Cecconi’s

Did you know that @cecconisrestaurants the Italian restaurant at Brighton @sohohouse , is now open to the public? That’s right, you no longer need to be a member to book a table, which means anyone can now enjoy this beautiful dining spot

I had the chance to visit recently, and with the sun shining and the terrace open, it made for the perfect alfresco dining. I’ve been to Cecconi’s a few times, but this visit was my favourite. It really feels like they’ve found their stride, the menu is excellent, the service attentive, and the food and drinks were top tier

We kicked things off with their iconic Picante cocktail, which I order every visit and it never disappoints. Spicy, refreshing, and just the right way to start the evening. For starters, we shared the Meatballs, Veal Tonnato, and Truffle Arancini. Each one packed with flavour and beautifully presented. For mains, we went all out: a Buffalo Mozzarella Salad, Salami Pizza, a Ribeye Steak, and Truffle and Parmesan Fries that were absolutely loaded. We paired our meal with their seasonal cocktail, Vatican Sour, light, citrusy, and perfect for a warm evening. The food was genuinely some of the best I’ve had at here. The steak was juicy and cooked to perfection, the pizza had a great kick of spice, and the fries were indulgent. We couldn’t resist dessert and thanks to a recommendation from our lovely server (who was amazing throughout), we ended with a rich chocolate cake and a choux bun, topped with a luscious chocolate sauce. Both were decadent, and although full, we didn’t leave a bite!

Overall, this was a truly impressive experience. It’s great to see Cecconi’s hitting its stride and even better now it’s open to the public. While the private areas like the bars, gym, and event spaces remain ‘members only’ the restaurant and sun terrace are now available to everyone. It’s an ideal spot for anything from a long lunch to an evening of cocktails and dessert. Highly recommend checking it out, I’m already looking forward to going back for more delicious summer dining!

I was invited to try this one. As always, all opinions are my own.