Sicilian restaurants

Sesto Canto

4.6 605 reviews 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM Via Sant'Oliva, 26, 90141 Palermo PA, Italy

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Sesto Canto is a standout Sicilian restaurant nestled in the heart of Palermo, Italy, on Via Sant'Oliva. This dining gem captivates its guests not just with its delectable menu but also with a charming ambiance adorned by jazz-inspired décor and soothing music. Patrons rave about the exceptional quality of dishes, particularly the fresh seafood and sumptuous pastas. For instance, David K describes the pasta as "one of the best I’ve ever had," and the seafood platter is lauded for its freshness, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to high-quality ingredients.

Appetizers come highly recommended, with Sarah van Ours praising the raw fish selection, as well as creative salads like the pumpkin salad. The mains, including unique offerings like squid ink pasta and tagliata di manzo, leave a lasting impression, often served with local twists such as Parmesan fondue. Customers highlight the friendly and professional staff, ensuring every meal is complemented by attentive service. With glowing reviews emphasizing flavors, presentation, and atmosphere, Sesto Canto emerges as a must-visit destination for anyone seeking an exceptional culinary experience in Palermo. Whether you are a jazz aficionado or simply in search of fine dining, Sesto Canto guarantees a memorable outing.

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Service options

Outdoor seating
Onsite services
Dine-in
Delivery
Takeout

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great wine list

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Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Dining options

Lunch
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Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Quiet
Romantic
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Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Sesto Canto before visiting.

Reviews for Sesto Canto

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Review highlights

Based on 605 reviews

Reviews for Sesto Canto consistently highlight its exceptional Italian and Sicilian seafood cuisine, with particular praise for fresh seafood platters and expertly prepared pasta dishes. Patrons frequently commend the restaurant’s inviting and stylish ambiance, characterized by jazz-inspired décor and a relaxed yet refined atmosphere. The attentive, professional, and friendly service is often noted as enhancing the dining experience. Overall, the brand is recognized for delivering high-quality food, an aesthetically pleasing environment, and warm hospitality, making it a standout choice among Palermo’s culinary offerings.

David K

Aug 16, 2025

Wow. Foods are absolutely amazing. One of the best pasta I’ve ever had. Seafood platter is very fresh and good. Staffs are friendly, professional and sweet. Love their cute, quiet and bright ambience.

Sarah van Ours

Aug 03, 2025

We had a nice meal at Sesto Canto, a jazz-inspired restaurant with lots of pictures of legendary jazz musicians on the walls and smooth jazz playing over the speakers. After a complementary amuse, we started with raw fish—tuna, whitefish, salmon, prawns, oysters—along with a delicious pumpkin salad and a beautiful carpaccio as appetizers. For the mains, we shared a black squid ink pasta with garlic and ricotta, and a tagliata di manzo. A heads-up for those familiar with this dish: in this area, you get Parmesan sauce (fondue) instead of the usual flakes you might expect from other regions in Italy. A special thanks to the kind people who served our meals.

Mio

Jul 20, 2025

Spontaneously we picked this place but every dishes were amazing.

Jake Scwartz

Jul 15, 2025

Ate at many restaurants in Palermo. Can say that all around this was the best place we went. From the appetizer, to the main, to the dessert, and the service, everything was truly amazing. Could not say anything but great things. Wish we went here at the beginning of our trip so we could go again.

Sylwester Grochowski

Jun 21, 2025

The experience was worth every penny. From the first moment you enter SESTO CANTO, you feel welcome. Sesto Canto unquestionably is THE BEST RESTAURANT IN PALERMO we visited . The food was outstanding, delicious, and beautifully served. The waiter did a fantastic job serving us. The restaurant inside looks beautiful with lots of black and white big photos/posters of American Jazz musicians, and you hear jazz in the background. To sum it up, it definitely was a big pleasure for us to dine at SESTO CANTO and I would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

hazel T

Jun 16, 2025

Fabulous meal! Superb hosts! Will go back again very soon. Atmosphere was amazing! The seafood was delicious and the steak cooked to perfection. I’m not a fan of fennel but the side dish in cheese was soooo delicious! And roasted potatoes were the best I’ve ever had.

Lisa S

May 17, 2025

The staff, the atmosphere, and the food were excellent. There were nine of us and only my daughter has Celiac. They took exceptional care of her. Everything she had was delicious and carefully prepared. They even provided her with information on near by bakeries that were 100% gluten free. Our waiter said his wife is celiac also, so he was incredibly knowledgeable.