Trattoria Il Vecchio Mafone - PALERMO

I spent 3 weeks in palermo and I must conclude that this is my favorite restaurant in the city. it looks pretty inconspicuous and even when they pass, there is a chance they miss it. it is in a small quiet side street and not known from tourist, because they prefer the louder main roads like via roma. here is the reason why this restaurant is so good: mainly visited by Italians, excellent value for money, fresh and tasty seafood, a great menu, and the personal is just so friendly. I went twice to my last two days in palermo and on the second visit it already felt as if I went to a place I visited for years because the waiter was very welcoming and immediately recognized me and even knew what I wanted to order. great witness! try this place:

It is really fresh fish and seafood, amazing taste. mustels are one. very well cooked and good quality. very good and affordable prices and friendly witness. I'm coming back in a definitiw!

Excellent grilled pesce spada, sea roast and calamari, and fretto misto, in a quiet alley in the heart of palermo. very reasonable prices and beautiful service. highly recommended!

Great experience. very good and authentic eating to reasonable trips in a very nice environment. can really recommend it.

Three stars for the caponata and swordfish, otherwise disappointed. We had an octopus starter which was so tough it was impossible to eat. We felt locals were treated differently to tourists both in terms of food quality and pricing. Our b&b owner commented that they could be artistic in their pricing