Cello Ristorante & Bar

“Everything about this place deserves 6/5 stars service was amazing, wine, food, deserts and the ambiance was above and beyond! The property was filled with antiques and very cool decor. Encouraged us to come back and stay at the hotel next time we are in the area highly recommend!”

“Bad reviews seem to be from some time ago. We have had three meals here and loved each one. We came from Rome and the pasta we had is better than in Italy. The pasta and pizza are made in-house using flour imported from Italy. The pesto burger is phenomenal. The focaccia is among the best we’ve had as well. The Caesar salad was below average, though the romaine is high quality. For breakfast, the chilaquiles are the best we’ve had. The fruit was fresh and delicious—much better than most restaurants in CA. The avocado toast and frittata were not noteworthy, but the coffee is great. I’d recommend this place to anyone!”

“We had a lovely dinner here! Ethan, our server was great! We were celebrating our anniversary. We ordered the chef’s pizza which was delicious and the Radiatori ai funghi which had amazing flavors. We finished with tiramisu which also was delightful. The only glitch we had was they were out of two wines that we wanted but otherwise we had a lovely evening.”

“A Taste of Italy in Paso Robles 🍷✨ Cello Restaurant: While staying at Allegretto, we enjoyed dinner at Cello Ristorante and it truly elevated our trip. From the moment we walked in, the reception and our server were warm, attentive, and welcoming. The patio overlooking the gardens and olive trees created such a beautiful and romantic atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing evening. Inside, the bar is also stunning — a stylish spot to start or end the night with a glass of wine or cocktail. Food : What we ordered! Recommendations! The food was every bit as memorable as the setting. We enjoyed a fresh salad that was crisp and refreshing, followed by appetizers that were flavorful and thoughtfully prepared — the mushroom pizza, artichokes, and charcuterie board were favorites and perfect to share. For our main course, we had the branzino, which was delicate, flaky, and perfectly cooked. Everything paired wonderfully with Allegretto’s own rosé wine, light and refreshing with just the right finish. Overall: Cello combines exceptional food, warm hospitality, and an atmosphere that feels like a little slice of Italy in Paso Robles. Whether for a romantic dinner or a casual evening with friends, it’s a place we’d happily return to again and again.”

“The food was okay, and the restaurant itself is romantic. However, the service could be improved. It took about 15 minutes before someone came to take our order, and we waited nearly 40 minutes for the food after that.”