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Tesse

Name: Tesse
Address: 8500 W Sunset Blvd Suite B, West Hollywood, CA, United States, 90069
Telephone: (310) 360-3866
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1442 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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Tesse is a collaboration between restauranteur Bill Chait, Michelin-starred Chef Raphael Francois, and managing partner and wine director, Jordan Ogron. Tesse marries rustic Mediterranean/French cuisine with innovative cocktails and a unique wine program, to create a truly singular dining experience.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Mediterranean, French, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(310) 360-3866
Website
http://tesserestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+
Executive chef
Raphael Francois
Catering
Please email info@tesserestaurant.com to inquire about catering your event.
Private party facilities
We'd love to help you host your event at Tesse! Our private dining room seats up to 50 and we have two gorgeous outdoor patios that are available to privatize. For menus and information, please email info@tesserestaurant.com and we will be in touch shortly.
Private party contact
Events Director: (844) 229-3093

Location
8500 W Sunset Blvd, Suite B, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Neighborhood
West Hollywood
Cross street
La Cienega
Parking details
In addition to valet, we offer 2 Hours Free Self-Parking with validation in the 8500 Sunset lot beneath the building.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Experiences

Valentine's Day
Feb 10 - Feb 14, 2023
Celebrate Valentine's Day with someone special with the option of a Tasting Menu or Family Style Pre-Fixe Menu curated by Chef Raphael Francois.

Offers

Sunset Hour - "The Best Happy Hour in Town"
Multiple dates available
Sun - 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM,Wed - Thu - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM,Sat - 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Enjoy $5 Rose, Over 10 wines by the glass ranging from $5 - $10, Selected specialty cocktails starting at $7, and Charcuterie starting at $6! Sunset Hour is 5pm - 7pm Wednesday thru Friday, and ALL DAY on Saturday/Sunday from 12pm - 7pm!!!

Popular dishes

Petit Agour (Sheep - France)
Caña de Cabra "Miticaña" (Goat - Spain)
Tomme de Savoie (Cow - France)
Comte (Cow-France)
Camembert (Cow - France)
Montboisse (Cow - France)
Brie du Pommier (Cow - France)
Gorgonzola Blue "Casa Leonardi" (Cow - Italy)
Brillat Saverin "Triple Cream" (Cow - France)
Saint Angel (Cow - France)
Epoisses (Cow - France)
+$6

Pates

$14

Pate du Chef
pork, green peppercorn
Duck & Fig Terrine
armagnac
Franche-Comté Terrine
pork, comte, smoked bacon
Rillettes
rabbit, cognac

Les Plats

Housemade Pita and Hummus$15.00
choice of: smoked paprika, roasted garlic, or market red beet, harissa dukkah
Little Gem Salad$21.00
chickpea mousseline, pepitas, sumac & dried tomato vinaigrette
Cauliflower$18.00
green goddess, pomegranate, harissa, lemon, seeds, herbs
Roasted Broccolini$22.00
pork belly, black garlic honey labneh, lemon, fresh herbs
Onion Rings*$14.00
beer-battered, tartar
- With Spoon of Caviar$100.00
Duck Fat Fries*$16.00
housemade mayonnaise, espelette
Burrata$21.00
mushroom duxelles, watercress, balsamic, chicken jus, crostini
Caviar Toast*
"siberian reserve" sturgeon, purple potatoes, crème fraîche
- each$20.00
Hamachi Crudo*$24.00
gooseberries, yuzu, sudachi, crispy wild rice
Lobster Sausage$26.00
maine lobster, roots puree, dugleret, watercress
Turkey Meatballs*$12.00
garlic, tomato ragu, parmesan, crostini
Beef Tartare "A L'Huile D'Olive" *$22.00
shallots, grana padano, chive aioli, caper berry
Chicken Liver Parfait*$16.00
armagnac, chutney, housemade bread

