This former Morton’s location attracts a very trendy crowd with its comforting and authentic Italian fare.
Cecconi's Restaurant is one of our
| Top 10 Los Angeles Italian Restaurants
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Cuisine
Open
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily, Brunch Sat.-Sun.Features
- Romantic setting
- Private room(s)
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Outdoor dining
- Open late Mon.-Sat.
- Valet parking
- Dressy casual
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 What a pedigree this restaurant maintains, which takes its name and owners---the Soho House group---from the original London location, and replaces Morton’s, which for years hosted the famous Vanity Fair Oscar party. Those who dined at Morton's won't recognize the place; those who have been to the London restaurant will remember the same black and white marble floor but will notice that the seats have turned petrol blue. A rich and fashionable crowd flocks here---just like at the Cecconi’s in Her Majesty’s city---because of its atmosphere, great covered patio, the bar where charcuterie hangs from the ceiling, and last but not least for its Italian cuisine. Start with the cicchetti, the famous Venetian snacks: wild mushroom bruschetta, burrata with artichoke crostini or cured meats and salami. Continue with the appetizers, and don't hesitate to order the octopus (if you like it) or the tortellini in chicken soup. There are quite a few varieties of carpaccio as well as salads, sophisticated pastas and risotto. Even though we are in the heart of West Hollywood, there is a wood-burning oven in the kitchen that bakes the pizzas, which come in two sizes, and prepares eggplant Parmigiana, whole sea bream (served tableside in parchment) and the veal osso buco. The Santa Barbara prawns, the wild salmon and the veal chop are cooked on a charcoal grill. Cheeses are strictly Italian, which is not the case for the short wine list where you will also find limited selections from around the world. You may end your dinner with the requisite tiramisu, a Meyer lemon tart or a blood orange cake with caramel sauce and yogurt. |
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