Palermo is a city rich in history and culture, this is also inevitably reflected in its gastronomy.
Palermo street food is an ancient tradition, which has its roots in popular Sicilian cuisine which in turn has captured over the years all the nuances of the various dominations and different known cultures.
The specialties of Palermo's street food are numerous and all very tasty, in fact it won't be difficult wandering through the streets of Palermo to find:
- Panelle
- Crocchè
- The mix that appeals to everyone Sandwich with panelle and crocchè
- Arancine (Yes, you read that right, because here the arancina is female)
- U pane ca meusa pure or maritato (simple only with spleen or paired with cheese)
- I stigghiole, that is, roasted lamb or kid innards
- The sfincione palermitano
- Frittula for the more tenacious, offal of veal first boiled and then browned with oil or lard. You can eat it with salt and pepper or in a sandwich.
All these typical features have an inestimable value, as if they were relics for Palermo and as we well know, all the relics have sanctuaries where they are jealously guarded, sacred temples...
Those in Palermo are many, for example Ballarò Market, Vucciria Market, Mercato del Capo which preserves all these specialties instead Porta Carbone alla Cala which preserves the secret of the best spleen sandwich.
These specialties are often sold by street vendors, who prepare them freshly.
Fully enjoy the sensations that Palermitan cuisine will convey to you, without being afraid to experiment or try new things, we are sure that with flavors and traditions it will be able to give you a unique experience in an authentic and lively atmosphere.