Caffè Concerto Knightsbridge
Main info
£10 - £20
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Italian, Vegetarian options
152 Brompton Rd, London
Opening hours
7:30AM-11:30PM
- Sunday 8AM-11PM
- Monday 7:30AM-11PM
- Tuesday 7:30AM-11PM
- Wednesday 7:30AM-11PM
- Thursday 7:30AM-11PM
- Friday 7:30AM-11:30PM
- Saturday 7:30AM-11:30PM
Excellent Service Shines Amid Beautiful Ambiance
Stepping into Café Concerto Knightsbridge, you're immediately wrapped in an atmosphere that is both opulent and inviting. The décor is a triumph against bland modernity, flaunting plush seating and elegant chandeliers that evoke a sense of grandeur fitting its Knightsbridge locale. The hustle of London fades as soon as you slip inside, where you're greeted warmly by vibrant personalities like Pravalika and Sohit, who seem to breathe life into this visually splendid space with their hospitality. And hospitality, it seems, is the cornerstone here; it’s where friendliness meets efficiency, setting the tone for what could be an exceptional escapade from daily bustle.On the downside, the service can fumble on busy days, perhaps overwhelmed by its own popularity or short-staffing snafus right for a London eatery of its stature. For every Sohit — a magazine photo of gracious service — there lurks tales of chaotic atmospheres and confused dealings that detract from otherwise culinary delights. Menus boast offerings with ambition, but execution occasionally stutters, as does any attempt to leave out the automatic service charge if dissatisfaction strikes. Yet, secretly you may find yourself returning, maybe for tea and scones topped by the smiling familiarity of sunny staff, or possibly out of sly amazement that such polar experiences exist lifting rounds of soulful risottos onto the proverbial wings of signature cakes. Thus, persistently fascinating, Café Concerto teeters gamely along a spectrum between enchanting simplicity and maddening complexity, clearly worth a gander for the game's thrill itself. — Milo Tastemaker
How to get there
152 Brompton Rd, London
London City Airport — 9.55 mi
Knightsbridge - 576 yd
