Secret Sicilian in Birmingham

This was a lovely meal and a good Primitivo wine by the glass. But it's changing name and nature on 1 January

Such good food, lovely ambience and really nice people running the place.

Lovely little restaurant, credit to Harborne. Beautiful Festive Afternoon Tea. Attentive friendly staff, will return again

Just ok, didn’t get good vibes, food was just ok, strange setting

Cold restaurant, not really a great restaurant setting, food was just ok, bit Of a strange experience to be honest. We wouldn’t go back.

The owner with a bad cold was serving food for the customers, and in the meantime she was cuddling her newborn baby placed in the restaurant room without washing hands in between. She sneezed without covering face when making our coffees. We started sneezing and having a runny nose next day as a direct result because we had not recently been in close contact with anyone else.

We visited the restaurant on a quiet Thursday dinner time. There were four of us sat in the beautiful furnished surroundings sat in comfy reclining plush two seater sofas. First impressions excellent apart from the bar which was covered in stuff. Two members of staff available. Three of us ordered the lunchtime special of chicken panini and lemonade. The lemonade was amazing. We arrived at 12.20 and was informed that there was a delay as our ticket order hadn’t been given to the chef closely followed no paninis but managed to find one. Two of us had toasted bread with little filling and one No or little mozzarella. The other guest had two course set menu. We followed this with Americano coffee and hot chocolate which wasn’t hot at all. It is now 2 pm. Not the best experience. We didn’t complain nor was it busy.

Really lovely hostest. Food simple but tasty. Quick service. Pretty interior.

After a trip to the Barber Institute we were advised to seek lunch in Harborne where we stumbled across the Secret Sicilian. Our food was delicious, the waitress was charming and the sun was shining. What more could you ask for?

Great place to visit. Food and service was great and when you leave you get to make a wish in the fountain. Wonderful touch.

We had a perfect evening here for my wife's birthday, lovely drinks plus 3 amazing courses, my Wife was sang to when presented with her pudding, the wish penny was a cute touch! Had we eaten this in Italy, the whole family would've been there so having a tiny newborn nearby, didn't faze us at all, we even got properly introduced to her 😍 would totally recommend, wow ❤️

First time visit to this authentic little gem. Ten of us out for a 70th birthday celebration. Food served in a timely manner and was delicious. Enjoyable cocktails 🍸 and a lovely atmosphere. Special mention to Amy 💖

I’ve never been to Sicily but - having watched all the Godfather films - I now have another reason never to want to. This was the worst Italian restaurant I’ve ever visited with both the service and the quality of the food being unacceptable to the point of comical. Perhaps if the waitress was not also having to take care of her (reasonable guess) one month old baby in the restaurant during the entire evening - naturally giving it precedence over dealing with adult diners - she may have remembered our orders better? As it was, not one course was provided for our table as ordered and neither were all diners served at the same - or even similar - time. Nevertheless, poor service can sometimes be forgiven if the food is worth waiting for. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case here. The rigatoni ricotta e zucchini seemed to be missing both the ricotta e the zucchini and was both cold and rubbery. The bed of Alfredo fettuccini that a piece of trout was laid out upon similarly lacked any flavour. The Sicilian spit-roast chicken was little more than a wing and could only feel less dry after my own spit was added to it whilst chewing. The risotto was so undercooked that it was literally inedible but when this was mentioned, the waiter simply informed us that it was the Sicilian way of cooking ‘al dente’. Diners at other tables were more assertive than us and meals were being returned to the kitchen. When a glass was accidentally dropped to the floor and smashed it was ignored and it was left to diners to pick up with the broken pieces remaining on the table throughout the meal. At no point did the staff seem to care about any concerns and so it was with much relief when the ordeal eventually ended … although the customary mint that I was expecting turned out to be a recycled penny that we were requested to use to make a wish with in the portable fountain by the door. I wished that we had gone to Rudy’s Pizzeria next door. The Secret Sicilian is located within the building that once hosted the revered and excellent Valentino’s. How times change. I guess we may just have been unlucky on the night we dined there - but let me make you an offer you can’t refuse: next time go next door.

