Cecconis in City of London, Westminster - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Apalling attitude from the reception upon arrival, who do they think they are... !! I have been dining here for years... food always consistent.. but sadly my last experience was disappointing... The reception staff is the main issue.... Just plain rude... !!

We were a group of four (us and a client and her husband) out for a pre-theatre dinner. The food we had was delicious. The service needs improvement as it was below the standard that you would expect at this price. I think that it can be best summarised as lacking attention to detail and precision. As one example: whilst you can expect the occasional drop to spill when water/wine is poured, this really should not happen to every guest at the table and more than once too. Slightly embarrassing for me as the host who had selected this restaurant. Also trying to attract the attention of our waiter was a challenge as they were often away from the section (eventually I asked one of the other team members who caught my eye to help me and they had to hunt them down as they couldn't help me themselves). You would also expect some quality control on the tablecloths and napkins to check for cleanliness. I did not mention as we were with clients but my napkin had black marks on it. Part of the point of going to an upscale restaurant especially with clients is to have a seamless and relaxing experience - unfortunately the service let this down and I am unlikely to return next time I am entertaining. Ultimate responsibility of course rests with the management and maitre d' - it would be good if they were more present/observant.

We were well looked after by Anton. Service was very good. Restaurant a little too noisy. Nice wine range by the glass / bottle.

The hostess was friendly and the appetizers very good, but unfortunately that's all I can say that's positive. Our server abandoned our table after delivering the wine and before taking our order. Fifteen minutes later another server appeared, no smile, not friendly, and said she'd be taking our orders, (no explanation on what happened to the first server). We all ordered the branzino which was small, dry, and disappointing. We were all bummed as this was the restaurant we were most excited about visiting, and saved it for our last meal in London. Unfortunately we were not made to feel welcome; to be honest we felt quite blown off.

Absolutely sublime. The staff were lovely, accommodating and the atmosphere accompanied this, with a quaint feeling amongst the sense that you’re in London, watching individuals go by. The food is lovely (the sorbet melts in your mouth, the meatballs are divine and in fact everything on the menu is perfection!). This has been a family favourite for years.

This is a restaurant frequently visited by me and I like the liveliness of the place but the food has been very mediocre and this time service was diabolical. The person seating us was quite rude and when I asked if we could change tables because where we were seated was too cramped she refused to move us although the table next to us was free. We were right by the entrance and the people waiting to be seated were sitting on the back of my seat with not a care. There was no one to tell them where to stand so diners aren’t disturbed. Bad management for an established restaurant

Had a nice lunch at Cecconi's yesterday. The good: food is delicious (highly recommend the cauliflower appetizer and seabass main). Ambiance is nice and lively and location is excellent. The not-so-good: we had to wait a long time for service during and after our meal. Prices are VERY high so be prepared for that. Overall we enjoyed our lunch and will definitely return.

Service was awful and the food was poor quality. Even though I ordred a medium stake it was cooked well done. Additionally, while our reservation was for 2 hours they said us to change table before the 2 hours and before finishing our food.

We recently returned to Cecconi’s Mayfair, the original branch of the now global brand, for dinner on a Friday night with an old work colleague. Have visited many times over the past 20 years for a variety of family birthdays, anniversary celebrations and more causal occasions, I was delighted to see things haven’t changed very much and it seems to have stood the test of time. Cecconi’s menu of modern classics still hold up as does its understated glamorous atmosphere. It does get quite loud however so not ideal for a more intimate occasion. I’d highly recommend the zucchini fritti, spaghetti lobster and the veal Milanese. An extremely reliable option for an upscale lunch or dinner in Mayfair amidst buzzy surroundings.

Great but very very noisy on a Friday night. Slightly slow service (no drinks for first half hour at table) BUT redeemed later by a great wine recommendation from the waitress. Fun and lively. Not cheap but it's Mayfair!!

Came here for the second time. Absolutely wonderful! The calamari was amazing and the crab ravioli was breathtaking. Thank you for the experience.

This is a good Italian restaurant with good chef. The salmon was very well cooked and very tasty, I haven't tried the whole menu but what I've tried was authentic.

Wonderful atmosphere, service and quality of food. Restaurant is very busy but turnover is efficiently handled. Staff are all well trained and professional.

