Palermo Pizza & Pasta Capitol Hill

I was really impressed with the extensive food menu, and decent wine offerings. From the get go, the cheesy, creamy, and marinara flavors looked like all my favorite things, and felt like a perfect (classic) place to order from when you just need a pick me up after a long day. Average cost (2025) Appetizers: $10 - $15 Pasta: $20 - $28 Pizza: $24 - $35 Portion: 1.5, enough to have leftovers but probably not enough for 2 people to one dish situation Restaurant size: 14+ tables I have to emphasize this because many pictures made the space look huge (not to mention outdated menu prices), and it's definitely not big, or $15/plate anymore. I'd estimate 6 families could fit in here comfortably, and while the place could hold more, the noise level would be awful at the point. The food was delic

Amazing food and ambiance! I have been a fan for over 15 years. I now live in Wenatchee however everytime I'm in the city I have to stop by at Palermo. Great authentic Italian flavors.

This place used to be reliably good but now it's gone downhill over the past year or so. The pizza comes out floppy instead of properly cooked, they forget to add garlic to the crust even though you pay extra for it, the last time I got barbecue wings they were mushy and mealy - the kind of texture you get when you refreeze thawed out meat and then thaw it again before cooking with it. And then they coated it with extra sauce to try to cover up the lack of flavor & horrid texture. I genuinely can't believe they let that out of the kitchen I ordered the alfredo pasta and got about half the amount I've received before despite it being a $20 dish. It's disappointing, but after years of enjoyment , it's just not worth the expense to order from here anymore.

Beautiful building, you get hit with a delicious aroma as soon as you walk in. It feels very traditional for this type of cooking. The pasta we had was the chicken Marsala pasta, and it was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten! Delicious. We also had a pizza and we subed olives out for mushrooms and there was no charge or issue making the substitution- we loved this! Our server was friendly and actually gave us the suggestions for the meal- and we were so grateful! A must if you’re in the area!

Palermo Pizza is hands down my favorite Italian restaurant. You can taste the quality in every dish — fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and consistently amazing food. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. It’s perfect for a cozy date nights or feeding a crowd with their catering. My favorite is the spicy penne with sausage — rich, savory, and just the right amount of heat. So good every single time! 🍝