You’ve booked a vacation in Palermo and are eager to enjoy a great aperitivo in the city, but don’t know where to go? Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place. Palermo, for its residents and for tourists visiting at any time during a break from work and stress, is one of the few things that make life worth living, and it’s indeed one of the cities we often return to with great frequency and extreme pleasure.
In today’s lines, however, we’ll focus on the most delicious and carefree part of vacations: the aperitivo. In fact, below, we’ve explored everything: from simple eateries to starred venues, from trattorias to classic pizzerias, from seafood restaurants to those kiosks offering one of Palermo’s delights, “u pani ca meusa.”
But how relaxing, satisfying, and filling can aperitifs in Sicily be? Well… there’s truly something for every taste, we can assure you. Besides tasting the various typical delicacies of Palermo and Sicily in general, you can choose aperitifs with various dishes that can also be light to stay in shape, in short.
In one of the most unique streets in Palermo’s historic center, in front of the Teatro Massimo, you’ll find the Vespa Café: a venue characterized by a warm and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for spending carefree and joyful hours. There’s no doubt that this rightfully earns a place on our list of recommended venues for enjoying a delicious aperitivo in Palermo.
With its beautiful vintage-style interior and its outdoor space along a marvelous alleyway, Vespa is one of the best places to enjoy a great aperitivo, thanks to the skill of the bartenders who are always ready to satisfy any whim of the patrons, and the kitchen staff who always offer delicious and high-quality food.
What are the best places to have an aperitivo in Palermo?
Located on via Principe di Villafranca, TuttiBrilli is a true synonym of reliability when it comes to places to have a drink and enjoy tasty appetizers. And with a name like that, could we ever exclude it from our list of recommended venues for a delightful aperitivo in Palermo? It’s a place where cuisine and design blend together, creating a warm and elegant environment where you can breathe a splendid homey atmosphere.
It’s not a classic restaurant but a place for meetings and relationships characterized by simple and refined cuisine, where you can relax while savoring a glass of wine, excellent champagne, or beer labels while enjoying tasting evenings and live music.
Do you know Enoteca Butticè? Born in the distant year of 1936 by Mr. Giuseppe Butticè as a small deli and wine shop, Enoteca Butticè is a true institution, and there’s not a single Palermitan who doesn’t know it, making it the choice among the different places in the area to enjoy a splendid aperitivo.
Its menu, in an orthodox manner, offers exquisite dishes of Palermo and regional cuisine that have been passed down from family and popular tradition, with fresh ingredients purchased daily in the city’s historic markets.
