A Cena

THE FOOD WAS FINE - THE PRAWN STARTER ESPECIALLY GOOD. PORTIONS JUST ABOUT RIGHT. STAFF VERY EFFICIENT BUT NOT OVER SMILEY - THIS MAY HAVE BEEN BECAUSE IT WAS BUSY - OBVIOUSLY VERY POPULAR

Excellent food and lovely ambiance.

This is my favourite restaurant in London. It's our 'go to' restaurant of choice in our area but I'm always surprised that it isn't packed out the whole time. Traditional decor (dark, white tablecloths), gentle and attentive service, classic Italian dishes as well as some novel twists from a limited, all fresh menu and a good wine list. It's not cheap but it's not expensive either. I just wish that they'd serve spaghetti with peas and brown shrimps more often; then I'd be there every day!

Lovely food, amazing flavours, a real treat. My husband had a 3 course meal and raved about all night. Only thing to improve is the frosty service.

Lovely food delicious & great atmosphere & very hospitable to children.

I love everything about this place. The food is the star, with truly Italian dishes that you wouldn't find in other so called Italian restaurants in London. The tagliata was superb and the tiramisu was the best I have ever had. Even better than my mum's! The selection of wines is excellent, even if on the expensive side. This time I also tried a pre-dinner drink and it was good.
There are two reasons why I give it "only" 4 stars: 1. it was very hot in the restaurant, and 2. none of the waiters who served us spoke Italian and couldn't pronounce the dishes on the menu in proper Italian. I understand we live in one of the most multi-cultural cities in the world and this is why London is so unique, but still, when in an Italian restaurant, I would expect if not all, but at least some of the staff, to speak Italian and being able to explain what the dishes are.

This is not my first time to have a meal at the A Cena restaurant which consistently delivers a most enjoyable dining experience. Having been established in Richmond for some 13 years it manages to capture the right balance between a relaxed ambience and attentive, personalised service. The food is always excellent and complimented by a large selection of fine wines. Their rocket salad with pine nuts, Parmesan cheese and balsamic dressing is a particular favourite and not to be missed. In addition their menu is regularly updated keeping it fresh and inviting.

For a special occasion or just a quiet dinner A Cena excels on every count.

This is a very good Italian with home cooked tasty food.

Excellent light lunch using the express lunch menu: good quality and good value

Very good meal, wine & service as usual.