The story
La Brace is a bustling, no-frills chicken joint on Via Principe di Scordia that has earned a loyal local following for its sheer value. Franchino Er Criminale, a Palermo street-food reviewer, calls it “busy, popular” and praises the bang for your buck: a *Mezzo Pollo allo Spiedo con Patate al Forno* runs just €7, and you get a generous portion. The chicken is good, he says, though he notes the quality doesn’t reach the heights of Le Savocherie. Still, for a quick, casual meal—outdoor seating and takeout available—La Brace delivers a solid, satisfying spit-roasted bird that won’t break the bank. It’s the kind of buzzy, down-to-earth spot that defines Palermo’s street-food scene.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 1 dish mentions say about the food
At La Brace, the rotisserie half chicken with potatoes earns singular praise for its juicy, smoky tenderness. Overall, reviewers describe the food as rustic, comforting, and deeply satisfying.
“This chicken is good — the salmoriglio is more aggressive, more vinegary, and the meat is a bit drier than the first place. The potatoes are soft, boiled-style, not my favorite. But for €7 you get half a chicken, potatoes, and even a mini arancina and a piece of parmigiana. It's a lot of food. I'd give it an 8.5 out of 10, but compared to the first one, the other is clearly superior.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered La Brace. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
La Brace is a busy, popular spot with great value — the chicken is good and you get a lot of food for €7, but the quality isn't as high as Le Savocherie.
Dishes mentioned
Mezzo Pollo allo Spiedo con Patate al Forno
This chicken is good — the salmoriglio is more aggressive, more vinegary, and the meat is a bit drier than the first place. The potatoes are soft, boiled-style, not my favorite. But for €7 you get half a chicken, potatoes, and even a mini arancina and a piece of parmigiana. It's a lot of food. I'd give it an 8.5 out of 10, but compared to the first one, the other is clearly superior.
