la cucina di ciro

nice food - totally overpriced for what we got! had 2 starters each, 3 glasses of wine and coffees - bill was r1200. for 3 people. good service, nice ambiance but felt ripped off. will avoid on future.

the food is magnificent, if a little highfalutin. chef ciro is also a wonderful dude who gets on well with kids. my only problem with it was that the wait staff, at times, don't know the specials menu as well as chef ciro does which can lead to complications. otherwise it is great for a sexy birthday dinner or even just a night out with the family.

after reading such amazing reviews we were very excited to come here for a farewell dinner. quite a few disappointments.... first of all, our food took ages to come. when the food did arrive, 4 of us didn't receive our sides. 3 others did but in one plate and it was a small plate to share. when paying extra for sides, you would expect your own plate. when we complained, the waitress informs us that they did not bring our sides as they ran out of potatoes. she brings us another side, smaller portion to the other 3's side and expects the 4 of us to share this. we complained again and eventually got potatoes and noticed the table next to us asked for more potatoes and without question they were supplied. not to mention, our sides arrived 3/4 through eating our meal. not once did the owner or manager come and apologise but instead our waitress had to run in between us and the manager. the food was actually good but when paying such expensive prices, you expect service to match and an owner to take responsibility of the mistake(s). very very disappointed and will not come back.

delicious food, divine setting but they need to pull up their socks.

we were a table of 10 on saturday night. this is one of those restaurants that doesn't include anything with the main - everything costs extra. i ordered salmon (delicious) and my side dish was roasted root veg (also so tasty) - everyone at the table ordered a side. our mains arrived, and only one very generous side dish, which was given to me. we were ravenous - it had been quite a wait. we all started. once halfway though mains we called over the waitress to enquiry about the outstanding sides.

"they're running low on roast potatoes in the kitchen"
well why didn't you tell us?!
"oh"
can we have something else?
"i'll order"
.. (a small roast veg portion arrives) ..
i hope you won't charge us for this?
"of course not"

eventually a small plate of roast potatoes also arrived once we were nearly finished our mains. my generous side had actually been for 3 to share, but no one bothered to pass on the message. we eventually worked it out..
not once did any management come to our table to apologise.

i was still hungry after mains (and i don't eat a lot) - the portions are very small. so we ordered dessert - such interesting items to choose from and all very delicious.

when the bill arrived what a surprise we had been charged for sides. and the r1000 deposit paid to book the table did not reflect either. "oh, i'll speak to my manager". eventually all was sorted out, but for the prices you are paying for a meal here, you never expect something like this to happen.

no apologies from management for any inconveniences (who were visible and chatting to all other tables but clearly avoiding ours). the poor waitress had to deal with everything.

never going back!!

when my mother was out from the u.k we decided to take her to la cucina. apart from the appalling service, the food was close on inedible and the prices have become absolutely ludicrous.

when our main course arrived and it wasn't what we ordered, the response from the kitchen was 'how dare we interfere with the chefs artistic flare'

my wife then, against my better judgement, decided to book at the pudding shop to celebrate the birth of our child. apart from being completely unaccomdating, they informed us (after we had provisionally reserved a date) that they had given the booking to another party.

we feel as if their approach is arrogant. good luck to them!

romantic, unique and special! la cucina di ciro just shines! and with its ambience, setting and menu it was love at first sight!
every meal was unique, well thought out and superb. the chef gives you the specials and shares a joke or two really adding a special touch. i had beef carpaccio starter and the prawn pasta for main was divine. around the table there was a range from sardines to steaks to mezze starters and pasta's and all that could be heard was "mmmm what's next!". my family don't eat desserts usually but here we devoured an apple tart and a brownie as if they were the last two on earth. best part we can go back in autumn and do it all again but with a totally different menu as it changes seasonally! definitely keeping me going back for more!

good food, but oh my word what an arrogant attitude from the parking staff. dare i tread in this hallowed domain again without upsetting his lordship?

very nice restaurant. the food is a hit and miss sometimes and i do find it very over pieces do what you get. very nice atmosphere. wish they would do more outdoors dinners like they use to.

we have been for dinner a few times for work functions and i must admit i was never blown away by the food or the service. while their smaller neighbours, the pudding shop is one of my all time favourites. have not been back by choice as the food is also expensive for what you get.

now we are talking , what a beautiful setting i am in awe the simplicity, amazing service and the food lets just say there are fairies dancing in our mouths

absolutely stunning venue! i was invited to a lunch for a bachelorette at this venue. the service was beyond excellent, wine glasses and water glasses were consistently topped up. the food was amazing, we had platters of breads, smoked salmon, cold meats, salads and roast vegetables - the platter portions were extremely generous! to end off there were 2 different types of dessert platters - a fruit platter sprinkled with caramelised ginger and a cake platter with mini slices of tiramisu, cheese cake and chocolate brownies - the brownies were outstanding - the perfect combination of soft, chocolaty, gooey and crunch!

we use to love la cucina. went for dinner and the food came scary fast after we ordered and once again with main course we were still digesting the starters and mains followed. the food tasted rushed and put out with no or little care. not the standard we were always use to.

my new favorite treasure- everything about la cucina di ciro is on point. the service is exceptional and the added touch of the chef relaying the daily specials to each table makes the dining experience at this establishment that much more personal and memorable. the ambiance is charming, intimate and romantic.. highly recommendable for dates with the significant. the garden setting, the quaint interior decor, the surrounding lit up trees all lends la cucina di ciro a truly unique character. the starters, mains and deserts were spectacular, each in their own right. i can't wait to work my way through their robust flavorsome menu. heads up to the chef and staff at la cucina di ciro for making my experience a pleasurable one, i'll definitely be back soon :)

i like this restaurant. relaxed atmosphere, attentive service and a good menu. the food is consistently good which persuades you to forgive the cost which is fairly steep. definitely worth a repeat visit.

sometimes, you just have to give the full 5 for a certain restaurant. la cucina di ciro was it tonight. this place as simple as it looks, hides a lot of authenticity & dedication from a team starting with the waither & finishing with the head chef. a team extremely humble, that can only do justice to a place that serves the best steak i had from a while, & definitly also the duck. the appetizers were good & the desserts amazing. a definitely recommended spot in town!!