Super good! We stopped by after some shopping and museum visits, we were sat right away in a nice table by the window. While quite busy, we were still attended to quite well. We ordered a few dishes, everything was really good! We'd return next time in London! read more

Stopped by Cecconi's while in Mayfair and had a really nice experience. The service stood out right away. Everyone was attentive, welcoming, and made the whole meal feel easy and relaxed without being too formal. Food wise, everything was really good. I ordered the cacio e pepe and it was cooked perfectly. Simple dish, but when it's done right, it really hits. The drinks were also great and ended up being the perfect start before walking around the neighborhood afterward. Overall, just a really solid Italian spot in a beautiful part of London. read more

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Beautiful space with extensive outdoor seating. Unfortunately it can't be reserved and was full of people having drinks, taking advantage of the unseasonably nice weather. The hostesses were nice but spunky, taking no crap whatsoever. Our waitress was very nice. We had a stop and chat with her midway through the meal. There was a variety of wines at a variety of price points. The primitivo got the job done. The restaurant presented an excellent bread basket to start. It was delicious- a great contrast to the notoriously bland bread that we recently had in Florence. We shared an order or grilled asparagus to start, in a somewhat futile attempt to be healthy. It was pretty good, but there were a lot more interesting choices at the top of the menu. My wife had the tortellaci with ricotta and spinach. It was very good but was sitting in a pool of butter. I had tagliatelle Bolognese. It was good. Very nice space with very good food. Keep the outdoor seating in mind for a nice day. read more

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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. read more

I have been to every Cecconis around the world and this was the worst service I have ever had. I went in without reservations and the hosts was very sweet and got me seat at the bar. For about maybe 15 minutes the guy working at the bar did not even acknowledge nor asked if I wanted water or anything. Finally when he came around acted like I was not speaking English and was super rude. The whole time that I was there he once did not ask if I need anything more or how I was doing it was the worst experience i had. Truly disappointing i even had to ask the bar back for my check since was ignoring me. read more

Cecconi's Mayfair - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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Lovely restaurant with pavement seating, situated behind the Royal Academy. Fabulous salad lunch, great service, reasonably priced. Would definitely go again! read more

Cecconi's Mayfair - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Food was fairly good, but I've had better. Service is okay, nothing special. Atmosphere is quite boring and mock tails are fine.

Metju was simply awesome, and the food was exquisite! Great atmosphere and reasonably priced. read more

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We came here hoping to try lunch, but before noon they're still serving breakfast items, so like Hobbits we wound up getting 2nd breakfast. A nice excuse to eat more for dinner! I ordered their pancakes, which come with almond slivers, blueberries, sliced pears (likely canned), and a thin layer of honey. They were delicious! Flavors really went well together, and I liked how it wasn't drowning on sweet syrup. Pancake was a few mm thicker than I'm used to, but it was firm which may have made it soak up the honey a bit better. read more

Cecconi's Mayfair - Pancakes with almond, blueberry, pears, and honey - a wonderful unintended 2nd breakfast at 1130am. - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

A charming restaurant with good food and international acclaim. The eating area is somewhat small so a reservation would be a must. Almost skipped dessert but ended up enjoying the profiteroles. Pace of dining seems a bit slow. We didn't ask for more time and spent over two hours. read more

A famous and busy mayfair retreat clad in green and an unmistakable venue with what you expect from this established modern day classic Italian restaurant with a Venetian-inspired menu. You will have to make an advanced booking to get a table but worth the forward planning. Service is always good with friendly staff and on a sunny day you have some tables outside but with current road works and a busy side street its not always the best. I started with the meatballs with tomato sauce and a great little starter as not too big but tasty meatballs covered with enough rich and tasty tomato sauce. Soon after came the beef fillet which I ordered the medium well and I usually order Well but I think from now on I will order the medium well. Perfectly cooked through and a great meaty taste with the mushroom sauce and mash a perfect addition. I actually think the sauce and mash works better than chips as you get the meaty taste and creaminess of the mash along with the hearty mushroom sauce all working together. Lets just say there was nothing left at the end and the plate was a lot lighter... I was surprised I had space for dessert and to be honest in most Italian restaurants you don't always get the best selection so I usually don't opt for a dessert as you end up with the ice cream only but here you find a great selection from apple crumble to the chocolate fondant which I had as well as a number of other items so well worth keeping some space for this and taking a look at the menu. I actually would look forward to coming again and recommend a visit. read more

