Palermo Italian Restaurant

After a long drive and an extremely hangry travel companion, we landed on Palermo's. They have a parking lot that they validate off Russell Ave. If you're not dining, they charge $$$, but if you're eating, you don't need to worry about paying an exorbitant amount, I believe it's free. Since we were sleep deprived, we didn't see that but parked in a neighboring street less than 5 mins walk to the restaurant. Upon walking in, we were greeted by the owner Tony and his wife. He was quite a lovely man and we engaged in some friendly banter. His wife (whose name eludes me, and for that I apologize) brought us the complementary welcome sliver of pizza with a smile which made us so happy. They ordered the lasagna with minestrone; I ordered the eggplant parmigiana that included pasta and a salad with Italian dressing. I also ordered the cannoli. The food tasted amazing, our respective soup and salad included complimentary bread. The soup was balanced, nothing too strong or acidic, with the flavors coming through. The salad was good and fit what I needed. The lasagna made them moan, and despite it being enough to feed a person or two, it was gone within 10 minutes. I enjoyed the eggplant parmigiana (gave me enough to feed two!), it was a bit softer than I was expecting for fried eggplant, however the flavor more than made up for it. And the spaghetti with marinara was delightful. Cannoli was huge! And the cream inside was so tasty! Would order just for the filling alone. Good for friends, family night, date night, or solo adventure. Okay so hear me out. Yes the dishes are approximately $25 for pasta. But it's well worth it. If I make it out in that area again, I will be back!

On vacation. The place has a low light atmosphere so it's great for intimate dinners. Ordered meat ravioli with white sauce which was delicious, barely added salt as the sauce was already flavorful. Had a salad with some yummy ranch and had some complimentary garlic bread. Service was on point, friendly and wonderful. Waiters came by to always top off our waters without us asking so I never went thirsty. The owner was very interactive and friendly as well. Will come back again when I come to vacation here in LA

After nice day Visiting the Griffith Observatory with my family, we stopped into Palermo for dinner. Everyone was friendly from the moment we arrived until we left. My family lives in NYC, Indianapolis and NJ, the food made us feel right at home with the well cooked spaghetti sauce (not gravy) to the complementary tiramisu’s. This is a great place to relax for a good Lasagna, gnocchi or veal parm.

Stopped here for dinner on a Friday night. We were promptly seated. The service was friendly and attentive. The calamari was good, but the pasta entree was so rich, and cream-heavy, not my cup of tea.

Exceptional service from the moment you enter the establishment. The waiter brings you a bread with cheese, very similar to pizza. Overall very generous portions. The pizza is delicious and flavorful. Not to mention the dessert...we met the god father himself. "Bring out the cannoli instead of the guns. " we had the pleasure of meeting the owner, who is a real OG. Will definitely come again.

Really loved this small private owned Italian restaurant! The customer service is fantastic, the atmosphere is beautiful and the portions are huge! They have complimentary desert and bread which is a big plus to me! You can tell the staff here goes about and beyond

I love this place. Owned by the nicest, sweetest Italian couple, for many years. Authentic! The food is delicious and home made. The desserts 🍨 🥧 wow. Will come back, will definitely be recommending.

Incredible service, great prices, magical ambiance! Started with a little amuse bouche of pizza Rosa. Then martinis and fried zucchini, so good! Then we had the Wednesday $10 pasta with salad and garlic bread. The lentil soup was also so good and a perfect end to the meal with a little tiramisu! Thank you so much to our amazing server Maggie We will be coming back asap!!

My wife and I were out for an early dinner on Sunday and decided on Palermo's Italian restaurant. It had been a couple of years since we last dined there with friends. We have always enjoyed the food and the way Tony and Antonette made us feel like family when we first ate at their La Canada and Montrose locations. Yesterday was no different, the service was prompt and the pizza Roma starter just as we remembered it. A glass of house Chianti and salad started us off and the meal was complete with Chicken Diane. Tony was attentive to every table and that's the old school allure of Palermo's. He has time to communicate with every diner and make them feel special. His offering of a complimentary cannoli and coffee was extra special yesterday. Though we don't get there as often as we used to, nothing has changed......it's a very warm and inviting restaurant with good food.

