Osteria Al Casareccio

Probably not our first choice to dine in Palermo but when the children get hungry, that’s definitely a place where you’ll feel welcomed. Pasta con nero di seppia, polpetta di sarde and cotoletta di pollo were all good but the Aperol spritz was perfect. And the free WiFi also produces miracles when you need it

Cafe off the small street near the Vucciria market. Friendly service with delicious food. Large portions. We had Mussel with pepper sauce for appetizer - very fresh and tasty. For main dish we had the Scoglio (pasta with clams, squid, mussels, prawn), Sicilian pizza and gnocchi. All were cooked perfectly and tasty. Food in italy never disappoints. Would recommend this place

We stayed on the outside terrace,the waiter turned the fans ON for us .Good food at a reasonable price made us to visit it twice during our stay in Trapani.

What can I say... the only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 1 is because I should’ve had the guts to confront the waiter directly - and I didn’t. That's on me. Still, I just can’t let this one slide. I ordered a carbonara and a spritz. Before I even managed to do that, three different waiters had already been to my table — one with the menu, another to take the order, and yet another trying to take it again, clearly unaware it was already done. Nevermind. When the dish arrived, it was obvious right away it had been cooked with cream - which, as anyone who’s ever had a real carbonara knows, should never happen. And that was just the beginning. The guanciale (or whatever kind of meat it was) wasn’t mixed into the sauce at all but rather generously sprinkled on top of the finished pasta, as if it were a garnish. Because of that, the sauce itself was pretty much tasteless until the very end, after I mixed everything and let it sit for a while. The fat from the guanciale hadn’t emulsified with the rest of the sauce either — it just sat there, separate and greasy. The “meat” was about 90% fat, and the few actual pieces were so tough it was hard to chew through them. You could even see the black, burned edges. Out of nearly two weeks of dining in Sicily, this was hands down the most disappointing meal — I honestly didn’t think it was possible to mess up a simple carbonara in so many ways at once. When I followed my waiter inside to pay, another one stopped me to ask how he could help. I said I was heading in to settle the bill, and he asked if I remembered my table number — while another waiter was already at the counter preparing it. I wouldn’t even mention it if the level of disorganisation weren’t so absurdly obvious. The only redeeming parts of the experience were the spritz (which was fine), the charm of the little street, and the rebound tiramisu I treated myself to at a restaurant on the next street over.

I had an amazing experience at this Italian restaurant in Palermo. The staff were truly outstanding – professional, welcoming, and always attentive, making sure everything was perfect. I started with a traditional appetizer platter paired with an Aperol, and it was simply exceptional – a real taste of Sicily. Then came the pizza… and honestly, it left me speechless. Perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and absolutely delicious. A wonderful place with authentic food and top-notch service. Highly recommended!

The eggplant-flavored pasta was rich with a strong tomato taste — I loved it. The bread for the octopus sandwich was excellent. The staff were very friendly and even brought us a fan. Overall, a wonderful experience.

Dined at Osteria Al Casareccio twice – once for lunch and again for dinner – and both visits were exceptional. On my first visit, I came in during an off hour when most restaurants were closed. Jet-lagged and needing a quick meal before an important call, I was so grateful the team kindly packed my order to go. Their hospitality was warm and accommodating. The menu is impressively thoughtful and diverse for such an understated location. The pasta busiata with uni and local gambero rosso was a standout – rich, fresh, and beautifully balanced. Their marinated shrimp was equally excellent, and even the bread deserves a mention for being fresh and perfectly crusty. Wonderful food, lovely team, and a welcoming vibe whether you’re dining in or grabbing something on the go. Highly recommend.

The best aracini I've tried full of flavor we ordered 2 different pasta and there were perfect cooked and so tasting yummy yummy the staff very friendly