Cecconi's Mayfair - Dessert - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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Great location with the Italian menu you would expect. It is super noisy though and not a place to conduct quiet business unless you get a table outside. Everything tasted very fresh and the bartender makes good cocktails. On the night we were there the waiter was good but way over stretched so they could have been short staffed. read more

Incredibly painfully loud (unless you're at a football match); large table of badly behaved drunk customers made it cringeworthy- and at only 5:00 pm! Service ranges from the hostile (hostess) to average in terms of friendliness and attentiveness. Food is ok, typical Italian menu. Bloody hot, with all windows open; on a 90 degree day those old green leather chairs and tables are just too sticky. We really don't want to go back any time soon- so many other better options are available. read more

This place was wonderful. From the food to the service. I highly recommend it. The only bad thing was it was a little loud in the restaurant. read more

Annoyingly I forgot to note down what I had and take pictures of the dishes. I think this is because I had such a good time with friends with great food and service I forgot. There are no complaints about the food or wine we had. The staff were extremely attentive and prompt with their service. I will 100% be going here again. read more

Great pizza and super nice staff - I was the last person in the restaurant and they didn't even make me feel rushed. Love the ambiance here.

loved the place, the service & the food. I came many-times what stands out is rice salad, burrata, tagliatelle a la salmon, lobster spaghetti, crab raviolli, lamb pappardelle and the veal Milanese. read more

Cecconi's Mayfair - Delicious - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Cecconi's exudes an old school vibe, bar seats are cushy and tenders serve you quite formally in crisp white jackets. We sampled the meat plate and meatballs, I hadn't realized until just then what a meataholic I've become, both were tasty. The marinara sauces on our meatballs was fresh and the meat plate was generous. I had a glass of the Rioja they had on offer and it worked nicely. The crowd is well-heeled, if a little stodgy; a perfectly fine place for a business rendezvous. read more

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Went back for lunch the other day and was very impressed. The summer vegetable salad was huge and very fresh. Lots of beans and greens. Maybe a touch too much dressing/oil. The chicken paillard was very nice. They pound chicken very thin (not quite paper but close) and then grill it without breading. A lot of time this dish is breaded which is fine but this preparation was quite nice. Then some rocket, tomatoes and fresh parm on top. I'd definitely get this again. It's a good spot for all day--business breakfasts, lunch and dinner. read more

Cecconi's is one of my favorite spots in this part of town - just a bit off the main Regent Street / Piccadilly scene where you can get a meal or just have a few drinks. For my most recent visit, I came here for a late dinner (almost 11pm) on a Thursday. The bar was already closed and the kitchen was about to close in 15 minutes. This usually concerns me as if the kitchen is about to close, the servers hover around you, they drop hints about "needing anything else" repeatedly, and the kitchen tosses the food out to the table in a hurry, sometimes ruining the food. This was not the case at Cecconi's. I have been here many times and I am always very happy with both the food and the service. I usually come here in the late afternoon or early weekend when the place is jammed, so I was interested to see what the service level would be like near closing time. In short, it was excellent as usual. I was greeted warmly at the door and brought to a table. The host informed me that the kitchen was closing very soon, but was almost apologetic, and not rude about it. The server who waited on me was very friendly and did not rush me at all. I ordered the chicken paillard (chicken pounded thin and grilled, with arugula "rocket" and tomatoes). It was very good, and was well presented on the plate - definitely not thrown together in a hurry by some guy who was doing his kitchen closing side work. Cecconi's was put to the test and passed with flying colors. Next time, I will get there a bit earlier. read more

