I Segreti del Chiostro

An incredibly pleasant, peaceful place in the heart of Palermo. The pastry shop is located in a convent and promotes the baked goods of local nuns. The charming courtyard, inlaid with mosaics and dotted with citrus trees, provides a beautiful scenery for sweet treats. I have visited this place twice during my stay. Both times, I walked in with a smile. I'm not sure whether I was more impressed by the place itself or the pastries. The latter definitely have plenty of sugar, but that means you don't have to worry about ordering larger portions. I only tried a few delicacies, but I definitely recommend trying the cannoli with ricotta cream and a pistachio sprinkle. You can also buy some gifts insiders including original liquer made of opuntia or pomegranate. A magical, soothe experience in Palermo.

We joined the very long line at the famous I Segreti del Chiostro while in Palermo. This shop inside the Santa Caterina Monastery prepares pastries using ancient recipes passed down from the nuns. I tried the pistachio cannoli — crisp shell, creamy filling, and perfectly balanced sweetness, though for me it was massive (honestly, too big!). Staff were friendly and patient despite the line. Overall, a must-stop if you love authentic Sicilian pastries from an iconic institution. Saluti

This is a wonderful place we had seen many times on social media, so we decided to visit and try the famous traditional cannoli. It’s a well-known local sweet, and it was very delicious. The place itself is beautiful — a historic, authentic setting with a stunning garden. The atmosphere is very pleasant, although it does get quite busy with lots of tourists. We waited in line for about 10 minutes, which was totally reasonable. You order at the counter, choose your filling, and there is also a small shop with sweets. After that, you go outside into the garden, which is absolutely gorgeous, and look for a spot to sit. Many people were eating standing up, but we managed to find a shaded bench, which was perfect. One cannoli per person was actually quite a lot — it’s definitely enough to share one between two people. Overall, a lovely experience with great atmosphere and very tasty traditional desserts. Highly recommend visiting.

After seeing this place online we had to give it a try and I wasn’t disappointed! This cannoli is the BEST one I ever had that now I don’t want cannoli’s around where I live anymore lol. The line was about 15-20 min wait and like many say, you can share one because it’s so big. No place to really sit and eat at the garden because there’s lots of people doing the same thing. The system of lines is controlled and appreciated.

Probably was once only a local place, thanks to online reviews much busier. Waited almost 20 mins to order but it was worth it! Cannolo was HUGE and gratefully shared. I had to try the minne di virgini - very different with chocolate pieces inside and cloves and cinnamon flavors in a marzipan-like filling. We visited the church first and had a chance to see the monastery and climb to the rooftop, but this is not required to get to the dolceria.

It was an experience that I definitely can’t forget during our vacation in Palermo. It is very difficult to easily find here for someone who doesn’t hear. You enter through the door of a monastery, the attendants guide you and then you find the place you want to reach thanks to the smell of the bakery. I ate the most beautiful cannoli I’ve ever tasted in a perfect courtyard. I don’t want to talk too much so that the beauty of this place is not spoiled, but on the other hand, I want everyone to experience it 🥹Definitely recommended. PS: It is very possible that there is a queue.

We came here around 2pm on a Saturday in November. Walk to the church and enter on the first level side door. Walk up the stairs and follow the signs to the bakery. There is a line and a woman up front explaining how it works. You receive a number. When your number is called you order. The staff or nun gives you a receipt. You take it to the cashier and pay, then you receive your food. We ordered 2 cannoli, an espresso, and an americano for 12 euro. We took it outside the bakery but within the convent to a pigeon populated square with blue tiles and a fountain. Everyone eating cannoli. Lovely.

The cannolo I got here was amazing, significantly better than the ones you get in the pastry shops in Palermo. It was HUGE, had a crunchy pastry shell, and a filling that was not too sweet. I would highly recommend the cannoli from this place💯