L.A.’s a land of ever-changing likes and dislikes, but my latest hot spot obsession is here for a while I think. Cecconi’s, located in West Hollywood, attracts stars and power players like a reality star to a camera (aka moth to a flame).
As a transplant from New York, I found the food scene in L.A. a bit disappointing. Places don’t always serve food here – I’m used to being able to get a bite and cocktail whether it’s 4 p.m. or 4 a.m. That’s a rarity in L.A. But then I found Cecconi’s, nestled on the corner of Robertson and Melrose, where I can meet for a business breakfast or have an afternoon snack on Saturday after shopping with a friend. Here’s what I love about the restaurant:
The space itself: fresh Mediterranean colors (turquoise and white), al fresco dining (or indoors) and a nice big bar. There is a private dining room available as well. It’s large enough that you don’t have to kill yourself trying to get a reservation, but it’s not like a big beer hall either.
The food: awesome. Due to my crappy gluten allergy, I haven’t tried the wood fired pizzas, but hear they’re tasty. I have had the mushroom risotto, grilled octopus and numerous salads, as well as breakfast – a veggie omelet and fresh-squeezed juice is a delightful way to start the day. You can have a midday or midnight snacks as well.
Who you might see if you go: Madonna, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, Will Smith, Victoria Beckham, Eva Longoria Parker, Katie Holmes, Nicole Richie, Kate Beckinsale, Sienna Miller, Mickey Rourke, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Aniston, Beyonce Knowles and Elton John. They’ve all dined in this beautiful outpost.
Bottom line: If you want a fresh dining experience that includes both the food and the scene, make your next meal in L.A. at Cecconi’s.
See the menus here.
–Meg
Tags: Celebrity, Food, Hot Spots, Restaurants
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Meg, this really sounds like a great place, and I hope to visit soon. Perhaps you’ll be one of the visiting celebs!
I am LOVING the look of this place (the bright blue hues are so cool & inviting!), and the food sounds incredible. Having just lived for a year in Rome, I know that authentic Mediterranean flavors are a difficult thing to come by in America – so will definitely have to give this a try! Mushroom risotto and grilled octopus – yum! Sign me up!!
This is soooo great Meg! I would love to see more of these posts about various restaurants/hot spots in LA to try…I always feel like some of the “best of” websites are paid a fee to promote certain places, so I only trust them to a certain degree. And its nice to get an opinion on a place that encompasses everything, from food to ambience to celeb-sightings.