23. January 2016: Cecconi’s Mayfair
I figured that over the last years, I have been trying a lot of different “mules” – this afternoon it was time for a “Soho Mule (House Tonic Cocktail; Finlandia, house ginger syrup, fresh lime juice, Soda water)” (GBP 10.00) and the soho mule was actually lovely. Definitely a drink you can enjoy and one you can order a second drink.
In order to not starve after a long day of traveling, the “calamari fritti with lemon aioli” (GBP 15.00) definitely do the trick but frankly speaking, the calamari are a bit chewy. However, I guess when you are at an Italian place in London, seafood is – admittedly – maybe not the smartest choice.
However, the “selection of bread” which was served was quite nice and the olive oil was very yummy providing you with enough to kill your immediate moment of starvation. Cecconi’s is a lovely place, vivid, full even at 2pm so you have to queue to get a spot at the bar or even a table.
The bartender is friendly, swift, and attentive – while being rather jovial and trying to upsell in a smart and non-intrusive way. Overall, Cecconi’s is a lovely place. Maybe not the top place for seafood but perfect to enjoy a couple of drinks at the bar.
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Contact Details:
Cecconi’s Mayfair
5a Burlington Gardens
W1S 3EP London (UK)
Tel.: +44 20 74 34 15 00
Homepage: http://cecconis.co.uk
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
