TLDR: bread is great, crab conchiglie was incredible, cod cheeks were flavorful and meaty I've been here at least 5 times and today's meal was the best one so far. Every dish hit. Usually we come just for the incredible focaccia and have mixed feelings about our entrees but today the pasta was so good. We started with burrata, cod cheeks, and a simple green salad. The burrata is standard and we get it to eat with the free bread service (best bread in Atlanta). It comes in a very fragrant olive oil. Burrata 7.8/10, bread 9.2/10 and it's free and you can get seconds. I was expecting the cod cheeks to be as fatty as yellowtail kama, but it was much more meaty than I expected. The texture was almost like scallops, an the sauce it came in was delicious. It was probably just butter and a bunch of herbs but that bangs. Fantastic to dip the bread in. 8.5/10 Simple green salad was super refreshing, crisp crunchy veggies with slight bitter aftertaste. Perfect amount of dressing 8.3/10 Crab conchiglie goes crazy, super super flavorful and cooked perfectly al dente. Every bite tasted like crab, I wouldn't recommend eating this by yourself because it's so rich, you probably need to share. Lemon cuts through the fat really well though. Was my favorite dish of the night. 9/10 Bucatini had a great oceany flavor, but had some slightly overcooked noodles. I confirmed that they used shrimp stock to make the sauce which explained why it had such deep flavor. Shrimp was tender and juicy. There was just a little bit of spice, and the garlic slices were nice and soft and didn't overpower the dish. 8.4/10 They gave us a free sweet cream gelato for the birthday dinner, and it paired very well with the rum banana toffee cake. Rum banana toffee cake was very decadent and rich, super sweet. Would've liked a little acid / slightly underbaked but 8/10 Great service, good vibes even if it can get a little loud during busy nights, and the food seems to only improve over the years?! read more

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Meal of the year. Everything was perfect. Hostess on arrival helped stow our bags, super friendly, no reservation, but quickly accommodated. Great interior. Comfortable booth. High ceilings. Lots of tall windows. The bread came first. 5-star meal if we only ate bread. Light, fluffy, buttery and olive oily, and Parmesany. I want more now. Then octopus. While amazing it was also a way to convey more bread to my face. We had the halibut and roasted chicken. Both were incredible and additional reason to eat bread. Highly recommend both dishes. Finally, the tiramisu. It was maybe the best I've ever had. In summary, if you only have time to eat bread and tiramisu you'll have a 5-star meal. The actual entree were like a second 5-star meal in between. read more

St. Cecilia - Heritage Chicken - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This is one of the more beautiful bar scenes in Atlanta and that's why it's a goto spot for me. I have tried most of the apps and all of them are pretty good, some of them overlap a bit in flavor profile so I would read the descriptions a bit if that's a concern. The drinks are very on point, always friendly staff. ....and you defiantely need to make sure you get the foccacia... cannot pass that up! Valet parking here. read more

I have been wanting to check out this place for awhile .. and finally went for happy hour with my friend. We grabbed the last two seats at the bar. The bartender were friendly and professional. Our drinks were well made. We ordered a number of apps - burrata, prosciutto, and arancini. It was accompanied by delicious and complimentary focaccia. What a treat! The atmosphere is lively but spacious enough that it still feels comfortable. Would definitely go back. read more

St. Cecilia - Whole Burrata, prosciutto, and focaccia - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Only good thing about this place is the staff. Very kind. Quick service. The food was below mid. The noodles were too al dente where it felt like very chewy. No presentation. Just threw it together. Drinks were actually good. Potato was good but how can you mess up potatoes? The bred was overly oily and salty. I got sick after eating here. Not worth the hype. Just come here for drinks and potato. Don't waste your time and money read more

St. Cecilia - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Hell yeah go to St Celia when you're in buckhead. Amazing food check. Great staff. Double check. Fantastic bar and wine selection triple check We had so many great things off the menu it is hard to find one to tell you about. However if I had to pick one. Order the gnudi. Just order it and thank me later read more

