Cigalon, Private Room

This place is absolutely magical! I got to celebrate my birthday in this little slice of the South of France right in London. The restaurant feels like a cozy, sunlit conservatory, filled with plants and beautiful paintings. We started with a 0% alcohol French Blood, and it was so tasty and refreshing that after the first glass, we had to order a whole bottle! The food was something else. For starters, I had the cod—super fresh and packed with flavor in every bite. For the main course, we had a truffle risotto, but not just any risotto! The truffles are infused into the cheese during fermentation, giving it a unique and subtle flavor. We also had ratatouille, which went perfectly with the risotto, and Panisses (a must-try!)—crispy, delicious chickpea fries. For dessert, we had an Almond Meringue, which was light, crunchy, and full of flavor, and a Chocolate Moelleux—basically the real petit gâteau. It was rich, warm, and absolutely perfect with the ice cream. I could have eaten a whole cake of it! To top it all off, we got some little treats to celebrate, like Financier (a yummy amaretti biscuit with a hint of cherry) and mini chocolate mousse cones. This wasn’t just a meal—it was an amazing food experience! The flavors and textures were just right, and the service was fantastic. The staff and the chef made us feel so welcome, sharing recommendations and little details about the dishes. I’ll definitely be coming back! Team Cigalon, thank you for making this moment so special!