Taverna del Pavone — Restaurant in Monreale

A Hidden Gem with Heart and Flavor

What an unforgettable experience! I lead study abroad groups, and Marcello graciously reserved the entire restaurant for my students — a gesture that set the tone for a truly exceptional afternoon. From start to finish, the lunch was nothing short of incredible: impeccable service, genuine hospitality, and a deep passion for food and culture.

The menu celebrates local Palermitano specialties made with organic ingredients, and every dish was prepared with care and flavor. Marcello and his team didn’t just serve us; they welcomed us into their culinary world. They took time to explain each dish, answer questions, and gather feedback, turning the meal into a cultural exchange as much as a dining experience.

Even my most selective eaters were won over — and when dessert arrived, every single student was scraping their bowls clean to savor the last drop of the house-made strawberry sauce. This is more than just a restaurant; it’s a place where food, community, and culture come together beautifully....

The drinks came 20 min after having ordered because we asked for it. The food came more than one hour after because we asked for it many times. And the pasta arrived on my clothes because the waiter/owner dropped the plate on the table like we were at a cantine. Scusa scusa but my white pant is totally damaged for ever... And when I came out of the toilets trying cleaning my pants after 10min the table was the same, no cleaning no changing.

This young Italian owner was speaking English perfectly just before and suddenly after his mistake, he was speaking Italian only without understanding any word of our English/french/ nor our Italian...

'Scusa' means you do something to repare... And not cheating on your customers...

I don't recommend this...

We had a very unpleasant experience visiting this place. We didn't like the food but that could be a matter of taste, however with wine it was really awful. We asked a waiter what he could recommend, but he answered that he doesn't drink any wine so we ordered a bottle quite randomly, then the waiter brought the bottle and suggested we try, it appeared to be a sour one (close to vinegar) so we decided to take another one. But the waiter insisted that if he already had opened the bottle we had to take it (why then you suggest to try?). After a long dispute the waiter agreed to bring another wine (by glasses) and it appeared also to be sour (we didn't have strength for more arguing so we...