Let me start off by saying that this is a staple restaurant for me to dine at every time I'm visiting Atlanta. I recently dined at St. Cecilia in Atlanta while visiting to celebrate my daughter's 28th birthday. The restaurant itself is stunning—the ambience is warm and inviting, and the food was absolutely delicious. Everything about the atmosphere set the stage for a memorable evening. However, the service did not reflect the same quality. Our server, Richard, unfortunately made us feel rushed and did not accommodate my request to acknowledge my daughter's birthday, which was very disappointing given the occasion. Since I was in town to celebrate her all week, I had hoped this dinner would be a highlight, but his lack of attentiveness put a damper on it. To the restaurant's credit, the manager did step in as we were leaving and made an effort to address the situation once she saw how upset I was. I truly appreciated her professionalism and concern—it helped end the evening on a more positive note. Overall, I would still recommend St. Cecilia for its outstanding food and ambience, but I would caution others about the service experience. I will return in the future, but I'll be sure to request a different server.
Art
This was an amazing experience. The steak was perhaps the 1-2 that I have had in Atlanta . Nice job!
Jessica
St. Cecilia is a beautiful restaurant, perfect for a long lunch. The service was impeccable and the food was absolutely delicious. We can't wait to come back.
LEAH
It had been about five years since I last visited St. Cecilia, one of Atlanta's classic upscale spots and Ford Fry's fifth restaurant. After two disappointing dining experiences—and some unprofessional service when I hoped to host an event in their private dining space—I decided it wasn't worth the splurge. I finally gave it another try for a date night with my dad this week, and walked away with mixed feelings... On the positive side, the space is bright and welcoming, and I was happy to learn they have a parking deck vs valet (though $16 felt steep). We were seated right away and given water, but it took about 10 minutes before our server came by, which was surprising given it was only 6 p.m. and the dining room wasn't busy. Drinks were a letdown: Dad ordered a scotch and we shared a bottle of Sancerre ($115), but it lacked the crisp, vibrant quality I expect from that varietal... and I'm not picky at all. I've never met a Sancerre I didn't adore until now. I'd love to see some new options on the list, and honestly a by-the-glass pour would've been great—even if it was $25-28 The complimentary focaccia with three dipping sauces was actually one of the highlights: a bright pesto, a garlicky tomato, and a sweeter, syrup-forward option. For starters, the hamachi was fresh (though I wish it had been served colder), and the octopus was outstanding—tender, smoky, and paired with a punchy salsa verde. Unfortunately, the portion was tiny, just a few bites versus entire tentacles or two I am accustomed to For mains, we had the grilled bass and the olive-oil-poached halibut. The bass was cooked beautifully & covered in a tomato sauce that dominated the dish (but I sopped every bit up). The halibut—one of the restaurant's signatures—was underwhelming, and my dad found it bland. Service throughout the evening didn't quite meet expectations for a restaurant of this caliber. Refills lagged, we ran out of water for long stretches, and we even had to request our own wine to be p
Paige
A work event all 3 of us are not local. Really great food, excellent service. Can't wait to come back when I visit ATL again.
Teresa
Our experience consistently has been 10 out of 10 at St. Cecilia. Raven was excellent. Very attentive & proactive. Food was top notch. Summer Squash was refreshing & light. Crab Occhi Pasta was balanced & unique. Striped Bass was cooked perfectly. Great job St C Team!
Julia Sheppard
I was so impressed by the food and service here. The dining area is stunning, and the focaccia that they bring out during bread service is probably the best I've ever had. The crudo was my favorite dish of the night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
taylor d
Came for my birthday tonight, we had the tall server Will, he was amazing and recommended a great alcohol free wine because I’m pregnant. Food was amazing and all the staff was wonderful and accommodating. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Issac Salas
You feel like a guest, not just a customer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dasha Dema
I came here with my family to celebrate a birthday. When we walked in for dinner, we thought the place was beautiful and we were very excited to dine here. However, we started ordering and we quickly realized that every dish we ordered, was over-salted. The server also wasn't as attentive as we would have wanted. I would recommend this as a great place for apps and some bar drinks, but definitely not for a full blown dinner.
My boyfriend and I went to St. Cecilia tonight to celebrate our second anniversary, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. From the moment we walked in, the host welcomed us with a big smile, and the entire team made us feel truly special. Everyone knew it was a big night for us and treated us with such warmth and positive energy. Our server, Eric, was an absolute gem, so kind and attentive. He recommended the octopus, which turned out to be the best we’ve ever had. Huge thanks to the whole team for making our night unforgettable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lindsey Everson
A Buckhead favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean
The meal started extremely well as we were treated to their amazing bread. We shared a serving of arancini, which were excellent. Our waiter was diligent and attentive. They didn't have the wine we selected from their menu, but we found an alternative by the glass. I ordered the bucatini pasta, which was so hot and spicy that I could barely eat it. The spice was so heavy that it ruined the entire dish. I Ike spicy food but this was brutal. The waiter noticed I barely ate it and when I told him it was entirely too spicy, he said that he should have mentioned that it was very spicy. I was disappointed and most likely will not return.
Tony
Our first experience was spectacular! Raven was a brilliant server who embodied hospitality and customer service. And the food was absolutely delicious! We will be back!