Palermo's beginning was just a few years after Piero Selvaggio's Valentino came on the L.A. scene in 1973 to usher in the introduction of contemporary, high end, Italian recipes and techniques directly from Italy. It was the later half of the 1980's when la Alta Cucina Italiana movement pioneered by Valentino came in force to finally introduce us to the glories of Italian cuisine. Palermo Italian Restaurant was established in 1976 and is in homage to Italian American food stretching back to the 1880's which improvised mostly Southern Italian peasant food to use ingredients grown in and affected by general American culture since there were no modern transport systems to directly import fresh ingredients from Italy. Expect humble, hearty meals that lack culinary sophistication, but pleasantly fills the belly. Atmosphere is pleasing with the look of how Americans who have never traveled to Italia would think it should be. 0) Complementary Apps: Broiled Mushrooms with herbs, garlic, cheese is fine. Slices of Pizza Margherita and buttered, toasted Garlic bread were appreciated. 1) Lasagna a La Bolognese: Layer upon layer of extra large noodles, meat, ricotta cheese, parmigiano cheese, romano cheese, mozzarella cheese, served in a delicious meat sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese. Includes garlic bread, soup or salad; 2) Palermo Scaloppini di Vitello: Tender breaded whole veal cutlet served with fresh mushrooms in a gummy, white cream sauce. Minestrone style thickened soup tinged with tomato sauce full of corn, carrots, string beans. Includes garlic bread, soup or salad and side order of spaghetti 1-2a) Bottle of red wine Poggio DOCG. Well priced and decent red Sangiovese wine from Toscano. Palermo doesn't scalp you here unlike many other restaurants. 3) Tiramisù: Can't say this version knocked my socks off, but a little something sweet after a meal does hit the spot. 3a) Espresso Dopio was smooth, refreshingly bitter, touch acidic & toasty to counter the dairy, sweetness and hint of chocolate of the Tiramisù. 4- Stelle/stars

Palermo is one of my absolute favorite restaurants. The moment you walk in, it feels like stepping into another world -- cozy, welcoming, and full of warmth. Everyone there greets you like family and makes you feel right at home. The food is always fresh and delicious, made with real care and love. Every dish tastes like it was cooked for you personally. Last time I was there, the owner mentioned they'd just reopened after being closed for two months due to his eye surgery. So if you haven't been lately, go support this neighborhood gem -- they'll take great care of you!

A long time I was in the mood to go in this restaurant. Finally, my husband and I went there yesterday. The food is an old school popular dishes from soul Italy. Really good, the service is excellent, really friendly. And the ambiance, you will feel in Palermo or any other part of Sicily. Good house's wine, reasonable price. If you don't eat too much, you can share. You see the customers are the locals and go there for years, it is a good sign. Salute e arriverdeci!

This is an awesome spot for some comfort Italian food. Portions are BIG. I didn't catch the name of our server but he was super attentive. Went on a Thursday night, it wasn't too busy and food comes out fairly quickly. They have some pizza slices when we sat down that was a cool beginning treat. My gf and I ended up with a food coma lol

I know this place has been in the neighborhood for a very long time. I don't understand how folks are ok with the poor quality of food. The food tastes like it was defrosted, nothing fresh about it. My chicken parm was just gross. The minestrone is definitely from a can. The service is ok, those folks have worked there a while. The place was full and I looked around to see what people ordered, just in case I ordered the wrong stuff. Nope, that was not it. We got pizza,meatballs and spaghetti, chicken parm, soups and a salad. We pretty much left all our food....no one asked why.

I haven't been to Palermo in over 20 years and it's exactly as I remember it! Talk about nostalgia. Super friendly service and felt like traditional Italian homecooking. The lasagna was saucy and delish. The fettucine alfredo was creamy goodness. Chicken marsala was nice and tender with a side of veggies. Restaurant was clean and had a charming ambiance. Parking available in the back, or on the street if you're lucky.

Little hole in the wall that has been there 49 yrs Entire staff is super friendly quaint and cozy very homey feel we had the spaghetti and meatballs and the lasagne Bolognese VERY good

Are you roaming the streets of LA and you just got in the mood for a little Italian food? Palermo is a place for you. The restaurant is usually clean and comfortable and offers a variety of things to choose from. Service is prompt and attentive no matter what time of day you choose to pop in. The food is flavorful. I enjoy it most for a quick lunch.

I ordered an Italian salad and the dressing was a bit sour. The Alfredo sauce is very thick , taste is just average The garlic bread is served hot and taste amazingly. Finally, they changed my salad without charge. Taste much better with ranch dressing. I know that they care about their customers from their and try to make dishes accomplishing satisfaction. Also it's a Great place to come on a romantic date night, nice ambience with candle light. Thank you for a great service.