Very noisy - even though windows were open to the street on a fine day - and the main courses had obviously been lingering on the pass. That was odd as they were pasta which would have cooked in minutes once our empty starter plates had been carried through.

Cecconi's was recommended to my son by a friend to take me for a special lunch with his Mum after being abroad for a year..the staff were wonderful..from.booking over the phone..Great table..lovely waitress and waiter who really looked after us and cared..food was delicious..we had the best lobster pasta we have had in years..rich sauce...plenty of beautifully cooked decent sized pieces of lobster..lovely wine..a perfect special lunch ..Great atmosphere too. Added bonus was the Royal Academy across the road...and the Summer Exhibition. Thank you Cecconi's for making my day extra special!

Really nice decor, nice staff, decent priced food for location + decoration. Would come again if in the area.

Amazing service and experience. We really enjoyed our time at this restaurant. Once arrived we’ve been welcomed and seated straight away. Communication with staff was perfect since the beginning. Food was delicious and served on the right time always. Even drinks and top up of the wine impeccable. Definitely will be back soon .

We had a booking on Sunday 30/07 for birthday dinner. I called to ask for a mobility friendly booth, due to medical condition. I gave the booking name and time and she (Georgina )kept asking the over and over 'how many people?' I did not know and said 'according to reservation'. She then said 'we cannot guarantee, but will try our best' She did not seem to understand, so I asked for someone who speaks better English, to explain the request. Thereafter, Cecconi's Mayfair cancelled the booking. Quite outrageous that they would treat someone with mobility issues with such disdain!

The food was good but service chaotic and without any care. Main course arrived 2 mins after starter was served so we sent it back. Then we waited an hour to get it back! We asked several times for water and that attitude of waiting staff was poor.

Pessimo servizio. Da evitare please!!! Scappare senza esitazioni Il servizio è pessimo, lento, impreciso e sincerely unprofessional Mi domando perché un locale così rinomato e in centro a Londra, non investa in formazione del personale

We came as walk ins. Waited quite a bit but it was worth every bite! Fresh food. Very tasty! Good service. We went fir the gnocchi and veal caneloni! Tuto bene!

Very slow service & I was left waving or trying to get staff’s attention a few times! Definitely not a place for foodies but a great location to sit if you get a table outside especially. Chicken & avocado salad with saffron dressing was just...

I have been a customer of Cecconi's for many years. Always a favourite and captured the true London spirit. Soho House bought it in 2004 and standards were maintained at first but now like all of these corporate takeovers, the standards are atrocious . I...

Really lovely lunch Came to your restaurant last Sunday. Was fully booked. Luckily we were greeted by such a lovely member of staff Chiara who helped us and we were even luckier that a table hadn’t turned up and we could have their table. Thank...

Italian food that is consistently brilliant! If you are looking for a fine meal then this is the place. Some of the best Milanese I have tasted in London. Spacious and lovely to sit outside when the weather is nice. Perfect for special occasions!

The Spaghetti lobster was great but two of our party had stomach problems immediately afterwards. They had eaten the Dover sole and a chicken dish. Or it could have been due to the zucchini fritti that looked and tasted of pure oil (reheated sunflower?). Not...

We booked a table for lunch and arrived a little early at 12.30 pm. After being seated, we were ignored for about 15 mins, until a waitress finally arrived to take our drinks order. Maybe it was the start of lunch service at 12.30 pm...

Fabulous location for a special lunch with my son prior to heading to the Palace. Food was absolutely gorgeous and a great atmosphere. Loved the little plate of sweet treats as a complimentary congratulations for my son. Very nice touch. Service a little inattentive towards...

I love Cecconi's for its delicious food and warm hospitality. The menu offers a variety of dishes from Italy, all made with quality ingredients and cooked to perfection. Parmiggiana, parma ham and asparagus salad are wonderful. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful, and the atmosphere...

It's probably one of the best lunches I've ever had... the food selection, the staff, the atmosphere is an absolute experience. I went for £150 champagne lunch... they really keep you topped up! The staff are amazing... pianist and singer set the tone perfectly. I've...

Delicious, delicious Italian food. Fresh, innovative, with great service and a fun vibe. Will definitely return when we come back to London.

Absolutely loved the pasta! I’ve come to this place often and each time it never dissapoints. The waiter was also very helpful the whole night!

