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Cigalon, Full Venue

Location pin

115 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1PP - 

  • Credit card

    From
    £4000 min spend

  • Users

    Up to
    72 standing

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

Cigalon is a French restaurant based on Chancery Lane serving authentic Provençal cuisine. Nestled above Baranis, Cigalon is housed in the same magnificent building on Chancery Lane which was once Hodgson’s Auction House and more recently, Hodgson’s Wine Bar. The restaurant is based just off form The Strand and is within walking distance of Covent Garden, Theatre-land and The City of London. Cigalon takes its name after the eponymous hero – a chef – in Marcel Pagnol’s 1935 film of the same name.

Cigalon serves authentic Provencal cuisine inspired by the beautiful flavours of the South of France.

Capacity & layout

Boardroom

Boardroom

up to 72

Amenities

Tea

Tea

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Space rules

Cancellation policy

To secure the booking we will need a down payment of half the minimum spend in the 10 working days of your enquiry otherwise it will be cancelled. For cancellations we ask for a minimum of 5 weeks prior to the booking, otherwise we require the initial down payment as forfeit.

Location

Reviews

  • Natalie Hershey

    December 2023

    My partner and I both got the 5 course set menu and quite enjoyed them. I personally thought that all the food could use a bit more seasoning to really make the flavors sing. The bayleaf ice cream was really something!!! And the olive tapenade at the beginning was deeeeelicious. Our waiter was also really nice! I am a chronic hater of wine and she recommended something she thought I would like anyway and let me try it before committing to have it - and I actually liked it! Very nice of her and lovely to have a type of wine I know I like!

  • Maria Frazão

    March 2023

    I recently visited this restaurant in London and unfortunately, I have to say that my experience was quite disappointing. I ordered the two-course meal for £34, but the quality of the food and service did not live up to the price. The lamb that I ordered was undercooked, which was a major letdown. Additionally, the red wine that I ordered was served in a dessert glass. A red wine from 2016 should not be served in a dessert glass. A red wine is typically served in a larger wine glass, such as a Bordeaux glass or a Burgundy glass, which allows for proper aeration and enhances the wine's aroma and flavor. Serving red wine in a dessert glass, which is typically smaller and narrower than a wine glass, can make it difficult to fully appreciate the wine's characteristics and can negatively impact the overall tasting experience! The wine was also full of sediment, and when I complained, the lady informed me that it was “because it is an old wine”. Shouldn’t be decanted to avoid the grains being stuck all over the glass? Unfortunately, the taste of the wine was horrible and salty, which I believe was due to the dessert glass plus the possibility of the staff being utilizing a measuring container to serve the wine. Unfortunately it’s quite a common habit in some restaurants in England, but the proper way to serve wine is by using a wine bottle, pouring it into a wine glass, and ensuring that the glass is clean and free from any residue that may affect the taste of the wine. Using a measurement container may suggest a lack of attention to detail and professionalism, and it can also affect the quality of the wine by altering its taste and aroma. When I expressed my dissatisfaction, the staff didn't seem to show any interest in rectifying the situation. They left the £10 glass of wine there without offering a replacement or any compensation for the poor quality. The starters were good but not impressive, and the price of the food was not justified by its quality. The service was not the most friendly one, and even the desserts were just okay, despite the pompous menu script. Overall, it was an expensive meal that didn't meet my expectations, and I'm not sure I would give it a second try. Although the ambience was pleasant and the decor beautiful. In conclusion, I would not recommend this restaurant based on my experience. The undercooked lamb, poor quality wine, and uninterested staff were major disappointments, and the high price did not justify the quality of the food or service.

  • Stephanie Hoang

    January 2024

    I really wanted to love this restaurant, but it fell short on a few aspects: food and service. The first course started out strong with a delicious small soup. The second course was alright (the tripe). The crisps on top were a bit soggy. I was hoping for a sharper contrast between the tripe and the crisps. My favorite course was the trout. It was by far my favorite dish of the night. It was soft, but the skin was cooked perfectly crisp. I wish I just had 4 courses of this plus the starter. We also got the ratatouille as a side. It was alright, nothing special. The next course was a cheese course. I personally did not like the cheese they chose. My husband thought it was nice, so this course really depended on your cheese preference. Finally, we had the chocolate molleux. The texture was very odd. It was a bit spongy and the chocolate was really thick. We were expecting the cake and chocolate to be softer. Aside from food, I was surprised that the servers didn't automatically explain each wine we had with our tasting. We had to ask them each time what wine we received. Atmosphere was also a highlight. We got to sit in one of the giant booths that definitely could fit at least 4 people. We were facing the kitchen, so it was nice to see the chefs at work. The only down side is the chefs kept turning on and off a light near us. Overall, this was decent for the price. We came on the first Tuesday of the month where they trialed their new set menu. I probably wouldn't come back except to trial their next menu.

  • Ola Shadare

    February 2024

    We visited Cigalon for a Valentine's night dinner in their private dining room. The main dining room is fairly large while the private dining room is small and intimate. The valentine set menu is European cuisine. The food was fairly good however we found that the Ribeye was not the best quality however the Rabbit leg and the Hake mains were very good.