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This place is great. I try to pop in as often as I can to grab a freshly made panini to take away for lunch. We've also had pizza from here at the weekend and it's up there with the best pizza we've had anywhere. Nice and friendly, family-run and authentic. We're lucky to have this sort of thing in Deal.

I am writing this quickly to clarify that The Sicilian restaurant is still open. Before we visited, we were unsure because their online information had not been updated for a few years. However, as of March 2023, the restaurant is definitely open and serving a delicious menu of authentic dine-in and takeout options, with friendly service.

We finally made it to this charming restaurant after hearing so many wonderful things about it. We were not disappointed. The Sicilian dishes were outstanding, made with love and passion using the freshest ingredients. The lovely lady owner managed the front of house, always hospitable and welcoming, while her husband created delicious food.

Visit this amazing little cafe regularly and every time has been an amazing treat. The food is to die for, the service and friendliness of the owners is second to none. We have tried everything on the menu and have never been disappointed!!! Lovely atmosphere and such good value. Cannot recommend enough !! One of the best places to eat in Deal.

Great food and service here on my first visit. Had a pork rib ragu, followed by bread and butter pudding, while my wife had a lasagne. The lasagne was the creamiest I'd had but tasty nonetheless, while my two plates were delicious. Also took a few snacks from the counter, which I'm looking forward to tucking into over the next couple of days. Will return soon.

We ate here before going to the theatre. The food was excellent. Being Vegetarian we can't remember anywhere saying choose what you want and we'll make it vegetarian, leave room for the puds, they make them as well. This is a family run restaurant and is very small so I'd recommend booking. The best meal out we've had in a long time. They deserve all the success they get. We look forward to returning!

Having been advised by dentist not to eat anything too crunchy today after two fillings, I contemplated where to have lunch. The word mash eluded me on menus, then I thought the Sicilians will have something. Their ricotta and spinach fills the bill and was interesting contrast to the wrapped boil in a saucepan version in Aldi. The pastries are unique to Deal and low threat to fresh fillings too. The cafe is close to the sorting office and bright red and yellow on a dull autumn day. Run by proprietor and wife Angela with some evening extensions, and has its own following.

I popped into the restaurant in the early afternoon to have a coffee and a snack. My husband enjoyed a panini while I was happy to find a gluten-free chocolate cookie, which was deliciously light with a lovely texture. It was a pleasant surprise to be catered to as someone with celiac disease. The restaurant also had a variety of homemade treats on display, including Italian and Sicilian specialties. My husband even bought two mini cannoli to take away, making me a bit jealous. The restaurant was spotlessly clean, with gleaming tables that I appreciated. I will definitely be returning in the future.

The Sicilian is a handy, family-run restaurant in the seaside town of Deal (Kent) offering delicious food, cheaper eats, from snacks to meals, and some of the best and reasonably priced wine in town. Located just off the High Street, the Restaurant is small (bijou), with additional seating outside for your morning coffee or one of their home-made ices. I dine here once a month, for lunch with friends. We usually each opt for the simple range of Panini to Antipasti Pasta and (collectively) a bottle of their local (Sicilian) wine. Time permitting (priorities) perhaps we’d start with a shared plate of ‘antipasto misto’, cured meats or cheeses, not to forget ‘pane e olive’, a trusted and fine ac...