Dining at The Restaurant at Mr. C, the signature eatery of Mr. C Hotel Beverly Hills, is like stepping back to 1931 in Venice. That’s the year when Giuseppe Cipriani opened Harry’s Bar near the iconic Piazza San Marco. Fast forward more than 85 years and that humble bar is now a four-generation family business of hotels, residences and restaurants around the world.
And after dining at The Restaurant at Mr. C, you’ll know why the legacy continues: sophisticated, yet familial, service. Cipriani treated every guest like royalty and that’s still carried out today throughout Mr. C Hotel Beverly Hills.
The all-day restaurant serves American classic breakfast favorites, while lunch and dinner feature mostly traditional Italian fare. The menu, curated by brothers Maggio and Ignazio Cipriani, who operate the Mr. C hotel brand, is an ode to Venetian specialties, such as veal piccatine and beef carpaccio.
- Enjoy an aperitivo
(an Italian pre-dinner cocktail ritual that stimulates your appetite), like a
classic Venetian spritz, at the stunning mahogany bar. Or simply stay put for
dinner. It’s a favorite dining spot among locals.
- Expect the utmost attentiveness delivered
with a warm, friendly approach from servers donning white jackets and black bow
ties.
- The three-course tasting menu offers
full-sized portions of favorites, like the baked tagliolini or Venetian white
bean soup, at an extremely reasonable price: $35 for lunch; $50 for dinner.
- If you enjoy people-watching (many
celebrities frequent here because it’s just removed from the buzz of Beverly
Hills) or sitting at a restaurant’s power table, request the dark green velvet
banquette in the corner for sweeping views of the whole room.
- In the summer, dine alfresco by the pool while watching
a classic movie projected on the hotel wall. It’s truly a la dolce vitaexperience.
- If the tables and chairs seem lower, they are. The dining room is
nearly an exact replica of the first Harry’s Bar in Venice, including the
height of the furnishings. (Harry’s Bar had low ceilings, which meant
furnishings were also smaller to fit the room.)
- Whether for a wedding or business meeting, The Restaurant at Mr. C can
accommodate up to 60 people in a private dining room within the main
restaurant.
- Post-dinner, stop at the Lobby Lounge for live music, available on
Fridays and Saturdays, and perhaps a game on the glass pool table.
- The wine menu is a succinct offering of Italian and California
varietals. If you want something rare or esoteric, it’s best to bring it with
you.
- Both the Bellini, a refreshing cocktail of prosecco and peach juice
served in a flute, and beef carpaccio were invented by Giuseppe Cipriani in the
1940s. You’d do well to sample both here.
- Menu favorites include baby artichoke and avocado salad, veal piccatine
alla Milanese, Pizza Mr. C with burrata and prosciutto, and Chilean seabass
alla carlina.
- Not in the mood for Italian? There’s a sprinkling of Americana
classics, such as a burger and club sandwich, and international favorites, like
tuna tartare.
- Displayed on the bar, the housemade cakes and pies worth saving room
for. The house speciality is the giant vanilla meringue cake, which is festive
enough for a birthday.
- Chef Giuseppe Manco has manned the Cipriani kitchens around the world
for more than a decade. In 2013, he became the executive chef at Mr. C Beverly
Hills.
- Growing up in Naples and spending time on his grandparents’ farm, his
passion for food and cooking blossomed as a young child.
- Chef Manco’s inspiration stems from Napoli favorites from his
childhood, Venetian classics handed down from the Cipriani family and SoCal’s
in-season produce and fresh seafood.
Bar
Breakfast
Brunch
Business casual
Dinner
Gluten-free options
Kid friendly
Lunch
Outdoor seating
Private dining
Reservations recommended 
Takeout
Valet parking
Vegetarian options