So after reading many reviews we were excited to visit So if you like; 1. A luke warm welcome 2. Starters arriving after your partner has finished theirs 3. Being served by a waitress who should also work at Karen’s Diner (google it) 4. Burnt...

My favorite restaurant in London. Such a classy ambience. Excellent food and top notch service. I was here for dinner in February and had such a wonderful experience decided to book for my birthday in April. As soon as we walked in the lovely reception...

Absolutely cannot go past this place for great quality food, best Negroni in town, drinks and coffee. All the staff are welcoming and friendly. Amazing they keep up the service even when super busy. You get a warm feeling about the place and happy to...

This restaurant definitely offers a good choice of Italian dishes, including vegetarians, rich wine list. Good service, warm atmosphere. We had here dinner at evening and the place seemed fancy, the prices bit high, but worth the experience. Book the table to escape waiting list...

Avoid. Hugely disappointing, food average at best, tasteless and overpriced. Far from authentic Italian! Shockingly rude and pretentious staff. Zero atmosphere.

We love Cecconis and came for a speedy lunch. Elena read the situation well and made sure we got our order in and sent off for mains as soon as we were finishing our starters. She personally served our drinks and made sure our bill...

My mom and I went here for dinner and we are always pleased with Cecconi's. It is one of our go-to restaurants every time we're in London - the service is great and very attentive, the restaurant has a great atmosphere and the food is...

Classy traditional Italian restaurant with a real buzz which was full for the duration of our visit with diners waiting outside. Great menu, my tomato and burrata starter was exceptional in its simplicity and huge in portion size! Crab ravioli also sublime. An excellent lunch...

Excellent food and service at the bar. Impeccable steak tar tar and seafood bites. Beautiful interior and first rate service.

Il locale è carino e c'è un bell'ambiente. Ricordo di aver visto più turisti che londinesi, ma siamo prossimi al...

Quite simply the bowl containing the very average gnocchi was dangerously hot and it burnt my thumb and finger. Rough and brown now. I can’t think of anything to say in this restaurants favour. Surly unapologetic waitress could do with some SSRI’s. Gnocchi was hand...

We dined mid week and the sharing menu was amazing. Large starters & main with a good selection. Nice cocktails & great staff.

Sorry but this is far away of a good restaurant, the food is realy bad, the service,.. the waiter was in the same bathroom as guests, how is this possible? I dont really understand how this could be one of the best restaurants in London,.....

The quality of the food doesn’t justify the over the top prices. The calamari was good but the tonnarelli was very salty and so was the ravioli. At £23 and £27 were extremely expensive for the quality. A very long wait between the starter and...

Ottimo connubio di cicchetti veneziani e la cucina tradizionale italiana. La pizza è cotta con il classico forno a legna....

Really disappointing evening. We had booked at table for 8pm a month before but when we arrived the table was not ready. We stood in the doorway for 40 minutes before we were eventually seated. We were told the people sitting at our table did...

Great food great service and lovely atmosphere! What else do you need for a wonderful meal! Thank you to all! I love to visit this restaurant at least once a month and I. Reality up to now has never let me or my guests down!

Had a family meal here for a special occasion. The restaurant is split into seated area and bar, which is good for walk-in or couples wanting a quick bite durting a shopping trip. The menu is diverse, possibly a little too streched for the kitchen....

It was a double celebration for dinner and theatre. Adrianna and Donato were extremely helpful with our dietary requirements. I ordered dover sole with spinach and my husband had lamb cutlets with red peppers, onions, a red wine jus and roast potatoes. Dessert was tiramisu...

Lovely restaurant great food, great service. However a small bone of contention. NO FESTIVE DECORATIONS. I was ver suprised and apparently there are aren’t going to be any it’s very weird for an Italian restaurant. So it did lack that Christmas atmosphere, such a shame

We visited the restaurant on the 5th of Nov. We had a booking for 6.30 and wanted to make a move by 8pm for our theatre booking. We ordered cocktails which arrived 45 minutes later. Starters had zero taste, almost like the food was pre-heated....

One of the most visited restaurants by us in the past and our first visit post-pandemic. A full disappointment throughout. Firstly, we were offered the worst table near the kitchen exit, which luckily was changed after 15 mins. Lukewarm Prosecco, accompanied by terribly prepared food;...

