Sicily
Hell's Kitchen, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Sicily is a practical Theater District pick when location and timing matter more than awards or a chef-led tasting format. Use it for lunch, pre-theater dinner, or a later Midtown meal; look elsewhere if the night needs a clearly defined price tier or stronger critical signals.
About Sicily
Sicily is a New York City venue worth considering when timing and basic planning details matter. Its public profile is limited, so the safest way to evaluate it is through the essentials: daily opening hours and a smart casual dress code.
For planning, Sicily is open Monday and Sunday from 12–10 PM, and Tuesday through Saturday from 12–11 PM. That schedule makes it easier to consider for a midday, early-evening, or later-evening plan, depending on the day. Beyond those hours and the smart casual dress code, confirm details such as menu format, service style, price level, chef, seating, bar availability, takeout, delivery, or dietary accommodations directly with the venue.
A practical New York City option when the schedule is tight
The right way to use Sicily is situational. Choose it when the confirmed hours fit your plan and when a smart casual setting is appropriate. Skip building expectations around awards, a named chef, a tasting menu, a disclosed price tier, or a particular style of service unless you confirm those details directly.
For diners comparing nearby New York City options, Sicily sits among other possible choices such as Joe Allen, Le Rivage, Orso, Pulperia Latin Mediterranean Kitchen, and Spice Symphony Times Square. The most reliable comparison point here is practical: check the hours, dress code, and current availability directly before deciding where to book.
Planning details
- Location
- 328-330 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- sicilynyc.com
- Phone
- +16466093417
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sicily settles into Restaurant Row with a quietly assured presence that blends Midtown energy and regional specificity. The dining room leans on warm, theatre-friendly lighting and a trattoria-inflected visual language, creating an intimate, classic atmosphere that feels both familiar and intentional. Rather than mimicking northern-Italian polish, the room reflects the island’s layered influences — Arab, Norman, Greek and Spanish — in a way that shapes the dining mood as much as the menu. Sound levels pick up as curtain time approaches, giving the place a lively, convivial momentum typical of a pre-theatre crowd.
Best For
This is primarily a dinner destination tuned to the pre-theatre rhythm of West 46th Street. The restaurant’s focus on Sicilian regional cooking and its placement on Restaurant Row make it a natural stop before performances, and the warm lighting and brisk service support timely evening plans. It also suits small celebratory meals or date nights where diners want a sense of place: the menu’s distinct island influences read as intentional and slightly adventurous, offering an option for guests who want something more regionally specific than standard Italian-American fare.
Ordering Tips
Start with preparations that highlight Sicily’s distinctive flavor profile and then move into one of the house signatures. The menu notes agrodolce influences and uses of dried fruits, nuts and preserved fish, so choose items that show that interplay alongside traditional techniques. For mains, the fettuccine ai funghi, spaghetti chitarra with crab and vitello marsala are listed as signature dishes and are reliable choices. If you’re curious about the island’s vegetable-forward traditions or sweet-sour accents, look for dishes described with agrodolce, preserved fish or nut components to get a fuller sense of Sicilian identity.
Venue details
Ambiance
Rustic elegance with vintage green walls, exposed brick, custom tiled floors, white tablecloths, and a lush enclosed patio garden oasis.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- fettuccine ai funghi
- spaghetti chitarra with crab
- vitello marsala
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 328-330 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If Sicily is not the right fit
Try Orso if the group wants a more established Italian-leaning Theater District dinner. Choose Joe Allen if the night calls for a classic Broadway-adjacent room with more theater-world recognition.
Restaurant context
How Sicily compares in the Theater District
Choose Sicily when the priority is an easy West 46th Street plan with broad Midtown utility. Joe Allen is the better-known theater standby, so it carries more old-New York context, while Sicily is the more neutral pick when the group simply needs a convenient meal near the show corridor.
Orso is the closer cross-shop for diners who want a more established Italian-leaning Theater District feel. If the group is split on cuisine, Pulperia Latin Mediterranean Kitchen gives a broader Latin-Mediterranean lane, while Spice Symphony Times Square is the stronger move when spice and a Times Square-adjacent location matter more than staying on Restaurant Row.
For a more traditional Midtown occasion, Le Rivage is the safer comparison point. Sicily makes more sense for an easier, less ceremonial meal; Le Rivage is the one to weigh when the dinner needs a clearer old-school special-occasion frame.
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Compare Sicily
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Sicily | New York City | No published awards |
| Joe Allen | New York City | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #699 |
| Orso | New York City | No published awards |
| Pulperia Latin Mediterranean Kitchen | New York City | No published awards |
| Le Rivage | New York City | No published awards |
| Spice Symphony Times Square | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Sicily?
Sicily is a New York City venue with limited public detail. The basics are that it is open daily, with hours from 12–10 PM on Sundays and Mondays and from 12–11 PM Tuesday through Saturday, and that the dress code is smart casual.
How far ahead should I book Sicily?
If your timing matters, check current availability directly with Sicily and use the confirmed hours as your planning guide: 12–10 PM on Sunday and Monday, and 12–11 PM Tuesday through Saturday.
Can I eat at the bar at Sicily?
Contact Sicily directly if bar availability, counter seating, or a faster service format matters to your plan.
What are alternatives to Sicily in New York City?
Other New York City options to consider include Joe Allen, Orso, Pulperia Latin Mediterranean Kitchen, Le Rivage, and Spice Symphony Times Square. Compare current hours, availability, dress code, and the kind of meal you want before choosing.
Is Sicily good for a special occasion?
Sicily may work if its New York City location, daily hours, and smart casual dress code fit the occasion. Confirm details such as private dining, special menus, seating arrangements, or event services directly for milestone plans.
Is midday or evening better at Sicily?
That depends on your schedule. Sicily opens at 12 PM every day and closes at 10 PM on Sunday and Monday, and at 11 PM Tuesday through Saturday.
What should I order at Sicily?
Review Sicily's current menu directly before you go, especially if you have dietary restrictions, timing constraints, or a particular type of meal in mind.