On this rainy January evening we were seated quickly at our reserved dining time and scored a window table. It was lovely. Our server was friendly and informative, but empty water glasses were slow to be refilled and my order of wine with dinner was late to be served. What's not to love about the ambiance at St. Cecilia and their in house made pastas, wonderful cocktails, flickering candles, and floor to 18' ceiling windows. This is how our dinner lined up: *Grouper appetizer with slight crispy coating was delish although my daughter thought otherwise. *Their complimentary Focaccia bread is in-house made and fantastic. Anyone you encounter, that has been to St. Cecilia's, will rave about their Focaccia. *The Beef Cheek Agnolotti, $34, was wonderful and always a reorder when we visit. *Heritage Chicken, $32, was tender, moist, perfectly cooked and the bed of white wine based sauce was perfect! *The shared Tagliolini al Tartufo, $46, topped with seemingly grated black truffle was good, but didn't measure up to the asking price. Not a reorder. We will definitely return! read more

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My husband and I had an absolutely wonderful experience at this beautiful European restaurant. From the moment we pulled up and used the valet service, everything felt elevated and truly fine dining. The food was outstanding. My chicken dish was flavorful and perfectly prepared, and Ralph's swordfish was cooked just right tender and delicious. We shared the risotto and the fried risotto balls as an appetizer, and both were incredible. You can truly taste the quality in every bite. The drinks were amazing, the atmosphere was warm and elegant, and the customer service went above and beyond all night long. Even the cheesecake we took to go was fantastic the perfect sweet ending. This place gets five stars from us without hesitation. We will absolutely be back! read more

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Beautiful Italian Restaurant located right across from Saks Fifth Mall right on the corner of the Whitley Hotel. As soon as you drove around, you had the valet parking or you could have street parked, but you definitely would have a walk. Walked in and was greeted by our amazing host. Collette and Nathan directed me straight to our table. Celebrating a birthday party we ordered appetizers for the Table. the cheese plate board, the focaccia bread was a win so delicious served with warm butter. We took a whole bread home. We had the grilled Octopus we had the muscle seafood platter. The beautiful swordfish served with the delicious sauce was amazing. The tortellini Pepe pasta was a hit. Literally everything we had was just phenomenal. Amazing service our server Raven was perfection. Highly recommend and will definitely return.! read more

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We recently visited St. Cecilia for a business dinner, and the experience was fantastic. The service was great. Very attentive, great recommendations, and handled food allergies well. Peanut allergy and gluten-free folks have plenty of options. They have a great wine selection here. We ordered 2 bottles of Cabernet for the table and everyone enjoyed it. The complementary bread is one of the stars here. It's honestly some of the best bread I've had at a restaurant. Everyone enjoyed the meat and cheese board and grouper cheeks. They were great for sharing. I loved the scallops and cappelletti were both standout entrees. I highly recommend them. I can't wait to return! read more

Ahhh so glad I finally made it!! St. Cecilia is worth the hype!! I mean first of all the bread service... come on!! That is stunning. The charcuterie board?? That is the most meat and cheese on a board ever and even more than most tapas places I was so impressed! We also got the tuna from the raw bar and wow... so buttery and delicious. And the entrees... I got the angolotti with beef cheek which was to die for but the broccoli and fingerling potatoes were STUNNING sides. Everything was just absolutely delicious and stunning. And to top it off they brought our friend whose birthday it was some tiramisu which was also great!!! Everything was amazing. read more

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The atmosphere and the service is great. Must have is the Focaccia with the whipped ricotta. It is delicious.

Updated Review for St. Cecilia I'm so happy I went back to St. Cecilia last Friday with my husband--this visit reminded me why it's considered one of the best spots in the city. The food and service were truly next level, and we will definitely be back. Standouts of the night: the yellowfin tuna--honestly the best I've ever had--and the calamari ribbons served in a light hot oil with chile spices. We had to order the octopus again because it's a must every time. For mains, we loved the olive oil poached halibut--a meaty cut of fish yet so delicate and perfectly balanced. The grilled ribeye was unique, sliced and topped with capers, cooked to perfection and full of flavor. We shared the bucatini pasta with grilled shrimp and a touch of chile heat--lighter but packed with flavor. Everything paired beautifully with a crisp, balanced Verdicchio, a bottle priced very reasonably for the quality. A big shout-out to Dex for top-notch service--we'll be back and definitely asking for him again. read more

