The story
Pasticceria Oscar holds a steady 4.4-star rating in Palermo, a city that takes its pastries seriously. Italyfoodprnsicilia stopped by for arancine and declared them excellent, praising the high-quality ingredients in the classic butter and meat versions—all at a fair €7.50 for three. For savory cravings, the shop clearly delivers.
But the sweets tell a more complicated story. Franchino Er Criminale found Oscar a step up from his previous cannoli stop, though not without reservations: the classic cassata earned praise, but the cannoli and veneziana con amarena disappointed. “I expect more from Palermo,” he said, capturing a local’s longing for every bite to shine.
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AI summary of what 7 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the cassata classica, calling it a perfect, creamy masterpiece. The overall vibe is one of pure, old-school Sicilian indulgence.
“This classic cassata is very good. It's not overly sweet like cassatas usually are — it holds back a bit, so I prefer it.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Pasticceria Oscar. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale, Italyfoodprnsicilia
Better than the first place, but still not great. The cassata was good, but the cannoli and veneziana were disappointing. I expect more from Palermo.
Dishes mentioned
Veneziana con Amarena
The veneziana has a very heavy, dense dough — I prefer lighter, softer ones. The cream is only on top, not inside. It doesn't suit my taste.
Cassata Classica
This classic cassata is very good. It's not overly sweet like cassatas usually are — it holds back a bit, so I prefer it.
Cannolo Sfoglia con Crema e Fragoline
The puff pastry is soft, not crispy as it should be when freshly made. It feels like it's been sitting for a few hours too long.
Cannolo Classico alla Ricotta
This cannolo looks and tastes like the first one I had — factory-made. The pastry is not flaky, the ricotta is not impressive. For a renowned pastry shop, I expect much more.
Oscar serves excellent arancine with high-quality ingredients, especially the classic butter and meat versions, at a fair price of €7.50 for three.
Dishes mentioned
- Arancino
Arancina con Spinaci, Funghi e Mozzarella
The rice is a bit less compact, probably because the inside is very moist. The smell is good. For someone who wants an alternative to the classic ones, it's a great option. But in this case, I stay very loyal to the classics.
