Trattoria Ai Cascinari — Restaurant in Palermo

A bit off the beaten tourist track, and hidden away behind a fairly simple facade with no tables outside, this wonderful restaurant is hidden away. We only went there because it was recommended by our fabulous hostess and were not disappointed. The interior is simple, but "old style" comfortable. We were served promptly, friendly and efficiently. Since they have many tables to serve it might seem a bit too quick at times but we had no problem with that. We had a mixed platter of antipasti and were a bit confused when only a small plate with some fried veggies and pork pieces arrived. The confusion resolved a minute later when the other parts of the antipasti came 😁 Plenty and very good. For main courses we picked squid and eggplant involtini. We enjoyed both dishes a lot, as well as the wine that was recommended by the staff.

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One word: Excellent! It all starts from the moment you enter this place. A warm, smiley welcoming from the staff, which instantly guides you to your table. The menu can be found in 3 languages: Italian, English and French. The restaurant may look small when you enter, but is in fact huge and its decoration great! Everything is clean and nicely put, and the air conditioning is just about right. The food is out of this world! Everything is and looks fresh. We had ravioli, involtini siciliani and a mixed salad and everything was delicious. Prices are also more than okay, taking into account the place and quality offered. The service is great! Fast, kind and ready to answer whichever question you may have. To sum up, Ai Cascinari definitely worths a visit (or more than one!)...

I met a nice family from Palermo on the train from Cefalu to Palermo. They recommended this restaurant to me and even made a reservation for me for the same evening. They said all the food is good, but I should try the eggplant balls in tomato sauce. They were pretty good organized, one taking orders, two served and the owner was helping where help was needed. All of them super nice. According to the recommendation I ordered the eggplant balls and then ravioli with two different fillings - super delicious. 😊 Again it proofs - asked the locals for recommendations and in 95% you won't be disappointed. 😊 Thanks to the strangers from the train - I'll pass that recommendation on to...