Stumbled into Palermo yesterday with my friend Ming - boy oh boy, my rear end made some serious deposits. The sweet red sauce from the parm maneuvered its way through my aching body and leaked out through my back end like I don't know what. I'm not kidding - pouring out. I should've went back to Palermo and used their toilet instead of making mine suffer at my place. They should be the ones stuck with the consequences of what they cooked up and now what I'm throwing down. Paying over $30 for all of this was ridiculous as well. This is Los Feliz's well kept secret and I realized why for a reason. Only take your enemies here if you want to give them an experience they'll never forget. Anthony F - explain yourself!

This was an absolute amazing experience with fantastic service and food! They provided an unforgettable experience today and I will recommend this restaurant to everyone.

I went to this restaurant with a friend who goes often. He said there was nothing bad on the menu. He ordered the melon wrapped in prosciutto. Excellent. All of us ordered something different. A mistake was made on my order as to the type of sauce. It was taken away and the correct meal/sauce was freshly prepared. Everyone else was about done when mine arrived. I ate some of it, but not wanting to hold up the others asked it to be packaged to go. My bag also included the meal that had the wrong sauce. That's customer service! My hotel room had a small freezer and I was able to get the pasta home to Washington State for dinner with my wife. The garlic bread that is served with the dinner was great. Our server was also great, garnering her a "healthy" tip. It is an old school restaurant where the best entry, and parking, is in the back. ENJOY!!!

I wad pleasantly surprised by this Italian gem! As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by super friendly staff who made us feel right at home. The atmosphere is incredibly inviting, with an authentic and family oriented vibe. The layout is super cozy and has that homey feel which we loved. The food? Amazing. The calamari was crispy and flavorful, the pasta was delicious, and the garlic bread--so good! You can tell they put a lot of care into what they serve. Our server Jenn was awesome--she frequently checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Even the older gentleman, who seemed to be the owner, came by to see how everything was. It was such a nice touch and made the experience feel really special. Also, the food was just as good the next day! I'm eating the leftovers now, and honestly, they might taste even better. We'll be back :)

Palermo what an amazing pizza experience! The flavors were truly authentic, capturing the essence of Italian culture in every bite. My boyfriend showed me this wonderful place as he knew I had a craving for pizza but not just any pizza the best! We decided to try the meatballs pizza. Savory pie with a dough base topped with sauce, meatballs, and cheese. Toppings were fresh and full of flavor. The customer service was exceptional offering us a sample of the delicious pizza rosa. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel like part of the family. It wasn't just a meal; it was an experience. The atmosphere was lively, with fun music that made the whole place feel like a celebration. I'll definitely be coming back for more!

I've been coming here since the 80s, but hadn't for 20 years. Ordered the lasagna (like always) and it was delicious. Staff is super nice and welcoming. Atmosphere is relaxed. I remember the pizzas too, next time will order one as an appetizer.

I've been coming to Palermos for a good chunk of my life. Not once have I had a less than satisfactory experience. Tony, Bardo, and the entire Palermo staff really puts care and attention into each visit for every customer. The food is also consistently fresh, enjoyable, and large-portioned. Whether you're an LA/Cali native or a tourist, you will feel at home here and have an amazing time

Honestly the food wasn't that good. I went with a group and none of us were that satisfied with our meals. The server was nice but they also forgot about one of our dishes.

I'm a regular. My son loves their spaghetti and marinara. My favorites are angel hair with garlic and basil and penne with Tony Sauce. We love Palermo.

Just visiting the area and happened to stubble into this place. The service is great... everyone we encountered was so nice and welcoming... Julio was so kind, funny and his service was exceptional. The food was great. No complaints.

A friend and I were in the area for an afternoon play and googled local Italian restaurants as one had popped up that we had already patronized in the past so we decided to give this one a try (so happy we did)! Parking was a bit of a challenge as they do have their own parking lot; however, all spots were taken and they were quite too close for comfort so we found street parking (just pay attention to the signage). Upon entering, it was a very warm welcome by the hostess whom appeared to be one of the owners. The establishment appeared to be a bit busy as it was approaching the 5pm dinner rush and we were seated promptly. As for the food, it was excellent! We were immediately greeted by a wonderful server (did not catch his name) & served some warm complimentary "pizza bread" that was to die for! We were also served complimentary garlic bread with our entrees which happened to be cannelloni in a meat sauce (included your choice of soup or salad). All was delicious! There's enough for two meals so I took half of mine home. We also ordered the house red wine and that was also very good. My friend ordered the cannoli for dessert and he really enjoyed it. Will definitely come again if in the area!

