The story
Tucked away on Via Giovanni Campolo in Palermo, New Paradise is a large pastry shop that has caught the eye of local food explorers. The Frama Twins, during their Palermo food tour, highlighted its focus on pistachio-centric desserts, calling it a must-stop for sweet lovers. The shop’s display brims with verdant treats, but two items stood out: a slice of panettone generously coated with pistachio glaze, and the traditional sfinge, a light fritter filled with creamy ricotta and chocolate chips. These offerings blend classic Sicilian pastry craft with a modern pistachio obsession. For anyone seeking an authentic yet indulgent taste of Palermo’s pastry scene, New Paradise delivers a straightforward, satisfying detour.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
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AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the Sfinge, calling it a must-try, while the overall vibe is warm and unpretentious, with food that feels both comforting and inventive.
“This is a typical Palermo dessert for San Giuseppe's feast, but now they make it all year. The dough is fried, like a bignet, and it's filled inside and out with ricotta and chocolate chips. It's a poem. Look how full it is — it's not cream, it's real ricotta. The ricotta comes from a special supplier that only works sheep's milk and makes ricotta from that.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered New Paradise. Most active: Frama Twins
A large pastry shop with many pistachio-based desserts, including a slice of panettone with pistachio glaze and a traditional sfinge filled with ricotta and chocolate chips.
Dishes mentioned
Panettone con Glass al Pistacchio
I took a slice of panettone with pistachio glaze. It's artisanal, you can really taste it. The pistachio cream on top makes it even better.
Sfinge
This is a typical Palermo dessert for San Giuseppe's feast, but now they make it all year. The dough is fried, like a bignet, and it's filled inside and out with ricotta and chocolate chips. It's a poem. Look how full it is — it's not cream, it's real ricotta. The ricotta comes from a special supplier that only works sheep's milk and makes ricotta from that.
