Cello Ristorante & Bar

Name: Cello Ristorante & Bar
Address: 2700 Buena Vista Dr, Paso Robles, CA, United States, 93446
Telephone: (805) 369-2503
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

4.1

671 Reviews

$31 to $50

Continental

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The interplay of wine and food is key to this Paso Robles restaurant experience. The long bar and extensive wine list feature exceptional wines from the Central Coast - especially Paso Robles - as well as producers from across the globe. Cello offers bottles from its own wine label, sourced from a vineyard in Willow Creek District owned and operated by the resort. Oenophiles and foodies alike will fall in love with Cello's vibrant fare and adventurous offering of food and wine.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Continental, Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–10:15 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 7:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 am–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:15 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(805) 369-2503
Website
http://www.cellopasorobles.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Cello Ristorante & Bar is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, where food, friends and flavors are in harmony. Revel in the personalized, handcrafted cuisine amid the unparalleled beauty of our meeting and banquet rooms.
Private party contact
Joyce Connelly: (805) 369-2503

Location
2700 Buena Vista Dr, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Neighborhood
Paso Robles
Parking details
Complimentary Self Parking
Entertainment
Friday and Saturdays from 6p.m.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Fork and Knife Caesar$14.00
Local Baby Romaine, House Made Caesar Dressing, Focaccia Croutons, Soft Poached Egg, Hand Shave Asiago, Fried Capers, White Anchovies, Charred Lemon, Pancetta
Cello Salad$14.00
Local Baby Greens, Marinated Italian Cannellini Beans, Pine Nuts, Heirloom Tomatoes, Gorgonzola Vinaigrette
Antipasto Salad$18.00
Mixed Greens, Pepperoncinis, Shaved Red Onion, Focaccia Croutons, Sliced Pepperoni & Salami, Marinated Tomatoes, Shaved Parmesan, Cello Italian Dressing

Sandwiches

Accompanied by Fries or Demi-Salad with Choice of Dressing

Muffuletta, Tuscan Style$22.00
Marcona Almond Pesto, Pistachio Mortadella, Prosciutto, Salami Toscana, Mozzarella Cheese, Roasted Tomatoes, Baby Arugula, Cello Olive Tapenade, House-Made Ciabatta Roll
Il Pollo Pesto Sandwich$24.00
Oaked Smoked Chicken, House-Made Basil Pesto, Grilled Red Pepper, Heirloom Tomato, Baby Arugula, Mozzarella Cheese, House-Made Herb Focaccia
Steak Sandwich$22.00
Thinly Sliced Tri Tip, House Baked Ciabatta Roll, Au Jus, Pico
Grilled Sausage Sandwich$22.00
Locally Made Italian Seasoned Sausage, Peppers, Onions, Garlic Spread, Served on an Open-Faced House Baked Ciabatta Roll
Porchetta Cubano$24.00
House made Porchetta, Rosemary Ham, Branzi Cheese, Rosemary Ciabatta, Pickles, Aged Balsamic, Dijon Aoli, Truffle Fries with Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Cello Burger$28.00
½ LB. Freshly Ground Beef, Aged Cheddar Cheese, Fried Onions, Dijonnaise, Bacon Jam, Marinated Tomatoes, House Made Bun, Cornichons, Baby Arugula, Truffle Fries with Shaved Parmesan Cheese

Other Selections

Calamari Fritto Misto$28.00
Corn Meal Encrusted Hand Cut Steaks, Fresno Chili, Charred Lemon, Artichoke Hearts, Myer Lemon Aioli, Pomodoro Sauce
Burrata Crostini$22.00
Whole Milk Italian Burrata, House Made Grilled Focaccia, Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes, Baby Arugula, Balsamic, Confit Garlic, Chef's Garden Infused Olive Oil
Avocado Toast$22.00
House-Made Herb Focaccia, Avocado, Basil Pesto, Citrus Cannellini Beans, Micro Greens, Balsamic Reduction
Chef's Summer Pasta$20.00
Fresh Pasta, Roasted Tomatoes, Pumpkin Seed, Tuscan Kale, Capers, Lemon Juice, Chili Flake
Vineyard Carbonara$24.00
Grilled Organic Chicken, Local Egg & AVR Duetto Cream Sauce, Roasted Pancetta, Fresh Basil, Aged Parmesan, Grilled Focaccia
Il Pollo & Spinach Ravioli$20.00
Basil Cream Sauce, Cherry Tomatoes, Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Mezze Platter$30.00
Charred Scallions & Roasted Garlic Whipped Feta, Local Olive Tapenade, Cannellini Bean, Calabrian Pepper Hummus, House Made Zaatar Flatbread
"East Side" Huevos Rancheros$24.00
Crispy Flour Tortillas, Pinquito Beans, Cotija Cheese, Ancho Chili Salsa Fresca, Two Eggs Any Style, Fresh Cilantro, Lime Crème Fraiche
Chicken Saltimbocca$34.00
Organic Chicken Breast, Crispy Prosciutto, Fried Sage, Foraged Mushroom Marsala Cream Sauce, Melted Fresh Mozzarella, Spinach Ravioli
Duck Duetto$48.00
Grilled Duck Breast, Ragu, Pappardelle Pasta, Pea Shoot, Wilted Tuscan Kale, Luxardo Cherry Sauce

