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Iconic Melbourne restaurant Cecconi's has launched an exciting takeaway menu which is available for both pickup and delivery.
We recently enjoyed a stunning Italian feast from the takeaway menu in the comfort of our own home washed down with Cecconi's signature Amalfi gin cocktails and a lovely bottle of Langhe Nebbiolo.
Highlights from our dining experience included the cotoletta which was simply to die for - a beautifully crispy crumbed layer encased tender veal and was served alongside a crisp apple and cabbage salad.
The dish of braised wagyu brisket served with charred leeks was yet another winner. Tender and flavoursome, the brisket simply melted in our mouths and was particularly noteworthy for its fragrant and complex beefy flavours.
A meal from Cecconi's would of course be incomplete without a plate of their stunning pasta. We adored both the pasta dishes we sampled which had us fighting over the last morsel.
The house-made Duck Gnocchi comprised of pillow soft homemade potato gnocchi served with an indulgent sauce and shredded duck and mixed mushrooms. It was absolutely stunning.
The Agnolotti del plin was similarly delicious. Al dente pasta with delicious fillings was tossed in luxurious sage and butter sauce. It was the stuff of dreams.
A wonderful duo of desserts concluded our dinner. Tiramisu and ricotta cannoli - both simply sensational.
A modern Italian restaurant where food, wine, service and atmosphere blend beautifully together, Cecconi’s boasts delicious Modern Australian cuisine while taking great pride in using only the freshest ingredients available. You can expect this same adherence to quality and precision with their takeaway menu. Go on, spoil yourself!
Met up with another couple after 20 years. Excellent food with above average service. Authentic vibe and experience but with pricey wine. Would definitely return on next Melbourne visit.
One of the best Italian restaurants in Melbourne! Cecconi’s has absolutely delicious Italian food. Everything is full of flavour & tastes divine. It is perfect for special occasions as it is fine dining & can be intimate. We always love coming to Cecconi’s!
Fo0die dined as a guest of Cecconi’s and as such, the rating does not give any consideration to customer service.
Located on Flinders Lane and slightly below road level, we arrived at Cecconi’s on a Thursday evening. As we went down the stairs to the venue, there was a small area with some seats out the front with electric heaters which would be beautiful on a calm night.
This is such a great place for having a relaxing meal, enjoying some good wine and catching up with some good friends. The atmosphere and store outfit is right on the spot. Friendly and attentive staff. Loved the quail and gnocchi. So tender and tasty.
My friend had the earl grey cocktail and it was something special with tea flavour blended into a citrus flavour drink. Super refreshing. Will be back for sure.
One of the oldest establishments of Italian restaurant in the city. They have pasta, meat dishes along with a selection of entrees. The service is top notch as expected of a fine-dining restaurant. Dishes overall are average and personally not worth the price. Pasta are quite bland and the charcuterie meat selection also very normal. Basically you are paying for service and romantic vibe.
I’d never heard of Cecconi’s til they had reopened and everyone was talking about it. Upon a recommendation from a friend, we booked a table and I was eager to try what everyone was on about. The venue itself is beautiful, separated into the dining area and the more casual bar area. We ordered natural oysters, poached oyster with egg and caviar, prosciutto, prawn risotto, quail and lamb. The natural oysters were very fresh but the poached oyster blew my mind. I mean who eats oyster with egg? But this was amazing and very well put together. Creamy and fluffy at the same time with muted flavors and a kick of caviar. Bae really enjoyed the quail and lamb whilst I liked the prawn risotto although it was a little too lemony for my liking. Overall fantastic service and a romantic dinner. Will return time and time again.
Had a very lovely Italian dinner. The waiters were mostly attentive, and the food was all very good 😍🤤 Highly recommend their pappardelle (beef and pork ragu, red wine, tomato). Actually the crispy roasted duck was very good too 🤤
Basically a Melbourne institution, you will never leave unsatisfied from Cecconi’s. We have been here countless times for special occasions.
They have a very good variety of food (Italian inspired) and wine. My personal favourite is their tagliatelle with porcini ragu. The pasta is perfectly silky and chewy and texture of the mushrooms is almost ‘beefy’ like a true ragu. Very yummy and hearty.
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My husband and I celebrated my 50th birthday and his recent work success at Cecconi's last night. Prior to booking, we looked long and hard for a restaurant that would offer an inviting menu but also a warm, intimate ambience and a sense of occasion. We could not have asked for a better venue.
The moment we arrvied we were entranced. The hostess who greeted us was genuine in her friendliness and warm welcome. The waiters were knowledgeable, with the right balance of good humour, professionalism and attentiveness. The food was just as we hoped - tasty, generous, authentic and well presented. There was a great choice of wines and they were not outrageously marked up. I was even surprised with a complimentary 'happy birthday' sweet treat plate!
What really struck us, beyond the food, wine and service, was the warm, inviting decor and surrounds. Generous banquette seating, plush chocolate carpet and warm decor tones, tables for every group size, ornate lighting fixtures and an entrancing vertical hanging garden. It was a joy to behold. We literally spent the first fifteen minutes gazing around us, just taking the beauty in.
In stark contrast to many of the upmarket dining offerings, we were not to chose a set menu, charged a credit card surcharge or forced to chose from one of two inappropriately timed sittings (who eats at 6.30pm???). We were not shoehorned in to a tiny table and we didn't have to scream to be heard over noisy concrete/wood flooring. We could read the menu without needing a torch and we were able to remove our jackets because the room was appropriately heated.
Cecconi's reminded me of what dining used to be, can be and should be. We can't wait to return. In the meantime, keep up the great work and please don't change a thing!
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