Embark on a trip to southern Italy – Orlando’s menu offers a culinary journey through Sicily in a homely atmosphere. Each dish is named after the nine main cities, plus an extra for Pantelleria Island. And with the menu rotating monthly, you’ll never run out of new interpretations on the classics. For April 2019, the Pantelleria Island salad contrasts perfectly pickled capers against a tartare of tomatoes, olives and bread crumbs; the Agrigento pairs homemade ravioli with a rich green bean and sheep’s ricotta cream; and the savory Messina offers turkey rounds stuffed with ground beef, italian sausage, parmesan, and chard. Founder Giulia Palillo sources her ingredients exclusively from Sicily and Brandenburg, placing an importance on knowing her producers in person. Look around to see pieces of Sicily everywhere: the kitchen sideboard from Giulia’s old apartment, her grandmother’s chandelier, delicate blue porcelain tiles, and ceramic pine cones, a traditionally welcoming symbol. So skip the flight south and head north to Prenzlauer Berg for some authentic Sicilian fare. (Text: Michael Rice / Photos: Johanna Rademacher–Flesland)
Orlando, Rhinower Str.10, 10437 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
Tue 17–23h, Wed–Fri 12–23h, Sat 17–24h
Laperitivo (bottomless buffet): every Thursday from 18–21h
Sicilian Sunday Brunch: once per month
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