The story
On Palermo's bustling Via Maqueda, Da Curtigliu is a convivial spot where Roman classics get a Sicilian makeover. As Italyfoodprnsicilia notes, the kitchen reimagines carbonara with zucchini flowers and tops its pizza inala with pistachios and mortadella—bold, local riffs that feel right at home on this main food street.
Beyond the twists, the menu stays rooted in Sicilian tradition with crowd-pleasers like pasta con le sarde, caponata, and involtini di pesce spada. Salvo Guarneri highlights a casual spot near Teatro Massimo serving creative dishes like Caprese Palermitana and homemade lasagna with swordfish at reasonable prices. With a solid 4.4 rating, Da Curtigliu balances familiarity with surprise.
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AI summary of what 10 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the Caponata, calling it a standout. The overall vibe is warm, rustic, and deeply satisfying.
“This is a stroke of genius — stracciata, panella, dried tomatoes and pistachio, essential on Sicilian tables.”
“They brought me this Caprese Palermitana as an appetizer — it's super caloric panelle topped with burrata, pistachio pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes. It's a real challenge to finish, but I love it.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Da Curtigliu. Most active: Italyfoodprnsicilia, Salvo Guarneri
Da Curtigliu in Palermo serves Roman classics with a Sicilian twist, like carbonara with zucchini flowers and pizza inala with pistachios, in a convivial setting on the main food street.
Dishes mentioned
Carbonara con Fiori di Zucca
I started with the carbonara with zucchini flowers — it has a typical decisive taste but is delicate and fresh at the same time.
Pizza Inala con Pistacchi e Mortadella
Then the timeless pizza inala with pistachios and mortadella — softer compared to the Roman scrocchiarella.
Pasta con le Sarde
Here you can also eat traditional dishes like pasta with sardines in its Palermitan version with wild fennel, raisins, pine nuts, onion, and the mandatory toasted breadcrumbs.
Caponata
You can also enjoy the jar of caponata with its unmistakable sweet and sour flavour.
Caprese Palermitana
This is a stroke of genius — stracciata, panella, dried tomatoes and pistachio, essential on Sicilian tables.
A casual spot near Teatro Massimo serving creative Sicilian dishes like Caprese Palermitana and homemade lasagna with swordfish, all at reasonable prices.
Dishes mentioned
Caprese Palermitana
They brought me this Caprese Palermitana as an appetizer — it's super caloric panelle topped with burrata, pistachio pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes. It's a real challenge to finish, but I love it.
- Polpette
Lasagna Fatta in Casa con Pesce Spada e Melanzane
I present to you our homemade lasagna with swordfish and eggplant — it looks incredible.