Recently i went cecconis and i got the meatballs and they were delitful and they came out in around 10 minutes But sevice could of been sharper for when somene has a queation to ask Seeing all the people their it is very popular and a very good atmosphere to be in Thank you read more

This place was recommended to me for dinner, and perhaps my mistake was trying it for brunch. I was drawn in by the outdoor seating on an unusually warm London Sunday, and while the weather made it worth it, the food did not. I ordered the full English breakfast and an americano. The americano came quickly (yay!) but the cup was small and therefore it was ice cold by the time my food came (and before I could finish it). I ordered my eggs over easy, but what I got was really a fried egg. The toast provided was also small. I'm all for a good piece of bacon with some fat on it (after all that's what makes it so tasty), but the bacon served was like 90% fat. I could not justify putting large slices of pure fat into my mouth without any real meat. I also thought the sausages were really tough. I will say that the service was great and the portion was hardy for £15. Despite being outside, the waiter was friendly, polite, and attentive. I'd try this place for dinner, but I think I'll go elsewhere for brunch from now on. read more

Cecconi's Mayfair - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

If you're in Piccadilly shopping or simply walkabout, please do yourself the favour of dining at Cecconi's. I have only had the pleasure of many a lunch - table and bar - at this wonderful little Italian mainstay and was never, ever disappointed. Allow me to recommend that you start with the Calamari and then anything else you might order will delight your taste buds. Go. Enjoy. Bravo! read more

This jawn is expensive! I was here for brunch. Highly not recommend it. This is just another restaurant trying to act like they do brunch but in reality they are trying to sell you their regular menu. The brunch food is ordinary and a bit overpriced for it's quality and my waiter was a bit douchy. This place is at the posh hood of Regent, and i should have expected the consequence also. Sigh... I don't know about their regular menu, and I am not going to find out. The End. read more

Cecconi's Mayfair - Eggs Royale, it could be better - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

2.5 rounded to 3 for friendly service FOOD the staff and kitchen were kid enough to let us order brunch after 4pm but I do wish we hadn't. The Eggs Benny were really really bla. J'ai pas les mots. The Florentine presented better but was also not unique or flavourful in taste and its salmon was cut too largely. The sausage appetizer was tasty but notez bien que the side sausages on the other hand are bland and overlooked. The few who ordered from the lunch menu (sea bass and a pasta dish) were pleased. The desserts saved the day as well. Vanilla cheesecake, creme caramel and chocolat fondant were all divine. Americano coffee was too bitter but the cappuccino was nice. SERVICE Few gripes with service as well: Staff was very friendly but... Our party was seated at the wrong table and had to be moved. I ordered a mimosa and never got it. There was a long wait for the main course and even longer for dessert and coffee. But the setting and location made for an enjoyable outing. I RECOMMEND: Les desserts et les cafes. EXTRA TIP: Confirm your reservations because it gets packed and large parties are hard to accommodate read more

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Yummy! The chopped salad was the best I've ever had! The carbonara was a special made request and absolutely delicious, I'll still give a perfect review even though when we got the pasta it was cold and they took it back and brought us fresh ones. They went above and beyond and more than made up for it by offering the most amazing mouth watering desserts! Thanks for an amazing restaurant and experience from this Chicago girl! read more

Came here for a birthday party!! :)) Had such a great time and really enjoyed everyone's company :)) Thanks again for the invite! It's a pretty spacious place with a nice atmosphere and they were able to accommodate a large group. For food I got the Veal Cannelloni, to be fair I wasn't too hungry but it was pretty good and a nice portion size. Though they did bring my dish after everyone else's haha. And they brought out a really nice big birthday cake at the end which was really cute too :)) read more

Good looking. Discrete. Relaxed. Perfect for breakfast. Nothing is too hurried (including the service) but the food is usually worth the wait. We had breakfast and the eggs Benedict was surprisingly good: better than the Savoy where I ate 4 days earlier. Update. My latest breakfast was great but the wild mushroom omelet a massive disappointment. Greasy, flat, tasteless. Come on ideas. Don't rest on your laurels! read more

