A Cena

4.2 (368)

£41 and over

Italian

418 Richmond Road, Twickenham, Greater London TW1 2EB

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Kid-friendly
Innovative

A Cena restaurant is located just over the Richmond Bridge in East Twickenham. A fantastic local italian restaurant set in a warm, friendly, elegant but relaxed atmosphere with a menu that constantly changes to suit the changing seasons and ensuring only the freshest and best ingredients go into our dishes. The wine list is superb ranging from small, modest Italian Vineyards to some of the great names and vintages. A Cena means "at dinner" and is pronounced "Ah Chenna"

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

There’s more to explore

Discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Scan the QR code to discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Open app

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://www.acena.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Nicola Parsons

Location
418 Richmond Road, Twickenham, Greater London TW1 2EB
Area
Twickenham
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Richmond Station or St Margarets Station
Entertainment
Background Music
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

InsalataGBP 7.50
Rocket Salad with Roast Pine Nuts, Balsamic and Parmesan
Mozzarella di BufalaGBP 8.50
with Hot Lentils, Creme Fraiche and Basil Oil
InsalataGBP 7.50
Celeriac, Fennel, Radish and Pomegranate Salad with Parmesan and Truffle Dressing
Prosciutto di ParmaGBP 8.50
with Endive, Radicchio and Rocket with Ricotta and Lemon Dressing
Gamberetti FrittiGBP 11.00
Fried Tiger Prawns with Spicy Mayonnaise and Lemon
BruschettaGBP 7.00
with Goat's Cheese, Honey, Roast Grapes and Roast Hazelnuts

Primi

RisottoGBP 8.00
with Dried Porcini, Tomato and Celery Risotto with Parmesan
FusilliGBP 7.50
with Vodka, Tomato, Chilli, Cream, Oregano and Parmesan
SpaghettiGBP 9.00
with Ragu Bolognese, White Truffle Oil and Parmesan

Secondi

Bistecca TagliataGBP 23.50
Grilled Scottish Rib Eye Steak with Rocket, Lemon and Patatine Fritte
SgombroGBP 15.00
Grilled Butterflied Cornish Mackerel with Cauliflower 'Puttanesca' - Braised in Tomato with Black Olives, Anchovy, Capers and Chilli
Maiale MilaneseGBP 16.00
Pan Fried Breaded Pork Scallopine Stuffed with Taleggio with Thyme, Portobello Mushrooms and Truffle Oil
Fegato alla VenezianaGBP 17.50
Venetian Style Pan Fried Calf's Liver with Fried Onions and Grilled Polenta
Sugo di ArentinoGBP 16.50
Tuscan Braised Duck with Vegetables, White Wine and Dried Porcini with Olive Oil Mash
PolentaGBP 8.00
Fried with Leeks, Gorgonzola, Cream and Parmesan

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at A Cena.

4.2

(368)

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
2.2Value

Noise • Energetic

368 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 August 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely food, attentive service and great cocktails!
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
London31 reviews
4.0
Dined on 26 September 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
our favourites were on the menu. great scampi to begin followed by hake washed down with a nice bottle of cold white wine, Trebbiano
Is this helpful?
m
mrnogoodnamesleft Gold
London10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 September 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I took my wife for dinner for her birthday and we had a very lovely evening here. Across three courses all of our food was delicious, from a lean menu of very tempting options. The service was slow, and I think where we were sat made it easy to forget us. There was a long wait to take our order, a long wait between courses, and they forgot to bring our cutlery for our desserts. Having said that, the staff were warm and friendly and it certainly didn't spoil our evening. I'm sure this was a blip in service, and the food and atmosphere is certainly more than enough to convince me to return.
Is this helpful?
R
Rosamund
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 September 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It's always wonderful at A Cena but it's a must each year for that special birthday dinner treat.
Is this helpful?
TP
ThePhantomFeatherDuster
London11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 September 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A Cena is a class act. Unpretentious food, matched by timeless and classic surroundings.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 September 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good starter (mozarella) - fresh and soft. Excellen tfish (hake), perfectly cooked and seasoned. Good space between tables, brisk, friendly service, not over-familiar,.
Is this helpful?
F
Foodie Gold
Denver / Colorado42 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 September 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We visit A Cena a few times a year, usually for special occasions. The menu changes, and there is always something new and interesting. It's always delicious!
Is this helpful?
H
mrsH
London6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 August 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
although it was very quiet on this Wednesday lunchtime the service was still very good. I have not visited for sometime and although the £10 lunch menu is a good idea it was not for me. Salad starter and a pasta main with tea or coffee. Excellent wine and cocktail list. The tuna steak I ordered was excellent although maybe a little expensive for £18 on its own but they do have many things which are much cheaper on the menu. They do close at 3.30pm so unlike other places in Richmond you cannot while away the afternoon enjoying more drinks. Sadly not much wowed me on the menu that day but overall I would recommend and will visit again.
Is this helpful?
FF
FabFood
London10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 August 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
If you are lucky enough to live locally - or happy to make a very worthwhile trip - you must got to A Cena! Our visit last week was, without doubt, the first of many.
Is this helpful?
c
ceaedinburgh Gold
London129 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 August 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always reliable quality and service. The wine selections needs improving but the cocktails are excellent.
Is this helpful?

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://www.acena.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Nicola Parsons

Location
418 Richmond Road, Twickenham, Greater London TW1 2EB
Area
Twickenham
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Richmond Station or St Margarets Station
Entertainment
Background Music
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

A Cena

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Menu

Aperitivi

AperitivoGBP 9.00

Olives PiccanteGBP 3.50

Antipasti

InsalataGBP 7.50

Mozzarella di BufalaGBP 8.50

InsalataGBP 7.50

Prosciutto di ParmaGBP 8.50

Gamberetti FrittiGBP 11.00

BruschettaGBP 7.00

Primi

RisottoGBP 8.00

FusilliGBP 7.50

SpaghettiGBP 9.00

Secondi

Bistecca TagliataGBP 23.50

SgombroGBP 15.00

Maiale MilaneseGBP 16.00

Fegato alla VenezianaGBP 17.50

Sugo di ArentinoGBP 16.50

PolentaGBP 8.00

Reviews

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable