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Cecconi's
$$$$ · Italian

8764 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 432-2000
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Cecconi's 8.4
West Hollywood
Vibes: Outdoor Dining Oasis Instagram Worthy Wonders Trendy Table Hotspots
This Soho House restaurant brings Northern Italian dining to Melrose with handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and cicchetti served in a palm tree-surrounded garden patio. The kitchen delivers modern interpretations of Venetian classics with California produce.
Must-Try Dishes: Wood-Fired Branzino, Lobster Spaghetti, Burrata with Prosciutto
Scores:
Value: 7.6 Service: 8.3 Consistency: 8.2 Food Quality: 8.7 Atmosphere: 8.9 Cultural Relevance: 8.5
What makes it special: Garden patio feels like dining in Italy.
Who should go: Power lunch crowd and date nights
When to visit: Weekend brunch or weekday lunch
What to order: Cicchetti, wood-fired pizza, aperitivo
Insider tip: Butterfly Room available for private events
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Valet $15, limited street parking on Melrose fills up by 7pm
Dress code: West LA chic - designer jeans welcome but lean polished
Noise level: Buzzy but manageable - patio quieter than inside
Weekend wait: 60-90 min without reservation, bar seating sometimes available
Weekday lunch: 15-20 min max, often immediate seating
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes - 5-6 pasta and pizza options plus sides
Vegan options: Limited - can modify 2-3 dishes, ask server
Gluten-free options: Yes - GF pasta available, clearly marked items
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Perfect - the garden patio is romantic without being overly intimate, and the buzzy atmosphere takes pressure off conversation lulls
Can I get a table without a reservation? Walk-ins work best at the bar or communal table before 6:30pm weekdays. Weekend reservations essential unless you're Soho House member
Is it kid-friendly? Better for older kids (10+) at brunch only. Evening scene skews adult with cocktail-forward crowd
Best For
Better for: Scene and see-and-be-seen atmosphere beats Jon & Vinny's. Garden patio outclasses Gjelina's cramped space
Skip if: Want authentic old-school Italian (try Madeo) or value-focused dining (Republique offers more for less)

Hours

Monday11:30am - 10pm
Tuesday11:30am - 10pm
Wednesday11:30am - 10pm
Thursday11:30am - 11:30pm
Friday11:30am - 11:30pm
Saturday11am - 11:30pm
Sunday11am - 10pm