Mec Restaurant

Mec Restaurant occupies the historic Palazzo Castrone in Palermo's city center, blending modern digital elements with artistic rigor in a high-tech, contemporary setting. Established as an experimental space, it embodies the vision of Chef Carmelo Trentacosti, a Sicilian chef trained under Nino Graziano with acclaimed national and international experience. Chef Trentacosti crafts dishes that highlight natural, balanced flavors rooted in Sicilian and broader Mediterranean traditions. The menu presents tasting options like "Contaminazioni" and "Frontiere Vegetariane," focusing on refined presentations that respect high-quality, regionally sourced ingredients. Signature dishes include seppia with black ink and asparagus flan, red pumpkin with miso and black garlic, and pigeon served with quinotto and chinotto. Awarded one Michelin star in 2023, Mec also offers a sommelier-curated wine list boasting over 800 labels from Italy and abroad. The experience extends to an inventive cocktail program led by bar manager Marco Greco, who incorporates local Sicilian ingredients into creative mixology.