Frommer's

"Palermo street fare is good anywhere you have it, but it’s especially savory in the atmospheric, marble-floored surroundings of this institution founded in 1834. You can snack or lunch on panelle (deep-fried chickpea fritters), ararancini di riso (rice balls stuffed with tomatoes and peas or mozzarella), focaccia farcita (flat pizza baked with various fillings), or a number of other sandwiches, curtly dispensed from a busy counter."

Arte.it

"People come here to enjoy the unforgettable panelle."

Barbara Serra

"Do not miss this opportunity to taste pasta con le sarde and much more."

Barbara Serra

"Do not miss this opportunity to taste sfincione and much more."

Arte.it

"People come here to enjoy the unforgettable primi con le sarde, sfincioni, panelle, arancine, panini con la “meusa”, cannoli and cassate. In short, the classic dishes of the "poor cuisine" of Palermo."

Leonardo Calise

"It has always been the temple of the sandwich with the panelle."

Fernando Nikolic

"Sure, the atmospheric, marble-floored surroundings of Antica Focacceria San Francesco can divert your attention of the food and drive a more touristy crowd to the place. But ultimately it is the food that has the final say. Grab the mixed platter of panelle and cazzilli di patate. It is the perfect side dish to have together with a pani ca meusa sandwich."

Emanuela Gallo

"The Antica Focacceria San Francesco, in the heart of old Palermo, has been a point of reference not only for the Palermitans but also for all those who come to visit the Sicilian capital and have a desire to taste genuine products made with knowledge and long tradition. Antica Focacceria San Francesco is popular for their panelle."

Lorella Franci

"The reason that makes the Antica Focacceria San Francesco so appreciated: panelle. The flavours of some past times renewed on daily basis."

Rachel Cooper

"Caponata, which was oh my god amazing, a mix of sour and sweet and savory."