We were two people for dinner and we both really enjoyed the experience. Atmosphere is really cozy, staff very warm and attentive and food was delicious. Unfortunately we do not live within the Birmingham area, however we will definitely be visiting the place again. Highly recommended to those who appreciate quality real food from independent restaurants without being overpriced. I wish I had something similar close to home.

We all felt welcomed by all the members of the staff on arrival. Food was delicious and the selection of wines is the best value for money within the area. We will definitely come back and will recommend our friends. They really made our celebration special.

Homely, warm and friendly service with great food and thoughtful touches. We’ll definitely return soon.

I’ve been coming to this restaurant for over a year now and find myself always coming back with my partner. I am currently in Italy and tried the exact same pasta I always have the MELANZANE PARMIGIANA. I can 100% say the secret Sicilian BEATS pasta in Italy. I was shocked. I cant recommend this place enough, it deserves to be busy every single day! The service is lovely, the food is delicious and the atmosphere is lovely and cosey. Nothing bad to say!! If you want amazing food come here for sure. Prices are decent too, £50 for both my partner and I!

Setting was lovely. And the next door restaurant was lively adding to the atmosphere of this part of the High Street. The service was ok but a bit slow at times considering there was hardly anybody in. (it was midweek). The starter (soup) was incredibly salty. Too salty to eat but the waitress didn't seem that bothered. The main course (I had a Sicilian sausage pasta dish. I ate it because I was hungry. But again it was very salty). The beer I had was £5 for a small bottle - supermarket price is just over £1 per bottle and they are making a profit at that. I found it expensive for what it was. I will not be revisiting for a good while.

Absolutely amazing food, so authentic and tasty. Hosts and staff all wonderful and the atmosphere was perfect. Have already recommended to others and we will be back asap!

Went for lunch with bottomless alcohol, the food was nice, and the wine was great.

A first visit here,using a wowcher voucher for a bottomless brunch. The pgmhoto on the Wowcher site showed a table full of food, quite misleading as the primary reason to have this offer is to drink!!! The young lady front of house was very friendly, efficient and helpful. She explained that we had a choice of a sweet savoury platter to share plus drinks for a full hour. The drinks included cocktails and wines and a couple of mocktails. All drinks were of excellent quality. The savoury platter was different meats ,olives and bread. I couldn't have this as can't have red meat at the moment so I asked for the vegetarian option. Unfortunately we both had to have the same so we ended up with an additional portion of the vegetarian option. The food was well presented and again of good quality, but not really enough to mop up the drinks!!!! The restaurant was quiet when we arrived but filled up by the time we left. Not a cheap place to eat but the plates of food I saw looked very appetising.

The food was truly Italian made to perfection The pizza home made fantastic quality Pasta was delicious

There is a nice vibe on Harborne High Street. The outside of the Secret Sicilian restaurant is welcoming with tables on the pavement which gives a nice European feel. The music playing outside, however, was a bit loud. (but inside it was ok and was more just background). The restaurant itself is lovely inside and the decor does create an Italian feel. The menu isn't huge (which I always think is a good thing) but had a good choice. I had soup to start which was ok but very salty as was the main course of pasta with Sicilian sausage. However, it was edible and I enjoyed it. The service was ok and the prices were average.

been searching where to go and eat dinner with my sister and nephew. was looking for nice and cosy place, with great food. i thought i found a place ! pictures looks great, food looks appetising . The prices seemed ok nowadays . went there without the booking and the staff was polite and gave us a nice table , which we were happy about. just before ordering we been told they have issues in the kitchen , so we could choose only from the salad or pizza menu . which was absolutely fine , as im pregnant with diabetes i would order salad anyway and my sister was happy to order pizza. little one also choose pizza. when little ones pizza came it looked like undercooked . lady who worked there she tried to assure us that its a dough they are using , but its hard to believe cause no were else ive seen dough like this, neither in Sicily. anyway he ate one slice but he did not like it , i didn't either so i can't blame him . finally my Cesar salad with chicken arrived . which were full of lettuce and croutons . i was looking for chicken but in total i could maybe find 10g of some chicken ,did not even taste fresh. salad cost £15. question is for what ? lettuce and croutons ? my sisters pizza arrived, PRIMAVERA it's called . in the description says clearly with prosciutto ham, cherry tomatoes , parmesan shavings and rockets . pizza arrived without parmesan or rockets. my sister complained, so then they added them . also we complained again abought the dough , it seemed like might be frozen cooked ? because it was still raw in the middle. not sure what kind of dough it is but tastes raw. lady who worked there was really polite but wouldn't do much about it, for her seemed cooked .. pizza was nearly £17 . unfortunately im am very disappointed of this place. Been in Sicily and they don't serve pizzas or salad like this. would not recommend to go there, only nice looking place, but i went out extremely hungry .

