Machiavelli

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69 Long Acre

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Mon Aug 1 2011

A cut above your usual café-cum-deli, Machiavelli combines brooding good looks with casual but classy cooking. Taking its name from the infamous Italian political schemer, the surroundings here mix both the sophisticated and the traditional: black lacquered bistro tables with linen napkins sit next to wicker baskets full of fresh lemons.

Towards the back, there’s a rustic communal table where well-dressed thirtysomethings sit perched over their state-of-the-art laptops.

The food follows suit. We enjoyed two light, summery salads – a verdant mix of al dente mangetout and French beans tossed with peas and chunks of salty feta, plus a dish of cold orecchiette (bowl-shaped pasta) with intense black olives, pine nuts, sweet cherry tomatoes and a light coating of basil pesto. But almost as tempting was the homely-looking lasagne studded with chunks of sausage.

Elsewhere, there are salt caramel tarts and flourless chocolate cakes from the counter, hot dishes of pasta and steak on the compact printed menu, and gourmet store-cupboard ingredients to take home.

That’s not to say that this importer-turned-restaurant group (its sister site is Manicomio) doesn’t have its shortcomings: on our visit, service veered from haughty to hapless, with only one lone waitress able to crack a smile.

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Address:
Machiavelli 69 Long Acre
London
WC2E 9JS

Phone:
020 7240 2125
Website:
www.machiavellifood.co.uk
Opening hours:
Breakfast served 8am-11am Mon-Fri; 9am-noon Sat. Lunch served 12.20-3pm Mon-Sat. Dinner served 5.30-10.30pm Mon-Sat. Meals served 9am-5pm Sun
Transport:
Tube: Covent Garden tube
Price:
Main courses £8-£15
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1. Machiavelli
  - 69 Long Acre
    London
    WC2E 9JS
  - 020 7240 2125
  - www.machiavellifood.co.uk
  - 51.514199,-0.122253

Facilities:
Eating and drinking facilities. Restaurant and bar facilities. Take away. Reservations required. Vegetarian dishes. Accessible facilities. General facilities. Private rooms. Available for hire
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Parties

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(5 ratings)

I went to machiaveli with my friend, definetely a place i would not recommand to anyone. First staff is rude, can't see free tables, ask you to leave the table as they probably need it soon. Overall un friendly and rude.

Tessa Sat Feb 9
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We liked the food and wine, but not the service. We had booked a table but they didn't have one when we arrived and yet they didn't even apologise.

Shiki Thu Jan 26 2012
Rated as: 2/5
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We had a Sunday brunch here and it was really nice. Especially the pancakes with maply syrup. Good food, nice decor. Staff is not very friendly though, no smiles at all.

Jenn Mon Dec 12 2011
Rated as: 4/5
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The review below is completely different from our experience. We have been going to this stunning new restaurant since it opened in April and every time it gets better and better. The food is totally mouthwatering and exactly what you want in an area of foodoutlets run by chains. Try the charcuterie plate, the delicious fritata and the wines are excellent too. It is ideal post theatre or opera or for take away or an idle coffee. I would suggest the Time Out reviewer revisits in the next month or two as this restaurant seems to improve weekly.

Susan Sat Nov 5 2011
Rated as: 5/5
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Terrible service from clueless rude staff with very average, overpriced food & wine. Will definitely never go back & advise others to steer clear. Don't be deceived by the nice decor!!

Kate Sun Oct 30 2011
Rated as: 1/5
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