Pasta

substitute gluten-free rigatoni +$2

Bucatini with Bone Marrow$28.00
duck prosciutto, shallots, parsley, balsamic
Cavatelli "Truffle du Perigord"$56.00
black truffle, wild mushrooms, velouté
Sea Urchin Spaghetti*$42.00
santa barbara uni, bay scallops, sea beans, poulet

Fish

Whole Branzino*$52.00
"meuniere" style, preserved lemon, sun dried tomato
Salmon Skewer*$32.00
ora king salmon, roasted vegetables, mint citrus marinade, roasted red beet hummus
Halibut*$32.00
soubise, red pearl onion, pinot noir reduction
Grilled Octopus*$26.00
chorizo, persimmon salsa, lemon, squid ink aioli

Meat

Mary's Organic Half Chicken$38.00
"sauce poulette", wild mushrooms, peewee potato, parsley
Beeler's Pork Chop*$44.00
black arkansas apple, walnut chutney, rosemary
Opal Valley Lamb "Chuletillas"*$55.00
grass fed lamb chops, bagna cauda, date puree, grilled zucchini, croutons
Skirt Steak Brochette*$52.00
chemoula, roasted garlic mousseline, little gem salad
Aged Prime NY Strip 14oz*$65.00
duck fat fries, green peppercorn, little gem wedge
Sher Family Farms Wagyu 16oz*$195.00
tomato provencal, dehydrated grapes, peppercorn jus
NB Ranch Dry-Aged Tomahawk 32oz*$152.00
pasture raised corn fed beef, peewee potato, ramps, chimichurri, parmigiano reggiano

What 1,442 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire
Great for fine wines

