The story
Nestled on Via Giordano in Castelbuono, Il Palazzaccio earns its 4.6 rating by refining Sicilian tradition in a warm, local setting. Where The Foodies Go called it “a fantastic restaurant” where they enjoyed “an incredible meal with fresh, local ingredients.”
Standout dishes include the tortino di tenerumi (zucchini‑flower torte), a 15‑day salt‑and‑sugar beef gravlax, and a raviolo mortadella e tartufo with pistachio and demi‑glace. The menu reads like a love letter to Sicilian craftsmanship, executed with modern precision.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2022.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 8 dish mentions say about the food
The tortino di tenerumi earns rapturous praise as the standout, while the overall vibe is one of warm, rustic comfort that feels both refined and deeply satisfying.
“I finally get to try the famous tenerumi — the leaves of the serpent zucchini, one of the most typical dishes of all Sicily. We hadn't managed to eat it in its classic form, but here it's served as a tortino. It's incredible.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Il Palazzaccio. Most active: Where The Foodies Go
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La manna di Giulio Gelardi e pranzo a Castelbuono - Viaggio In Sicilia - Ep. 18 · @ 0:00
A fantastic restaurant in Castelbuono where we had an incredible meal with fresh, local ingredients and excellent dishes like tenerumi tortino, beef gravlax, and ravioli with truffle.
Dishes mentioned
Tortino di Tenerumi
I finally get to try the famous tenerumi — the leaves of the serpent zucchini, one of the most typical dishes of all Sicily. We hadn't managed to eat it in its classic form, but here it's served as a tortino. It's incredible.
Battuta di Costata con Melanzane e Timo
This is a beef tartare with a part of eggplant, then thyme and other herbs, with a coffee mousse on top — it's like a deconstructed parmigiana. The ingredients are super fresh and delicious. Everything else is downhill from here.
Involtini Siciliani di Pollina con Caciocavallo
These are Sicilian rolls from Pollina with a heart of caciocavallo cheese inside. They're for everyone and they're spectacular.
Tartufo con Prezzemolo e Funghi
This is a seafood tart with truffle — actually, truffle in Sicily prepares you for the mountain series, so it's a spectacle. There's parsley, then cardoncello mushroom, casellato and fiorotto.
Caciocavallo al Forno con Mandorle e Miele
Baked caciocavallo with almonds and honey. Speaking of caciocavallo, if you haven't seen our video dedicated to the parade, there's a big section on caciocavallo impiccato and how to cook it. This is delicious.
