What should I order at Bisso Bistrot?
Bisso Bistrot
Basmati rice with fried chicken
Recommended multiple times for being perfectly cooked, well seasoned, and delicious. It stands out as a flavorful and affordable main dish that complements the menu well.
Pasta with bottarga and peaches
Highly praised as the best pasta dish experienced by a reviewer over three weeks in Italy, noted for its balance, unique ingredients, and excellent flavor at a reasonable price.
Cassata
Mentioned repeatedly as a must-try dessert, it is described as incredibly balanced, not too sweet or heavy, moist, full of flavor, and incredibly satisfying.
Caponata
Frequently recommended and appreciated for its fantastic taste, with some reviewers comparing it favorably to homemade versions and highlighting it as a standout appetizer.
Swordfish rolls
Recommended for being fantastic and divine, highlighted for freshness and flavor, making it a notable seafood choice at the restaurant.
Location details
Via Maqueda, 172A, Palermo, Metropolitan City of Palermo, 90134, IT
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
About Bisso Bistrot
Bisso Bistrot is a bistro, bar, cocktail bar, restaurant, and Sicilian restaurant in Palermo, Metropolitan City of Palermo. Reviewers consistently praise the Sicilian food, especially couscous, pasta alla norma, caponata, cassata, and pasta con le sarde, along with the cocktails, wine list, and coffee. The setting is described as casual, cozy, historic, and trendy, and it is popular for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and solo dining. It is known for being centrally located near Quattro Canti, with many reviewers noting strong value for the price range of €10 to €20.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
Frequently asked questions
What is Bisso Bistrot known for?
Bisso Bistrot is especially known for Sicilian dishes like couscous, caponata, cassata, and pasta alla norma, plus other local plates such as pasta con le sarde. Reviewers repeatedly mention that the food is flavorful and very affordable for its central Palermo location near Quattro Canti.
What dishes are most recommended at Bisso Bistrot?
Reviewers most often recommend the couscous, pasta alla norma, caponata, cassata, and pasta con le sarde, along with the basmati rice with fried chicken and swordfish rolls. Several people also singled out the bottarga pasta with peaches and the house wine as standouts for taste and value.
What is the atmosphere like at Bisso Bistrot?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, historic, and trendy, with art on the walls and hanging from the ceiling. It works well for groups and tourists because it is lively and central, but solo diners are also specifically common there.
Is Bisso Bistrot good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers consistently call it excellent value, and the listed price range is €10 to €20. People mention meals like rice with chicken and an eggplant appetizer for €22, an €11 rice dish, and very low prices for a central Quattro Canti location.
Should you expect a wait at Bisso Bistrot?
Yes, the restaurant is marked as usually having a wait, and reviewers mention about a 30 minute wait for a large table and queues outside during busy times. Arriving early seems to help, especially at dinner in this tourist-heavy central area.
Is parking available at Bisso Bistrot?
Yes. Usually difficult to find a space is available.
Does Bisso Bistrot have vegetarian options?
Yes, Bisso Bistrot offers vegetarian options.
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