Bancarella Del Polpottavio — Local services in Palermo

Eye-catching show in the center of the square. I ordered fried squid (very thin) skewers and grilled intestines. I saw them re-frying the sticks when ordered, but when served the skewers were still cold inside from being refrigerated previously. The seller assured me that they are pre-cooked; therefore it is okay to eat. However, why would I eat a fried food that has not been thawed? I trashed them. I am sure he himself doesn't eat them that way either... The intestines were nothing to rave about. Not much flavor and very chewy parts. Only ate less than half of the plate. Not sure how they should taste since I didn't want to try it again at another vendor. But then again, I am not much of an organ meat lover...

I had a bad experience here. The quality of the seafood in oil is very poor. However, the worst part is that they cheat tourists in a nasty way. We ordered a mix of squid, sardines, some fish, and calamari (though there was only one ring of calamari). All the Italians around us received portions that were about 30% larger than mine, and trust me, it was noticeable. I pointed this out to the waiter and the cook, comparing our portions, but they ignored me and laughed. They do not understand that with this behavior, they will ultimately lose more than they save on food. I do not recommend this...

A must taste if you like offal. While enjoying the atmosphere of Mercato di Ballaro, you can enjoy the tasty Stigghioli...