Pani Ca' Meusa Porta Carbone is a sicilian budget eat in Vucciria, Palermo.
Pani Ca' Meusa Porta Carbone on Via Cala in Palermo sells the canonical pane ca' meusa for 3 to 5 euros, fried spleen and lung in sesame buns.
Editorially verified May 21, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Cash only. Maritato (with caciocavallo and ricotta) is 50 cents more.
Address: Via Cala 62, 90133 Palermo
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Tip: Vegan and vegetarian fillings labelled. Pistachio is the after-dinner sleeper.
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Try: Pane con la milza, sfincione
Tip: Cash works fastest. Maritato is the gateway to spleen sandwiches.
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Try: Three-course Sicilian trattoria menu
Tip: Arrive 12:30 for lunch or 19:30 for dinner. Cash works fastest.
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Try: Stigghiola (grilled lamb intestines)
Tip: Eat with lemon, no bread. Cash only.
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Try: Pane ca' meusa, arancina, sfincione
Tip: Counter pickup is fastest. The terrace seats double the bar price.
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Try: Sicilian classics under 12 euros
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