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We've been to St. Cecilia before, and their food is always top tier. Amazing Italian with a modern, European twist. But what was outstanding tonight was our service. We were celebrating our engagement and our waiter went above and beyond to make us feel celebrated and special. He was truly amazing and made the visit there incredible. If you're going to celebrate something, go here. They will take care of you. read more

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I hosted my monthly EA meetup at St. Cecilia yesterday, and it was an absolute delight. The ambiance was elegant and perfect for great conversation. The fresh focaccia bread, lobster risotto, and crispy fingerlings were all delicious. Every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. Our waiter, Phoenix, was attentive, funny, and incredibly helpful, making the evening even more enjoyable. St. Cecilia never disappoints, consistently classy and memorable. read more

St. Cecilia - Table for 6 - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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It was our first time here and EVERYTHING was wonderful, including our waitress Rayvenne who made our experience perfect. She was so friendly, attentive & knew so much we are asking for her when we go back, I suggest you ask for her too she was so great! Their faccacio bread, meat & cheese appetizer, pastas & fish were all so wonderful. The drinks (espresso martinis) were amazing & their corkage fee is decently priced if you want to bring your own vino bottle. The fish carpaccio with the capers was SO delicious I will order 2 next time. The ambiance is perfect for date night. We look forward to being back again :) read more

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I'm in town for work and randomly came across this on TikTok to see what looked good for dinner. I'm not one to go solo but decided to go for it. Tanner was awesome! Made me feel comfortable and gave perfect recommendations. The bread + the tomato nduja passata was so good! I got the yellowfin tuna (the sauces it comes with are amazing!), the arancini, and then the half and half of the bucatini and cappeletti pastas were a perfect combo! Can't forget the soft serve with apples and crisps. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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I really like the ambience of this Resteraunt. High ceilings, nicely spaced table and lots of daylight shaded with large curtains. Your experience starts with a warm welcome at the reception desk and then being escorted to your table. The menu is concise and not overloaded with all the usual mix I see these days. Nice selections of pasta and seafood really make the mark. Fresh made pasta dishes and what had to be some of the best Halibut I ever tasted. YUM! The service staff were all professional and attentive to our needs. I never felt pushed to " hurry up and eat ". Definitely adding this to my "go to" places for a delightful, delicious meal. read more

It was a beautiful night! I wanted to go to this place for so long and the food and drinks were amazing!!

Such a beautiful experience for my anniversary. We were sat at the corner table by the window for a nice view. We even had 'Happy Anniversary' printed on our menus. Our server was great! He provided great suggestions for our meals and I left more than satisfied! The Hamachi and bread service were amazing. For entrees we ordered the risotto and grilled fish. The risotto was favored between the two but the fish was good as well! I'd return to try more options or to get the risotto all over again! read more

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To begin, love the ambiance of this restaurant! The super high ceilings are absolutely beautiful with great interior decor. For apps we got - caesar salad, cauliflower and hamachi crudo. Caesar is a must - it's dressed perfectly, Crudo was also good, but cauliflower can be skipped. The sauce of the cauliflower didn't match the overall theme of the menu so it didn't pair well either the rest of our food. For mains, get the ribeye steak. It's marinated / dressed with an olive oil dressing and so good. The pasta portions are pretty big so you can definitely split. Got the spaghettini and it was delicious - my one callout is that it was a bit too oily, but tasted great. Served was great as well! read more

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wow, I had such a great experience at St. Cecilia. Everything from the service, the atmosphere, and the food, it was all great. I came here for dinner without reservations and was seated in a timely manner. I love seafood and they had plenty of options to choose from. I got the crab peas, and I am not a crab lover, but these were great and so unique. The bucattini was so delicious and fresh and the halibut was divine. The service was on point. I would come here again. read more

