About Kalhesa Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Introducing Kalhesa Restaurant & Sushi Bar, a spot that feels effortlessly woven into the rhythm of Palermo’s waterfront life. Set along Foro Italico Umberto I, this restaurant blends relaxed Mediterranean charm with a modern sushi bar edge, making it the kind of place you recommend the moment someone asks where to eat near the sea. From the outside, it already hints at a laid-back yet polished experience, and once inside, that feeling only grows stronger. The atmosphere is welcoming without trying too hard, which makes it easy to settle in whether you’re dropping by for a casual lunch or stretching dinner into the late evening.

What really stands out about Kalhesa Restaurant & Sushi Bar is how naturally it balances variety and focus. The menu feels thoughtfully put together, offering everything from fresh sushi creations to small plates that are perfect for sharing. At the same time, there’s room for lighter, healthy options, so it works just as well for a quick bite as it does for a longer, wine-filled night. Drinks are clearly part of the experience too, with a confident selection that includes wine, spirits, cocktails, beer, and coffee, depending on how your day-or night-is unfolding.

Service options are flexible, which adds to the appeal. You can enjoy the full dine-in experience when you want to soak up the setting, grab takeaway if you’re on the move, or opt for delivery when staying in feels like the better plan. Late-night food is also on the table, making this restaurant a reliable choice when Palermo slows down but your appetite doesn’t. Introducing Kalhesa Restaurant & Sushi Bar often feels like sharing a local secret, even though it sits right in plain sight, offering an easygoing food experience that fits seamlessly into the city’s coastal energy.

Special Menu

Beef

................................€50.00

Tomahawk 1kg patate grill e verdure grigliate

Spaghetti ricci

................................€30.00

Spaghetto e quadrato rummo con ricci di Sciacca

Eliche verdi

................................€18.00

Fusillone crema di cavolfiore chips di bacon e fonduta di pecorino della maremma

Riso gold

................................€28.00

Risotto carnaroli, pistilli di zafferano e oro alimentare 24 carati

Full Menu

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Business Info

Service options

+ Delivery

+ Takeaway

+ Dine-in

Highlights

+ Great beer selection

+ Great cocktails

+ Great coffee

+ Great wine list

+ Live music

Popular for

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair-accessible seating

+ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Cocktails

+ Coffee

+ Healthy options

+ Late-night food

+ Small plates

+ Spirits

+ Wine

Dining options

+ Dinner

+ Dessert

+ Table service

Amenities

+ Bar on site

+ Toilet

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Historic

+ Quiet

+ Trendy

Crowd

+ Groups

+ Tourists

Planning

+ Dinner reservations recommended

+ Accepts reservations

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ NFC mobile payments

Parking

+ Free parking lot

+ Parking

Hour time open

Right Now :

Monday: 07:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Tuesday: 07:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Wednesday: 07:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Thursday: 07:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Friday: 07:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Saturday: 07:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Sunday: 07:00 PM - 12:30 AM

Foro Italico Umberto I, 21/A, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

Reviews

Absolutely amazing. The food is delicious, the service really nice and fast. The place is wonderful. If I come back to Palermo I will definitely have dinner there again.

- Gabriela K. -

I have one word for you……. MOMO. He is the BEST person we met at this great restaurant. We walked in when they opened at 7pm (which is very early in Palermo) but he happily took us in with no reservation and became our server when other servers were not so accommodating and we had a great sushi dinner. MOMO speaks Italian, English & Spanish so communication with him was a great experience. MOMO HAS AMAZING ENERGY, BRIGHT SMILE AND FRIENDLY SMILE. If you come here for dinner I recommend a reservation and ask for MOMO’s section. Note: this restaurant at 11pm- 3am on weekends becomes a HOTSPOT DISCOTHEQUE WITH AMAZING DJ’s , laser lights and gets packed with locals and tourists. MOMO goes from sever during dinner to AWESOME CLUB BARTENDER so he has many many skills. Tourist tip. When restaurant becomes a club. You have to buy drink tickets from a single cashier to the right of the bar so that you can hand the ticket to the bartenders behind the bar. I waited for five minutes to get a drink to find out I needed a drink ticket.

- RJ Robert Jarrin -

Historical indoor with very nice interior. Nice selections of spirits drinks dinning.

- Branislav Balazovic -

This restaurant is absolutely stunning and very reasonably priced. What's more, we are vegan, and they went the extra length to create a menu for us. Will certainly return and can wholeheartedly recommend it!

- Giordana Burns -

For being in such a specific city in Italy, one would never expect to one, find sushi but secondly also enjoy it! We were pleasantly surprised to find such amazing presentation of the sushi as well as it being delicious (enough to come back 2x during our stay in Palermo!). The service was great as well! Would definitely recommend to anyone traveling in Palermo and wanting to try something different one night from a traditional Sicilian dinner.. except with a beautiful view within a historical building!

- Noelle Kochakian -

Ate our final meal in Sicily here and it delivered. We ate at 7pm and the staff was great, and the food excellent. The area is not as rough as people may think, and for those near the port it should be considered an excellent option for dining. After it closes the cavernous interior becomes a dance club.

- Joe Pappalardo -