The story
Tucked away on Via Giovanni Campolo in Palermo, New Paradise is a large pastry shop that has caught the eye of local food explorers. The Frama Twins, during their Palermo food tour, highlighted its focus on pistachio-centric desserts, calling it a must-stop for sweet lovers. The shop’s display brims with verdant treats, but two items stood out: a slice of panettone generously coated with pistachio glaze, and the traditional sfinge, a light fritter filled with creamy ricotta and chocolate chips. These offerings blend classic Sicilian pastry craft with a modern pistachio obsession. For anyone seeking an authentic yet indulgent taste of Palermo’s pastry scene, New Paradise delivers a straightforward, satisfying detour.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
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AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
The Sfinge earns rave reviews as the standout dish, with diners praising its airy, satisfying texture. The overall vibe is one of warm, unpretentious comfort that makes every bite feel like a discovery.
“This is a typical Palermo dessert for San Giuseppe's feast, but now they make it all year. The dough is fried, like a bignet, and it's filled inside and out with ricotta and chocolate chips. It's a poem. Look how full it is — it's not cream, it's real ricotta. The ricotta comes from a special supplier that only works sheep's milk and makes ricotta from that.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered New Paradise. Most active: Frama Twins
A large pastry shop with many pistachio-based desserts, including a slice of panettone with pistachio glaze and a traditional sfinge filled with ricotta and chocolate chips.
Dishes mentioned
Panettone con Glass al Pistacchio
I took a slice of panettone with pistachio glaze. It's artisanal, you can really taste it. The pistachio cream on top makes it even better.
Sfinge
This is a typical Palermo dessert for San Giuseppe's feast, but now they make it all year. The dough is fried, like a bignet, and it's filled inside and out with ricotta and chocolate chips. It's a poem. Look how full it is — it's not cream, it's real ricotta. The ricotta comes from a special supplier that only works sheep's milk and makes ricotta from that.
