The story
In the hillside town of Piana degli Albanesi, Di Noto Bar (listed as “I Pasticcini di Noto” by some) is a modest cake shop with a near-perfect 4.6-star rating and a single-minded focus: the cannolo. Creator Italyfoodprnsicilia, in a Palermo food tour, declared that the cannolo from this spot is “the best I’ve ever had.” It’s a bold claim for a pastry that defines Sicilian street food, and it puts this unassuming bar on the map for anyone hunting an exceptional version.
But not every taste test yields the same verdict. Travel vlogger Giovanni Fois, after trying the same cannolo during his 72-hour Sicilian challenge, found it “good but less artisanal compared to others.” That contrast—a rapturous endorsement alongside a tempered take—is exactly what makes Di Noto Bar worth a stop. It’s a place that inspires strong opinions, and the only way to settle the debate is to taste one yourself.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
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AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
The cannolo steals the show with its crisp shell and creamy filling, while the overall vibe is one of warm, unpretentious Italian comfort.
“This is the best cannolo I've ever had in my life. The shell is made by them, super crunchy — it breaks between your teeth. The ricotta is incredible, fresh and delicate. I'd give it a 10 out of 10. The orange zest on top works perfectly. Honestly, if you don't like cannoli here, you'll never like them.”
“I don't know if this is the best cannolo in the world, but it's the best of my life. I have no idea where to start eating it.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Di Noto Bar. Most active: Giovanni Fois, Italyfoodprnsicilia
A cannolo from 'I Pasticcini di Noto' was tried, found to be good but less artisanal compared to others.
Dishes mentioned
Cannolo
This is the best cannolo I've ever had in my life. The shell is made by them, super crunchy — it breaks between your teeth. The ricotta is incredible, fresh and delicate. I'd give it a 10 out of 10. The orange zest on top works perfectly. Honestly, if you don't like cannoli here, you'll never like them.
- ItalyfoodprnsiciliaLoved
COSA MANGIARE A PALERMO IN 24 ORE . Chi vuole la parte 2? Non ci si annoia proprio mai con me ❤️ · @ 0:05
The cannolo from Piana degli Albanesi in Palermo is the best I've ever had.
Dishes mentioned
Cannolo
I don't know if this is the best cannolo in the world, but it's the best of my life. I have no idea where to start eating it.
