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Lovely cannolis. We grabbed one with pistachios and ate it in the small courtyard within the church. We waited in a line for around 5 minutes before a man at the door gave us a ticket with a number which the ladies call when it's your time to order. A very efficient system but make sure you know what you want to order quickly! €4 for the cannoli. You could definitely share with a friend! Would return.

You must visit this hidden gem when in Palermo if you have a sweet tooth. You can easily miss this place which is located within the St. Catherine’s Monastery. There is only a small sign and you just have to follow the crowd through the inside of a museum. There is a ticket system in place to get in and buy your pastry of choice. The canoli are fresh and crispy on the outside and it tastes very different sitting underneath the orange trees in the monastery courtyard next to the shop.

Located in an old monastery, the pastries and cannoli available are extremely savory. You can see your canoli (4€) being made and decide on the toppings. Beware, it can get very full. However, it is well organized and they are efficient. Multiple other pastries await for you.

I’ve come back every day as their pastries are incredible, my absolute favourite throughout our travels in Sicily. Added bonus eating the pastries in the beautiful monastery courtyard. Most ppl get the cannoli which is definitely recommended, but also try the other pastries esp the Minne di Sant'Agata which looks plain on the outside but great variety of flavours and textures on the inside.

Stumbled upon this hidden gem and it’s such a delight! They offer amazing cannoli and a variety of other sweet treats, all made fresh and bursting with flavor. I paired mine with a strong black coffee, and it was the perfect combination. The spot itself is tucked away in a charming area, giving it a cozy, relaxed vibe that makes you want to linger. Everything about it – the food, the coffee, and the atmosphere – is top-notch. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a little sweet escape!

One of the prettiest places in Palermo. The Cannolis were perfect! We had to wait for 15 min but it was worth it! Everything was freshly made and it tasted amazing! 10/10

For me it was the most optimal place to try all sweets that are either Palermo or Sicily specific in Palermo. Canollis were very big, full and tasty, we also ordered a Cassata which was really dense in taste. If you visit here and try what they offer, your whole sweets need for Palermo will be fulfilled.

I really wanted to love this place but I did not. The cannolo was just much too sweet for me. The sugar over-powers the flavor of the ricotta so all you taste is sugar. The church does have a beautiful fountain area where you can sit and eat however. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend, nor would I return.