Light Lunch around Bond street

[nikkib]

Short on inspiration at the moment - where can we go for a light lunch in the Bond street area? We are having dinner at Maze so do not want a big lunch - a salad and a glass of wine would be perfect.. Have done automat/fortnums etc was thinking about Cecconis? Has anybody been recently?

[Andy Lynes]

Haven't been to Cecconi's but can recommend Ristorante Semplice http://www.ristorantesemplice.com/ where lunch is under £20 for three courses.

[joesan]

I've had a very nice antipasto plate - prosciutto, grilled pumpkin etc. at the bar at Cecconis. Was very nice with a glass of prosecco and extremely reasonable with a nice buzzy vibe. I went there about a year ago but the menu should still be similar. I could recommend it for a light lunch in the situation you outlined.

[Jon Tseng]

Atariya sushi bar shld be just the ticket. About fifty yards nrth of bond st up on james st. Some of freshest sushi in London and not at all expensive.

J

[fisherman]

Atariyas fish is some of the best I've seen.

[nikkib]

Thanks Jon - have never noticed them before, will check them out and report back!

[gethin]

Beard Papa, 143 Oxford Street. Best light lunch in the area !

gethin

[PoppySeedBagel]

Beard Papa's puffs are fabulous aren't they?? I've only ever had the vanilla ones - what else is good? Not a very balanced lunch thoughbut.

[brokentelephone]

I would second Cecconi's , though would also recommend Sothebys. The food is very light, inexpensive, and the atmosphere quite serene,

[MoGa]

Another Beard Papa fan

If you're near Bond Street and want a repose there's one of London's best kept secrets nearby for tea and a slice of cake.

http://www.postcardteas.com/

9 Dering Street

A cup of tea costs GBP1.50 (there are many to choose from) and will be prepared perfectly and served in an appropriate vessel (please don't expect quick service). If you like the tea and wish to buy it, your cup of tea is complimentary. The teas are absolutely first rate.

They also have delicious home made cakes at 1.50GBP a slice.

Best bargain in central London. I am worried about the longevity of the shop, it's not in my interests if it stays a secret. Do please give it a try, and if you like it, pass the word. It's a real treasure.

[PoppySeedBagel]

MoGa thanks for the tip - I've passed that shop a few times but didn't realise it was a teashop, as opposed to a tea shop...

I haven't been recently, but in the past I've had lovely lunches at Sketch patisserie - small helpings but absolutely exquisite, and of course great for people-watching