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This is one of those bright, pretty and modern restaurants that are very much in fashion nowadays. The cuisine is strongly linked to the region with ...
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What diners said about this restaurant:
sally m. • 3 reviews
November 9, 2024
5.5/10We arrived, no warm welcome, placed in a bland space with no windows/paintings to relieve the space. With one other couple. Given a QR code for the regular menu but the wifi did not work. The tasting menu had a large printed menu, how difficult is it to print out a daily menu? I do not want to start a dinner with my partner with both of us staring at our phones.Finally the manager had to explain the fish course that would not download. No apology and little charm. The wine waitress unable to explain the provenance of the wines. And the food itself was over treated and amazingly bland throughout. Would not recommend. Not a warm or enjoyable experience.
Nathan q. • 2 reviews
October 21, 2024
10/10The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable about the food and wine. I would highly recommend this restaurant
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L'Ottava Nota • Owner
Grazie
Andrew M. • 1 review
October 12, 2024
5.5/10Food was amazing. Sommelier was arrogant and slow.
Emily P. • 1 review
October 4, 2024
10/10My husband and I visited last week for his birthday and it was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. We ordered the 7 course tasting menu and it was definitely the right decision. The food tasted amazing and was presented beautifully. The waiters were very attentive and explained each course as it arrived. The first few courses arrived quickly, then they slowed through the meal. I love the focus on local ingredients and thought the flavours combinations were well thought out. The restaurant has a great ambience, the perfect setting for a special meal!
Miriam M. • 1 review
September 14, 2024
9/10The tasting menu was excellent. For someone visiting Sicily for only a couple of days and wants to get an idea about the different flavors, this it is.
Cindy L. • 2 reviews
September 3, 2024
9/10Service was fabulous. Food was fair for the price.. Would not go back.
Karen S. • 1 review
August 27, 2024
10/10Incredible food. We really appreciated the gluten free options available. Thanks!
katie b. • 1 review
August 19, 2024
7.5/10The food was beautiful and delicious. The servers were polite, friendly and professional. Unfortunately the timings took much too long; we were there for nearly 4 hours - so by the end we just couldn’t wait to leave. Our glasses were empty for much of that time too which was incredibly frustrating. They weren’t on the ball with asking if we wanted more to drink or remembering our orders when we had asked for something. I wouldn’t return which is a shame as the food was fantastic and the people were friendly.
David G. • 1 review
August 10, 2024
10/10I had one of the most amazing meals of my life here. I visited L’ottava nota while visiting Palermo. I wish i could live here long enough to become a regular at this restaurant. I had the seven course tasting menu along with the seven wine pairings. All the courses were incredibly delicious and all but one had me making happy food noises. The wine pairings elevated and matched the food perfectly. I never imagined that truffle ice cream could be part of an appetizer course and take three delicious dishes (foi gras, raw tuna, and beet) to a level I had never imagined. This course will live in my mind forever.
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Lauren R. • 1 review
August 6, 2024
10/10The 7 course meal was fantastic !
L'Ottava Nota • Owner
Grazie!🙏
Yvonne D. • 2 reviews
July 25, 2024
10/10A small restaurant with excellent food and service. Highly recommended.
Margarita P. • 12 reviews
July 8, 2024
6/10Hm, good try, but value for money - absolutely no, service is so so
Rendrik F. • 4 reviews
July 4, 2024
3.5/10I booked a table for ten people well in advance for a birthday party. When we arrived at the restaurant, to our surprise, we were placed at three different tables, with a step separating one from the other. I was not warned that it would be like this. If I had known, I would have booked another restaurant. There is only one word to describe the service at this restaurant: disastrous. The waiters are careless, inattentive and clumsy. Nothing special about the food.
Kathryn G. • 2 reviews
June 10, 2024
9.5/10Restaurant was amazingly spot on all the way through! Accommodating service to a la carte selections from tasting menu...thankfully as the duck filled pasta nestled into a sauce of arugula and enhanced with a dressing of provolone sauce would otherwise have been missed! What a gem of a find in an otherwise very incongruent neighborhood...it made a very fantastic start to our Palermo trip!! Mille Grazie...
L'Ottava Nota • Owner
Grazie!🙏
Sebastien H. • 4 reviews
May 8, 2024
10/10PERFECT !!!!!!!
Auna Lorin F. • 1 review
April 16, 2024
10/10This restaurant was a recommendation from a friend and I do not regret it! The food was incredible. Obviously a lot of intention & care goes into the sourcing of quality local ingredients, creative recipes, and presentation. The service was also excellent.
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Christen A. • 2 reviews
March 27, 2024
10/10Really phantastic food and Sicilian wines. Perfect staff, friendly and knowledgeable. One of the best in my (long) life. Congratulations.
Eduardo C. • 29 reviews
November 18, 2023
10/10L’Ottava Nota has a well deserved recognition for being one of the best restaurants in Palermo. The restaurant is modern and well set. The service focuses on the customer with great attention to detail to ensure a memorable experience, and the food is delicious. Well timed and served at the proper temperature. In summary, a highly recommended restaurant for all occasions and a must when you visit Palermo.
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Lori K. • 2 reviews
October 13, 2023
10/10Creative beautifully presented food full of fresh flavors and regional ingredients. Excellent service and crisp modern interior design, welcoming , casual sophistication.
Jim S. • 1 review
September 5, 2023
9/10The tasting was wonderful. Each dish was better than the rest. I had no idea that shrimp could taste so good. Same went for the risotto dish. Not mention how delicious truffle ice cream was. My wife is pregnant and the staff was really accommodating and provided alternatives to foods she couldn’t eat. Would gladly recommend this place to anyone visiting Palermo!
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Via Butera, 55, 90133 Palermo
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