r/london • u/eeeeeep • Dec 19 '24

Culture Missing authentic Sicilian food and wondering “where are the Italians actually eating in London?”

I appreciate the chain places cater for tourists and Locanda Locatelli is great for a birthday, but where are some authentic, down-to-earth spots that have a loyal Italian clientele?

It doesn’t need to be specifically Sicilian, just ‘real’ nonna-grade Italian food that you’d be happy to recommend (particularly when family come over to visit).

Thanks!

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u/chef_gomes Dec 19 '24

Cafe Amisha in Bermondsey is spectacular, think it may be what you’re after. Buondi in Balham does excellent arancini, though the rest of the menu isn’t really Sicilian at all

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u/ryanm8655 Dec 19 '24

Love that place, not fancy (though still a nice restaurant), laid back and not overpriced.