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EugeneK
Los Angeles
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food2service1ambience4
The cocktails are good. The idea of the menu is great too but poorly executed. Bone marrow and Uni pasta, crab simplissime are way too salty. And both pasta were undercooked. The caviar toast is great but that’s the only good one. As for the service, my server disappeared for 20min. So I asked for the check before I was asked for dessert. It was my birthday and I was very disappointed with the service.
KW
KWL15
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
We ordered all the dishes on the Sunset menu and one of the charcuterie boards. Most of the food was pretty good but a few stood out. The humus and the burger was very good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot just too loud. You have to shout at your date to be heard lol
S
Stacey
New York Area
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jorge was great w it’s the wine choices Food amazing as always
RG
RikG
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
My wife and I had our top dinner picks i.e. grilled octopus and salmon on skewer. It was finger-licking good! Great dining experience with friendly and professional server. We'll keep going back! Thanks Jordan!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always. Food, drink, ambience and service fantastic. Get the portal chop!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food is good and the waitstaff is wonderful. My issue with this establishment is that management adds 6% of your total pre tax balance to your bill to help them cover the employee health insurance. How about pay your staff a livable wage and understand that part of the price of having a business is paying for health insurance for their employees. I know of no other business where such costs are passed onto the client. It is not fair that the waitstaff may receive less of a tip because the customer may think that the 6% the management is changing the customer goes DIRECTLY to the waitstaff- it does not. Do better Tesse- do better.
MD
MiguelD
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience3
Great food. We had an arrogant waiter.
m
michaelkhesh
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
Food was subpar and underwhelming. Service was non-existent and slow.
GO
GregO
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was wonderful and very accommodating. Terri the manager was very helpful and got us an amazing table. Great food and ambience. A ten
TesseResponded on January 29, 2023Hi Greg! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. It was such a pleasure to serve you and we enjoyed having you dine in our restaurant. Thank you again, and we hope to see you soon!
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AliciaS
Columbus
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience5
The food was decent, drinks were good, service wasn’t great. Wouldn’t not recommend the lobster sausage.
LM
LesleyM
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food !!! Great ambiance .. easy parking underneath..
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Luis is the best.
E
Elisa
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sunset Menu is one of my new favorite Happy Hours in town
KW
KiaW
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing bloody Mary's! The food was delicious and the staff was attentive and quick. I'll definitely visit again
JD
JamesD
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The prix fixe meal was fantastic as was everything except the loud volume of music. Please turn it down - a lot!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food, service and the place where amazing. We had a 3 chef selection and octopus and pork chops. Plates are not small (at least to our standards). The concept for the port wine was also cool :)
RG
RikG
Los Angeles
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience4
We were disappointed because they ran out of both dishes we picked (salmon and grilled squid). The overall experience was below the expectations we had of a highly anticipated birthday dinner event…
s
sarah
Los Angeles
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
the brunch is so good and an amazing deal! the servers are always really sweet, the food is incredible and it's just a really cool vibe inside. Definitely recommend.
a
adab
Los Angeles
28 reviews
vip
2.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience3
Food was just okay. Over priced for what you get. Chicken was tough and not flavorful. Salad was small. Would not visit again. Ambience was not cozy but in personal
j
jvg17
Exclusive
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meal - portions, flavors, timing, all perfect! Glad to come back to try brunch after having had our holiday party in the boutellier back in December. Thanks to Oscar for the warm, prompt service and to the hostess, too, whose name we didn’t catch. We’ll be back for sunset hour soon! P.S. Don’t sleep on the bloody maria cocktail, yum!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
For our Anniversary, coming to Tesse was an unforgettable experience. They were very attentive throughout our entire meal- with repeated clearing and replenishing of plates and cutlery, a considerable amount of attention to our drinks and refilling them, and amazing theatrics with our Cocktails, the Woke up Like This and the Tiki Menage, the Bucatini with Bone Marrow, the Bone Luge, and the finale with our Sticky Toffee Pudding. We were also left in awe with our NB Ranch Dry-Aged Tomahawk and Caviar Toast. Every dish was delectable and still left us wanting to try more! We're returning and will bring along friends and family too! For any special dinner occasion, I highly recommend this place!
LD
Love2Dine
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent staff and excellent combination of flavors gives this restaurant has you leaving with a great taste still in your mouth. The friendly courtesy staff have you well accommodated the entire visit. The food and drink selection are absolutely Devine. You will not regret making your way to this establishment, highly recommend.
G
Grisselle
Los Angeles
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience2
Just ok - too expensive for subpar food. It was also colder inside than it was outside.
JC
JenniferC
Los Angeles
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Good food but getting kind of expensive now
a
andyg
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
As always a fantastic night out, great food really great staff knowledgeable and friendly its not cheap but its well worth it. Be back there in 2023 bet on it
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best restaurant in LA.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food!
HF
HeleneF
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
The salad had much too much vinegar. The fish doesn’t taste good with the sauce and especially not with the little onions.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
The service started great and slowly but surely went downhill. The restaurant seems to be full of staff including management who are taking orders and running plates, but it’s just unorganized and kind of chaotic. Our server didn’t inform us that the kitchen serves food as it is ready. Its not coursed out. Our apps came out sporadically. One of the members of my party was completely finished eating her entree before the 3 others (including me) received our entrees. When the entrees came out, once again the two of us who order the lamb got our food while the last person at the table once again waited 20 minutes before his food came out. He was forced to eat alone as we sat around and waited. I’ve been to restaurants with this practice, but most food is sharable and you order “family style”. This was just an unpleasant experience. The food was mediocre (I had lamb, octopus, and gem salad) besides the pork chop (that was 5/5). The server did give us complimentary glasses of champagne for not informing us about the kitchen. He also gave us a toffee cake to share (which was amazing). I would only go back to sit at the bar or with one other person, but not with a big group.
O
Ohmaigoodness
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cory P was an outstanding waiter for our table! I took my boyfriend out to celebrate his birthday, and we had a great time with Cory taking care of us. My boyfriend got free champagne for his birthday and sparklers was put on his dessert, so it made the occasion all the more special. He loved the glass of Spanish wine that was recommended to him, so he bought some wine bottles from Tesse’s wine shop. We had lovely conversations with our waiter Cory as well as the wine director. I couldn’t believe the time but it ended being a 3 hour dinner because we had so much fun!
SJ
StacyJ
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The brunch food was amazing! Especially the oat pancakes!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
The food was absolutely delicious! However, the restaurant music was so loud we couldn’t hear each other across the table and had to yell to be heard. I wish we sat outside instead. The only reason I would not return is because how loud the music in the restaurant is.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Muy delicioso, la comida excelente, las bebidas muy buenas.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Obsessed with this place and the service!!
MW
MichaelW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always enjoy our dining experiences at Tesse! The food, service and atmosphere is always exemplary. Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it. Good vibes
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience2
Food was poor and very underwhelming. Service was not good. Would not recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the quality of food and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
dineLA menu was good but the dishes was tiny. We ended up ordering something else as well. The Bucatini tasted raw and we wasn’t sure if it’s fully-cooked or not so we asked for a replacement. Sticky toffee pudding was awesome, highly recommend

