The story
Tucked near Piazza Politeama, Tastalo is a gourmet grocery store that punches well above its weight for pastry lovers. With a stellar 4.8 rating, this deli-sized spot has earned a reputation among Palermo’s cannoli hunters for its no-frills approach and high-quality ingredients.
Luigi Gramma highlighted the cannoli made with shells from Piana degli Albanesi, praising their “great bitter-salty contrast with the sweet ricotta.” He noted the topping is minimal, letting the shell’s flavor shine. Giuliacrossbow also gave the cannolo a thumbs-up in her own video, further cementing Tastalo as a must-stop for an authentic, unfussy Sicilian treat.
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Reviewers praise Tastalo’s cannolo as a standout, calling it perfectly crisp and creamy. The overall vibe is warmly enthusiastic, with diners charmed by the focused, high-quality execution.
“This cannolo from Tastalo - Sapori di Piana is the best one I've had today. The shell is absolutely perfect — a symphony in my mouth, just incredible. The ricotta is a bit more rustic compared to the first and second ones I tried. The candied orange is also remarkable. I prefer it without chocolate chips or pistachio granules because the pistachio doesn't really taste like anything — it just adds texture. The balance is not too sweet, you can eat the whole thing easily. It's the biggest cannolo of the three. I paid €2.50, which is a very decent price. The shell is top-notch.”
“This cannolo costs €2.80, slightly less than the other one. The shell is darker, harder, and more crunchy — almost salty and bitter, less sweet than the other. The ricotta is on par, but the topping is very sparse — just 5-6 chocolate drops, both inside and outside, but barely noticeable. The cannolo is shorter and wider than the other. I prefer this one for the contrast between the sweet ricotta and the bitter-salty shell, which makes the overall cannolo better. But the lack of topping is noticeable — you basically eat ricotta and shell without tasting the chocolate. Google Maps rating is 4.8. I'd rate it 9.2 to 9.5 as well — it's subjective, but both are very good.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Tastalo. Most active: Giuliacrossbow, Luigi Gramma
Dishes mentioned
Cannolo
This cannolo from Tastalo - Sapori di Piana is the best one I've had today. The shell is absolutely perfect — a symphony in my mouth, just incredible. The ricotta is a bit more rustic compared to the first and second ones I tried. The candied orange is also remarkable. I prefer it without chocolate chips or pistachio granules because the pistachio doesn't really taste like anything — it just adds texture. The balance is not too sweet, you can eat the whole thing easily. It's the biggest cannolo of the three. I paid €2.50, which is a very decent price. The shell is top-notch.
A small deli shop near Piazza Politeama selling cannoli from Piana degli Albanesi — the shell has a great bitter-salty contrast with the sweet ricotta, though the topping is minimal.
Dishes mentioned
Cannolo
This cannolo costs €2.80, slightly less than the other one. The shell is darker, harder, and more crunchy — almost salty and bitter, less sweet than the other. The ricotta is on par, but the topping is very sparse — just 5-6 chocolate drops, both inside and outside, but barely noticeable. The cannolo is shorter and wider than the other. I prefer this one for the contrast between the sweet ricotta and the bitter-salty shell, which makes the overall cannolo better. But the lack of topping is noticeable — you basically eat ricotta and shell without tasting the chocolate. Google Maps rating is 4.8. I'd rate it 9.2 to 9.5 as well — it's subjective, but both are very good.
