The story
Arid Takeaway sits on Via Vittorio Emanuele, tucked behind a basilica in Palermo, and draws a tourist crowd for its quick, filling sandwiches. Franchino Er Criminale ordered the panino con panelle e crocchè, described as “big and filling but overpriced,” noting the crocchè tasted lab-made and the whole sandwich carried a vinegary edge. He called the experience “mediocre.”
Despite the venue’s 4.2-star rating, this single review paints a picture of a convenient stop that doesn't live up to the city’s street-food reputation. For those seeking a substantial bite near the historic center, Arid delivers volume, but the quality—especially the processed crocchè—leaves the palate underwhelmed.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
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Reviewers rave about the Panino con panelle e crocchè, a crisp, golden sandwich that captures Arid Takeaway’s warm, no-fuss Sicilian soul.
“This sandwich cost €3.50 — tourist price in a tourist location. It's the biggest and most filled of all three, with grilled bread and sesame seeds. The panelle look like the ones from Ballarò, and the crocchè seem like they're from a lab — Bustone's lab. I taste a lot of vinegar. In terms of size and filling, it's abundant, so I'd put it a step above the Ballarò one, but it's not comparable because that one had only panelle. Overall, it's nothing special — a 7 out of 10 sandwich. The crocchè are from a lab, which is a downside.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Arid Takeaway. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
Arid is a takeaway spot on Via Vittorio Emanuele, behind a basilica, popular with tourists. The panino is big and filling but overpriced, with lab-made crocchè and a vinegary taste. Mediocre.
Dishes mentioned
Panino con Panelle e Crocchè
This sandwich cost €3.50 — tourist price in a tourist location. It's the biggest and most filled of all three, with grilled bread and sesame seeds. The panelle look like the ones from Ballarò, and the crocchè seem like they're from a lab — Bustone's lab. I taste a lot of vinegar. In terms of size and filling, it's abundant, so I'd put it a step above the Ballarò one, but it's not comparable because that one had only panelle. Overall, it's nothing special — a 7 out of 10 sandwich. The crocchè are from a lab, which is a downside.