Have been here already a fine times. Fine dining in a gorgeously decorated space. Overall very solid. A top choice if you're looking for an upscale dining experience.

I wish I could give this place 6 stars - just like I’d want to give places -5 stars. Alas. Decor, layout, buzz, service, food, cost. Those are the challenges, and Cecconis always aces it. I can’t praise it enough. Today, seat at the bar,...

We stopped by for lunch on a visit to Mayfair and were very pleasantly surprised. We both had an incredibly delicious crab ravioli dish accompanied with excellent zucchini fritters. Our waiter recommended a glass of Gavi di Gavi and this was a perfect choice to...

Had an absolutely fantastic lunch at this London restaurant today which was absolutely buzzing the whole time we were there. Excellent service and great food wash down with some excellent wine. Will definitely be back here before too long

The usual greeting at cecconi’s is welcoming ,not this time. Our waitress when we saw her was delightful but there simply weren’t enough staff on. The dishes we ordered were sub standard and had been waiting too long under the lights. I had to ask...

I visited for a working lunch on a weekday. The placed was packed and was loud and buzzy. Our group stuck to the pasta dishes and were all very pleased. My mushroom pappardelle was excellent and a surprisingly large portion. Although we didn’t order dessert,...

I had my breakfast today at ces so I’d after a finished it and had my coffee afterwards the dirty plates where staying on the table for 30 min before waiter a waiter find a courage to take them away. Unimpressed to say the least!

We've been dining at Cecconi's for over 10 years and every single meal has been memorable and delicious. The staff are extremely professional and informative. We always order the Black Truffle pasta which is off the menu so you have to ask - its astoundingly...

As usual, good food, great vibe, friendly service and perfect spot for lunch 💯decent desserts too. Tucked away in the side of high end stores, this place is good for people watching n see n be seen!

Visited this restaurant early on a Saturday morning. Nice and quiet! Lovely service from the waiting staff. The complimentary fruit juice is a nice touch. The Eggs Royale was gorgeous and an extremely generous portion! The Clarence Court eggs they use are really lovely and...

Nous sommes allés à ce restaurant sur les conseils d une amie. Nous n avons pas été déçus. Pour moi...

Tbh it was a bit disappointing. The restaurant was noisy - I had expected it to be enclosed and air conditioned but the doors and windows were open and it was very hot. The food was expensive and whilst some of it was great the...

Went there for a work dinner and we had very good food but service was a bit slow, I am in London regularly so will try to give them another chance soon as overall the experience could have been better, but I understand staff shortages,

Enjoyed the restaurant and the service was good. Still don’t understand why the staff seat you next to another full table when there’s so many empty tables round the room but that aside we really enjoyed it. The salad mildly disappointing as hardly any salmon...

Always wanted to try Cecconi, it has been my inspiration to open my restaurant in Uk. We were running late but the receptionist kept our booking and as soon we arrived she showed us our table, all the staff very professional, wine and food superb....

Great atmosphere, delicious food and outstanding service . We hadn’t booked and walked in, and was lucky to get seated at the bar. Great vibe, delicious food and the service by Ricardo and his colleagues was outstanding and professional. Thank you.

We usually go to Cecconi’s in Miami. This was our first time in Cecconi’s London. We really enjoyed it , the menu was very similar to the Menu in Miami. Service was great so was the food. Loved it.

Great location but lack lustre service. Bland tasteless food (whipped ricotta followed by gnocchi - both dull and uninspiring and the gnocchi was only just warm) excellent wine list and nice champagne options.

Sliding by the long line of people waiting at the host station to be seated (probably with reservations as the room was pretty full) we took two of the several empty seats at the counter. The counter seats are very well spaced, not seat edge...

Usually go in having low expectations of these ‘chain’ restaurants that operate in major cities but this was such a pleasant surprise. Service was warm & food was excellent (lobster pasta was to die for). Then bread basket could be better - only liked the...

Ristorante Italiano un po’ americanizzato, ma molto molto figo. I piatti sono buoni e le materie prime autentiche. Bellissima atmosfera...

Restaurante arrumado com locais bem vestidos. Comida boa e pannacotta maravilhosa. Apesar de não ter nada de especial, voltaria

Nothing special at all about this restaurant. Food average at best to poor at worst. Even a simple rib-eye steak was poor. Basically poor quality. A positive were the vegetarian dishes and vegetables generally. Service average. Summary; poor, over priced and relying on its premium...

