Bocconcino Mayfair

As always the food was lovely and the venue had a great atmosphere.

Good quality pizzas, staff and ambience very pleasant on the lunchtime we visited - a bit pricey perhaps but not really unexpected given the location

I love this place. The best venue for family dinners. Food is delicious!

I have even emailed the manager since with no reply...

I am absolutely horrified with the service I received.

I arrived just before 11pm and we got sat down, we ordered right away as I knew the kitchen shut at 11.15 as called prior, I was trying to be as courteous as possible because it was late.

Firstly, our starters came out wrong and we had to send it back, I understand this is not a big issue - mistakes happen.
However, It took until we had finished our starters for one of the drinks to come (we even had to remind the staff)

Our mains came, I asked 3 times during my mains for condiments that never came, it really wasn’t that busy in the restaurant.

The most appalling part about the night was whilst I am eating my mains a waitress brings out the desserts and says you need to have your dessert now because the kitchen is closed. This was around 11.50pm so we said to the waitress in shock We thought you closed at 12:30 and were told on weekdays the restaurant closes at 12:00pm. I am even more shocked….
as looking at your website this morning it states you are open until 12:30pm. The waitress proceeded to leave the desert on the table whilst I am still eating my mains and walks away.

Unbelievably if that wasn’t bad enough another waiter came over at 11.58 with the card machine for the bill Whilst still eating the desert wanting us to pay.

I genuinely have never received such appalling service in my life.

Please also see trip advisor for the photo of the seat I was sat on, for a £200 meal I don't think any of this is acceptable.

A beautiful restaurant recommended to me by a friend! Certainly suitable for a celebration, we were there for my partner's birthday and they made is so special. The food is amazing, we loved everything from the starters to dessert (we were sooo full but still just had to try their desserts!). Our waiter was lovely and very helful with choosing wine/cocktails!.

Will certainly come back, I think this would be a great place to take my parents for a day out in Central!

Top restaurant in Mayfair with a fun vibe. We went as a large group of friend's birthday and all enjoyed everything - starters, mains, desserts and cocktails. Extensive menu for the food, cocktails and wine - you're bound to find something to your taste.

Bocconcino’s website asserts that its restaurant is “one of the most luxurious, authentic Italian experiences in London.” Without doubt it offers a certain form of luxury – if excess is your kind of thing – but what it may gain in this respect, it undoubtedly loses in terms of authenticity. Restaurants that operate 200+ covers over two floors and are bedecked with lots of gold fittings, mirrors and mood-enhancing lights are rarely to be found in Italy, in my experience, but are certainly far from uncommon in well-heeled districts of London. The only Italian I heard spoken at Bocconcino was admittedly by the waiters, with the majority of the diners most likely there on expenses-paid business lunches or people wanting to be seen at a high-end and sort of on-trend location. In a venue of such size, one assumes that the kitchen much also be pretty large, hence the dimensions of the menu (both literally – it is a statement piece – and the dishes on offer). There’s something for everyone, whether it’s a beef tartare and truffle starter for a mere £28 or the ‘bargain’ Margherita pizza at £15. At least no one will be disappointed with the range. Critics may, however, assert that were the restaurant to focus on fewer dishes, then the standard might arguably be higher. Maybe the angle of Bocconcino is not one of seeking repeat business; more, ‘let them eat pizza/pasta’ – and be done with it. Cynicism aside, the selection of starters which our group of six shared were mostly successes. A burrata and tomato combination was both colourful and tasty while the Jerusalem artichoke and veal sauce pairing with scallops was inspired. We did try the much vaunted tartare, which was decent, although the addition of bog-standard crisps to the top of the dish was not only curious but also undermined its impact. Many of our group’s mains got the thumbs up, although two in our party (your reviewer included) chose the black taglione and crab offering. It lacked either distinct flavour or texture and my comrade’s half-finished platter spoke volumes. The wine list tells a similar story to the food menu. There are bottles across the spectrum, and it pays to choose carefully. We were pleased with our Sauvignon Blanc from the Alto Adige and a Rosso di Montalcino from the ever-reliable Antinori. Service throughout was professional and enthusiastic. Choose Bocconicino as a venue for large groups – whose size and varied tastes can be catered for well – but there are undoubtedly better (and more authentic) Italian dining experiences in London.