Sicily street food — Restaurant in Palermo

What a journey through the wonders of a Sicilian carbonara at a Ballarò market. Picture this: I felt like sitting down, hungry as a bear with a PhD in pasta appreciation. Suddenly, it arrives – a plate of creamy, dreamy spaghetti alla carbonara that could make even the coldest heart melt. The eggs were so fresh, they were practically clucking at me, and the pancetta was crispier than a potato chip. I didn't forget the pièce de résistance: "il signor pecorino", sprinkled cheese on top like edible fairy dust, and that crunchy crust, mamma mia! It was like a symphony in my mouth. So, if you're ever in Ballarò and craving a taste of heaven (in pasta form), this carbonara is your golden ticket. It's not in the menu but ask it anyway. Just remember to bring your stretchy pants – you're gonna...

My husband and I just had a delicious meal inside this busy market and it was wonderful! We shared the bruschetta!! Yummy! I had the mussels and spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and my husband had the prawns spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and basil!! Both were so delicious! I had a lemon hello spritz and my husband had the gin and tonic!! Finished with a canolli dessert with pistachio!! Everything was so fresh and wonderful!! Highly recommend!! People watching was fun too! Service was...

Best place ever! We arrived quite late, around 5pm. Ordered the Spaghetti with Prawns and grilled Octopus. We were told the octopus was not available but they could buy it and cook it for us if we were happy to wait, which we were. We were served by Francesca, she was fantastic from the start. Gave us a couple of recommendations and made us feel extremely welcomed. Thank you for making the best meal in Sicily as well as making us...