During thanksgiving break my parents and brother decided to come here during lunch. I have been here once before and the food tasted authentic. Food: 5/5 the food is authentic and very delicious. The portions are shareable even the sandwich. Even though the portions are big it does not loose it's taste. The pizza was cheesy, crunchy and doughy yummy. The Greek salad had lots of taste. My dad enjoyed his chicken Cacciatore and mom her subway. Service: 5/5 we were seated right away and our waiter checked in on us a couple of times! Ambiance: 5/5 very authentic Italian deco inside and while we were there old customers came by so you know the food is good with recurring customers. Parking: 5:5 they have a lot in the back which is good since this is a highly trafficked area with scarce parking. I can't wait to come back and try other stuff in their menu especially leading up to marathons when you can use up those carbs! Definitely recommend and will be coming back.

What a wonderful atmosphere. The Staff at this restaurant is truly warm and welcoming. I stopped in to get a slice of Pizza to go. They welcomed me like I was a meme er of their family. I will never forget this 5 minute encounter. Thank you for your kindness. Happy Halloween, Gabriel PS empty plate (nothing left to picture)

Every time we come to Hollywood or the Los Angeles Griffith Park, or to catch a show at the Pantages we always try to make a stop at Palermo's. They never disappoint. The service is always on point and the atmosphere is always fun and uplifting. Last night when we were seated, they immediately brought out this neat little personal pan pizza looking thing with amazing cheeses on it. One little sliver for each person at the table. It was outstanding and a great way to wake up your pallet for the food that was about to come. I ordered the chicken Parmesan and it was extremely tasty as always. The wife had angel hair pasta with meat sauce and she thoroughly enjoyed it. We ordered the everything eight less anchovies and the pizza was cooked to perfection. We always have stuff left over and it's not because we didn't like it. It's because we are stuff and always over order.. If you are ever in the Hollywood area around Sunset and Vermont, you should definitely stop in. You will not be disappointed. Also, if you're lucky, the accordion playing man will be there and can give you a little bit of entertainment. Our grandchildren thoroughly enjoyed him.

Scampi shrimp was a bit bland. Eggplant parm was very mushy, more like chunks not the fillet, not crispy at all. I wish I loved it but I didn't. Great service though and a nice ambiance. I did really like the mushroom appetizer so I would recommend that for sure.

If your looking for authentic Italian, than look no further. Portion sizes are humungous, so they can definitely be shared. It was my first time there and I was impressed. The ambiance is family like and comfortable with an array of wines to choose from. The service was excellent. The food was so good and they timed it perfectly so that you wouldn't have a table full of food waiting for you to eat it. Be careful with the appetizers because once we finished it, the salad, a glass of wine.... we were full lol. we took two bites of the food and packed it to go. I had so much food left over that. I took it to work the next day and shared with my coworker for lunch and I still had leftover for dinner that same night again....it's Italian so definitely share share share share and share.

We came here for dinner on a sunday evening (super bowl sunday) My family was greeted by the host and sat immediately. Our server was beyond sweet and attentive. He gave us 4 small free slices of pizza right when we sat down which was a nice surprise. We ordered a pepperoni pizza and the calamari. the calamari was delicious, the batter was nice and crispy. The pizza was really good too. the pepperoni was thick and had a good spice to it. The prices on the menu seem to be the same as previous reviews from 7 years ago. Our server had mentioned their lasagna and pasta dishes are really popular. I definitely think we will come back to eat again when we are in the area. Overall a great experience. They've been around for 47 years so that has to say something about this place. Thanks for a great experience.

Great atmosphere, family like treatment from the staff, cozy and welcoming. The portions are MASSIVE for the price and its soooooo good. They have so many options

What a great place. We came in in a rush before a show at the Greek. We had a great meal and some great wine. Most importantly, they really cared about our time constrains. Thank you for a wonderful meal.

We had an amazing meal at Palermo's prior to going to a show at the Greek Theater. The staff was friendly, accommodating, and attentive to the excellent service they provided. The atmosphere was reminiscent of the old Italian restaurants found in any major city in the USA.

Stopped in for the first time in years and was immediately greeted by Tony who is still the nicest man in the industry. To the hospitality from him and Julio to the pizza Rosa, I'll be back very soon. Food and service are incomparable!