St. Cecilia - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Things started out so well at St. Cecilia, and we were excited about what was to come. The pastry chef seriously needs a raise. The focaccia they start your meal with is some of, if not the, best bread we've ever eaten...even on our trip to Italy! The cheese plate was good and didn't have any blue cheese, which was a happy surprise. Although the presentation wasn't anything special, the honeycomb was very good. My wife and I were both excited about the "wood-fired" swordfish, but it was very disappointing. My wife forced herself to eat hers, but I couldn't do it. The fish was drenched in olive oil and some gelatinous orange sauce with raisins and olives. It tasted very odd, like maybe it was made with tomato paste instead of fresh tomatoes. I'm not sure, but it was not good. They replaced it with the halibut; however, that plate was drenched in olive oil as well. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. Dessert was pretty good. The waffle cone pieces were very good, but the gelato was just ok. The biscotti that came with my wife's cappuccino was better than the dessert! We had such high hopes after the start, and the dessert and biscotti saved the end. On the bright side, the service was fantastic! Not a total fail, just not fine dining in any way. Maybe the pasta would have been a better choice. Honestly, just the bread was worth it! read more

St. Cecilia - Cheese plate and focaccia - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Everything from entering to ambiance was excellent... as we were sitting at the table we thought what a great first date place. It's a large establishment but is sectioned so doesn't seem huge. Menu and server knowledge was on point. Yes please get the focaccia! Interior is beautiful warm and inviting. Food excellent and not huge overwhelming portions. read more

St. Cecilia: Elegant Dining Done Right! Went to St. Cecilia for a friend's birthday, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. Richard was our waiter and gave amazing recommendations and top-tier service all night. The food and drinks were everything. I even tried the octopus--which I normally wouldn't--and it was a MUST, 10/10! For my meal, I had one of their pasta dishes, rich and full of flavor, and finished with a perfect crème brûlée for dessert. For drinks, I ordered their take on a French 75 and their version of a margarita (forgetting the exact names, but trust me--both were a hit!). If you're looking for a beautiful spot with delicious food, cocktails, and impeccable service, St. Cecilia is absolutely worth it. read more

Great ambiance and fantastic drinks. It's pricey, but its buckhead so what do you expect. Definitely need a reservation, but a great date night out. The food was good but not the best Italian in the city. Octopus is a mist- that was my favorite thing we got. Striped bass was cooked well but it's literally bass and sauce, so felt more like an a la cart then a meal. The pasta was good -definitely fresh made. I would definitely come back for the drinks. read more

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St. Cecilia is a great spot. The space itself is really nice. Bright, clean, and well-designed without trying too hard. We started with the bruschetta, which was one of the best things we had. Super simple but done really well. I got the crispy pork with clam sauce, and it was great. Good texture, flavorful, and not overly salty like some seafood dishes can be. The tiramisu was also massive. Someone else at the table had the crème brûlée and sorbet and said both were excellent. Overall, solid place. Very pricey, but worth it. Good food, generous portions, nice atmosphere. Would definitely go back. read more

St. Cecilia - Crispy Pork with clam sauce - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

St. Cecilia is one of those rare restaurants that feels special the moment you walk in. The space is absolutely beautiful--elegant, inviting, and filled with the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to settle in and savor every moment. The bar alone is worth mentioning: stylish, welcoming, and the perfect place to start the evening. What truly elevates the experience, though, is the staff, and Gianna was exceptional. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from the very first interaction. Her knowledge of the menu, her timing, and her effortless hospitality made the entire night feel seamless. She struck that perfect balance of professionalism and friendliness that makes you feel taken care of without ever feeling rushed. And the food--simply outstanding. Every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor, the kind of meal you keep thinking about long after you've left. St. Cecilia delivers on every level: ambiance, service, and cuisine. If you're looking for a memorable dining experience in Atlanta, this is the place. And if you're lucky enough to have Gianna as your server, you're in for an even better night. read more

This is my very favorite restaurant in Atlanta. Gorgeous ambiance, consistently delicious food, and impeccable service. Plus, they have some of the most amazing gluten-free pasta I've ever had. Love St. Cecilia! read more

Amazing establishment, beautiful decor and ambiance . I went for my birthday and was treated like royalty. The service was spot on and my waitress was very attentive. I truly enjoyed the octopus and the pasta was amazing. The broccolini wasn't my favorite, but it was a very large serving . read more

