Cecconi's West Hollywood

I am being completely honest the food and environment is really well. BUT, even tho ive been here before they had a huge bug in my salad. The lady helping was nice BUT the manager comes and says it's a sign that it is organic. Good food but if you are unlucky like me they can't handle crises and I believe after this I won't be coming back soon.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

The hostess was so nasty and rude I left without even waiting for my table.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

This is a review of Cecconi’s West Hollywood, a “fancy” restaurant in the nicer part of Melrose. A place to be seen, not to be fed. It is a beautiful venue, likely a former very nice house, now repurposed as a backdrop for people who mistake ambiance for quality. The greeting changes depending on how you arrive, which already tells you everything you need to know about how seriously this place takes hospitality.

The food is a mere prop. Nothing memorable, nothing craveable, nothing that survives beyond the Instagram story. It lacks flavor, it lacks finesse, and it lacks even the dignity of being badly interesting. It is simply there, filling plates while quietly wasting your time and money. You leave not disappointed, but confused as to why you just spent a small fortune to eat something that feels like a checkbox on a lifestyle checklist.

If you are genuinely looking for a foodie experience, this is absolutely not it. You will save yourself a couple hundred dollars and a lot of regret by going almost anywhere else.

The atmosphere is pleasant as long as you stay invisible. The staff can be cold, rushed, or indifferent, especially if you are not one of the usual faces they pretend to care about.

The wine list is actually good, which makes the whole thing even more tragic. Pairing a serious bottle with food this forgettable feels like putting a tailored suit on a mannequin. If you are a real foodie, you will struggle to justify being here. If you invite someone who actually understands food and wine, not the LA frozen-pizza version of a foodie, you will quietly apologize later.

But if you cannot really tell the difference between wines, sauces, or techniques, and you mostly want a polished backdrop for your social media and a place where being seen matters more than being fed, then congratulations, you have found your restaurant.

My original review was removed. Apparently honesty does not pair well with the decor, so here it is again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

The service was excellent until the restaurant became a bit crowded. It took a while for our waiter to return to our table. The food was slightly too salty, but the drinks were good and the ambiance was pleasant.

Each plate was an absolute delicious treat. Service was impecable. The menu a bit on the short side, but that is not to complain. Ambience very elegant and tasteful. Noise very high. Hard to keep a conversation flowing.

I requested a great table and they gave it to me, exactly what I had in mind. Sometimes people don't read what you want but they definitely did. Service was impeccable as always, and it's my neighborhood go to!

Came here for my birthday and excited for the food. The host was amazing and wish me a Happy birthday upon sitting me. The drinks were served promptly and very savory. But my salmon was raw in the middle, when I asked the waiter he said it's served as such. Next time as for well done, didn't specify on the menu or else I would have. Then asked for the check since it was going to be a minute for a meal replacement. He replied with the cooking of the 2nd meal takes time. I didn't ask for my 2nd meal all i said was can I get the check. Make sure to ask the right questions and or 101 questions as to how their food is prepared.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1

I made a reservation, yet I had to wait nearly one hour to be seated. During that time, I observed several guests without reservations being seated before me. This was frustrating and disappointing, as the purpose of making a reservation is to avoid extended wait times. I hope this feedback helps improve the reservation and seating process for future guests.

Wonderful comfortable lunch . Food was delicious and portions are large. Shared a pasta and salad. Wine selection is good Beautiful patio options Very nice

Everything was great as usual. It's just too bad they started charging for parking at lunch. The free parking was a big attraction. Tell the Soho House people to reverse it please. Thank you.

Food was overcooked and not very good. Service was average at best. I come here often and it's usually amazing, so it was unusual to have this experience. It wasn't good and this great restaurant can't let their standards slip. I hope it gets better. I'm not likey to be back for a while.

I really appreciate the attentiveness and the detail placed in mine and my partner's experience here. My partner had a great birthday here and I hope to be back soon.

Cecconi’s never disappoints. The food is consistently excellent, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. The ambiance is just as impressive — stylish, warm, and lively without feeling overwhelming. It’s the perfect spot for a special night out or a relaxed dinner with friends. Always a great experience from start to finish.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went to celebrate a birthday. Was told our server was aware but she didn't acknowledge it. Then she was replaced by another server, and then mysteriously another server. Non-attentive service, no one checked on us, plus a long wait for main course. Very disappointing overall.

The service was exceptional but the food quality fell short of expectation. We had the squash flower pizza and the kale salad and some cocktails. The flavors weren't as pronounced as I would expect, the pizza was a little soggy, and the cocktails were inconsistent (all three aperol spritzes that came to our table tasted different). It was a nice atmosphere and the servers were awesome, but I wouldn't come back based on the food experience alone.