Cecchini's Ardrossan - North Ayrshire

Was looking forward to a Christmas dinner with friends and hadn’t visited this place for a few years so was hoping it would be good. The place was very empty the Wednesday before Christmas which was a surprise. Service was great but food was very poor I had beef and my friend’s chicken and pizza. I would recommend sticking the pizza if you go there as there is less to go wrong.

Went to Cecchini's Ardrossan for dinner last night. On arrival you are met with a nice building overlooking the Marina. The 2 waitresses were polite and helpful but Sorry but that's where it ended, we ordered breads and dip to share £13). 4 different types of bread which were served cold and stale accompanied by 4 small pots of different oils total lack of presentation. This dish took a while to arrive at our table considering the small amount of customers in the restaurant at the time.. When the mains arrived, we were told not to touch the bowl containing the Lasagne as it was very hot. As my wife began to cut up her Lasagne to allow it to cool she noted it was cold in the middle. I had the Penne Salsiccia which had little taste but similar to the lasagne had a deep red appearance, possibly too much tomato puree. They offered to provide another Lasagne although we decided not to waste anymore time and asked for the bill. How hard is it to present, heat and serve food. To rub salt in we were charged for the drinks....... changed times from when I worked in hospitality.

Takeaway food was revolting . A pizza that was solid and unsliced, could have been used as a frisbee and if misdirected would have took a window out . cold pasta and inedible haggis fritters !

Food wasn’t great. Was expecting much more in terms of quality. Got a dish that looked like tomato soup with a mash that was hard as a rock. Service wasn’t great we felt rushed and that they wanted to close the place. Atmosphere ok. Price ok but certainly not matching the poor quality of food.

You are missing a trick, cechinnis. I had planned visiting on Sun 31st July for breakfast. I checked your website, which states open 09.30 7 days a week. And your outside sign also states same opening time. But we tried to gain entry several time between 09.30 and 10 am, but you were closed, despite someone clearly visible in the building. Therefore, no breakfast for us, but no business for you. Surely, you have a great potential to capture ongoing ferry passengers thinking the same as me?