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Antica Focacceria di San Francesco
A Palermitan institution popular with working men and families, this is one of the city's oldest eating houses; it opened in 1834, and even hosted the first Sicilian parliament. You may find its reputation better than its food, though the age-old Palermitan snack of panino con la milza (sandwich of veal innards and ricotta cheese) is worth trying.
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Casa del Brodo
This old-school trattoria (informal restaurant) has had soup as its speciality for more than 100 years, though the fresh fish and seafood are highly recommended by the locals. The tortellini in brodo (tortellini pasta in broth) is truly restorative after a hard day's sightseeing.
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Foccaceria del Massimo
This is one of Palermo's best places for lunch, and not only for those of you wanting a bit of cheap grub. The foccacerie are traditionally workmen's eateries, and the system of choosing and ordering from the counter can be a bit daunting until you get the hang of it.
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Kursaal Kalhesa
Recline on silk-covered cushions beneath soaring vaulted ceilings or sit outside in the expansive garden while you savour crispy Tunisian brik (pastries) and aromatic fettucine con vongole e gamberi (fettucine with clams and prawns). The mains are meaty, with veal and lamb steaks, and the granite (flavoured crushed ice) are perfect for dessert. The cocktail and wine lists are extensive.
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L'Acanto
The decoration is gorgeous, the food delicious and the staff friendly at this elegant restaurant that sits at the end of a small street in new Palermo. The menu is traditional with a modern twist, sprinkled with some excellent fresh seafood and grilled fish, and there's a decent wine list for boozy dinners. You eat by candlelight under canvas canopies in the leafy back garden.
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Sant'Andrea
Right in the heart of Vucciria, this good restaurant serves fresh food from the market. It was the regular haunt of Peter Robb while he researched Midnight in Sicily, and the brooding atmosphere of the book mirrors that of the restaurant. The pasta is superb.
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