I've walked past the restaurant a few times and thought it looked lovely, so when I got the opportunity to eat there I jumped at it. I had the octopus to start, which was amazing, I had the lamb for main, again absolutely amazing, great...

Food was 5 out of 5, service was excellent, all staff was friendly apart from one receptionist ( 5’1 -5’2 dark hair), our reservation was made 3 weeks in advance, we were there on time, she deliberately made us standing at the entrance while there...

Five stars for our wonderful waiter Giuseppe. He made our dining experience most enjoyable, ensuring we were as happy as can be! Lovely outdoor seating area, plenty of space, large tables and outdoor heaters. My lobster pasta was delicious but the rest of our order...

An outstanding evening. Food, drinks, service, atmosphere. Hands down the best pasta I have ever eaten. We’ll definitely be back!!!

Visited with family and enjoyed dinner here. It was excellent and the service was very good as well. Highly recommend!!

Booked for my mother’s birthday dinner as we had enjoyed dinner here many many years ago. In 2022, this was an incredibly disappointing experience. Appalling service. I had to get up out of my seat multiple times to get the attention of the waitstaff as...

Que du bonheur…..conseillés par notre concierge à l’hôtel Montague on the Gardens, l’endroit est idéal pour un lunch shopping, super...

From the moment we arrived the staff were very disregarding and were quite inattentive. This mood followed us through the night and they seemed quite unbothered to make the effort to help us. They didn’t even take our jackets and left us sitting there multiple...

Restaurant located in Mayfair around 100 metres from Burlington Arcade..nearest underground train station Green Park with a 5-10 minute maximum walk. Traditional decor still looking smart after many years. Great place for traditional breakfast for business or leisure. Excellent location in the centre of Mayfair...

Visited with family for Mother’s Day. First visit. The food is nice but very pricey. £6 for a side of mashed potato which arrived cold, but was quickly replaced. We ordered profiteroles for dessert but were surprised to see they were filled with ice cream...

I was shopping in the area on a Monday evening. Still early but thought to have a light dinner. I expected it to be quiet at 17:45 but it was super busy. Lord knows what the weekend is like. Nice restaurant. Despite it being 'upmarket',...

Mépris complet pour la clientèle Française. Si vous n’êtes pas Russe ou du Moyen Orient, vous êtes reçu comme un...

I revisited today just for breakfast. The Eggs Benedict was one of the best I had. Service was a bit slow (which I remember from previously).

Wir trafen Freunde zum Dessert. Die Auswahl ist relativ bescheiden aber jedes Dessert ist ein Traum. Die Bedienung ist aufmerksam...

We came for our mums birthday and had a amazing time.. I had the truffle pizza which was unbelievable. We all loved the food and atmosphere here thank you we will be back.

I was so let down by this restaurant. The prices for what you get are astronomical and there are far better places to go in London. Starters were way too big and covered in huge amounts of rocket, and as for the main courses! I’ve...

Its great in so many ways....but there is a major problem....its way too noisy! If you like a conversation where you can only hear two words out of three then this is the place for you, its just so annoying...pardon, what, say again etc etc....

30/1/22- Abysmal chaotic service ,rude staff, definitely the last time I visit Cecconis Mayfair Shown to outside terrace table ( after nearly 10 minute wait) by charmless front of house staff , provided with Wine list and menu and the we waited …. And waited...

I really dislike reviews but in this case I felt I should. I have been coming to cecconi’s ever since I was a baby and it’s always hit the spot but yesterdays meal was by far the worst I’ve had. All the food was bland...

I enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant as well the service provided by the staff. The food was also amazing! We will definitely be back!

I had not been to Cecconi's for many years, when I tried again just recently, I realised why. Not sure what the Cuisine is meant to be but one thing is for sure, the food was dreadful along with the poor, bad and sloppy service....

Highly recommend restaurant but sadly very disappointed. The food was poor with congealed pasta and extremely salty. It looked as if it had been warmed up and definitely not fresh or hot. Service was great and ambience buzzing but the food was really not good....

We've been many times to Cecconi.We like the food and love the lighting and atmosphere. This time round was disappointing, especially the service.It seemed they were short-staffed, but that is their problem, not mine. The waiter was young and seemingly not well trained.We had to...