Loved the decor and our initial reception. Food is nice, very tasty but small portions.. DrinksService was very slow.. and there was only us and oneother couple in there.. 15 minutes on average wait for 2 cocktails.. even cleaning was taking place before our drinks.. Real shame we were wowed on the way in anf thought we had found a new place to come on a regular basis, but left feeling dissapointed..

Such a disappointing meal I feel I need to write this review. My partner ordered the swordfish, which was under seasoned and lacking flavour. The fish itself was tiny, barely a child sized portion which was disappointing for the price of £21. My Caesar salad was "ok" but far from great. A huge amount of croutons, a lack of Caesar dressing and very over cooked chewy pieces of chicken thigh. Very disappointing. We ordered a side of garlic bread but it was almost inedible. It was the texture of focaccia but a very bad focaccia, that was tasteless and dry. We also tried the zucchini, which was cooked in a tempura style batter. It was ok and was edible after a good grind of pink salt which we had to ask for to enhance the entire meal. My daughter ate from the children's menu and ordered pizza, which was less than average. A very poor crust and topping, which was extremely disappointing. We were expecting so much better. Even more so as we were sat outside and could see the diners next door at Rudy's Pizza tucking into some fabulous Napoli pizza. The gelato is bought in, which is to be expected but the rum and raisin I ordered had no rum or raisin and tasted awful. The waitress had little knowledge of the product and just said "that's how it comes". It was unfortunate they had run out of Pistachio gelato as that is usually a win. Food was presented without much care or attention, lacked seasoning and flavour. I was hoping for so much better since the new owner took over.

Had a delightful day yesterday afternoon, at this fantastic restaurant. Took my partner there for a surprise afternoon tea, for her 40th. I must say, everyone there was lovely and very helpful, we enjoyed a nice twist on their version of afternoon tea and it was amazing. All of the staff where so nice and went out of their way to make sure we (especially the birthday girl) had a great day. We will be looking to come back and try the main menu, as the taster was amazing!!! Great little hidden gem! Go and check this place out

Just great service and friendly staff to brighten up your day 😊

Stopped for drinks a few times and dinner food was great, freshly cooked great staff also. Highly recommended.

The inital reception was excellent as there were two of us in wheelchairs and the staff were truly excellent at accomodating us even placing us helpfully near to the toilet. THE GOOD However from there things went down hill. The service during the rest of the meal was extremely slow and twice my wife had to actually get up and bring staff to the table to take our order. Only one pf our four meals was of a standard expected from their promotional material. Two of the plates of food were short on the trout fillet which was too well roasted and subsequently had lost much of its sician lemon flavour. The third dish was alledged to be a ceasar salad it was very light on the parmesan and the chicken ws nothing but scraps. The fourth meal was also a ceasar salad but this one swapped the chicken for prawns and what was produced was a generous and ver well presented dish that left three of us feeling rathe envious. Additionaly garlic bread was chosen by both the ceasar salad dishes the was very dissappointing and the gluten free version chosen by one of our guests showed little or no evidence of having touched a garlic or any butter. THE BAD The final straw was that when we did get the attention of the staff there was a determind hard sell designed to increase what we ordered which all of us found distasteful, even more so after the food arrived. THE UGLY

It's hugely disappointing. I understand under new ownership. Only there for drinks recently, but it seriously lacked any vistage of any hospitality. Will give it a miss in the future.Upsetting as I have been visiting regularly since it opened as Valentino's.

Absolutely fantastic food, service and atmosphere. Best Italian food I've had in Birmingham. Highly recommend.

