Osteria Mercede

Restaurant · Palermo ·

Osteria Mercede

Restaurant · Palermo ·

Seafood & pasta dishes with nautical decor and fresh ingredients

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Via Sammartino, n 1, 90141 Palermo PA, Italy Get directions

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"Osteria Mercede is located just a few blocks behind the famous Teatro Massimo opera house (which you’ll recognize from The Godfather Part III, White Lotus, or both, depending on how old you are) and is open most days for lunch and dinner. Here, the owner's previous life as a mariner comes through in the loosely-nautical decor and Mediterranean color scheme. They offer decent pricing for an entirely fish-based menu—think shellfish pastas, pesto alla trapanese with prawns, and mussels with tenerumi squash. In addition to traditional Italian plates like pasta with clams or mussels, you’ll find daily specials such as swordfish alla palermitana written on the hanging chalkboards in the dining room." - linda sarris

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Osteria Mercede

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Osteria Mercede - Review - Borgo Vecchio - Palermo - The Infatuation

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Osteria Mercede

Thomas

Google

Every single dish was amazing. The mixed starters, the pasta and the fish as well as the dessert tasted great and made us want more. Food arrives quickly, service is good and friendly and wine recommendations are good as well. Very much recommended! Book well in advance.

Karen T.

Google

Came here on recommendation from our airbnb host and it did not disappoint!! They were actually booked out when we came so they make us a reservation for the next day and we are so glad we came back!! Food was delicious, especially the fish dishes - super fish and felt like it was mad with love.

Chao T.

Google

I have been dining in this restaurant twice consecutively with my wife and have found the hospitality to be excellent and the food of exceptional taste and presentation in Palermo. Will be visting again this Monday 20 Oct 2025.

Mariia G.

Google

We came to this restaurant based on a recommendation from the hosts of the apartment we rented. It’s definitely more of a local spot than a tourist one, which we really appreciated. The food was excellent — top quality — though I’d personally rate it 4+ rather than a full 5. The octopus and calamari were just a little too firm for our taste. Since it was lunchtime and quite busy, we had to remind the waitstaff a couple of times about extra olive oil or water, but I assume it was simply due to how full the restaurant was.

Olga M.

Google

Truly amazing experience! Absolutely delicious seafood ! Everything tasted great and presented beautifully! My first ever experience of trying amberjack fish and it was cooked to perfection . Nice wine . Place was packed with people . Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals . Luckily we managed to sit outside, so please book in advance.

Rick M.

Google

This is honestly one of the best restaurant I’ve ever visited. The food is extraordinary, with dishes prepared with only fresh ingredients. The recipes are unique and incredibly refined, not to mention that they are prepared with love and passion. You can actually “taste” their talent. Only a few chefs can offer such memorable culinary experience. I not only recommend this place, but it is a MUST visit whether you are a local or a tourist. Unbelievable!

Eva S.

Google

Rustic place that offers Sicilian food. We went here for dinner, and everything was great. Not sure what the other reviewers said about food portions being too small since we were so full after our dinner.

Minjun L.

Google

Amazing restaurant!!! The seafood is so fresh. I had the best risotto ever in my life at this restaurant. The sauce has a rich flavor but does not overpower the freshness of the seafood. Instead, it highlights the freshness of the seafood. One bite you will be in the heaven! The service is rapide and super welcoming. It would be better to make a reservation in advance. This restaurant is so popular. We didn’t make a reservation but we were lucky to have a table ❤️