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If you are visiting the local historic market nearby, this is a singular spot to queue and refuel, although online plaudits have made it überpopular. The owner Andrea and squadra can usually be found outside tempting people with their bulging panini stuffed with cheese, ham, grilled vegetables, jam, and piquant pickle.
A civic institution facing Palermo's old fishing port, this venerable (but modernized) snack stop has been serving pani cà meusa (calf's spleen sandwich) for more than 70 years. This local specialty comes sprinkled with a bit of salt and a squeeze of lemon and served with or without cheese to a buzzing crowd of Palermo's elders and youngsters alike. The signature dish may very well beat Antica Focacceria San Francesco's own version for the title of best pani cà meusa in town, though not everyone will acquire the taste for it. Take a look anyway—other specialties are available, and there's outdoor seating.
A tiny shop mere steps from the Santa Marina port is chock-full of delicious delicacies and gastronomic products from the Aeolian Islands, so you can bring a taste of the Isole Eolie back home with you. But with their selection of seasonal salads, panini, Sicilian wines and spirits, and their outdoor seating, Terre di Salina is not just a one-stop shop for the tastiest souvenirs, it’s also a great spot for a quick and casual lunch.
