Cecconi's Cantina Melbourne

Cecconi's Cantina Details

Cecconi's Cantina Address

Basement, 61 Flinders Lane
Melbourne VIC 3000
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Cuisines

Italian

Chef

Daniel Kranjcic

Prices

Average Meal Price $70 - based on one entree & main course only
Entrees $25.00-$29.00
Mains $42.00-$44.00
Desserts $14.00-$19.00

Set Menu
Cecconis Restaurant two course lunch for $45.00 Monday to Thursday. Pretheatre $65.00 Monday to Saturday. The Cantina offers a two course lunch Monday to Friday $35.00 pp and offers ala carte in the Cantina for dinner.

Rooms & Capacity

No of Seats 160

Hours

Lunch
Mon to Fri Noon - 3:30pm
Dinner
Mon to Sat 6pm - 10:30pm

Cecconi's Cantina Awards

2012

The Age Good Food Guide 2012 - One Chef's Hat

2011

The Age Good Food Guide 2011 - One Chef's Hat

2011

The Age Good Food Guide 2011 - Young Chef of The Year (Michael Fox)

2010

The Age Good Food Guide 2010 - One Chef's Hat

2009

The Age Good Food Guide 2009 - One Chef's Hat

2008

The Age Good Food Guide 2008 - One Chef's Hat

2007

The Age Good Food Guide 2007 - Two Chef's Hats

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Overview of Cecconi's Cantina

Cecconi’s Cantina specialises in classic Italian cuisine with contemporary influences. Service is outstanding in this informal yet chic restaurant. It’s a perfect place to catch up with friends and colleagues over cocktails, wine or coffee. You can enjoy a casual lunch or dinner inside or outside on the Cantina’s private terrace.

User Reviews of Cecconi's Cantina, Melbourne

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8 Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 6

As a casual visitor to Melbourne we have tried quite a few restaurants. We decided to go upmarket and got it. Food and service were very good. The wait staff were knowledgeable and helpful and answered our questions about selections perfectly. Service was the way we like it - not too long between courses. We enjoyed wine by the glass as we were driving and would have done justice to a bottle and the breath testing. The prices are on the high side but I would say you have to pay for better than average service and food.

Apr 10, 2011

Dinkumguy
26

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 6 Service 10 Value 9

Food - Awesome! Ambience - nice underground setting but a little loud. Service - one of my faves in Melbourne, all male and very attentive but not in your face. Value - all in all a golden favourite for me.

Aug 18, 2010

Mackrel
2

5.3 Average

Food 6 Ambience 3 Service 8 Value 4

Maybe I am getting old and cranky but this place just doesn't cut it. The food is "executive entertainment", the pricing takes your breath away and the wine list is extensive italian with a serviceable local list of vic wines marked up to make your eyes water. Come here for a business function with a platinum card but don't come here for the food. At half the price it starts to make sense as an italian home kitchen. No sorry - move on.

Jul 29, 2010

ftrooper
22

4 Below Average

Food 6 Ambience 7 Service 1 Value 2

The oysters were fantastic for entrees. The mains were average and pricey. The desserts were definitely the best. But the service was pathetic. Disappointed with the service!

Jun 28, 2010

Foodelicious16
4

5.8 Average

Food 8 Ambience 8 Service 2 Value 5

We have always love the restaurant, have been coming for years. This, however, has changed. On the other hand the food and service from the staff was wonderful. A young lady who I assume works in the office was the most pleasant thing about the experience!

May 18, 2010

treasurybar
1

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 9 Value 8

We had Georgio as our waiter, he has been there for 8 years (very rare to find this). He guided me on what to have, even though they had no canelloni, which was my first choice. The kingfish entree was the only disappointment because it was covered in lemony orange citrus, too much! other than that, the rest of the meal was exsquisite. Seafood linguini was great, the new dessert creme caramel was divine.

May 17, 2010

Tony Bevan
23

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 8

We really enjoyed our experience here. The food was so lovely, subtle and elegant italian. Dolci was amazing, I had the Mille Feuille of Hazelnut Praline Semifreddo and chocolate mousse which was so good.

Aug 02, 2009

H & M
56

10 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 10 Service 10 Value 10

One of the key things that I think is indicative of a very good restaurant is the longevity of service of the wait staff. I have been going to Cecconis regularly for about the last 2 years, and over that period I'm pleased to say that there are still many familiar faces waiting on the tables.

I am yet to have an experience at Cecconi's that is anything less than excellent. It is my choice of restaurant when dining clients and important personal occasions. The food is excellent, very well priced for the quality and quantity received. The daily specials are always well worth a try.

Service is extremely attentive without being over-bearing, the waiters are knowledgeable, passionate and not afraid to make a suggestion. They go the extra mile to ensure each guest has a memorable experience. Well recommended. Perfect 10/10.

Jul 23, 2009

sz77
2

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 10 Value 9

Love the service at this restaurant which has been attentive and friendly each time I've been there. Found that our meat dishes became a little 'sameish' after by the end but agree with Iruka that pasta dishes are wonderful. Not too expensive compared to some other places and has a good atmosphere.

May 21, 2009

scelli
1

7.3 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 8 Service 7 Value 6

Concur with Detritus in a way that this is 'refined' Italian food. It lacks a bit of punch but on the other hand the flavours are still very much intact. Its not in your face typical, robust Italian food but it amazes with its cooking.

I must say some meat or fish dishes didn't amaze me as much as the Risottos and Pasta dishes here. Quite simply put, I have NEVER had better risottos in Melbourne. Not Grossi Florentino, not Lygon street shops, not anywhere else. Its amazing.

Only giving 8 out of 10 because some dishes aren't too exceptional. Overall, however, its impressive atmosphere and food, certainly better than a lot of pretentious places.

Sep 28, 2008