Ballarò
Walk among the stalls in the Albergheria district and notice how the produce changes from lane to lane. Pair the market with a stop at the Church of the Gesù, known as Casa Professa.
Palermo · Street food
Historic markets and street food in Palermo
From the stalls of Ballarò to the lanes of Capo and the squares of Vucciria, food is part of getting to know Palermo. Pick a market to start with and leave time for a street food stop.
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Explore markets and flavours
Capo market
Enter through Porta Carini and follow the market lanes towards the historic centre. Stop at Capo before continuing to Piazza Verdi and Teatro Massimo.
Vucciria
Start at Piazza San Domenico and walk to Piazza Caracciolo. The neighbourhood changes pace through the day, so choose between a daytime stroll and an evening stop.
Panelle and potato croquettes
Panelle are chickpea flour fritters. Try them in a bread roll, with potato croquettes if you like. In Palermo, the croquettes are also known as cazzilli.
Arancine and sfincione
Try a rice arancina or a slice of sfincione, Palermo’s soft focaccia with a savoury topping. Ask which fillings and variations are available at the counter.
Spleen sandwiches and fried bites
For a stronger flavour, look for pani câ meusa, Palermo’s spleen sandwich. Share portions if you want to taste several things, and ask about ingredients before ordering.
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