Lunch today was Il Sciliano on Dean Street East http://www.il-siciliano.co.uk/. It's a rather old fashioned restaurant with mint green starched tablecloths. It looks as though it's been there for years. The welcome was warm and friendly but the constant prego, prego became mildly irritating by the end of the meal. I chose a starter size portion of spaghetti Alla Sciliano (tomato sauce with aubergines) which considering the actual size of the dish was good value for £6. However, the small glass of white wine for £5 was pricey and with a £2.50 cover charge (for bread, butter in packets and five olives) and a £2.50 espresso, the bill was soon bumped up. Main meals were all around £10 to £15, so it's not a cheap option and to be honest I can't imagine the type of person I would take to it.
On my way there I noticed that Geisya also on Dean Street appeared to have closed down. I have to say Japanese isn't my favourite and so I'm not too disappointed to cross it off.
And whilst I'm in crossing off mode, I'm going to eliminate Ronnie Scott's (Frith Street West) on the basis that it's a club and because I have been before although I admit it was a long time ago!
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