FOCACCERIA BASILE

This is a good Sicilian street food address where you can have lunch for a small fee, right next to the Massimo theatre. The antipasti buffet - deliciously prepared - is varied, but above all unbeatable in the capital, as are the pasta dishes. At the buffet you can taste six portions of good local cuisine, such as aubergines with parmesan, and arancini among the best in Palermo, but you'll want to try everything. Seating is limited, but you can order take-away food for a picnic.