Pizza

All pizzas are made with Italian Caputo "00" Flour

Margherita$24.00
Whole Milk Italian Burrata, Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes, Garden Basil, Chef's Garden Infused Olive Oil
Funghi$28.00
Herb Roasted Mushrooms, Confit Garlic, Gorgonzola, Baby Arugula, Truffle Honey
Prosciutto n Fig$28.00
Lavender Goat Cheese, Baby Arugula, Fresh Figs, Calabrian Peppers, Crispy Prosciutto, Chef's Garden Infused Olive Oil
Classico$28.00
Pomodoro Sauce, Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Crispy Prosciutto, Salami, Pancetta, Fresh Mozzarella

Beverages

Seasonal House-Made Lemonade$6.00
Selection of Tea$6.00
Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite$6.00
Selection of Local Draft Beers$8.00
Glass of Seasonal White and Red Wine$14.00
Freshly Brewed Iced Tea$6.00

What 671 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Good for groups
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Hot spot
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Great for fine wines
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Great for outdoor dining
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Romantic
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Good for special occasions

671 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Breakfast was great, can’t speak to lunch or dinner
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ShelbyB
New Mexico
436 reviews
vip
3.0
436 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
Our server was terrible. We ordered a good bottle of wine, she brought it to the table, opened it,poured two glasses & left without allowing either of us to taste it to be certain it was good. The Caesar salad was terrible, the calamari appetizer was excellent. The duck main course was good but the pasta pappardelle were horrible for an Italian restaurant. The porchetta was good, however way too large a portion. I live half the year in Italy & the other have in Santa Fe, NM, so I know good Italian food & this is NOT the place for good Italian food. I was terribly disappointed & would never come back here nor recommend it to anyone.
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ScottH
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Very good food & nice with music. Service was good as well. Will go back again.
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Bigred
San Francisco
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall1food1service5ambience2
Our server Ethan was wonderful. The food was beyond expensive and sub par. The prime rib was flavorless. The duck was slightly undercooked, but nice flavor. Should have been served with grilled veggies not over a large bowl of over cooked pasta. But the worst was all the flies! Other indoor/outdoor restaurants do not have this issue, there are many ways to stop it. We are locals, and don’t plan on returning 😔
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RobertB
Los Angeles
12 reviews
1.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience2
I overlooked all the bad reviews and should have headed their warnings, horrific food. Stay away you have been warned
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JudeA
Central Coast
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
There were five of us for Brunch. We chose to sit outside which was a little too warm but our choice. The food items were delicious and the service was great.
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JacquelineK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Some of creative food options were not what I expected. One item was overcooked. Sauce on duck did not seem to match menu description
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VicG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Vibrant bar, decent cocktails, eclectic menu, good service; lively atmosphere; great place to celebrate my son's engagement party
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Burrata appetizer was amazing! Lobster ravioli was light and had the most delicious sauce. We will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience2
It took 1.5 hours to get our meal served. Everyone seemed to be a trainee and a bit clueless. They were insensitive about food allergies. We split a salad and they never brought an extra plate. I had to remind our waiter to bring our wine. Wait staff was not attentive. Any other questions?
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Monito
Los Angeles
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
I should have read the separate reviews from the restaurant ands not only the ones from the resort this place is located in. The food is mediocre at best. It is mind boggling how pasta can be so bland, it is really not that hard to make pasta taste good. They made many mistakes with the orders, they were actually missing ingredients that were stated in the menu and then they were brought separately after we had finished out meal. One thing they were good at was apologizing, we had several people come by the table to say they were sorry, several times. I wish there had not been a need for this. Lesson learned, if we ever stay at Allegretto again we will definitely avoid this place.
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KingRichard
West Palm Beach
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a treat. The Caesar salad was the best I ever had. The Pasta dishes we had were excellent. Carbonara for her and a Seafood and Pasta dish for me. Very tastly and savory. my only complaint was the Pistachio Gelato had freezer burn and should not have been served. The server didn't notice but the kitchen should have! it was voluntarily taken off my bill.
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Mack
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
Very disappointing experience. I ordered the 1/2 chicken that was on the menu. I was served a chicken long and short leg with many potatoes. My wife ordered a Ceasar salad with grilled shrimp. The salad was served with no grilled shrimp. It took 20 minutes to get the shrimp because we were told the kitchen was "very busy." The shrimp was not grilled, only 4 small, sautéed shrimp were served. Our waiter however was patient and kind, and we appreciated his help.
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helenavery
London
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great prime rib. Cooked to my liking and great sides. Deanna, my server, has perfect timing and great recommendations. The Allegretto wines were lovely.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience5
Awful gluten free pizza. No toppings and raw dough
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erabelle
Raleigh
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Beautiful setting and delicious food! We walked around the exquisite grounds after brunch and absolutely loved it
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SuzanneB
Orange County
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant. Food was delicious and they had a nice wine list. Would definitely dine there again. Highly recommend.
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DoubleAce
Central Coast
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great service. Mozzarella appetizer spot on. Meatballs a little overdone. Pizza great flavor - watch out for really hot peppers!
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DrHowFun
San Francisco
99 reviews
vip
3.0
99 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