Very poor service, the waitress was patronising and this was the worst bottomless brunch i’ve been to. They won’t serve you a drink until both people have finished their drinks, I’ve never been to a place like this. They take 15 minutes to make each cocktail and they come back watered down. The shop is empty and the service was poor! I do not recommend going to this restaurant at all

I went with my daughter and grandson for my belated mother's Day present. We were not disappointed. Lovely welcome by our cheerful waitress..didn't get her name. Food was really good, therefore: we will be frequenting this lovely restaurant again.

The waitress passed the kids menu to us which was 1 pound but finally when we settled the bill,the price was 7.5 pounds and she said the promotion of 1 pound meal was ended. The restaurant was misleading us and dishonest. Food was okay but overpriced eg assorted seafood werent fresh and tasted same as supermarket forzen seafood. We will not return to this restaurant again.

The place is 👌 excellent. Best service, cosy place and the Tiramisu is out of this world! Totally recommend.

Sitting in the sunshine on an outside table was very pleasant indeed. The coffee was great and my friend was entertaining. What more could you ask for?

Fast and friendly service, lovely restaurant setting with authentic Sicilian theme and amazing food. Overall great experience!

Great food and an even better chef. Top notch food and the service was five stars. The place has a wonderful ambiance and they even give you a penny to throw in the water fountain for a wish at the end. Incredibly reasonably priced, too. 100% recommend.

This was a very dissapointing evening with regard to the food. I went with my wife this evening Saturday 6 may 2023. My wife ordered the roast chicken which she found ok but is nothing like the rotisseri pictures on the website. She also ordered the squid starter that came to the table in one big lump of squid and did not smell very fresh. Fresh seafood should have no smell at all or at least smell of the sea. She did not find it very pleasant at all. I my self ordered the mixed meat pizza which was of really low standard. The base had no soft doughy texture that i have experienced before when eating italian pizzas. It was like carboard and have eaten better from a supermarket. High expections when arrived but sadly let down by poor quality. Will be returning which is a shame as it is a nice venue for a relaxed meal.

Came here for a long overdue catch up with a friend. The place was exquisite. Very calm and zen setting. The young waitress was very nice and helpful. Food was great.

Had a really enjoyable night here, food was great and service excellent.

Amazing food served by warm friendly staff. Excellent service by all. We would highly recommend.

Great little jewel in Harborne. Lovely food, serene atmosphere and very personable and welcoming staff. Was served by a lady whose name begins with 'H' (forgotten the name!) who was absolutely awesome from start to finish and a credit to the restaurant.

It was my first time there. I had frutti di mare pasta; it was the worst ever. The mussels and shrimps seemed to be a cheap frozen bag from the opposite supermarket! I felt sick and I was vomiting the whole night after having food there. I don't recommend it all.

This is an absolute local gem! The food was absolutely delicious and so different to what is available in the local Italian restaurants. It felt very authentic. Portion sizes were also great, with most of our party struggling to finish our meals. The atmosphere was also delightful and it is clear that a lot of effort has been put into the interior, making you feel like you're outside even when you're not. There are plenty of gluten free options too, including garlic bread which is of course a treat for anyone on a gluten free diet. Could not recommend the Secret Sicilian enough and will definitely be back!

A lovely little pizza place with the best staff who serves pizza which will melt on your mouth

Super visit. Food was excellent and a very warm welcome. Well worth a visit.

Great place, gorgeous, tasty food

EDIT: revisited after the rebrand to Secret Sicillian. Unfortunately the food is no longer what it was: I ordered the same dishes that I have had previously and they were just much blander. The batter on the zucchini fritters was thicky, oily and undercooked. I raised this and sent it back and unfortunately the new batch was no better. I did not eat this made staff aware but was still charged for it. Unfortunately I will not be returning. I have been to The Proud Sicilian a couple of times now and will definitely continue to return. I had the aubergine parmigiana both times, as it was so good that I couldn't possibly have anything else! My husband enjoyed his pizza and we split sautéed potatoes and zucchini fritters, the latter of which were particularly delicious. The restaurant's decor is particularly charming and while the service is a little slow, the staff are very friendly. They serve some lovely mocktails and an incredibly generous portion of tiramisu! Would definitely recommend.

