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What to order at Casa Charleston
- Must order
- The historic melanzana Charleston and the house cassata, finished with a glass of Marsala Vergine.
- Signature dishes
- Melanzana Charleston, Pesce spada alla ghiotta, Cassata
- Editor tip
- Cafe-bistrot at ground level for lunch; the first-floor restaurant is the formal Sicilian carte. Book the upstairs two weeks ahead.
CuisineSicilian Fine Dining
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HoursSun 09:00-17:00
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Signature dishes: Melanzana Charleston, Pesce spada alla ghiotta, Cassata
Must order: The historic melanzana Charleston and the house cassata, finished with a glass of Marsala Vergine.
Tip: Cafe-bistrot at ground level for lunch; the first-floor restaurant is the formal Sicilian carte. Book the upstairs two weeks ahead.
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Location
Address: Via Generale Vincenzo Magliocco 19, 90141 Palermo
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