Menu to Taste

Mec Restaurant

Modern Italian, Sicilian · Palermo, Sicily · Michelin One Star · Chef Carmelo Trentacosti

Awarded one Michelin star, Mec Restaurant in Palermo features contemporary Sicilian cuisine by chef Carmelo Trentacosti. Housed within the 16th-century Palazzo Castrone, the dining room doubles as an Apple technology museum. Dishes reinterpret local tradition, such as caponata finished with Modica chocolate.

Via Vittorio Emanuele, 452, 90134 Palermo – Sicilia – Italy, Palermo, Sicily

  • 1 Michelin Star

Menu

Dishes

  • Daddy’s Heart (40) — Fermented “Cuore di Bue” tomato, water and air of vegetation, Calvisius Siberian Classic caviar
  • In Memory of My Granny (38) — “Ammuttunata” Perlina eggplant, tomato, mint and Sicilian cheese mousse
  • All we have to do is..Cry (38) — Water Lily of Giarratana onion, its cream and its Umami
  • “Touch Me” (39) — Cuttlefish, its ink, Genovese zucchini pearls and flan, beurre blanc
  • “Pittinicchi“ (39) — Ziti Pasta stuffed with Sunday ragout Ragusano cheese fondue and wild fennel
  • “Summer Reserve” (39) — Carnaroli Gallo Extra rice, creamed with 24-month-aged Parmigiano Reggiano, duck ragù and apricots
  • Spaghetto al Pomodoro (38) — “Donna Itriya” Spaghetti pasta cooked in in Siccagno tomato water, yellow datterino tomato velouté and Pachino cherry tomato confit
  • Hills with Sea View (41) — Buttons Pasta stuffed with tenerumi, almonds, beets, lemon and clams sauté
  • Carrier Pigeon (42) — “Mieral” pigeon, red wine scented quince, pine nuts and chinotto sauce
  • The “Red” in the Trawl (41) — Red mullet fillet, its “ristretto”, Polizzi “Badda” beans cream and salted grapefruit

The Experience

In a historic setting. The meal is structured around a tasting menu, a wine pairing and à la carte dining.

Phone: +39 091 9891901

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