Had lunch with a friend which lasted all afternoon. Staff are friendly and helpful. Well worth a visit ☺️

First and foremost, the food here is atrociously bad. Service and ambience, good. Food, criminal. The starters built the foundation of disappointment to come. We ordered both the asparagus al forno and the arancini tipici. The asparagus, if you could find it, was completely overpowered by the prosciutto. A pathetic offering of two skinny spears of asparagus bought genuine laughter to the table. The arancini was under-seasoned, barely body temp and far too mushy inside. Onto the mains. Beef involtini and pan fried monkfish tail. Both arrived slowly, both arrived cold. The minuscule monkfish nugget was sat upon an bed of undercooked risotto. The chalky grains were sent back for further cooking. The beef involtini drowned in what tasted like tomato sauce from a jar. The beef was tough and made me upset that a cow had died for this. The greens were well seasoned. This beefy abomination was sent back for being cold. Upon its return, two thirds of the Dolmio in which it swam, disappeared. The entire meal still remained tepid. We were given a serving of fried courgette on the house, an apology from the chef. Some more food to add to the pile of sadness which sat upon the dining table; it was bland as anything. This felt like rubbing salt in the wound, only salt in the wound would have been preferable as there would be seasoning involved. Every single dish that was served was barely warm to the touch. Not a single pre-heated plate or bowl to be found. Simply cold ceramic, sucking away what little heat the "food" had to offer. In an attempt to remedy the blank flavour canvases, salt and pepper came to the rescue. Well it tried to, the salt and pepper grinders offered to us were barely functioning. Whilst the food bought nightmares to ones taste buds, the service was pretty good. All the waiters and waitresses were friendly and helpful. Here you'll get served detritus, but with manners and a smile. Do not go.

A lovely meal with the family for mother's day. Delicious food and friendly service. Will go again.

4 stars because I thought the food was okay (6/10) but my husband the birthday boy loved it (10/10). However, the atmosphere, ambience, setting and customer service was spot on. The server was fantastic, he was really friendly and accommodating from the moment we walked in to when we left. Even gave free dessert for the birthday boy. Serving time was perfect. Food was hot. I wish I tried the risotto and open faced pizza and monk fish; maybe next time. Try the crodino drink omg!

Very good service. Gorgeous food and very friendly staff. The water fountain was a lovely touch 😊

Frozen lasagna.. could hear the microwave beeping.. they don't even bother hiding it hahaha Edit: I know what a microwave sounds like when its ready. I came here a couple of weeks ago when there wasn't anyone around.

Definitely a great spot for a date night. The food was here was AMAZING!!Absolutely enjoyed it. The pistachio cannoli was my favourite. Will come again.

Pretty good, not perfect but pretty good Secret Sicilian is really nice inside and the staff are very welcoming While looking at the menu we were given a sample of the Nero di Troia wine (really good 👍) and our was taken We waited and around 15/20 mins one of the girls came over to ask if we were ready to order and we explained that order was taken not too long ago Then a few minutes later we were given an apology and our order was taken again and more apologies The food did take a little while but arrived and I will say the food was very good and the tiramisu was very good plug great coffee So really good but not quite 5 star's

Food was disgusting, strongly avoid it.

Overall great experience but don't order the trout Alfredo. It's salmon...littraly tried convincing me it was trout. Shame also use the cheaper seeded olives

The place was lovely but the food was not great overall. The pizzas were not great, the dought was too hard mostly and the waiters didn’t acknowledge our requirements. The tiramisus were not good, very soaky and had a very strong orange flavor. Additionally, one coffee never arrived.

Great place to go with a calming atmosphere for couples, friends and family. The food is amazing every time I come the is different verity like different soups each week and chef special

Fabulous!! From start to finish, busy evening which is great to see from an independent restaurant.

We thought we would take advantage of the 2for1 pasta deal but at £16 a dish not that great value , overcooked fish - I had to send it back .. sauce lacking seasoning .. my husbands pasta was luke warm . The room very cold . We'd eaten here last summer and the meals we were served were poles apart .

