St. Cecilia, Buckhead

Ford Fry does not disappoint; St. Cecilia is his fifth restaurant in Atlanta since 2007 and is no exception. The restaurants main focus is seafood from the coastlines of Spain, France, & Italy. I went with my friend, Susan, who lives close by and was curious to finally be able to see the inside after seeing the many months of construction. I started with a dish from the Crudo menu: Nantucket Bay Scallops with green apples, fennel, & pine nuts. These were amazing and I would have never thought to put apples with scallops. Susan got the Maine Sea Scallops, which are quickly becoming their top seller and I got the Block Island Swordfish. The swordfish came with tomatoes & olives which if you like Mediterranean flavors you’re in for a treat. The thing I often appreciate about seafood is that while you can be full you typically don’t leave stuffed plus this allows you to order dessert! My eyes quickly found the Nutella Torta with burnt milk gelato. My dining experience suddenly went from wonderful to flat-out fabulous. We went on a Sunday night and I was expecting a lighter crowd but that was mistake since this is Buckhead and a Ford Fry restaurant. The restaurant is truly beautiful and the food delicious, if you’re looking to celebrate look no further than St. Cecilia.