St. Cecilia

I can't wait to come back here. The beautiful high ceilings with plenty of natural lighting, the impeccable service, and the incredible food. Our server was SO accommodating and knowledgeable. She was able to make a cocktail from an old menu based on measurements of the drink from a prior visit and she nailed it. She was also very friendly and always had a smile on. It's a beautiful restaurant. It's not too posh or modern, but it almost feels like you're not in Georgia because of the European color scheme and floor to ceiling windows. The Tagliata Di Manzo (aka ribeye) was amazing. The steak was cooked perfectly and the capers were the unexpected star of the show. They added the right amount of salt and tang to the steak. The charcuterie selection board is probably one of my favorites that I've had so far in Atlanta. Huge portions, every single meat and cheese was delicious. I really appreciated the honeycomb, honey is such a perfect complement to charcuterie but not everywhere served them together. The mustard/relish condiment was also a nice surprise - not too mustard forward, but enough acidity to go with the sweetness of the meats. the prosciutto was the softest I've ever had - in the best way. It almost melted in your mouth. I wish they served endless amounts of their fresh focaccia. It is so crispy that the outside almost shatters when you crack into it while the inside stays fluffy. It is the ideal foundation to eat with your charcuterie as well. The hamachi was okay - felt like it needed more salt in order to bring out the flavor of the fish. The patate croccanti was an excellent accompaniment for the ribeye. They had a nice funk from the cheese and they were not too crispy but still crispy enough to be the textural component of the meal. Will be coming back and would highly recommend.

A nicely decorated restaurant with light airy design. The valet and hostess were extremely welcoming upon entry and exit.Don't hesitate to get the bread service. The hamachi crudo was very tasty and the octopus was probably some of the best I've ever had. The cacio e pepe was divine. Two pet peeves, 1) The service was painfully slow. Our server was nice, but my party felt like the staff had forgotten about us at certain points during our meal. 2) Single stall bathroom needed to be tidied up. I won't say what I saw.

The food and drinks are phenomenal, but the service is sub par. Our server acted put out to be helping us. We sat at the bar with only one other patron, and they were not busy at all. I'd return for the food but not the service.

I rarely give three stars, but our service was just that bad. I think next time we'll just order to go because the food was phenomenal. Catherine our waitress was unreasonably rude. We didn't say anything, but it ruined our 12 year anniversary celebration. The evening started when she accidentally dropped a wineglass three tables away, and glass went flying, literally onto multiple tables, including ours. No big deal, she had no idea how far the glass flew. They sent over a complementary glass of champagne, and when we mentioned that we didn't order it, she was unusually defensive. No one told us that it was sent over or why. Overall, we just felt very rushed. A three course dinner, and we were in and out in under an hour. She cleared our plates before we were done, she took our drinks before they were finished! We had more than half of our sides left, and she took them away. I thought she was taking them to a doggy bag, but no such thing apparently. She brought us dessert menus, but I was done with her. We went elsewhere for dessert. The food was phenomenal. The pasta was fresh and al dente, the octopus was the best ever. Very happy with the mock tails. Halibut wasn't my taste, but my husband liked it.

St. Cecilia is far and away my favorite restaurant in Atlanta. It's large so you have plenty of space between dining parties. The service is top notch. I told our server we were visiting form out of town, and every time she came by our table she had recommendations for places to see on our visit to Atlanta. One of the food runners sweetly said she what come back to see what our favorite pasta dish was. We started with the complimentary foccia and ricotta, and honestly could have just ate several plates of that. We also had the arancini which was fine. We ordered the lobster risotto, gnudi, agnolotti and bucatini with shrimp. The house made pastas are the real stars of the show. The agnolotti remains my favorite. The crème brûlée for dessert is as also fantastic. Can't wait to come back.

I've dined at St. Cecilia twice in the past few weeks and had great experiences both times. I'm normally not that excited about Italian food, but the food tasted great and was reasonably priced. The restaurant is nicely decorated and spacious and the service is decent.To eat, I've had the agnolotti both times -- I love that it's gluten free and can come in a half portion. They can also make most dishes gluten free upon request which is great. The agnolotti tastes great and has a superb sauce. I've also had the meat and cheese board both times and would highly recommend it -- very generous portions and good flavors. Don't skip the arranchini either -- they're delicious. My only complaints are the occasional long wait between courses -- the servers should do a better job coursing so there's not large gaps without food -- and the host/hostess service: on my first visit, we were 5min early but they wouldn't seat until our reservation started at 8:15, despite a pretty empty restaurant, then they sat my party of 2 at a table with 12 seats and acted like they were doing us a favor when we asked for a smaller table. Then on my second visit, the man working at the host station was super slow -- he would spend a few minutes looking at the computer before seating each group. Then he wouldn't seat my partner while I was in the bathroom even though he acknowledged that I had already been standing there waiting for a few minutes while he slowly sat the table in front of us.

A gorgeous place for celebrations. They have valet parking as well as a parking deck for self park. Reservations were a breeze to make on open table. Our host was warm and friendly. We seated indoors. Our server was amazing, we liked each one of his recommended drinks and dishes. I got the mezcal drink , it was very Smokey just how I like it. We got the hamachi for starters along with the fried rice balls. It was fabulous. The fish was definitely slightly fishy so if your not a pescatarian, I would avoid it. For mains, I got the wood grilled chicken. It was cooked to perfection. It had bits of bacon in the sauce. I loved it and enjoyed it very much. We also got the seasonal dessert which was like a decadent fall dessert with notes of cinnamon, apple and Carmel sauce. Gorgeous! I will definitely revisit this place.

After not having visited for a while, we remembered how much we like this Italian gem in Buckhead. Starting with the salad, it was so simple and so delicious. Then, the crusty circle of bread--yes! But they don't need to pair it with ricotta (smooth and creamy, but rather tasteless). Rather, I suggest sending it out with a tiny plate of your amazing olive oil (some of the best I've had). The Broccoli was tasty with its marination. And the sauce on the chicken? Divine. We benefited from a truly excellent server too.

One of the better meals I have had in a while. First and foremost, the octopus appetizer is a MUST. It is one of the best apps I have ever had. My friend and I literally got spoons in order to eat all the broth it was in, it was that good. For my main, I had the pesto sea bass and she had the lobster risotto. Both were great. My fish was a solid size and I ate it all. My friend is gluten free, so they were nice to accommodate her so much that they even sent her out something for free in leu of the bread she couldn't eat (not sure this is always a thing, but was nice nonetheless). They even had a dessert that they were able to make gluten free and it was really good. It looks like ice cream in the picture, but it was more like a mousse. Almost like if you could ball up a flourless chocolate cake. Biggest critique I would make is that the side options are both minimal and expensive. $15 for a side is steep even for other high end restaurants in ATL. I opted not to get one, so I can't speak on the size or taste.Overall a really great meal and I plan to be back!

St. Cecilia is phenomenal. It was our first time going last night for a special date and it was incredible. Upon arriving you are greeted with a warm and lovely atmosphere. Our server, Mia, was attentive in answering any of our questions and making pasta suggestions. Mia went above and beyond to not only make us feel special but also help us celebrate a special date. She was compassionate and the food that the chefs prepared was superb. My husband said it was a phenomenal steak and the arancini balls and pastas were truly mouth watering. We will definitely be coming back.