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Palermo Map: Antico Caffè SpiannatoAntico Caffè Spiannato Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Cuisine Pastries, Snacks
Hours Daily 7am-1am
Address
Via Principe di Belmonte 115
Location Around Town
Transportation Bus: 101, 104, 107, or 806
Phone 091-583231
Prices Pastries 1€-3€ ($1.20-$3.60); platters 3€-12€ ($3.60-$14)
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

Established in 1860, this is the most opulent cafe in its neighborhood. Set on a quiet, pedestrian-only street, it's the focal point for residents of the surrounding Via Libertà district, thanks to its lavish displays of sandwiches, pastries, and ice creams. Buy coffee at the bar and be tempted by the elaborate cannoli and almond cakes. If you're hungry, sit at a tiny table -- either indoors or out -- for one of the succulent piatti del giorno. (These include fresh salads, grills, and succulent pastas such as spaghetti with sea urchins.) In the evenings, the focus shifts from coffee to cocktails and from pastries to platters. Live music entertains the nighttime crowd.

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