So some of you might not agree with what I'm about to write. Compared to antipasti found in other regions of Italy, I far prefer Sicily's light, bold and zesty versions. For a true home-made taste of such creations, I'd recommend Zia Pina in Palermo, which serves up exceedingly good antipasti (buffet style, but don't let that put you off) and simple seafood.
Look at this antipasti spread. Making you hungry? Well, it should. Make you very.
Anyway, what are these delicious delights? They range from simply grilled aubergines topped with sweet tomato sauce, mushrooms grilled with cheese, aubergines stuffed with cheese, breadcrumbs and a hint of orange peel, sardine balls in a sweet-sour vinegar based sauce… I could go on, but all you need to know is how good they tasted, each and every one of them.
The seafood here is pretty good too – we had fried calamari (very fresh, though a tad over-fried), and grilled large prawns (also very fresh, though a tad under-cooked for my taste).
Zia Pina
Via Cassari 69, Palermo
Hours: Mon – Sat: 12 – 3.30pm (lunchtime only)
Closed Sunday
Cost: Antipasti + seafood ~ 20 Euro per person, excl alcohol
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