
Little Sicily
“This converted station building now houses a bustling restaurant serving Italian and global faves.”
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About Little Sicily
Little Sicily occupies a converted station building on Station Lane in Durham, serving Italian dishes alongside other familiar favorites. The kitchen turns out spaghetti with meatballs, carbonara, lasagna, and Alfredo pasta, with pizza in meat feast and seafood versions among the recommended options. A lunchtime menu offers three courses for a set price, and garlic bread is brought to the table on arrival. Waiters and waitresses handle table service, and background music plays through the dining room. On occasion, tables celebrating birthdays receive complimentary limoncello and a surprise dessert. The restaurant takes walk-ins rather than reservations and opens daily.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pizza, lunchtime special, complimentary garlic bread and pasta dishes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pizza, lunchtime special, complimentary garlic bread and pasta dishes.
Featured reviews
- John Andrew Hodgkinson
“Have to say we came in because we were staying nearby. Nice welcome. Nice atmosphere. Nice staff. Great food. Really enjoyed the pizza. And I don't consider it too expensive. Will definitely go again if in Durham. Recommended.”
- Caitlin Johnston
“3 courses for £6.95. Potato skins to start for 3 of us (only pictured one), Napoli pasta, vegetable pasta and bolognese pizza for mains. Followed by strawberry ice cream for dessert. Lovely place to eat out and not too expensive neither 😋”
- Hugh Gray
“We recently had a short holiday in Durham and decided to try the Little Sicily restaurant next to the Travelodge we were staying in. From the very start we three, two humans and one dog, were made more than welcome. The menu is very extensive so no matter your taste I think that you will find something to suit your palette. My good lady chose the lunchtime special and I chose ham carbonara which was prepared for me without any pepper as I have an allergy to it. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals and would recommend this establishment to all.”
- Gozza
“Food wasn't bad at all really. Not quite as lively as we thought it would be. Not much atmosphere etc. food and service mostly fine. Thanks for the experience”
- Bill Hall
“Wow, the portions were huge and without question the nicest pizza I have ever eaten. Great music, great atmosphere, excellent staff, highly recommend! And a free surprise desert as it was my birthday 🤗 I think I may now pop 🤣”
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Customer Review Summary
Pizza is what most reviewers return to, with diners calling it among the nicest they have eaten and singling out the meat feast and a seafood pizza with plenty of toppings. Close behind are the pasta dishes, including ham carbonara made without pepper for a diner with an allergy, lasagna, and spaghetti with meatballs, described as presented well and very hot. Reviewers also mention chicken goujons to start, potato skins, and chocolate fudge cake to finish. Many describe the staff as friendly and welcoming, and several say prices feel fair, especially the daytime offer and a lunchtime special. The complaints are mild but specific. One reviewer found the pop music spoiled the atmosphere, another felt it lacked liveliness, and one says the Alfredo pasta had very large pieces of onion and staff responded poorly when this was raised. One reviewer also found the beer expensive. Free extras recur, including complimentary garlic bread, a surprise dessert for a birthday, and limoncello on the house.
Location
Italian restaurants near Little Sicily
- La Spaghettata4.41,3000.5 mi
vodka pasta, seafood linguine, pizza
- Fabio's4.59955.1 mi away£10–20
authentic italian taste, fresh hot food, fast service
- Sambuca4.41,0545.4 mi away£10–20
pasta romana, meat feast pizza, friendly atmosphere
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sicily | 4.2767 | — | £1–15 | pizza, lunchtime special, complimentary garlic bread |
| La Spaghettata | 4.41,300 | 0.5 mi | — | vodka pasta, seafood linguine, pizza |
| Fabio's | 4.5995 | 5.1 mi away | £10–20 | authentic italian taste, fresh hot food, fast service |
| Sambuca | 4.41,054 | 5.4 mi away | £10–20 | pasta romana, meat feast pizza, friendly atmosphere |
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