Cecilia's Kitchen – American
Cecilia’s Kitchen transports diners to a sun-dappled European bistro where the air is thick with the comforting aroma of caramelized onions and simmering white wine. Artfully arranged platters of Argentinian meats and French cheeses invite lingering conversation, while steaming bowls of moules marinières and vibrant, herb-flecked salads celebrate the bright, bold flavors of the Mediterranean coast. It is a space where rustic elegance meets culinary artistry, offering a soulful retreat for those seeking a leisurely journey through timeless continental classics.
870 Merrimon Ave. https://ceciliaskitchen.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, keto, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, volumetrics, detox, tlc, alkaline, raw-food, low-fodmap, carnivore, zone, aip, renal, mayo-clinic, pegan, candida, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic, sirtfood
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its succulent chicken dishes, guests rave about the perfectly cooked flavors and high-quality preparation. Reviewers highlight the comfortable setting and helpful staff, noting that the warm service and reasonable prices make it a standout choice for a relaxed meal with friends.
Menu
Appetizers
- Tapenada - $12: Olives, capers, garlic, lemon, parsley, crostinis, crispy crêpes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Picada Argentina - $20: Olives, manchego, jamon, Canadian bacon, chorizo, crostinis, crispy crêpes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Tableaux Francais - $20: Brie, paté de foie, salami, cornichon, goat cheese, crostinis, crispy crêpes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Cheese and Fruit Plate - $18: Selection of cheeses, fruit, mango chutney, crostinis, crispy crêpes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Moules Marinieres - $18: Fresh mussels, wine, butter, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, shallots, garlic, parmesan, French bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Soups & Salads
- French Onion Soup - $10: Homemade onion soup, crostinis, swiss cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Soup du Jour - $8: Daily selection Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Salad Niçoise - $17: Lettuce, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, green beans, hard boiled eggs, olives, capers, smoked trout Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- La Salade Gaudi - $12: Chopped vegetables, pine nuts, goat cheese, spring mix, Mandarin Balsamic Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Side Green Salad - $5: Organic Spring mix Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Savory Crêpes
- La Simplette - $14: Ham & Swiss, organic buckwheat batter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Le Pestou - $15: Mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, homemade pesto, parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- La Forestière - $18: Shiitake, Button, and Oyster mushrooms, garlic butter sauce, Swiss cheese, cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- La Ratatouille - $16: Zucchini, eggplant, roasted peppers, onions, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- La Popeye - $16: Spinach, caramelized onions, nutmeg bechamel, Swiss Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- La Paysanne - $16: Two local eggs, turkey bacon, tomato, leeks, Swiss cheese, cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- La Catalanne - $18: Ginger, garlic, tomatoes, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, Swiss. Choice of chicken, cod, or shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- La Norvegienne - $18: Smoked salmon, leeks, Swiss cheese, cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- La Market - $17: Mozzarella, eggs, pesto, leeks, potatoes, tomatoes, greens, cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- La Stroganoff - $18: Sautéed local beef, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- La Fruit de Mer - $17: Scallops, shrimp, green onions, mushrooms, white wine cherry bechamel Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Empanadas & Tamales
- Empanadas (Choose Two) - $14: Flaky flour dough. Options: Beef, Chicken, Eggplant, Spinach, Tomato/Basil, or Corn Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Tamales (Choose Two) - $14: Corn masa. Options: Chicken Mole, Pork Green Chili, Cheese/Black Bean, or Mushroom Mole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Nacatamal - $15: Nicaraguan style tamale, chicken, potatoes, carrots, rice, mole, banana leaf Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
Main Courses
- Salmon - $30: Grilled salmon filet, creamy horseradish sauce, two sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Loco Bowl - $16: Rice, beans, kale salad, chicken, bacon, onions, peppers, cheese, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Blanc de Poulet - $32: Chicken breast, goat cheese, spinach, beurre blanc, two sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Argentinian Ribeye - $42: 16 oz Chargrilled ribeye, two sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida
- Portobella Mushroom Main - $25: Grilled and seasoned portobello, two sides Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Moules Marinieres Angel Hair - $24: Mussels, white wine, butter, capers, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, angel hair pasta, French bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Sandwiches
- Cuban Sandwich - $15: Local pork, ham, cheese, pickles, mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Choripan - $16: Grilled chorizo sausage, chimichurri sauce, diced tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Portobello Sandwich - $14: Roasted portobello, pesto, fresh tomatoes, grilled zucchini, roasted red peppers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
Brunch
- Cheese Omelet - $14: Three eggs, cheddar, mozzarella, breakfast potatoes, fruit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Seafood Omelet - $18: Three eggs, shrimp, scallops, cheddar, breakfast potatoes, fruit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Bacon Omelet - $16: Three eggs, bacon, cheddar, breakfast potatoes, fruit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Grilled Veggie Omelet - $16: Three eggs, grilled onions, peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, cheddar, breakfast potatoes, fruit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Huevos Rancheros - $17: Two corn tortillas, black beans, two fried eggs, salsa, green onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Pain Perdu - $18: Brioche bread, house batter, powdered sugar, syrup, two eggs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Latin Egg Benedict - $18: Toasted brioche, grilled chorizo, jalapeño, avocado, poached egg, hollandaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Eggs Benedict - $17: Toasted brioche, Canadian bacon, poached egg, hollandaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Smoked Salmon Benedict - $18: Toasted brioche, poached egg, smoked salmon, hollandaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Sides
- Mashed Potatoes - $6: Fresh daily Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Risotto - $6: Daily flavor Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Grilled Vegetables - $6: Fresh daily Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Breakfast Potatoes - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Bacon Side - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Sausage Side - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
- Eggs Side - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Fruit Side - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
Desserts
- La Sucre Crêpe - $5: Sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- La Beurre Crêpe - $6: Sugar, sweet cream butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- La Citron Crêpe - $7: Sugar, fresh squeezed lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- La Jamboise Crêpe - $7: Raspberry jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- La Jazz Crêpe - $7: Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- La Buenos Aires Crêpe - $8: Dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- La Tartine Crêpe - $8: Nutella Hazelnut spread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Almost Heaven Crêpe - $12: Banana, chocolate, walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Crêpe Suzette - $11: Butter, sugar, Grand Marnier Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- French 75 - $12: Hendricks, Sparkling, Lemon, Simple
- Paloma - $12: Lunazul, Grapefruit, Izze Soda
- French Mule - $12: Grey Goose, Chambord, Fever Tree Ginger
- House Margarita - $12: Lunazul, Grand Marnier, Lime, Simple Syrup
- Negroni - $13: Chemist, Sweet Vermouth, Campari
- Espresso Martini - $13: Belvedere, Kahlua, Espresso, Simple Syrup
- Cucumber Martini - $13: Rain Cucumber, Lime, Fever Tree Ginger