Corona Trattoria
Sicilian restaurant · Palermo ·
Family-run trattoria with fresh seafood and Sicilian wine
Family-run trattoria with fresh seafood and Sicilian wine
"This spot is run by a local Sicilian couple and has the feel of a high-end trattoria with the charm of a small family-run business, and the attention to detail usually reserved for generations spent in the service industry. They only use seafood that comes fresh off the boat in Terrasini near the Gulf of Castellammare, and the wine list, curated by the owners’ son, includes a solid selection of natural and traditional Sicilian bottles. The pasta al nero di seppia with cuttlefish and bottarga is the dish you need to order, but proceed with caution: Sicilian cuttlefish ink pasta has an intense black sauce that’ll stain everything, including your mouth." - linda sarris
"A warm, family-run trattoria operated by three generations that focuses on traditional Palermo cooking, where couples and groups share classic plates such as pasta alla Norma—featuring tender eggplant, red pepper, and ricotta salata—and a range of time-honored seafood preparations executed as they have been for decades." - Regan Stephens
"A family-run trattoria beloved for seafood specialties, attentive service, and a curated Sicilian wine list; Sarris advises to “always listen to the recommendations from the staff; the specials of the day are often the best dishes, like pasta with cured tuna bottarga, lathered with super rich, black cuttlefish ink.” The restaurant’s wine pairings are a locally trusted feature." - Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz is a writer and editor based in Rome. She has been contributing to Travel + Leisure since 2014, when she started as a fact checker before becoming a contributing digital editor in 2015. She has also held positions as a contributing editor at The Points Guy and the NYC cities editor at DuJour Magazine. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her writing has appeared in Architectural Digest, Surface Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine, T Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, GQ, Departures, Afar, Fodor's, Town & Country, Condé Nast Traveler, Robb Report, Hemispheres, and others. When she's not jetsetting around Italy and beyond, she can be found in Rome, enjoying some cacio e pepe or relaxing at home with her husband and two dogs. Originally from the Boston area, Laura moved to New York City in 2011 to pursue a master's degree in creative writing and translation at Columbia University. She also holds a bachelor's degree in French from Smith College. * 10+ years of experience writing and editing * Co-wrote "New York: Hidden Bars & Restaurants," an award-winning guide to New York City's speakeasy scene published by Jonglez Editions in 2015 * Contributed to "Fodor's Brooklyn," published by Penguin Random House in 2015, which won silver in the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism competition * Contributed an essay to "Epic Hikes of Europe," published by Lonely Planet in 2021 * Updated the 2022 edition of "Fodor's Essential Italy" Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"This spot is run by a local Sicilian couple and has the feel of a high-end trattoria with the charm of a small family-run business, and the attention to detail usually reserved for generations spent in the service industry. Open since 2015, they only use seafood that comes fresh off the boat in Terrasini near the Gulf of Castellammare, and the wine list, curated by the owners’ son, includes a solid selection of natural and traditional Sicilian bottles. The squid ink pasta with cuttlefish and bottarga is the dish you need to order, but proceed with caution: Sicilian squid ink pasta has an intense black sauce that’ll stain everything, including your mouth. Make sure to book a table in advance, especially on the weekends." - Linda Sarris
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