A full lunch service at Cafe Cecilia, tall windows over the canal

Cafe Cecilia

Modern European in Hackney, ££

A bright, white room by the Regent's Canal with Max Rocha's short, generous menu. The sage and anchovy fritti are famous for good reason; leave room for the Guinness bread ice cream.

What to order

  1. 1Sage and anchovy fritti
  2. 2Onglet with peppercorn sauce
  3. 3Guinness bread ice cream

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