![]() The staff at Airone Hotel gave a couple of recommendations for dinner for our last night in Sicilia. Quattrochchiacchiere ( Via Monsignor Domenico Orlando, 13, 95126 Catania CT, Italy) – We did not get to do much in Catania, but we always manage to have a nice meal fit in our schedule. While gazing at the natural beauty, a sip of aperol spritz is just perfect. A scene from the movie Malena (another great movie!) was also filmed here. Lounge Beach Scala dei Turchi (Strada Provinciale 68, 182, 92010, Realmonte, Sicily, Italy) – Scala dei Turchi (aka Turkish Steps) is a gorgeous white rock cliff. Why can’t we get this food quality/freshness at home? I really enjoyed my meal at this cafeteria with the beautiful Greek ruins behind me. A fresh, well-grown tomato does not need any seasoning or sauce. Even cafeteria salads in Sicilia tasted amazing. Outdoor Cafeteria at the Valle dei Templi(Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy) – This actually makes me kind of sad. ![]() We ended up with too much food or is there such a thing as too much food if that food is absolutely delish…! She kept asking us questions with some hand gestures and we just said, “si, si”. The cook/owner did not speak a word of English. Ristorante Pizzeria Del Viale ( Via Venti Settembre 2, 90030 Palazzo Adriano, Sicily Italy) – This is the only restaurant in Palazzo Adriano and this IS the best restaurant. The romantic train ride from Palermo to Cefalu will take you to this shoreside town full of charm. Cefalu is such a perfect daytrip destination if you are looking for something to do near Palermo. Locanda del Marinaio (Via Porpora, 5, 90015 Cefalù PA, Italy) – Every single pasta dish on this trip was cooked just perfectly. (Oh, did I mention that Italian guys are super hot?! I repeat, Italian men are HOT! I wanted to buy all the fish he had in his fish shop. Things we ate: pani ca meusa (spleen sandwich, yes, you heard me correctly), gelato in brioche (it’s a thing, and it’s a beautiful thing), panelle (Sicilian fritters made with chickpea flour), arancini (deep-fried stuffed rice balls), sfincione ( Sicilian pizza), Sicilian wine and OLIVES! Not only did he give us delicious food, he also took us everywhere and told us so much about the city and the people. Our guide Salvo was extremely knowledgeable and witty. Palermo Food Tour ( Foodies of Palermo through AirBnb) – I strongly recommend taking this food tour on your day 1 in Palermo. Fresh ingredients, lots to munch, so many stories. Mercato della Vucciria (Via Coltellieri, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy) – Markets are the best. Domenico, 11, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy) – One gelato a day is a must and we religiously followed that rule! The most incredible flavor was pistachio, which tasted completely different from what I am used to tasting in 14,000 year old store bought crap in the States….! And that’s all we needed.Īntica Gelateria Lucchese (Piazza S. Trattoria da Salvo ( Corso Tukory 156, 90134, Palermo, Sicily, Italy) – Fish, fresh seafood, grilled and lightly seasoned. Aside from all things we loved about Sicilia, here’s what we ate, in the order it was devoured! I honestly could have spent the whole day sitting at a corner at the square, sipping on espresso, talking to some old folks there and would have been completely happy. Just thinking about that day makes me tear up right now.Īlfredo’s bike was still there, pictures of famous scenes from the movie were hanging up on the wall. I am guessing she’s seen quite a few people like me before, because she just had this smile on her face and said nothing. We were guided into a little “museum” at THE square as soon as the lady who led us there turned on the music from the movie, I LOST IT. No time seemed to have passed in this little town. Everything there was just as they were in the movie. Visiting Sicilia and going to that little town was one of my biggest dreams and dreams do come true!Īs we were approaching Palazzo Adriano, my heart started to pound like crazy. Most scenes were filmed in Palazzo Adriano, a remote town located between Palermo and Agrigento. While I absolutely love the music by Ennio Morricone, what most appeals to me in the movie is the small town where Toto and Alfredo share their friendship. My all-time favorite movie is Cinema Paradiso directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. I’ve finally decided to finish thing post, and now I get to relive it! So, here we go. ‘ I don’t even know where to start‘ was in my mind when I sat down to write about our trip to Sicily, or Sicilia, and 9 months have passed since then.
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