So so so delicious!! We got the greek salad, chicken parm and alfredo fettuccini (swapped it out from marinara spaghetti, and cesar salad. All highly reccomended, for 5 people, we couldn't finish it all. The dishes came with the best garlic bread i've ever had, and if you get the ceaser salad and garlic bread i highly reccomened trying them together. Along with all this, it came with complimentary one slice per person deep dish pizza at the beginning, and a slice of tiramisu per person at the end. All the workers were so kind and attentive. Being a family of water drinkers, it was surprising to not have an empty cup the whole dinner since they were so attentive and were constantly refilling our cups. It is so adorable and cozy in there, couldn't recommend it more!

Been wanting to come here for ages and finally made it happen. This is a great old-school Italian place in a cool, old LA neighborhood... feels like it's been around forever - hope it stays here forever but get here quick 'cause you never know. Our friendly, experienced waiter has been working this place for decades, he knows what you want more than you do! Got some wine, salad, pizza and pasta to share, simple ingredients bringing classic flavors. There's a strolling accordion-player-singer making the rounds if you want a serenade. Challenging parking but worth it.

Extremely excellent service from the time we entered til the time we leave. This was our first time and they were amazing with their service. Best I've had in the longest and what I mean is that they made us feel at home. The ambiance was casual friendly and the food was considerable portions wow! There pastas were delicious and we are happy .

Palermo's is my new favorite, Italian food spot! You can never go wrong with the build your own pasta. The pizza is to die for! I'll ordered the combination pizza with onions, bell peppers, and meatballs. It tasted like a Philly cheesesteak sandwich in pizza form. The staff and the owner are super friendly and it's definitely what I would consider authentic Italian food. They also have a wine cellar, so you can pick your own wine to pair with your meal. This is definitely the perfect place to go with a large group and share different entrées just to get a little taste of everything. They also gave us some of their cheese pizza to try, and honestly it was pretty good. I would order a whole pie of that one.

Was a good experience. Friendly staff, quick service. You will need to make up your mind for yourself.

This review is especially meant for Italian ex-pats, New Yorkers, Sicilian Americans and anyone who longs for a genuine Old Country family meal while posted here "in the wild" in Los Angeles. I am one of those, a Sicilian American New Yorker who misses genuine, fresh, delicious meals that we could have when we lived back at home. You just don't find a Sicilian restaurant easily in Southern California, or perhaps, the entire West Coast (I lived in the East Bay up north for awhile and don't remember any). And, the fact that the owner is truly from the Palermo region himself and is there literally greeting, helping, welcoming patrons, is a bonus that is almost matchless now anywhere. Tony came right over to our table and chatted warmly for as long as we wished and seemed genuinely delighted that we were there. So much so that he added extras that go beyond the ordinary and that we will never forget. Grazie de cuore, Signor Tony! As one would expect, if you know Sicilians at all, the entire restaurant was spotless, cheerful, cozy, radiating quality and a celebration of the culture itself. The place mats are an education in themselves (see my pictures). But, what sets Palermo Ristorante apart from any other place in the greater Los Angeles area (and maybe the world, LOL??) is the food. When Tony assured us every single thing we would eat was made from scratch, he wan't exaggerating. For example, you may have had fried mozzarella elsewhere, but I guarantee you, not like this. Fresh marinara, golden cubes lightly breaded and toasty - squisita! Take a look at my photos to see what else we ordered. The menu is deep and that means (as if we need any excuse) we will have to return often and try every single non-meat item on it. As a vegetarian for over 40 years, I had no problem identifying a long list of dishes that I absolutely must try soon. Even vegans will be happy here. We figured out where to put the car for free, which is easiest if you just venture down the side streets off Vermont and park in the residential areas. Then walk, especially now when the weather is lovely. The environs are charming and eclectic and we truly enjoyed seeing people doing their spring yard upgrades, every house unique. Parking on Vermont is metered and only for one hour. You will want more than an hour to savor Palermo, believe me. We loved everything about it, i.e., the location in Los Feliz (yes, it makes us joyful to be there, noi eravamo quelli felici), the subdued restful lighting, the elegant mural, celebrity photos, vast wine collection on display (wow! make a list folks, this is a bonus at Palermo) and the prompt, efficient, solicitous service. (I want to thank Alex for taking such great care of us -- she is simply the best!) We especially loved meeting and getting to know Tony, il nostro compaesano. Don't miss this jewel for lunch or dinner or just dessert and coffee.

