The restaurant “A Cuccagna” is situated in the centre of the city, in the heart of Palermo, a short distance from the port, the central station and all urban and rural buses. A short distance from the main theatres such as the Massimo, the Biondo and the Politeama; this also includes numerous hotels like the historical Hotel Des Palmes.

Founded in 1974 by Cav. Francesco Paolo Sammarco, grand maestro of restoration. By his side his son Carmelo, who was honoured with the title “Maìtre de Table de Restorateur de la Chaine des Rotisseurs of the B.A.I.A. international and is part of the Association Maìtre Italiani Ristoranti and Alberghi (A.M.I.R.A.). Specialized in flambé plates, he was regional champion of this speciality in the years 1992 and 1994. He vants his activity to the creation of original plates, much appreciated. He also participated on the television show “Numero Uno” of Pippo Baudo arriving second. To this principle activity he adds that of journalist and photographer. The book he wrote “Cucinare alla Siciliana” has been translated in five languages.

It’s about a typical, elegant and cosy locality. It offers typical Sicilian plates, but also Italian and international specialities. Also doted with an excellent cantine. Their kitchen has been appraised by numerous famous personalities from the world of culture, politics and economy such as Guttuso, Annigoni, Fabbri, F.F. Coppola, Tom Cruise, Takashima, James Brown, Don Juan di Borbone, and also the King of Spain Juan Carlos di Borbone and the Queen Sofia.