The story
La Brace is a bustling, no-frills chicken joint on Via Principe di Scordia that has earned a loyal local following for its sheer value. Franchino Er Criminale, a Palermo street-food reviewer, calls it “busy, popular” and praises the bang for your buck: a *Mezzo Pollo allo Spiedo con Patate al Forno* runs just €7, and you get a generous portion. The chicken is good, he says, though he notes the quality doesn’t reach the heights of Le Savocherie. Still, for a quick, casual meal—outdoor seating and takeout available—La Brace delivers a solid, satisfying spit-roasted bird that won’t break the bank. It’s the kind of buzzy, down-to-earth spot that defines Palermo’s street-food scene.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
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AI summary of what 1 dish mentions say about the food
La Brace earns warmth for its rustic, comforting hearth-cooked fare, with the mezzo pollo allo spiedo and potatoes emerging as the clear standout. Reviewers praise the juicy, smoky rotisserie chicken as the soul of a cozy, satisfying meal.
“This chicken is good — the salmoriglio is more aggressive, more vinegary, and the meat is a bit drier than the first place. The potatoes are soft, boiled-style, not my favorite. But for €7 you get half a chicken, potatoes, and even a mini arancina and a piece of parmigiana. It's a lot of food. I'd give it an 8.5 out of 10, but compared to the first one, the other is clearly superior.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered La Brace. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
La Brace is a busy, popular spot with great value — the chicken is good and you get a lot of food for €7, but the quality isn't as high as Le Savocherie.
Dishes mentioned
Mezzo Pollo allo Spiedo con Patate al Forno
This chicken is good — the salmoriglio is more aggressive, more vinegary, and the meat is a bit drier than the first place. The potatoes are soft, boiled-style, not my favorite. But for €7 you get half a chicken, potatoes, and even a mini arancina and a piece of parmigiana. It's a lot of food. I'd give it an 8.5 out of 10, but compared to the first one, the other is clearly superior.