JONGHAN
This Resturant will be added as one of our favorite in Atlanta to dine. The staff was overwhelmingly friendly and the service and food was impeccable.
Let me start off by saying that this is a staple restaurant for me to dine at every time I'm visiting Atlanta. I recently dined at St. Cecilia in Atlanta while visiting to celebrate my daughter's 28th birthday. The restaurant itself is stunning—the ambience is warm and inviting, and the food was absolutely delicious. Everything about the atmosphere set the stage for a memorable evening. However, the service did not reflect the same quality. Our server, Richard, unfortunately made us feel rushed and did not accommodate my request to acknowledge my daughter's birthday, which was very disappointing given the occasion. Since I was in town to celebrate her all week, I had hoped this dinner would be a highlight, but his lack of attentiveness put a damper on it. To the restaurant's credit, the manager did step in as we were leaving and made an effort to address the situation once she saw how upset I was. I truly appreciated her professionalism and concern—it helped end the evening on a more positive note. Overall, I would still recommend St. Cecilia for its outstanding food and ambience, but I would caution others about the service experience. I will return in the future, but I'll be sure to request a different server.
This was an amazing experience. The steak was perhaps the 1-2 that I have had in Atlanta . Nice job!
St. Cecilia is a beautiful restaurant, perfect for a long lunch. The service was impeccable and the food was absolutely delicious. We can't wait to come back.
It had been about five years since I last visited St. Cecilia, one of Atlanta's classic upscale spots and Ford Fry's fifth restaurant. After two disappointing dining experiences—and some unprofessional service when I hoped to host an event in their private dining space—I decided it wasn't worth the splurge. I finally gave it another try for a date night with my dad this week, and walked away with mixed feelings... On the positive side, the space is bright and welcoming, and I was happy to learn they have a parking deck vs valet (though $16 felt steep). We were seated right away and given water, but it took about 10 minutes before our server came by, which was surprising given it was only 6 p.m. and the dining room wasn't busy. Drinks were a letdown: Dad ordered a scotch and we shared a bottle of Sancerre ($115), but it lacked the crisp, vibrant quality I expect from that varietal... and I'm not picky at all. I've never met a Sancerre I didn't adore until now. I'd love to see some new options on the list, and honestly a by-the-glass pour would've been great—even if it was $25-28 The complimentary focaccia with three dipping sauces was actually one of the highlights: a bright pesto, a garlicky tomato, and a sweeter, syrup-forward option. For starters, the hamachi was fresh (though I wish it had been served colder), and the octopus was outstanding—tender, smoky, and paired with a punchy salsa verde. Unfortunately, the portion was tiny, just a few bites versus entire tentacles or two I am accustomed to For mains, we had the grilled bass and the olive-oil-poached halibut. The bass was cooked beautifully & covered in a tomato sauce that dominated the dish (but I sopped every bit up). The halibut—one of the restaurant's signatures—was underwhelming, and my dad found it bland. Service throughout the evening didn't quite meet expectations for a restaurant of this caliber. Refills lagged, we ran out of water for long stretches, and we even had to request our own wine to be p
A work event all 3 of us are not local. Really great food, excellent service. Can't wait to come back when I visit ATL again.
Our experience consistently has been 10 out of 10 at St. Cecilia. Raven was excellent. Very attentive & proactive. Food was top notch. Summer Squash was refreshing & light. Crab Occhi Pasta was balanced & unique. Striped Bass was cooked perfectly. Great job St C Team!
I was so impressed by the food and service here. The dining area is stunning, and the focaccia that they bring out during bread service is probably the best I've ever had. The crudo was my favorite dish of the night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came for my birthday tonight, we had the tall server Will, he was amazing and recommended a great alcohol free wine because I’m pregnant. Food was amazing and all the staff was wonderful and accommodating. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You feel like a guest, not just a customer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came here with my family to celebrate a birthday. When we walked in for dinner, we thought the place was beautiful and we were very excited to dine here. However, we started ordering and we quickly realized that every dish we ordered, was over-salted. The server also wasn't as attentive as we would have wanted. I would recommend this as a great place for apps and some bar drinks, but definitely not for a full blown dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
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My boyfriend and I went to St. Cecilia tonight to celebrate our second anniversary, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. From the moment we walked in, the host welcomed us with a big smile, and the entire team made us feel truly special. Everyone knew it was a big night for us and treated us with such warmth and positive energy. Our server, Eric, was an absolute gem, so kind and attentive. He recommended the octopus, which turned out to be the best we’ve ever had. Huge thanks to the whole team for making our night unforgettable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Buckhead favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The meal started extremely well as we were treated to their amazing bread. We shared a serving of arancini, which were excellent. Our waiter was diligent and attentive. They didn't have the wine we selected from their menu, but we found an alternative by the glass. I ordered the bucatini pasta, which was so hot and spicy that I could barely eat it. The spice was so heavy that it ruined the entire dish. I Ike spicy food but this was brutal. The waiter noticed I barely ate it and when I told him it was entirely too spicy, he said that he should have mentioned that it was very spicy. I was disappointed and most likely will not return.
Our first experience was spectacular! Raven was a brilliant server who embodied hospitality and customer service. And the food was absolutely delicious! We will be back!
This Resturant will be added as one of our favorite in Atlanta to dine. The staff was overwhelmingly friendly and the service and food was impeccable.
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