Arancino of Sicily

Takeout Restaurant · St Giles

Arancino of Sicily

Takeout Restaurant · St Giles

216 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8EG, United Kingdom

Highlights

Authentic Sicilian arancini, mushroom and Nutella flavors, crispy

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 - 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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Sam Aberman

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.

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.

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

Daisy

Google

The 5* is for the service, both guys were really nice and helpful and made me a mushroom arancini that I've been trying to get for a while. It was very nice and filling. They have some seats outside if you want to sit.

Kathy Li

Google

Bought my beef arancini this afternoon. Damn! That was good! And very filling as well. I will definitely try the pistachio one next time. Super nice latte as well. Nice short chat with the owner (hopefully u still remember me. One from the same hometown 😁)

홍지호

Google

Beef arancino was delicious :) I definitely want to try mushroom next time 🥹 Thanks to the friendly staff, my day was happy. Thank you :)

Jessica Ly

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.

alice

Google

Delicious Arancini! Best I’ve ever had - great flavours and super crispy! Staff were very friendly and recommended the mushroom arancini which was 10/10! I’ve cycled past this place for years without visiting, it’s a real hidden gem near Covent Garden! Everyone must visit!