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Ristorante Cin Cin

Via Daniele Manin, 22, 90139 Palermo, Sicily, Italy
+39 (0)91 6124095
Ranked #15 of 373 restaurants in Palermo
4.0 of 5 stars 81 Reviews
Price range: $39 - $66
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
Neighborhood: Politeama
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Montclairite
Montclair, New Jersey
Contributor
17 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012

We were in the neighborhood for lunch but appeared to be closed. The owner was inside and came out to greet us and said the restaurant was only opened for dinner that day. She suggested another restaurant close by (La Cuccina Pizza) which was good so we decided to go back to Cin Cin for dinner. The owner recognized us... More

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daisypat1
Virginia
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17 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2011

I think this is a definite "must". The food was very good and we enjoyed the ambiance. This was an "included meal" on our tour so I can't speak to the price, but I would definitely go back if I returned to Palermo. More

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TysonConnecticut
Connecticut
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12 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2011

About a 10 minute walk from the Opera, down a side street, this is a lovely traditional styled place with very good food. Service was ok, but not very friendly. More

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Louis M
Ottawa, Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 27, 2011

Vincenzo Clemente and his mother operate Cin Cin Ristorante and don't disappoint. Our experience surpassed our expectations. The innovative dishes are a modern version of Sicilian cuisine and are prepared with the freshest ingredients. Vincenzo's friendly personality, the warm and cozy atmosphere and the great food and wine contributed to make our evening at Cin Cin a memorable one. Customers... More

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GregandRosann
Montclair, New Jersey
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 11, 2011

Decided to go to this restaurant after reading a Frommer's Review and the proximity to our hotel. The owner, an LSU grad, was most accommodating and friendly. The Pasta con Sarde (a sicilian specialty) was the absolutely the best I had in all of Sicily. Don't forget to try the mozzarella with strawberry preserve. More

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tman034
Arlington, Virginia
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12 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2011

The food here was very tastey. I had the sword roll which was good. My wife had the gnnochi with a goragonzola cream sauce which I thought was light compared to most. The service is great. The owner lived in louisiana for years and speaks perfect english, he is also very knowledgeable about food and wines. The place doesn't seat... More

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davide7000
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 2, 2011

This is a really, really good restaurant. Sicily provides the traveller interested in food with many pleasant places to eat, generally all offering the same peasant dishes. Cin Cin stands out as doing something different - raising classical Sicilian cuisine to higher levels of sophistication. The cooking is delicate and precise, lifting both standard dishhes and the usual Sicilian ingredients... More

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jeanetex
Austin, Texas
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 8, 2011
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When we were turned away from more well known restaurant around the corner (no reservation) we stumbled upon Ristorate Cin Cin and were so happy our evening unfolded that way. Owner Vicento Clemente was very helpful (and speaks excellent English having spent his early years in the American south). The atmosphere was inviting, serene enough to have conversation without yelling,... More

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Terry34448
Homosassa, Florida
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12 reviews
23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2011

9pm and we were the only customers so not much life.the food was good but very smal in portion.I must say the desserts were outstanding and so was the owner. All in all it was good but when you are it's only customer it's hard to rate it's "feel" More

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Stuart93A
London, United Kingdom
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14 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2011

Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Local cuisine was excellent. More

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