Antico Caffè Spinnato
Palermo
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Founded in 1860, Spinnato epitomises the essence of a classic Italian café, standing as one of Palermo's finest patisseries. Revered for its range of traditional Sicilian deli specialities and a light lunch menu, this establishment offers a culinary journey through time. Delight in the ice cream-filled brioche or savour the rich flavors of the cassata, a traditional cake from Sicily composed of a round sponge cake moistened with fruit juices or liqueur and layered with ricotta cheese and candied fruit.
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Besides the excellent espresso, Palermo has some peculiar coffee-based alternatives of its own, like granita al caffè (frozen ice with coffee and whipped cream) or gran caffè (a cappuccino without milk). To complement your coffee, choose among plenty of delicious patisserie products: try the famous dessert cassata (a sponge cake moistened with fruit juices or liqueur and layered with ricotta cheese and candied fruit) or the Sicilian cannoli stuffed with ricotta cheese and pistachio.