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Tesse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 360-3866.

Tesse is rated 4.5 stars by 1442 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

8500 W Sunset Blvd, Suite B, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Additional information

Cross street
La Cienega
Neighborhood
West Hollywood
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Mediterranean, French, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
In addition to valet, we offer 2 Hours Free Self-Parking with validation in the 8500 Sunset lot beneath the building.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+
Executive chef
Raphael Francois
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://tesserestaurant.com/
Phone number
(310) 360-3866
Catering
Please email info@tesserestaurant.com to inquire about catering your event.
Private party facilities
We'd love to help you host your event at Tesse! Our private dining room seats up to 50 and we have two gorgeous outdoor patios that are available to privatize. For menus and information, please email info@tesserestaurant.com and we will be in touch shortly.
Private party contact
Events Director: (844) 229-3093

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This restaurant now offers Takeout

Tesse

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

LGBTQ-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in LA

Valentine's Day

Sunset Hour - "The Best Happy Hour in Town"

Grilled Octopus

Salmon Skewer

Cauliflower

Delicatesse

Chef's Selection

Chef's Selection

Saucisses

Saucisses de Lyon

Saucisses de Muscadet Confit

Saucisses de Morteau

Cured Meat

Prosciutto (Italy)

Guanciale (Italy)

Calabrese (California)

Bresaola (Italy)

Mortadella & Pistachio (Italy)

Toscano Salami (Italy)

Coppa (Italy)

Cheese Board

Petit Agour (Sheep - France)

Caña de Cabra "Miticaña" (Goat - Spain)

Tomme de Savoie (Cow - France)

Comte (Cow-France)

Camembert (Cow - France)

Montboisse (Cow - France)

Brie du Pommier (Cow - France)

Gorgonzola Blue "Casa Leonardi" (Cow - Italy)

Brillat Saverin "Triple Cream" (Cow - France)

Saint Angel (Cow - France)

Epoisses (Cow - France)

Pates

Pate du Chef

Duck & Fig Terrine

Franche-Comté Terrine

Rillettes

Featured Item

Housemade Baguette or Country Loaf and Normandy Butter$8.00

Les Plats

Housemade Pita and Hummus$15.00

Little Gem Salad$21.00

Cauliflower$18.00

Roasted Broccolini$22.00

Onion Rings*$14.00

Duck Fat Fries*$16.00

Burrata$21.00

Caviar Toast*

Hamachi Crudo*$24.00

Lobster Sausage$26.00

Turkey Meatballs*$12.00

Beef Tartare "A L'Huile D'Olive" *$22.00

Chicken Liver Parfait*$16.00

Pasta

Bucatini with Bone Marrow$28.00

Cavatelli "Truffle du Perigord"$56.00

Sea Urchin Spaghetti*$42.00

Fish

Whole Branzino*$52.00

Salmon Skewer*$32.00

Halibut*$32.00

Grilled Octopus*$26.00

Meat

Mary's Organic Half Chicken$38.00

Beeler's Pork Chop*$44.00

Opal Valley Lamb "Chuletillas"*$55.00

Skirt Steak Brochette*$52.00

Aged Prime NY Strip 14oz*$65.00

Sher Family Farms Wagyu 16oz*$195.00

NB Ranch Dry-Aged Tomahawk 32oz*$152.00

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