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: vegetarian, vegan, high-protein, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, whole30, paleo, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, mediterranean, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, south-beach, atkins, alkaline, aip, volumetrics, tlc, zone, carnivore, renal, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
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: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Picada Argentina - $20: Olives, manchego, jamon, Canadian bacon, chorizo, crostinis, crispy crêpes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tableaux Francais - $20: Brie, paté de foie, salami, cornichon, goat cheese, crostinis, crispy crêpes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese and Fruit Plate - $18: Selection of cheeses, fruit, mango chutney, crostinis, crispy crêpes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moules Marinieres - $18: Fresh mussels, wine, butter, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, shallots, garlic, parmesan, French bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- French Onion Soup - $10: Homemade onion soup, crostinis, swiss cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup du Jour - $8: Daily selection Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salad Niçoise - $17: Lettuce, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, green beans, hard boiled eggs, olives, capers, smoked trout Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Salade Gaudi - $12: Chopped vegetables, pine nuts, goat cheese, spring mix, Mandarin Balsamic Vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Green Salad - $5: Organic Spring mix Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Savory Crêpes
- La Simplette - $14: Ham & Swiss, organic buckwheat batter Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Le Pestou - $15: Mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, homemade pesto, parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Forestière - $18: Shiitake, Button, and Oyster mushrooms, garlic butter sauce, Swiss cheese, cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Ratatouille - $16: Zucchini, eggplant, roasted peppers, onions, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Popeye - $16: Spinach, caramelized onions, nutmeg bechamel, Swiss Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- La Paysanne - $16: Two local eggs, turkey bacon, tomato, leeks, Swiss cheese, cream Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- La Catalanne - $18: Ginger, garlic, tomatoes, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, Swiss. Choice of chicken, cod, or shrimp Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Norvegienne - $18: Smoked salmon, leeks, Swiss cheese, cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Market - $17: Mozzarella, eggs, pesto, leeks, potatoes, tomatoes, greens, cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- La Stroganoff - $18: Sautéed local beef, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Fruit de Mer - $17: Scallops, shrimp, green onions, mushrooms, white wine cherry bechamel Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Empanadas & Tamales
- Empanadas (Choose Two) - $14: Flaky flour dough. Options: Beef, Chicken, Eggplant, Spinach, Tomato/Basil, or Corn Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamales (Choose Two) - $14: Corn masa. Options: Chicken Mole, Pork Green Chili, Cheese/Black Bean, or Mushroom Mole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nacatamal - $15: Nicaraguan style tamale, chicken, potatoes, carrots, rice, mole, banana leaf Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Salmon - $30: Grilled salmon filet, creamy horseradish sauce, two sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loco Bowl - $16: Rice, beans, kale salad, chicken, bacon, onions, peppers, cheese, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blanc de Poulet - $32: Chicken breast, goat cheese, spinach, beurre blanc, two sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Argentinian Ribeye - $42: 16 oz Chargrilled ribeye, two sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Portobella Mushroom Main - $25: Grilled and seasoned portobello, two sides Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moules Marinieres Angel Hair - $24: Mussels, white wine, butter, capers, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, angel hair pasta, French bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Cuban Sandwich - $15: Local pork, ham, cheese, pickles, mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Choripan - $16: Grilled chorizo sausage, chimichurri sauce, diced tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Portobello Sandwich - $14: Roasted portobello, pesto, fresh tomatoes, grilled zucchini, roasted red peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch
- Cheese Omelet - $14: Three eggs, cheddar, mozzarella, breakfast potatoes, fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Seafood Omelet - $18: Three eggs, shrimp, scallops, cheddar, breakfast potatoes, fruit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon Omelet - $16: Three eggs, bacon, cheddar, breakfast potatoes, fruit Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Grilled Veggie Omelet - $16: Three eggs, grilled onions, peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, cheddar, breakfast potatoes, fruit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $17: Two corn tortillas, black beans, two fried eggs, salsa, green onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pain Perdu - $18: Brioche bread, house batter, powdered sugar, syrup, two eggs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Latin Egg Benedict - $18: Toasted brioche, grilled chorizo, jalapeño, avocado, poached egg, hollandaise Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Benedict - $17: Toasted brioche, Canadian bacon, poached egg, hollandaise Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Smoked Salmon Benedict - $18: Toasted brioche, poached egg, smoked salmon, hollandaise Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- Mashed Potatoes - $6: Fresh daily Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Risotto - $6: Daily flavor Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Vegetables - $6: Fresh daily Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Potatoes - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon Side - $4 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Sausage Side - $4 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Eggs Side - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fresh Fruit Side - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Desserts
- La Sucre Crêpe - $5: Sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- La Beurre Crêpe - $6: Sugar, sweet cream butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- La Citron Crêpe - $7: Sugar, fresh squeezed lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- La Jamboise Crêpe - $7: Raspberry jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- La Jazz Crêpe - $7: Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- La Buenos Aires Crêpe - $8: Dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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, Pescatarian
Beverages
- French 75 - $12: Hendricks, Sparkling, Lemon, Simple
- Paloma - $12: Lunazul, Grapefruit, Izze Soda
- French Mule - $12: Grey Goose, Chambord, Fever Tree Ginger Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- 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
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