THE worst place I have ever eaten in my life. Went there last night with three friends. Kept waiting for a table and then taken to one that hadn't been laid with stains on it. The waiter kept forgetting to bring the things asked for.
Starter - one salad was dropped on the way up, and replacement arrived as we were all finishing.
Main course - dull pasta dishes that didn't fit the menu description, and the one person who ventured for fish had to send it back as it was raw and uncooked. No apology. We were treated as though we were at fault for not wanting to eat it raw.
We gave up any idea of a pudding, but after ten minutes of waiting for the bill we went to the counter.
The manager totted up the bill - and 'accidentally' managed to add it up to a higher total than it was until it was pointed out, and even then tried to argue until eventually admitting his error.
Even with the correct price the bill was extortionate for the lower than average quality.
I will never set foot in here again - a shame for the restaurant as I work round the corner and could have supplied regular business.
And I recommend no one else goes here either...

I had a very bad lunch experience at Il Siciliano and would never go back nor would I recommend it to anyone. The starters were ok I guess (just) the mains came cremated and burnt to the plate and they still served it with no apology. And the bill for abysmal food and service? £50. We were ignored and waited for our ‘food’ for a while although there was nobody in the restaurant. I guess it took a while to burn stuff that well. I’d rather eat my feet.

If you want good, cheap Italian food, get to Il Sicilino. It’s just so much better than anywhere else. Still sat here reading this? I thought I told you to get down to Il Sicilino. Honestly...?!?

Il Siciliano has a lovely atmosphere and charming service. The food is freshly cooked and appetisingly served. The grilled sardines were particularly delicious on my last visit. There is a nice choice of sweets and a decent wine list (the wine glasses are ridiculously huge, however). A smashing little place and reasonably priced.