Mec Restaurant

Occupying a 16C palazzo practically opposite the splendid cathedral in the heart of monumental Palermo, this unusual restaurant is accessed via a number of steps and shares space with an exhibition dedicated to Steve Jobs. Here, three elegant dining rooms with frescoed ceilings are surrounded by memorabilia and photographs that recall the professional career of this computer genius. In this setting, chef Carmelo Trentacosti focuses on Sicilian recipes and ingredients that he reinterprets with a personal twist, such as the famous caponata which is transformed into a creamy sauce (in the shape of the Apple logo) and seasoned with grated Modica chocolate which can be enjoyed with sourdough bread. An excellent cheese trolley (available before the dessert course) and attentive service complete the picture. At the end of your meal, ask to be shown the view of the piazza from the balcony – the perfect way to end a very special evening.

Apple-Collection Theme: Jobs Foundation Becomes a Dining Feature

• MEC integrates a display of Apple products from the Jobs Foundation as part of the dining experience, blending technology heritage with cuisine.

A High-Tech Palace Setting with Six Museum Rooms

• Housed in the renovated Palazzo Castrone in Palermo's historic center, MEC uses six museum rooms as the unique setting for its restaurant, merging museum-like spaces with haute cuisine.

Visionary Founding Concept by Giuseppe Forello and Chef Carmelo Trentacosti

• The concept centers on contemplating the energy of the digital conquest through the Apple collection while delivering innovative tasting experiences curated by Chef Carmelo Trentacosti, marrying tech culture with gastronomy.

Signature Ingredients

• Squid (Sepia): Central to MEC's seafood-forward identity, notably featured in the Raviolo di Seppia; guests highlight this squid-based dish as a standout example of the restaurant's finesse and contemporary take on Sicilian seafood.
• Pigeon (Piccione): A distinctive game protein that appears on the menu as Piccione and the referenced Piccione Viaggiatore; used to showcase refined preparation and balance of tradition and innovation.
• Cod: A seafood staple on the menu that reviewers note as good, reflecting MEC's emphasis on high-quality seafood and precise execution.
• Pumpkin: Ingredient highlighted through the restaurant's pumpkin pie dessert, indicating the use of seasonal Sicilian produce and a dessert program that complements the savory courses.
• Gelato: A dessert component praised by guests, illustrating MEC's attention to finish with artisanal Italian desserts.