Another wine produced in the Palermo metropolitan area is Monreale DOC. Also on the tables of Palermo’s restaurants are the Contea di Sclafani and Contessa Entellina wines. All four are wines produced within the province of Palermo.
Nightlife in Palermo
Piazza Caracciola
, a few steps from the Vucciria market, is the main centre of Palermo’s movida, where thousands of young people meet at the weekend to enjoy Palermo’s nightlife. Genuine aperitifs, excellent wine and crazy fun are guaranteed in one of the city’s iconic locations.