Tesse Restaurant in West Hollywood serves up delightful French cuisine in a cozy setting, blending great service with a menu full of enticing flavors.
"What Tesse lacks in exciting, interesting food, it makes up for it with a massive, beautiful space on The Strip where industry people can just be themselves. And considering you needed two hands to count the number of destructive mood swings your boss had today, it’s best to keep everybody as happy and agreeable as possible. It is the holidays, after all. Capacity: Up to 65 people, standing. Regular reservations available for any size party." - brant cox, nikko duren
"French bistro on Sunset Strip, closed on West Hollywood in September 2024." - Eater Staff
"It can be challenging to get excited about cauliflower, but chef Raphael Francois utilizes his wood-burning stove to lightly char the main ingredient, then carefully adds harissa, cucumber, almonds, and pomegranate for a beautifully plated salad that can hold its own as a starter or side dish." - Rebecca Roland, Eater Staff
"One of the rare late night happy hours in town, Tesse offers $5 glasses of Provence rose, plus $10 duck fat fries, and a $14 espresso martini to help cap off the night. There are plenty of other discounted drinks and bites starting at 9 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, and starting at 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Those who eat earlier shouldn’t fret: there’s a Sunset happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. on weekdays, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends." - Eater Staff
"Tesse’s French-esque menu takes inspiration from both France and California. The food starts with a strong charcuterie selection, followed by wide-ranging apps and mains that hit a slew of French flavors. Think comforting bucatini, rich duck a l’orange, duck fat fries, and a 36 ounce tomahawk." - Rebecca Roland, Eater Staff