Delicious food and such friendly staff! Can’t recommend enough

Beautiful restaurant with excellent service. Would absolutely recommend, very traditional delicious food and a lovely night out :)

Don’t expect a refund of your deposit if you have to cancel!!! I had a booked a table of 3 on the evening of the 22 December but needed to cancel due to having Covid and not feeling very well. I called the restaurant to cancel due to the circumstances (lunchtime of the 22nd) leaving plenty of time for another reservation/ walk in. To my surprise I was charged £30 for not turning up. This was despite cancelling and also confirming with the staff that I wouldn’t be charged for the booking (I was told that I was misinformed by a new staff member, but can’t see how that would be my fault?). Tried to resolve via email, and was not responded to after requesting a refund. Thankfully my bank have now resolved, but wanted to warn others. Shame really because I did want to visit the restaurant, but this leaves me with a sour feeling towards the restaurant.

I travel a lot and I go to Italy often, hence I had high expectations regarding this restaurant. But we were disappointed. Like some others have said, the food is somewhat undercooked and it's barely warm. Feels like they are pre-made and heated only with microwave. This is fine if it is a fast food chain, but not alright for a proper restaurant. Some positive side: the wine is good (well, Italian wine cannot go wrong, so the credit does not really go to the restaurant); the salad is good (if you think about it, salad cannot be pre-made, so consequently, it is fresh). The location is great, and the service is friendly. I sincerely wish the owner could improve their food quality.

Lovely waitress, tasty food, tables a little small and it was a little chilly could have benefited from a radiator being on. A little confused by the 8% tax. But on the whole a lovely evening.

Lovely place and atmosphere, waiting staff were also very friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed my meal and will return again.

I love coming here, the atmosphere is great and the staff are really friendly. Miguel is a charming young man, and always smiling and ready to help. But have to say all the staff are wonderful.

Excellent service and lovely atmosphere and decor.

Staff were really friendly and welcoming... Great service and food ... had a good night.

Huge dissapointment. Food was cold, undercooked, definitely not an Italian experience that you'd expect from ''PROUD'' Sicilian. Staff VERY disorganised, been served by 3 or 4 different waiters (?) who were constantly watched by the owner I suppose, so they seemed stressed/under pressure. Odd place but with a lot of potential, the location is great and so is their outdoor decor but there's still so much to improve.

Good pizza and pasta. Traditional Italian food, a good choice in this area.

Really enjoyed our meal here. Lovely ambience and terrific customer service too. We'll be coming again soon to sample the rest of the menu!

Stunning food and very friendly staff. It was a perfect place for an impromptu anniversary dinner, and we are definitely coming back soon!

Place looks good but not happy with hospitality… Food was also not tasty & my mrs got stomach problems, Food seems hard may be dough not fresh. Not happy at all.

I really wanted to like this. Went for a family meal and it was just bad. Aside from the messy service with multiple service staff causing confusion, they didnt take everyones drink or food orders and we had to keep calling them back. We had the Zucchini fritters which were a tasteless batter with massive undercooked courgettes inside. I also ordered the prawn starter (Gamberi Aglio e Peperoncino, White wine, Garlic and Chilli Prawns) which somehow came out in a tomato sauce My Aglio Olio Bucatini had no flavour. This is a basic pasta dish. If that cant be done right then just why??? The tiramisu used Cointreau or something orangey and it just tasted oversweet. The wishing fountain is a nice idea if it didnt have a massive wire running alongside it threatening to trip you up on your way to the bathroom. The owner was lovely but she needs a better chef. Sorry.

Great friendly restaurant with authentic food. I'm not sure how long it takes for my wish to come true, but hopefully I'll find out soon.

Absolutely delicious pasta and lovely staff - will definitely be coming here again!

Service was poor, lasagna was bearly warm, let staff know they did return and gave me a hot one, nothing special though won't be returning again.

Very well kept restaurant and staff are very friendly, Miguel was very attentive, food was excellent, will definitely be coming back

Took ages just to get a drink, such slow service. There’s was barely anyone there & the service was long. Starters were average & came with no dressing or sauce.