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Beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff, and great service. However, the execution of the food feels like it's trying too hard -- excessive sauce overwhelms the dishes, making it difficult to taste authentic flavors. Some plates were literally floating in sauce. read more

The food was delicious, I had the shrimp bucatini shrimp and my husband had the ribeye steak. The service was very good and very nice waitress. Very pretty inside read more

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The ambiance is such a great live vibe...went with friends to catch up and laugh and this space was perfect for that. Our server Phoenix was top notch with his recommendations and also exceptional service... the food!!! Omg ...delish! read more

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Everything about this experience was AMAZING! From the relaxed ambiance, to the delicious food, and the awesome service provided by Richard. St. Cecilia owes me NOTHING! I even had leftovers for an awesome brunch the next day! 5+ stars from me! read more

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Thursday at 6:30 pm We hosted a group client dinner of about 25 people and sat at the chefs table situated right in front of the open faced kitchen where you can see all dishes being prepared . It was impressive that despite it being open , there's food ventilation maybe due to the very high ceiling . The place is large , open and is conducive for big groups . We had the charcuterie board, arancini ball ( crowd favorite ), sashimi , pasta to share served with the delicious bread . The entree choices varied from steak , bass ( popular choice ) with the caper sauce and pasta . Most opted out on dessert but the one who did order the chocolate cake enjoyed it . Service was good but could have used an additional server for a party of 25 . For what ifs worth , the waiter did a great job and his friendly and good attitude is worth mentioning ! read more

Still 5 stars in every respect. Always excellent food and service. Not pretentious like some other highly rated restaurants, yet classy and sophisticated. Love this restaurant! read more

We absolutely love St. Cecilia. The stars of the menu are the complimentary vegan fociccia, the Agnolotti ravioli (a must-try), and the Bucatini. Our server's name last night was Gianna--she was fantastic and took great care of us. We started with the roasted olives and sardines. Roasted olives don't sound exciting, but they were truly phenomenal--highly recommend. If you like olives. You will LOVE their roasted olives. We also like the lobster risotto, and the ribeye is next on our list. If the squid ink pasta ever makes a return, it's excellent as well. I ordered the Ramble on Rose which is a light vodka cocktail that was easy to drink and really light and freshing--perfect for a girls' night out, brunch, or a warm summer evening with a salad. *I'd love to see a dry or oaky white wine added to the by-the-glass list. During our previous/last visit, our server brought drinks and appetizers but never returned to take a dinner order. This experience was disappointing. We paid and left. This is not typical of the excellent service we usually enjoy at St. Cecilia. St. Cecilia is known for taking exceptional care of guests, and it continues to be our favorite restaurant in Atlanta. This comes from two people who were born and raised in the ATL. In addition, the ambiance is beautiful--whether during the day or at night under the street lights. I hope you love this place as much as we do. read more

One of my all time favorite restaurants in Atlanta. I also live right next to it, so I go there very often. It has such a cute vibe, great food and cocktails. The Cacio e Pepe and the short rib agnolotti are my two favorites. The appetizer bread and whipped ricotta is AMAZING. My least favorite dish is probably the gnudi (first pic) but still pretty good. read more

St. Cecilia - Tagliatelle Cacio e Pepe (10/10) - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Amazing and stellar service from start to finish tonight. The host was very warm and welcoming and my server was very knowledgeable in the menu and helped guide me to the perfect meal tonight. I absolutely loved the complimentary focaccia bread which came with a creamy ricotta. I also tried the beef ravioli and the lobster risotto which was delicious but very rich! You can do half portions of any of the pastas as well if you want to try more than one thing! I also had a really great fruity cocktail. I would definitely return. I also loved the ambiance it was relaxing, clean and modern. read more

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I absolutely love this place, the food is incredible. The service is beyond over the top, the attention to detail, the way the staff serves you your food face to face. To see people truly care in a time where people are only looking to make a quick buck, I'm very impressed and appreciative for this restaurant! I will continue to visit this place over and over again! read more

St. Cecilia - Bar are of St. Cecilia. - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia