Trattoria Del Massimo — Restaurant in Palermo

I stumbled upon Trattoria del Massimo in Palermo, and it exceeded my expectations. This charming restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience, especially for vegetarians and vegans.

Pros:

•⁠ ⁠Excellent vegetarian and vegan options •⁠ ⁠Customizable dishes to suit dietary preferences •⁠ ⁠Must-try pistachio chocolate cake (heavenly!) •⁠ ⁠Average price range (€20-€30 per person) •⁠ ⁠Good food taste and quality •⁠ ⁠Welcoming staff •⁠ ⁠English-speaking staff available for assistance

Cons:

•⁠ ⁠None notable

Experience:

From the warm welcome to the efficient service, Trattoria del Massimo impressed. Our server helped us navigate the menu, recommending dishes tailored to our tastes. The vegetarian and vegan options were creative and delicious.

Highlights:

•⁠ ⁠Pistachio chocolate cake (a game-changer!) •⁠ ⁠Vegan risotto with roasted vegetables •⁠ ⁠Grilled eggplant with ricotta and tomato sauce

Rating: 4.5/5 Stars

Price: Average (€20-€30 per person)

Service: 5/5 (attentive, knowledgeable, and English-speaking staff)

Food: 4.5/5 (delicious, creative, and generous portions)

Ambiance: 4/5 (cozy, intimate setting)

Overall: Trattoria del Massimo is a Palermo gem. Don't miss it, especially if you're a vegetarian or vegan.

Tips:

•⁠ ⁠Book ahead to ensure seating •⁠ ⁠Ask staff for recommendations •⁠ ⁠Try the pistachio chocolate cake (trust me!) •⁠ ⁠Vegan and gluten-free options available

Will I return? Absolutely!

Recommended for: Vegetarians, vegans, foodies, and anyone seeking a delightful dining experience in Palermo.

Reservations: Recommended

Language: Italian, English

Payment: Cash,...

We had a very lovely meal tonight! Luckily they were able to fit us in, even though we didnt have a reservation (so think ahead and try to book one!). The food was delicious! I enjoyed my pasta dish and my boyfriend fell in love with just about everything he tried. I really wanted to order dessert but I was simply too full. Maybe next time we're in Palermo :D

The waiters were very attentive, incredibly friendly, and went out of their way to help us out when my boyfriend tried to order a course meal normally meant for two. I wish I had caught their names to personally thank them, but instead I'll say: the waiter who introduced the dishes was generously helpful and the youngest waiter who cleared the dishes was charming and fun. The rest of the staff were equally polite and friendly :)

The restaurant was filled with Italians (which I think speaks for the quality and authenticity). Sure, it's not the stereotypically quaint/charming/rustic feel tourists hope to find (and some reviewers complained about), but that might be the very thing that keeps this restaurant so authentic. They don't rely on kitsch to sell their food. The food speaks for itself - no frills needed.

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We were a table of 6 and really liked this place! They check the green pass at the door which makes me feel safe. They say our party even though some members were missing. Once everyone arrived we order bruschetta (yum) and €7 liters of wine! They had specials of the day which are the mussels pictured and the red fish. The red fish was smaller than expected and a I bit hard to eat but that was my fault for not researching it earlier. It was still very tasty! Everyone enjoyed their meal except for the pizza but that was also one of those things where the toppings just weren’t what they were expecting, nothing wrong with the pizza itself as it was exactly as described on the menu. The desserts are subject to availability so be flexible in your choice, the server listed out all the desserts rather than referring us to the back of the menu. Overall, a really great dinner, we spent over 3 hours there and never felt rushed. Would definitely go back again and don’t forget to make...