Taverna dei Canti
About
Cocktail Bars, Sicilian, Wine Bars
Location
Adress: Via Maqueda 229, Palermo, 90133
Phone: +39 091 7521311
Work Hours
Reviews
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Meredith A.
This was our last meal in Sicily, and I wondered if something right on the main road could actually be any good. Credit where it's due though - we really enjoyed this meal, by and large. It's also fun to sit right on one of the main pedestrian walking streets, although you will get people coming up and asking for money and trying to sell you stuff.
The seafood salad was the only part of the meal I didn't really love, but the pasta with sardines, raisins, pine nuts, and fennel was terrific. I know, it's all the classic Sicilian stuff and sounds like you could get it anywhere, but somehow even on our last night it actually felt really original and new despite the fact we've probably eaten a dozen similar pastas. I don't know how they managed to do it, but it was great. We also appreciated the rare chance to eat meat - so much seafood here - the pork dish was really well-prepared, with a good sauce and some fresh vegetables.
I know this is a general Sicilian complaint, but my God the service was pretty bad. We were just screaming for the bill internally for like, 30 minutes. Nobody even walked by. I know to an extent that's normal here, but this felt pretty egregious. Also a few mixups with what we ordered, both food and alcohol. Worth it for the food though, just don't come if you're in a rush! -
Farrah A.
Walking down the ever busy Via Maqueda, this bar is always busy. The patio is usually full with patrons -- and everyone is sipping on Aeperol Spritzers.
On our last day in Palermo -- and rather hot day of touring around -- we were itching to try out this popular hangout.
There's a chalkboard outside with daily specials. Light bites. And per Sicilian hospitality, each apértif comes with a few small bites. This time, they served us fried chickpea patties (a typical Sicilian street food).
Of you're American, you'll consider service slow, so ask for the check ahead of time. Cash preferred. -
Jack D.
Our concierge recommend this place to us. We told him we did not want a touristy spot. We wanted a place the locals go. Well he certainly hit the spot, the out door dinning room was perfect for a starlit night in Rome. The food and service was 5 star. The pasta was all homemade and served in true Roman style sauces. We took a walk after dinner to a very lively area with many bars restaurants and live music. The area is one of the best night spots in Rome. This will be a first stop on our next trip to Rome.
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Sara C.
We came for an early dinner and were seated immediately, with relatively quick service (though as it got busier service got a little slower). The staff were helpful and spoke English, which was good for us tourists. The Sicilian ragout pasta was very delicious. We also got the black squid pasta, the mussels pasta, and the medium size tasting platter. These dishes were good portions and tasted fine, but were just okay. It was a filling meal and it is in a convenient location, but it was nothing too special.