Cecconi's

The atmosphere was electric, sexy and, at the same time, relaxing and welcoming. The staff were professional and friendly..not pretentious, at all. The place was full of beautiful, well-dressed, chic men and women. Smart dark suits, short skirts, high heels and black stockings added to the ambience. Everyone was there to have a good time. The table settings were clean and crisp. The food was well presented and perfectly cooked. Great location. This is the second time I have enjoyed this wonderful restaurant and I look forward to visiting Cecconi's again.
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Dr. Mark Berber
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, January 15, 2011

Do not bother, there are so many better restaurant about.

They think they are doing you a favour letting you eat there.

Staff poor, food a little above average for price.

Try these restaurants, so much better - Caprice, Francos, Bentleys
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Dereck Thomas - View all reviews by this user
4 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 3
Sunday, December 12, 2010

There is too much hype about this very ordinary restaurant. The service was lack lustre and the waitress was not friendly. The place was packed with people who obviously were on expense accounts for the office lunch. Well if you are paying from your own pocket then it is not value for money. I expected to be 'wowed' and was not. Bread basket was not generous and that says a lot about a top restaurant. The food was BORINGLY dull, I have to be honest, my own ravioli cooked at home is better. I expect to be outdone at a restaurant of this standing. They need to get better chefs, a more exciting menu and do some training for their staff.
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laura
4 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 3
Saturday, August 28, 2010

Our repeated visits to Cecconi's was ended last friday with a dining experience which would upset any customer looking for service and money attached to a name like this restaurant. We will not be returning. Firstly, when trying to book a table ourselves we were told that we can have a table in a few weeks. Our hotel concierge was able to book it in a jiffy. When ordering a 2006 vintage, the waiter arrived with a 2009 bottle. After complaining, the waiter arrogantly told us that this is a mistake on the wine list. After insisting, he returned with the correct bottle. The food was good but served with a highly arrogant and careless behaviour by the staff, by waiters who have obviously forgotten that they are not the customers. The menu cards were literally thrown on the table, which ended an otherwise nice family reunion without the desire for a dessert. In summary, this otherwise nice restaurant needs a managment who keeps up constant good service.

Finally, we recommend Zafferano's Restaurant instead; it never fails you, food - and service wise. They remember to treat customers equally good, both in good and bad economic times.
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Cecile Hofer
3 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 0
Monday, May 17, 2010

We were sat next to Madonna's table last time I've been to Cecconi's. Some people kept coming and asking her for autographs, that was quite annoying. She was in black from head to toe and in a good mood. I could not recognize her fellow diners.

The food at Cecconi's is gorgeous, try the roast chicken with saffron, almond & parmesan, absolutely sublime. If you are a veggie you can go for Grilled vegetables - Madge's favourite!
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Viscount Caesare di Peluso
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 7
Thursday, April 22, 2010

Had a delightful lunch (an escape from the sales !!!) in this chic, busy restaurant. Fun for people watching. We had beautifully cooked calamari to start followed by baked cod and freshly cooked pasta of the day. Service was friendly and attentive. Liked the good small touches like warm milk served with coffee (many places dont do this). We go to Cecconi's about 4-5 times a year and the food is consistantly good
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bob - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, December 31, 2009

Breakfast last Saturday with 2 friends - distinct lack of enthusiasm from the waiting staff - maybe because it was 9.30am. Were offered orange or grapefruit juice, I asked for the latter. We waited for at least 5 minutes to be told they had no grapefruit left. Later on heard another diner being offered grapefruit!

The food arrived relatively quickly but we had to ask for white sugar for tea and butter for toast.

All had eggs of different variety - all very salty. One friend ordered cheese and mushroom omlette but was brought ham and cheese. He didn't realise this until halfway through as all the ham was piled in the middle - good thing he's not a vegetarian. My other friend asked for some mushrooms on the side but they didn't materialise.

Staff seemed quite abrupt, if not a touch surly.

All in all quite a disappointing breakfasting experience.
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Jude313 - View all reviews by this user
4 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 6
Monday, November 30, 2009

I had the best breakfast there this weekend than I had anywhere in London for ages. my daughter and I run a little breakfast club, our reward for training first. we may not have chosen anythign too fancy but my eggs florentine were outstanding. I guess I have had that dish in 20 different London restaurants over the last year. thsi was the best. fresh fabulous tasting spinach, very fresh eggs that arrived hot and gloriously yellow, hollondaise that was exactly right, not sickeningly gooey nor watered-down like some. Perfect.

promp service as well. my daughter rated highly her french toast and berries and called the latte the best she had ever had.
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mickey_one - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Sunday, November 08, 2009

We went there for the lunch the other day and sat outside. One of the male waiter's was very arrogant and rude and ruined our dining experience. Will not be returning or recommending to friends. We're used to dining at restaurants (.i.e. 'The Ivy, 'The Wolsely') where staff have manners not a bad attitude. What a disappointment!
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Sienna
5 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Friday, August 07, 2009