I don't use to do reviews but in this case  I have to do it because after visiting them plenty of times... I've always been pleasantly surprised. Firstly the staff is amazing, Amy and Miguel, the managers were really helpful, all time checking if we were comfortable,  actually a really nice detail was when our dog was thirsty because of the heat, we didn't ask them anything but my surprise was when one of the staff appeared with a dog water!! Was very nice and they always make us feel really well. The brilliant service is not the only thing, the food is great, for a lover of Italian food  like me...that's important! Aswell the location, Harbone is quite, safe and nice, their terrace is perfect for the summer and for me (I live in the north) it's perfect because there are very aceptable-price parkings only a few meters from the place. Definitely since I've arrived to Birmingham, 5 years ago, this will be my favorite place, without a doubt a great discovery"

Attentive service and first class food. Lovely atmosphere- It was one of our party’s birthdays - cake and a happy birthday sing song ensued at the end of our meal (plus limoncello of course!) Highly recommend

I went to this place about a year ago and found the food poor and the staff uninterested. I thought I wonot come back, but today the outside seating looked attractive and I decided to give it a second chance. I ordered and waited and waited. After half an hour I went to look for attention because my parking time was running out. The waiter s reaction was not apologetic, just bluster about how long it takes to prepare food. He went to see about order, returned with nothing but the information that I had not been waiting the time I said I had. I told him his reaction was not customer friendly. He then became aggressive and rude. Actually he was the rudest waiter I have ever encountered. His reaction I strongly feel was macho in that he didn't like being corrected by a woman. It was obvious he was finding it hard to control himself. Eventually a just 'alright' meal was literally dumped in front of me, without napkin or proper cutlery. I called a waitress for my bill, who was charming and I left, and promised myself I wouldn't be coming back. I recommend the Secret Sicilian to get rid of this individual, he shouldn't be in the service industry.

Loved the atmosphere staff amazing as was the food

Fantastic restaurant. Staff are exceptional.

We had orederd online before and the food was nothing impressive; it felt like the avarage food you can find anywhere, but for sure not proud Italian or Sicilian. However, we decided to try it in the place, for breakfast. The coffee and the cappuccino had a terrible taste, like the coffee machine was never cleaned up. The so called cornetto was just the usual almond croissant you can find at any Supermarket, but overheated at that point that we still feel our mouth burning after 1 day. The waitress not the friendliest we have seen. Food of this quality is overpriced and the restaurant is overrated online. Definitely there are much better Italian restaurants in Birmingham.

Overpriced and overrated! Food is avarage to poor quality.

Excellent meal. Even though they were short staffed when we were there, our waiter couldn't have been better.

Three stars but mainly for the atmosphere. Calamari not good value or tasty. Mussels small and few. Pizza I was told was good. Some unhygienic practices. Laughing into hands whilst doing knives and forks. Staff who served was a bit feckless. Expensive for what we were served although wine was nice and not over priced comparatively.

It is an okay place. A bit expensive and needs polish. Service is slow but they are friendly. The food is okay. Sorry, but we will not go there again!

They were under staffed, toom nearly an hour to get the 1st drink, the risotto was over cooked and more like rice pudding, the mussels were from frozen and and were shriveled and chewy the expensive steak was served medium but was chewy. The pizza was delicious though and the staff were friendly.

I loved my dining experience and will definitely be visiting again. From the decor to the amazing wait service and the music. This place is a whole vibe. I couldn't stop dancing in my seat! And to top things off , the food was spectacular. 10/10 would recommend.

Honestly such a lovely place, I love the decor in here and I always feel like I’m on holiday, particularly during all the lockdowns while heavily pregnant this was my little escape! The staff are amazing, they go out their way to ensure you’re enjoying your meal. Nothing is too much. My little girl is always well looked after here and they will always try and make her a dish that she “may give a go!”. The food is delicious. The Proud Sicilian is definitely worth a visit

Great place to eat out, food was delicious.

Amazing food, really tasty and great service! Loved it, would definitely go back again!

Went for hot drinks and ice cream. Lovely drinks, beautiful ice cream- so smooth. We were seated outside. Only knocked a star as there was a delay while we were seated to have our order taken so we had to go inside to ask for service. Would absolutely return. Overall, very good service.