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Pizza · Hummelstown, PA
Palermo's Pizzeria sits right on East Main Street in Hummelstown and bills itself as the only authentic Sicilian pizzeria in the area — best known for stuffed pizza slices that are a cut above anything you'll find at a chain.
Our take If your Hershey trip takes you through Hummelstown — and it often does, given how close they are — Palermo's is an easy detour for dinner.
Palermo's earns its spot on our list because it's doing something specific and doing it well. Sicilian-style pizza has a different character than the standard American pie — thicker, chewier, baked in a pan — and Palermo's leans into that tradition. The stuffed slices at the counter are what draw first-timers in and keep regulars coming back. It's a family-run place with the kind of generous portions and approachable prices that fit a real neighborhood restaurant, not a tourist trap — even if it happens to sit close to one of the region's biggest attractions.
Palermo's is a family-owned Hummelstown staple that has built its identity around authentic Sicilian-style pizza in an area where that style isn't common. The restaurant is known for generous portions and a friendly atmosphere that feels genuinely family-run rather than corporate. Beyond the pizza, the menu covers Italian restaurant standards — pasta, Italian entrees, and the kind of food that works for a casual dinner out. Their Facebook page is the most current source for hours and any specials.
One thing the stuffed-slice reputation tends to overshadow: there's a full Italian kitchen behind that counter. Alongside the famous Sicilian slices, Palermo's runs a gourmet-slice case — New York-style cheese with a thin, foldable crust, white pizza, and an "Old World" slice of just sauce and Parmesan — plus a sit-down menu of pasta, baked pasta, seafood-and-pasta dishes, veal, chicken, strombolis, calzones, subs, wraps, and salads. Listings put it in the budget price range and note it's vegetarian-friendly, with dine-in tables, outdoor seating, takeout, and delivery. It sits right on Hummelstown's walkable, tree-lined Main Street, so it's easy to pair with a stroll downtown.
Hours aren't reliably published anywhere we could verify — they differ across listings, and the official Facebook page isn't machine-readable. Check the Facebook page at facebook.com/PalermosPizzeriaRestaurantOfHummelstown or call (717) 566-0668 before you head over, especially during peak summer and fall season.
Palermo's Pizzeria & Italian Family Restaurant is in Hummelstown, PA. The map shows both pins — Palermo's Pizzeria & Italian Family Restaurant and our shop in Grantville — so you can see exactly where it sits relative to us.
A sampling drawn from public listings and a local review — Palermo's runs a much fuller Italian menu than this. Prices weren't reliably published anywhere we could verify, so call (717) 566-0668 to confirm current offerings and prices before ordering.
The stuffed slices are built in the Sicilian tradition — filled with a substantial amount of cheese and toppings rather than just topped with them, which creates a denser, more filling slice. It's a distinct style that the restaurant has made its signature.
Yes — it's a family-run restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere that works well for groups and families. Portions are generous and the pricing is consistent with a neighborhood Italian restaurant.
Their Facebook page at facebook.com/PalermosPizzeriaRestaurantOfHummelstown is the official source for current hours, specials, and closures. For a place that relies on foot traffic near a seasonal attraction like Hershey, it's worth a quick check before you drive over.
Yes. Behind the slice counter is a full Italian menu — pasta and baked pasta, seafood-and-pasta dishes, veal, chicken, strombolis, calzones, hot and cold subs, wraps, and salads, plus a kids' menu and desserts. So one person can grab a slice while the rest of the table orders a proper dinner.
Third-party listings indicate Palermo's doesn't take reservations — it's first-come, casual walk-in seating with dine-in tables and some outdoor seating. It's right on Hummelstown's Main Street, where street parking in front of the restaurants is limited to two hours. Hours vary by listing, so call (717) 566-0668 to confirm before a special trip.
Palermo's sits right on Hummelstown's Main Street, which makes it an easy anchor for a low-key evening downtown. A few steps in either direction gives you dessert and a stop for the kids; a guided cavern tour just outside town rounds it out into a half-day.
A retro diner and dairy bar a short walk down the same Main Street stretch — an easy ice-cream stop after a Palermo's dinner, especially with kids in tow.
A big independent toy store right on the square, heavy on screen-free games and books — a natural before- or after-dinner detour for families.
A guided cavern tour just outside town pairs nicely with a casual Main Street lunch or dinner to round out a half-day in Hummelstown.
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Verified via: Palermo's Pizzeria (official Facebook) · NEPA Pizza Review — Palermo's (Oct 2023) · Restaurantji — Palermo's Pizzeria, Hummelstown (amenities, popular dishes) · Uber Eats — Palermo's Pizzeria menu sections (Hummelstown) · Visit Hershey & Harrisburg — Hummelstown town guide (Main Street, parking)
Palermo's Pizzeria & Italian Family Restaurant is an independent local business we're featuring in our guide — we're not affiliated. Details are from the business and public sources and were accurate at the time of writing; please confirm current hours before visiting.