My friend Miss Lillian REALLY loves this place, and has been dragging me here for at least 15 years; I think she's been coming since she was a kid. The place has real Hollywood ambiance (photos) and the staff are very nice and helpful. The food is exceptional (both quality and quantity) and priced well (especially considering what's happened since Covid). That being said, still expect to spend $30-40 a plate with accessories and/or drinks plux tax and tip. (More or less depending upon how you order, Pizza and sandwiches are cheaper.) WORTH IT.

the service is really good，the amount of food is really large,30 bucks you can get full definitely.the people in here is really kind and always bring the hospitality to you!!!highly recommend the chicken and the beef,the pizza also good,really authentic and it's for sure a real Italian food,the decoration of the restaurant is also romantic and environment is really good.overall highly recommend!!!!

Haven't been here in a while but had to leave a review for all the times I've came and dined in. Love the vibe of this place, super old school Italian restaurant feel to it. Everyone's super nice and welcoming and I've felt at home everytime I've dined here. The portions are very generous and the desert is outstanding. You'll enjoy yourself here.

I had a very nice experience with family for dinner. There is limited parking in the back and plenty of tables and chair inside and outside dining. We went there after seeing a very nice show near there. I didn't have to wait for a table and ordered drinks. Server is attentive. It was a hard decision cause it's been 20 plus years since I've been there. I had spaghetti with meat sauce and meatballs with garlic bread and chose salad with all three dressings on sides. It was very busy but wait for food wasn't very long and was very good portions, taste and filling! Server gave me some refills and all over is great! I love to come again whenever I'm around!

Just everything about it is great. Food, service, ambience etc good place for kids and families too.

I haven't eaten here in several years and boy am I glad I came back! Tony and Antoinette were so nice! I told them I wished I could have gotten one of every dish to taste everything. They then got me one of the most delicious mushroom plates for free just up the variety for us! Some of the nicest people I've seen (both workers as well as the customers). The décor and ambiance are also very cute. I would definitely come back here again! For those of you that know more of the difference between Northern and Southern Italian, this place does it all well, but further excels in the Southern and Sicilian styles (Tony is Sicilian himself)!

I've been going to Palermo's since before I moved to the Silverlake / Los Feliz neighborhood decades ago. Tony is beyond hospitable and treats all his guests like VIPs. The pizza is fantastic (I even order to go) and the pasta dishes are ample servings - my favorite being the Pasta with "Tony sauce" - delicious! This restaurant is a neighborhood institution and a lovely gathering place for friends. Bravo!

This is the best pizza I've had in LA! It's flavorful and every bite is layers of texture! Try the Nino's pizza - soooo good

I meet up with my family here to have some family style dinner. We love the pizza and side dishes great place and service.

Just got off a one hour bus commute and stumbled into this place and got drawn in with a slice of pizza. An older gentleman greeted me and took my order and even offered me a small soda on the house. I never really write Yelp reviews but I've never gone into a place and got treated with so much kindness. The slice of pizza was delicious!!! Coming back here with friends and family. Thank you for being so nice Palermo team!

Palermo is for the palate! This authentic Italian restaurant off Vermont Ave just before the light at Franklin Ave (where it intersects) will sweep you away with its super neighborhood charm. When you walk in you're greeted right away by amazing staff maybe even Tony aka Anthony himself (the owner). They have a selection of dressing, dry desserts and wine for purchase in the main waiting area... Which will be a very brief one. The entire restaurant is covered in paintings (of Italy), pictures (of locals), portraits (headshots also of famous folks) and touches of warmth. The menu at Palermo's has every need and wanted covered from world famous pizza (including gluten free crust) to healthy salads and savory pasta dishes (with some strong vegan options) and beyond. I'd been near this Los Feliz, Los Angeles treasure a few times over the years, but never thought to stop in and enjoy a meal or better yet (an experience). It was such a great night out with my more than special friend Art, who knows this spot very well and even has his picture on the wall in the back!! The dinner salad with THICK Italian dressing was quite unique, and had a good flavor that was both rich and distinct. We had some nice appetizers (which I believe can be modified to preference), including the marinated mushrooms. They have some limited outdoor seating in front and an abundance of booths, tables and beyond inside. As well as a full bar and did I mention ALL THE WINE... yum!! Quality everything across the board!! I'm FULL and grateful for these experience with a huge GRAZIE to Tony and everyone at Palermo's, top notch "crafting mouth-watering italian cuisine!"

Nice people, great atmosphere and bigger than I expected inside, love the dough, will be back.