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Pani ca' Meusa Porta Carbone
The harbour stall that became a Palermo legend
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The story
The Favata family started in 1943 with a stall beside the Cala, Palermo's old port, feeding dock workers and fishermen. Four generations later it is still on Via Cala, and many Palermitans (and Gambero Rosso's street food guide) rank its spleen sandwich among the best in the city. Beyond the meusa you'll find panelle, crocchè, arancine and the scrapings of fried batter called 'raschiatura'.
🍽️ What to order
- Pani ca' meusa maritata (with caciocavallo or ricotta)
- Pani ca' meusa schietta with lemon
- Pane e panelle
💡 Insider tips
- Eat it standing by the boats of the Cala
- First-timers: go 'maritata' - the cheese softens the flavour
Nearby bites
🫓 Pane e Panelle & Friggitorie since 1992
Nni Franco 'u Vastiddaru
The friggitoria on the corner of Piazza Marina
🥙 Pani ca' Meusa since 1834
Antica Focacceria San Francesco
Palermo's historic street-food hall, since 1834
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