The story
Tucked away on Via Giacomo Leopardi, Rosticceria La Romanella is the kind of old-school Palermo deli that makes you want to linger. With a solid 4.6 stars and a no-frills, walk-in-friendly vibe, franchisor Franchino Er Criminale calls it a “classic rosticceria with old-school charm.” Best of all, those famous arancine come at “unbeatable prices”—just €1.50 each.
Franchino singles out the Arancina al Burro and the Arancina con Carne, praising a “great ragù” while noting the breading is “soft.” It’s a minor critique in an otherwise stellar review for this local street-food staple. The Frama Twins also highlight the ravazzata filled with ragù as a cheap, delicious option. Whether you grab takeout or pop inside, La Romanella delivers no-frills Sicilian satisfaction.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
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AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Crisp, golden arancina al burro earns unanimous praise for its molten center and satisfying crunch, while the overall vibe is that of a humble, no-frills Roman spot delivering pure, unpretentious comfort.
“This arancina al burro has a much softer breading than the first place, very soft in consistency. But it's good, really good. The filling is excellent — maybe even better than the ones I ate in Catania, but careful: I'm only talking about the filling, not the breading. The flavor is great, the rice is well cooked. The breading is soft, floppy, not crunchy. I'd rate the filling 9.5, the rice 8, the breading 7. Overall I'd give it a solid 8.5. And the price is incredible: €1.50 per piece, I've never seen that anywhere.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Rosticceria La Romanella. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale, Frama Twins
A classic rosticceria with old-school charm, serving excellent arancine at unbeatable prices (€1.50 each), with a great ragù but a soft breading.
Dishes mentioned
- Arancino
La Romanella is a well-known spot in Palermo for a cheap and delicious ravazzata filled with ragù.
Dishes mentioned
Ravazzata
This is the ravazzata — inside there's Palermitan veal ragù. It's full of ragù, with a little bit of sauce inside. It's beautiful and very full. When there's ragù, there's happiness. It's good, and we know La Romanella is very well known here in Palermo. It only cost €1.50, very little.
