Arancino of Sicily

Takeout Restaurant · St Giles ·

Arancino of Sicily

Takeout Restaurant · St Giles ·

Freshly made arancini with mushroom, cheese, beef, and Nutella fillings

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216 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8EG, United Kingdom Get directions

£1–10

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"If Arancino Of Sicily was any closer to Oasis Sports Centre, you’d start seeing golden rice balls bobbing about in the water. This fast-paced, no-cutlery spot is one of our favourite places for a hefty snack in Holborn. Get the creamy, rich mushroom and cheese number, and a sweet iced pistachio and almond drink for afters." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, sinead cranna

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Arancino of Sicily

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Arancino Of Sicily - Review - Holborn - London - The Infatuation

"There are two ways you find yourself outside Arancino Of Sicily—dragged from Harry Potter And The Cursed Child by your own hungry child, or after coming across their carefully curated Instagram grid full of cheese pulls. Either way, you won’t be disappointed. A counter of boulder-sized, golden arancini is lit by dangling pendant lights, service is quick, and fillings are generous. It’s all very efficient and fast-paced but in an area of impersonal, grab-and-go spots, little touches, like friendly staff and a no-cutlery policy, add some warmth. The Shaftesbury Avenue postcode means that it's always busy, but the small counter inside is a good people-watching spot if it's free. Stick to the creamy, rich mushroom and cheese arancino (the beef ragu is a little over-seasoned), and a sweet iced pistachio and almond drink for afters. photo credit: Sinéad Cranna Food Rundown Beef Arancino Rich and salty, like a scorned divorcée, this beef ragu has been left simmering for many, many hours. The beef falls apart, just like our attempt to eat a whole one. While we’d get it again, the salt could definitely be toned down. photo credit: Sinéad Cranna Mushroom And Cheese Arancino It’s got all the gooey, cheesy, creaminess of a béchamel, but the crispy, thick coating means you can still eat this and show your face in public. It’s sturdy, like all the arancini here, and won’t disintegrate into a molten cheesy mess. Iced Pistachio And Almond Drink There’s something about toting a mint-green iced drink around Shaftesbury Avenue that makes us feel like we’re doing lunch breaks right. This is very sugary, and will ward off any 2pm slump. But we’d recommend getting it with added coffee to balance some of that sweetness." - Sinéad Cranna

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Sinéad Cranna

Arancino of Sicily

Michael P.

Google

Perfectly legit arancini. 🤌🏼 …price is on the higher side but they are big and of good quality, in a central location soooo… 🤷🏻‍♂️ Good amount of outdoor seating on a small piazza. Some seats inside too. I’d definitely recommend a visit! 🇮🇹 Grazie mille

Sam A.

Google

Looking for a quick pre-theatre bite... With numerous Thai and Lebanese options nearby, beloved surprised me by choosing this small Sicilian spot specializing in arancini. The concept is simple but executed brilliantly - a selection of different flavored arancini that you can pair with drinks. Don't let the straightforward menu fool you; these rice balls pack both tremendous flavor and surprising substance! I ordered the cacio e pepe arancino which was absolutely phenomenal. Beloved picked tomato and mozzarella. Pleasant pizza-like flavors, though not quite as exciting as the cacio e pepe. The true surprise was dessert - an arancino filled with Nutella. The contrast between the crispy exterior and the warm, melted chocolate inside was simply perfect. I'd come here just for this and coffee. These arancini may appear modestly sized, making you question the price point, but be warned - they are incredibly filling! The shop itself is small with limited seating, but that fits its grab-and-go concept perfectly. While I wish the prices were a bit lower, for central London and the quality received, it represents reasonable value.

Bruce M.

Google

stumbled across this place whilst wandering covent garden, seen it on tik tok so gave it a try. Arancinis were absolutely lovely we got the 2 best sellers beef and tomato&mozzarella😍 very nice would come back if i was in the area for a light bite

Lukey

Google

Been 4 times now. Always good. Will keep coming back. Originally came to see if it was worth the hype after going viral - yes it is haha. The sweet pistachio one is great but hard to get them as they’re always sold out. Will always get some savoury ones anyway.

Alex

Google

If you’re passing by, this is well worth a stop. The arancini are absolutely incredible—we tried the 'nduja and the cacio e pepe, and both were spot on. Really tasty, authentic, and easily some of the best food in the area. Don’t walk past without grabbing one!

Jessica L.

Google

These were very yummy and filling. Definitely recommend the mushroom and beef one! I would come back and try their other flavours. Service could have been a little friendlier as the cashier forgot to add the latte I had asked for. The price is decent for London but for what it is, I’d say it is a little on the pricey side but worth it for a good quick filling snack.

Marlon

Google

Food - I’ve spent enough time in Sicily to know the taste of decent Arancino (yes, East side represent!). The best Arancino in London. One bite, I was back in Catania! Service - server was welcoming and helpful Atmosphere - it was quiet when we got there. They’ve just opened up a space downstairs, if ever you want to hide your affairs, nobody you know will find you there

casey R.

Google

This is a lovely food place, we came across it just exploring the area. I saw it in the corner of my eye and told my partner we had to go in, I had seen it on social where an influencer had been in there and the lady confirmed she had a few that had visited. The lady who served us was lovely and passionate about arancini, she was able to advise which flavour were most popular and of course it was beef but I highly recommend the garlic and chilli it's full of flavour and oozing cheese inside. It was so good that after we looked round I went back in to take some home. £6.90 each but worth it and it's not a small arancini they're big and filling.