Cecconi's Mayfair - Cecconis - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

This place needs no introduction. Super chic, friendly staff and amazing service. Great Italian food and fabulous drinks. You can't go wrong with the cocktails, and the bread basket is large and delicious considering it's complimentary. They pretty much make any drink you request, if by some chance it's not on the extensive menu. I cannot wait to revisit on my next trip to London. read more

Cecconi's Mayfair - Prosecco and frozen daiquiri - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Terrible Service from staff especially hostess for sitting. Be careful you are most probably going to get food poisoning as well. happened to me TWICE. No hygiene. No social distancing. read more

Hubby and I had reservations here the evening before the London marathon. Needed my carbs :0). It was a Saturday night and this place was buzzing!! We were greeted politely and our table was available immediately. My husband was told when making the reservation that there is a two hour limit for dinner. The waiter was professional, yet personable and gave us recommendations when asked. We did not do the traditional Italian dinner with so many courses. I started with the wonderful minestrone soup. It was a beautiful broth with so many fresh veggies! Delicious! Hubby went with the rocket salad with bresaola, a cured beef that looked a bit like darker prosciutto. It covered his rocket. He loved it!! Our pastas were delicious as well. He ordered the tagliatelle bolognese and I went with the pasta cacio e pepe (can't remember the pasta noodle name). Both were great! Think we both enjoyed the bolognese a bit more. (The night before a marathon I shouldn't have ordered such a rich, cheesy dish.) the fresh pasta noodles were cooked to perfection! The servers paced the meal perfectly. Would definitely return. read more

After J and I had been searching the streets of London for a place to grab a drink (Yelp was ONE day from launching and without it we were in dire straits!), I spotted the awning over Cecconi's. With J in tow, I dashed down the street and through its doors. Suffice it to say, I needed a dirty martini. Bad. After we checked our coats with the friendly hostess, we perched ourselves at the marble bar and were promptly greeted by the bartender who asked us what we'd like to wet our whistle. In addition to placing our drink orders, we also picked a few snacks from their menu: meatballs and the platter of Italian cured meats. Why, yes, we were hungry. Why do you ask? But back to Cecconi's, it definitely has an ambiance from another era: the waiters are wearing white coats and black ties, little round cafe tables spot the restaurant inside and out and there's a quiet hum of chatter and silverware. Definitely a great spot for a drink after work or a spot of shopping given Regents Street is one block away. And to us, a very welcome find on a cold, rainy evening. read more

Perfectly fine upmarket Italian restaurant, though nothing particularly memorable here. I came for dinner with the girls and my initial impressions were positive. It felt like somewhere straight out of Sex And The City - a classy and lively crowd, with green leather banquettes and smartly dressed waiters. After a while though, the bustle soon became a bit too much - we realised that for all the serving staff rushing backwards and forwards it was very difficult to get anyone's attention to order. The tables are all crammed a little too close together, making it difficult for the waiters to reach everyone, and combined with the number of people waiting for a table by the door (and hence near our table) it all got a bit claustrophobic. The food is well-executed at least and tasted very fresh and flavourful, though you'd hope so for £15 a pasta dish. 2-stars is on the harsh side but I think it was all just a little lost on me - I'm sure Carrie and the girls would've been impressed with a swish meal here on a visit from NYC but there's just too many other options in this price bracket for me to come back. read more

