I Pupi

This restaurant is something very special. The combination of traditional Sicilian dishes with a modern touch creates an amazing flavour palette. Definitely worth the visit if you visit Sicily. The entire staff are incredibly friendly, helpful and accommodating.

Oh Stanley Tucci, you beautiful man, you. We never would have thought to venture out to Bagheria (an hour from our hotel in Cefalu) had it not been for Tucci featuring I Pupi on his "Searching For Italy" program.

Leading up to our reservation (make sure to get one) at I Pupi, we began to wonder if it was really worth the Michelin star pricing. Were we going to regret spending the money?

Well, the answer was a resounding "NO." Every bite at I Pupi was a delight. We were there for three hours and would have happily stayed for another hour.

The service was the best I have ever experienced. The servers were so attentive and knowledgable about every single aspect of the dishes: where ingredients came from, the Sicilian connection to food, etc. We honestly felt like we learned a lot!

I can't even tell you exactly what we ate, but it was all so, so yummy!

If you're thinking about splurging on a meal while in Sicily, let it be this... and make sure to get one of the tasting menus!

Thank you Stanley Tucci for visiting this restaurant in your series ‘Searching for Italy’.

The food is divine, the mixture of modern & old sicilian with an innovative twist… the flavours & texture are stunning. Wild pig & lobster! Say no more!

The four of us had the 7 course degustation menu & a couple of beautiful sicilian chardonnay’s.

The staff were super friendly & helpful.

We travelled from Cefalu just to experience this restaurant & it did not disappoint.

Highly recommend, book in advance.

This is my second time visiting I Pupi and i must say the menu was implacable! I was so happy to see the raw fish or crudo di mare is still on the menu (each piece paired with aromatizzato oil and unique salt). To my surprise i found the fermented funnel dish with fish and white sauce super unique (i personally never eat funnel but my god this dish was magical!). Another big surprise is the open ravioli pasta with the ragù of rabbit and the brodo of lobster ( to die for)... the rest of the dishes are just as delightful as you can see in the photos. The waiters are very polite and the paired wine are excellent worse every penny. The chef was extremely cute!!! He passed to check if everything is ok.. what an artist!! Definitely coming back for a third time ... in fact... I can't wait... thank you chef Tony..

Extraordinary experience. Wonderful staff… absolutely incredible evening all around. Degustation menu was excellent. Definitely worth the trek out to Bagheria - or even Sicilia for that matter!

Amazing restaurant, we went for lunch and ordered the tasting menu, it was creative, delicious, and an interesting experience. The service was great and the staff spoke fluent English. Highly recommend.

I Pupi... delicious food, romantic ambience, high quality wines, beautiful presentation, friendly and professional personnel. We had an amazing evening and enjoyed the 7 innovative dishes, which made us fall in love with Sicily even more. Thank you very much.

Amazing experience- the food presentation was incredible and the service was impeccable. The highlight of our time in Palermo.

This is the best one star Michelin in Palermo!! The chef is a crazy genius!!! The wine list is very interesting

Stanley Tucci did not lead me astray. If you’re in Sicily and have time and a car, this is a must. The tasting menu is absolutely worth it, and above all else: come hungry. Incredible service, food, and atmosphere. One of the most memorable meals of my life, and I will try my hardest to never forget. 100/10 would recommend.

Outstanding. Dishes of remarkable imagination and superb taste. Recommend the matching wines with the tasting menu - one match in particular was absolutely extraordinary. Thanks to chef and all the very welcoming staff.

An amazing dining experience from the moment you arrive. Went for the 7 course tasting menu and every course was fantastic, two or three I’ll remember for a long time. The accompanying wine menu is also well worth doing, some really top drinks served that you’d probably never order otherwise. The service is outstanding, the setting is beautiful, it might be a little out of the way but it’s definitely worth it.

Wonderful restaurant. We went for lunch; the food was excellent and the service very attentive.
We highly recommend this restaurant.

Expected overrated. Experience was actually underrated. This is an amazing and modern restaurant unlike some Michelin 1-stars. 10-course tasting menu is New York quality. Tucci is spot on. WOW. Will be two-stars soon. Bagheria is adorable. Get there ASAP!!! Diverse and knowledgeable staff.

I Pupi are a very refreshing and fantastic experience in the Italian culinary world. I had experienced an amazing journey across 10 servings and 10 paired wines. While I can only compliment the chef's unique way to rapresent scilian and non Cousine, I've to spend a word of unique praise for Andrea, the somelier. He's expert guidance has made the 10 set a unique journey and one to remember. I strongly believe that noone will regret this experience, while could be perceived a rather overpriced one stared restaurant do not let yourself fool, this is a bargain two star yet to be. My heartfelt compliment, I'll be back for sure!

Excellent service and food. We had the seven course taster menu and white wine. Each course was amazing and gave an excellent journey through Sicilian cuisine. I'd advise to book a table well in advance.

No notes to share. An incredible dinner service in any way possible. It amazes me that Michelin has not awarded this chef with a second star.

Delicious pizzas and lovely service.

Absolutely enjoyed a small lunch of three courses, which was delicious and very Sicilian. The staff was very friendly, spoke good English and made us feel at home!

Simply outstanding. Great food, service and attention to the wine program. Worth the trip out even if staying in Palermo.