Tesse

4.6

1665 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

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.

Additional information

Location
8500 W Sunset Blvd, Suite B, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone number
(310) 360-3866
Price
$31 to $50
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 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
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
Executive chef
Raphael Francois
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Private dining

Offers

Sunset Hour - "The Best Happy Hour in Town"
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:00 AM - 2:45 PM,Wed - Thu - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM,Sat - 11:00 AM - 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 11am - 7pm!!!

Popular dishes

Little Gem$19.00
kohlrabi, goat cheese, champagne & dill dressing
Cauliflower$18.00
green goddess, pomegranate, harissa, lemon, seeds, herbs
Onion Rings*$14.00
beer-battered, tartar
Burrata$21.00
tomatoes, aged balsamic, dried grapes, zucchini tempura
Caviar Toast*$20.00
"kaluga reserve" sturgeon, purple potatoes, crème fraîche
Hamachi Crudo*$24.00
gooseberries, yuzu, sudachi, crispy wild rice
Spring Pea "A La Française"$26.00
chiffonade, guanciale, prawns salpicón
Lobster Sausage$22.00
maine lobster, roots puree, dugleret, watercress
Crab Simplissime*$21.00
Raph's grandmother's dish, tarragon, whipped potatoes
White Asparagus From "Malines"$27.00
roasted bread & poutargue, beurre blanc, chicken oysters, port
Beef Tartare "A l'Huile d'Olive"*$24.00
shallots, grana padano, chive aioli, caper berry
The Tesse Burger*$24.00
two beef patties, emmental, lettuce, tomato, duck fat fries

Pasta

substitute gluten-free pasta +$2

Bucatini with Bone Marrow$28.00
duck prosciutto, shallots, parsley, balsamic
Linguine Alle Vongole$32.00
clams, persillade, pinot grigio, marinated tomato
Spaghetti & Meatballs*$23.00
veal & pork meatballs, oregano, marinara, olive oil
Tagliatelles aux Champignons*$28.00
chanterelle mushrooms, parmesan "vache rouge", olive oil

Fish and Meat

sauces $5: peppercorn - bordelaise - tartar - mushroom - pistou - tomato oregano

Grilled Octopus*$28.00
chorizo, persimmon salsa, lemon, squid ink aioli
Ora King Salmon Skewer*$29.00
mint citrus marinade
Whole Branzino*$48.00
"meuniére" style, preserved lemon, sun dried tomato
Roasted Mary's Half Chicken$37.00
half chicken, mushroom cream, tarragon
Beeler's Pork Chop 24oz*$39.00
walnut chutney, rosemary
Opal Valley Lamb "Chuletillas"*$48.00
Australian grass fed lamb chops, bagna cauda
Skirt Steak Brochette 9oz*$38.00
chemoula marinade
Steak Frites Salade 8oz*$45.00
butcher's cut, duck fat fries, little gem wedge
Filet Mignon 9oz*$52.00
watercress, bordelaise
Aged Prime NY Strip 14oz*$65.00
green peppercorn jus

Sides

Duck Fat Fries$13.00
French Leeks$12.00
Tomatoes Provencal$9.00
Roasted Apples$8.00
Grilled Zucchini$9.00
Peewee Potatoes$8.00
Grilled Mushrooms$12.00
Roasted Broccolini$13.00

What 1,665 people are saying

Tesse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tesse is a vibrant culinary gem in West Hollywood, celebrated for its "next level food" and "unbelievable service." The menu features standout dishes like the burrata, bone marrow bucatini, and short rib, paired with a superb wine selection. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" experience and the cozy yet lively atmosphere.

1,665 Reviews

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Lauren VIP
Los Angeles7 reviews
2.0
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Farewell. Wish it had ended with a bang instead of a whimper. For some reason I was left neglected on their final night. Asked for a glass of the owner’s selection of wine — at a restaurant known for its cellar — and that single glass of wine never came.
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April VIP
Los Angeles4 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Understanding the last service, we wanted to say goodbye as we have frequently been dining here for over a year.
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Luke
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Going to miss this place! Great service and great food. If you can get there on their last day do it!
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Christy VIP
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So sad to see this restaurant close!! Tesse will be missed!
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Vergine VIP
Los Angeles16 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We loved our dinner at outside area of Tesse, service could be faster, and the ambiance was lovely.
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Steve
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great menu and wine list. Service was terrific, food excellent.
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Vu VIP
Los Angeles35 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food was perfection - even for the second time!
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hannah VIP
Hawaii12 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I like tesse a lot but Brunch was not as good as dinner we’ve had here. Also I made notes on open table about celebrating a birthday but our waitress never brought it up
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Molly
Manchester2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious small plates and cocktails, at a very reasonable price especially during happy hour
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LaLaLocal
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food, wonderful cocktails and an amazing wine selection. Never had a bad meal there and last night’s dinner was truly wonderful. Two different pastas and hard to choose which one was better - both were fantastic. Steak tartare was delicious We ended with the “name your price” tasting of dessert wines for the table and it was a great selection and very fun experience.
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FAQs

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

Tesse is rated 4.6 stars by 1665 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

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

Additional information

Phone number
(310) 360-3866
Price
$31 to $50
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 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
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
Executive chef
Raphael Francois
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Tesse

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Private Dining Room

Group Dining

Full Venue Buyout

Custom inquiry

Sunset Hour - "The Best Happy Hour in Town"

Beeler's Pork Chop 24oz

The Tesse Burger

Tesse Granola

Chef - Raphael Francois

Individual or Chef's Selection

Delicatesse

Cured Meats

Prosciutto

Guanciale

Calabrese

Bresaola

Coppa

Mortadella

Salame Toscano

Saucisses

Saucisses de Lyon

Saucisses de Muscadet

Saucisses de Morteau

Pates

Pate du Chef

Duck & Fig Terrine

Franche-Comté Terrine

Rillettes

Cheeses

Brie du Pommier

Brillat Savarin

Camembert

Comte

Epoisses

Gorgonzola Blue

Montboisse

Saint Angel

Tomme de Savoie

Caña de Cabra (Goat)

Petit Agour (Sheep)

Breads

Pita$5.00

Baguette$6.00

Country Loaf$8.00

Gluten-Free$12.00

Spreads

Greek Yogurt, Charred Cucumber, Harissa, Radish$7.00

Chicken Liver Parfait$8.00

Beet Hummus$9.00

Smoked Paprika Hummus$9.00

Bone Marrow, Aged Balsamic, Green Peppercorn$12.00

Caviar "Kaluga" Reserve 25 Gram Jar, Crème Fraîche$50.00

Les Plats

Little Gem$19.00

Cauliflower$18.00

Onion Rings*$14.00

Burrata$21.00

Caviar Toast*$20.00

Hamachi Crudo*$24.00

Spring Pea "A La Française"$26.00

Lobster Sausage$22.00

Crab Simplissime*$21.00

White Asparagus From "Malines"$27.00

Beef Tartare "A l'Huile d'Olive"*$24.00

The Tesse Burger*$24.00

Pasta

Bucatini with Bone Marrow$28.00

Linguine Alle Vongole$32.00

Spaghetti & Meatballs*$23.00

Tagliatelles aux Champignons*$28.00

Fish and Meat

Grilled Octopus*$28.00

Ora King Salmon Skewer*$29.00

Whole Branzino*$48.00

Roasted Mary's Half Chicken$37.00

Beeler's Pork Chop 24oz*$39.00