We always enjoyed eating here the past 4 years, but the past two times the food has been okay. I don’t know if this is true - but it feels like they used to have a chef, and now they have a cook. Everything was overcooked. Don’t think we’ll eat here again.
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YvonneM
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Ethan is the best server. He and David were very attentive. They have a new chef. While we still love the food, we prefer our calamari with both rings and tentacles. Steaks are spectacular as long as they’re medium rare. Chad makes the best cocktails and the prosciutto and fig pizza is amazing!
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RogerS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and even better service, drinks and water glasses were never empty
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KDWu
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly staff, cozy and festive ambiance. We had breakfast lunch and dinner there. Food came in generous portions
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
Pizza was soggy with whole cloves of Garlic all over it. Risotto was heavy on the garlic as well to the point if overpowered the flavors of the dish.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great venue, service and menu. I would recommend Cello. Location in an Italian villa was a welcome surprise
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ErinH
Seattle
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food at Cello was outstanding. We had a wonderful server named Ryan. The ambiance was perfect.
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Diggie
Los Angeles
170 reviews
vip
3.0
170 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience5
I’ve been in this restaurant 3 times. I gave them the benefit of the doubt when we had our lunch there. So we came back for the second time. The food was so huge (portion) that you can’t described or decipher what flavors are there and it’s overwhelming. Good portions but then under whelming flavor. On the salty side. We came back again to see if they changed. But it got worst. The crab bisque has all the shells that my mother has to spit out the shells every time she gets a scoop of the soup. Terrible. My shrimp salad looks so sad. Soggy leaves, some of them are yellow and the shrimp tastes old. Our wait staff was great though and was apologetic. Allegretto is a very pretty place, well maintained, but they need a restaurant that replicates Allegretto which is excellence. Food need to improve or else you will lose patrons. Just a thought.
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ScorpioGirl
Central Coast
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our dining experience was wonderful. Our server was excellent as was the food. We were greeted by the manager and was checked on throughout our meal. Would definitely return and recommend for a lovely meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been to this restaurant a few times. The high quality is consistent, the experience top shelf.
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ERICP
Las Vegas
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
Staff was very inattentive. Food was brought out almost immediately after the salads. Had to rearrange the entire table ourselves. Waitress stopped by once during the meal. Still was eating when she dropped off the bill. Guess we didn't want dessert. Felt very rushed. So much for a romantic anniversary.
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OskarJ
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
This 3-star rating is for the dinner we had at Cello. The pizza was undercooked and their version of Créme Brúlée was absolutely horrible. We stayed at the hotel and had breakfast there every morning and would give them a 5-star rating for the breakfast.
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JoseR
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Fantastic appetizers. Great service and beautiful venue.
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suec
San Francisco
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
The service is warm and attentive. We dined outdoors (as we brought our dog) and the patio setting was lovely. My husband and I both found our cocktails to be on the weak side, which was disappointing. Mine (a pisco-based drink that I usually enjoy), tasted like limeade. We enjoyed our appetizers (carpaccio and gazpacho). The pizzas were rather doughy in the middle and difficult to eat without a knife and fork, though the flavors were okay. Overall, as noted by other reviews, the food is pretty good, but expensive for what it is. One is paying for the ambiance and resort setting.
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LindaS
Hawaii
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our expectations were met! Wonderful restaurant, great food and superb service!
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This meal was absolutely fantastic and the service was unbelievable. The staff was consistently attentive and made sure we were always happy. They chef even came out to make sure we were enjoying everything. I highly recommend you check out this place out!
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Allanmargulieux
San Diego
47 reviews
vip
2.0
47 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience4
To start with, bad service (Betsy). Needs to be more attentive. The menu is not very descriptive when it comes to what type of protein it is. Beef cut-not filet- rock fish, not halibut..and so on. Expensive for what you receive. The large bowl of soup was the same amount as the small one but way more expensive. Our final bill was 172.00 with one glass of wine. Too bad...we have eaten there before. We were staying there but will go out for dinner next time.
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eatforromance
Los Angeles
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience3
It was just okay…we ate at the Paso Robles steakhouse the night before….food wise, no comparison…
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Cord
Tahoe
88 reviews
vip
4.0
88 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Limited items on menu. Long wait at table because the assigned server disappeared. New server was good. Food was good but not great for the price.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great time. Little pricey, Food was very good! To have a good time with your loved one, you cannot go wrong here
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LAWoman
Los Angeles
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a special occasion for our wedding anniversary: the service was great, the food was perfect, the patio dining outstanding and they even gave us a complimentary champagne! I had the Mediterranean Shrimp pasta, my spouse had the burger & fries. They gave us a nice light bread to dip in the house olive oil & balsamic. Chad was our kind server and we really had a very special night dining here!
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LanceM
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Our meal had to be top 5 we've ever had. The wife let the bartender make the Barmaker's Choice. She loved it. Her pork chop was absolutely phenomenal. As good or better than Perry's. I had the salmon which was delicious as well. We had outdoor seating, which was the only nick I can give our experience because I was sat behind a wall where I didn't get any of the view my wife had. Other than that, a terrific experience.
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FAQs