OK. Two words to describe my early supper at Cecconi's. LOVED IT! I've always walked past this curious place and wondered what the food was like, as it was always packed with an odd crowd of young and old. But hey it's Italian, so a no brainer for me! So finally I decided to book an early dins with a friend as we had to go off to 'Gin and Jazz' at the Intercontinental later and weren't sure if there were eats there (there was as it happens but it was very 'meaty' and 'sushiesque'!). Online booking was a bust with no availability, but the website says if you call them they set aside a few tables for last minute people. Ha...I dialled thinking a) I'd never get through b) it was an urban myth. They answered the phone promptly and saved me an excellent table by the window. BIG tick of approval there! My friend Apes was pleased I booked there as she often gets taken for power breakfast briefings there but had never been for an evening meal. And boy did they deliver. They brought over an excellent range of complimentary breads and olive oil to nibble on. Like Bocca Di Lupo the all day menu format can be traditional starter, main and dessert. But I recommend small sharing plates (Cichetti). We went for quail eggs, mushroom aracini, breaded mozzarella (sounds a bit 'Iceland' tacky - but tasted ace) and a main it had to be risotto - squash and castelmagno, a Piedmont cheese. Portion was massive and I couldn't finish it. Friend had the ravioli which were tasty. Knocked back a couple of glasses of Prosecco and the bill was under a £100 including service. Service was phenomenal IMHO - you go to the bathroom (Cowshed soap and moisturiser, natch - as Cecconi's is part of the Soho House group) and return to find your napkin neatly folded by the waitress. Additional bread and water brought without fuss and efficiently. Room was busy but had just the right 'vibe' of bustle but liveliness that makes a restaurant in to destination dining. Yup I think I've found my regular haunt in the heart of the West End...And now I understand why it's always busy night and day. read more

Very slick Italian restaurant with delicious hors d'œuvres and friendly and speedy service. It was a bit expensive for my usual taste, but recommended so long as you're aware of it. And while while I only had wine & some appetizers, I bet the main courses are quite good as well. It is also a great location off of Regent street. Close enough to make it convenient but far enough to get away from the hustle and bustle of such a main road. read more

Posh italian restaurant in the heart of Mayfair, but not so pretentious as I would have expected. When my friend invited me here for dinner I was expecting huge prices and small portions, instead I had a lot of very good food for an honest (although not low) price. I would really recommend the parmigiana di melanzane as starter, it is one of the best I had outside Sicily. All the mains were good, I had a fillet and was delicious. Good wine list with a variety of Italian and international wines. read more

Do not eat here. The hostesses give preference to male patrons, as they are all female. Walked in here looking for a table for two and then 2 other male patrons walked in looking for the same behind us. The hostess whispered some things to another hostess and insinuated that the male guest be seated but we would have to wait for 3 hours for a table. None of us had reservations. Caffe Concerto is a much better option. read more

Great restaurant, great food, great wine list. Carpaccio is a must! Been going to this restaurant for years and it never seems to disappoint. read more

Cecconi's was a great find. I was lucky enough to visit on a business breakfast. Fabulous location with very smart décor. Very swanky but still tends to feel a bit casual. They offered us fresh squeezed juice to start. I started with the grapefruit, and found it lovely. Their breakfast menu is diverse and fresh. I had a hard time choosing. I went with the poached eggs avocado toast - and I'm so happy I did! Fresh baked toast was topped with a generous portion of chopped avocado tossed in salt, pepper and crushed chilies. On the side were two beautifully poached eggs. It was a moderately healthy, flavorful breakfast. I think it was a great meal for £12. I think it is a very well suited restaurant for business clients, might be a bit stuffy for a casual dinner/drink. read more

Solid classic Italian food, classy ambience and great service -- Cecconi's got it all. We ordered the bruschettas for starter, and tagliolini with clams, crab ravioli, quinoa salad and classic spaghetti with tomato sauce (not on the menu but made to our order) for main. Everything was on the dot. I especially enjoyed the crab ravioli. It was heartily filled with chunky pieces of crab, and the tomato sauce was just perfect. The ambience was just my taste as well. Simple yet sophisticated, it seemed perfect for dining of any purpose. Finally, I quite liked our waiter. He was happy to help us decide which wine to get and was willing to make the classic spaghetti with tomato sauce just based on our order. Everything was prompt and well-organised. Given the wide range of poor to great services you can get in London, it was definitely on the excellent side of the scale. All in all, I would definitely go back to this lovely place! read more