The story
Perched at Molo Trapezoidale on Palermo’s waterfront, Ciurma blends a casual, trendy seafood restaurant with an unexpected twist: creative Mediterranean-style sushi. Creator Italyfoodprnsicilia calls it “SUSHI MEDITERRANEO?” and highlights the stunning terrace views as a backdrop for an inventive menu.
The must-tries include the Bao Tempura di Baccalà and Bao Tempura di Gambero e Salmone, both fried bao buns packed with seafood, alongside the Sushi Piccio—a standout bite featuring sea urchin. With its scenic, Instagrammable setting and fusion approach, Ciurma offers a fresh take on coastal dining that feels both of-the-moment and distinctly Palermitan.
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AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
At Ciurma, the Sushi piccio steals the spotlight, earning raves for its inventive flavor. Overall, reviewers describe the food as a warm, playful surprise that delights.
“Look at these crazy colors — I've never seen sea urchin in sushi before. This is the 'sushi piccio' with red shrimp tempura, baby squid, scampi tartare, anchovy perlage, red shrimp and sea urchin, tuna with purple potato and crispy onion chips. And then there's tempura shrimp with Philadelphia and 'picciò' chips. Sea urchin and anchovy in sushi — I've never eaten that before. And anyway, sushi is eaten with a fork here.”
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1 creator has covered Ciurma. Most active: Italyfoodprnsicilia
Ciurma at Molo Trapezoidale in Palermo serves a creative Mediterranean-style sushi with stunning terrace views — the bao and sushi piccio with sea urchin are must-tries.
Dishes mentioned
Bao Tempura di Baccalà
I'm trying the bao with baccalà tempura — it's a steamed bun filled with fried salt cod tempura. It's delicious, really good.
Bao Tempura di Gambero e Salmone
Then there's the bao with shrimp and salmon tempura — also excellent. The bun is soft and steamed, the filling is crispy and fresh.
Sushi Piccio
Look at these crazy colors — I've never seen sea urchin in sushi before. This is the 'sushi piccio' with red shrimp tempura, baby squid, scampi tartare, anchovy perlage, red shrimp and sea urchin, tuna with purple potato and crispy onion chips. And then there's tempura shrimp with Philadelphia and 'picciò' chips. Sea urchin and anchovy in sushi — I've never eaten that before. And anyway, sushi is eaten with a fork here.