Cello Ristorante & Bar is rated 4.1 stars by 671 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

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

2700 Buena Vista Dr, Paso Robles, CA 93446

Additional information

Neighborhood
Paso Robles
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–10:15 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 7:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 am–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:15 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Cuisines
Continental, Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Complimentary Self Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Friday and Saturdays from 6p.m.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cellopasorobles.com/
Phone number
(805) 369-2503
Private party facilities
Cello Ristorante & Bar is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, where food, friends and flavors are in harmony. Revel in the personalized, handcrafted cuisine amid the unparalleled beauty of our meeting and banquet rooms.
Private party contact
Joyce Connelly: (805) 369-2503

Cello Ristorante & Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Calamari Fritto Misto

Caprese Salad

Cello Salad

La Insalata

Fork and Knife Caesar$14.00

Cello Salad$14.00

Antipasto Salad$18.00

Sandwiches

Muffuletta, Tuscan Style$22.00

Il Pollo Pesto Sandwich$24.00

Steak Sandwich$22.00

Grilled Sausage Sandwich$22.00

Porchetta Cubano$24.00

Cello Burger$28.00

Other Selections

Calamari Fritto Misto$28.00

Burrata Crostini$22.00

Avocado Toast$22.00

Chef's Summer Pasta$20.00

Vineyard Carbonara$24.00

Il Pollo & Spinach Ravioli$20.00

Mezze Platter$30.00

"East Side" Huevos Rancheros$24.00

Chicken Saltimbocca$34.00

Duck Duetto$48.00

Pizza

Margherita$24.00

Funghi$28.00

Prosciutto n Fig$28.00

Classico$28.00

Beverages

Seasonal House-Made Lemonade$6.00

Selection of Tea$6.00

Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite$6.00

Selection of Local Draft Beers$8.00

Glass of Seasonal White and Red Wine$14.00

Freshly Brewed Iced Tea$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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