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Ciao Papi Poolside Restaurant + Bar at River Lodge - Ciao Papi, Paso Robles, CA

Ciao Papi

4.4 (61)
$30 and under
American
1955 Theatre Dr, Paso Robles, CA 93446-9651

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Drenched in sunshine and style, Ciao Papi is a poolside restaurant + cocktail bar at the swankified River Lodge hotel in Paso Robles wine country. The California-Italian kitchen serves up craft eats + drinks designed by the culinary team behind the beloved Bistro + Nightcap at Granada Hotel in San Luis Obispo.

Always al-fresco. Open to the public.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Horn

Experiences

  • Pool Day (Inc Food & Drink Credit and Live Music)

    $65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 15, 2025 only
    Multiple times
    Join us for a sun-drenched afternoon of live music, poolside lounging, and good eats from Ciao Papi. With your $65 ticket, enjoy all-day access to River Lodge's 21-and-over-only pool & hot tub and a $15 credit toward food & drink — all soundtracked by an acoustic performance from local singer-songwriter, Max MacLaury, from 2 - 5pm. Grab a lounger, sip something cold, and soak in the sounds — summer starts here.

Offers

  • Margherita Mondays

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    A deal that makes Mondays double the fun! Every Monday at Ciao Papi, enjoy: $12 Margaritas — classic lime, guava, passionfruit, spicy jalapeño, or strawberry $18 Margherita Pizzas - housemade 36-hour sourdough crust with vodka sauce, fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, basil, and chili honey drizzle

    Margherita Mondays Photo
  • Steak Florentine Dinner Special

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    Every Thursday, treat yourself and someone special to a traditional Tuscan staple — Steak Florentine. Ciao Papi’s $85 meal serves two and includes a 16oz Ribeye with two signature sides.

    Steak Florentine Dinner Special Photo

What 61 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ciao Papi offers a charming dining experience with a "cute remodel of an old motel location" and a "70s retro feel." Enjoy "poolside dining" and a cozy atmosphere enhanced by a central fireplace. Notable highlights include "delicious" pizza crust and "nice options for brunch/lunch," making it ideal for relaxed outdoor meals.
61 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    California Central Coast6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. We had a very nice and attentive waitress. Food was good but not wow. We were there for a 50th bday celebration and they offered a free birthday dessert.

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  2. Mike VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food !! Service is top level ! Drinks perfectly made

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  3. Janet VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and atmosphere was outstanding. Their pizza crust is delicious. Love the poolside dining. Cute remodel of an old motel location.

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  4. Michelle VIP

    Portland / Oregon63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice dinner The salad, pizza and gelato were delicious

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  5. liz

    California Central Coast6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    its all about the vibe here and maybe not so much about the food. menu is small with not a lot of range but i also understand it sits next to a pool so it makes a little sense. i would offer a different menu at dinner time with a little more WOW. place is adorable tho

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  6. Bridget

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So awesome! Had a 70s retro feel to it. The hotel let us check out one of the rooms too.

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  7. Michael VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The outdoor restaurant adjacent to the pool is great. Very comfortable booths. Nice options for brunch/lunch. I’ve been three times and loved the experience every time.

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  8. Noel

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a little hesitant about having dinner at an outdoor restaurant at this time of the year but that was put to rest when they closed the roof and turned on the heaters. This, plus the fireplace in the center of restaurant made such a comfortable atmosphere. We ordered the Thursday night special of ribeye steak with sides and it was delicious. The only regret about it is that they only do it once a week, they need to do it more. We ordered quite a bit of food and all of it was delicious. The staff was so nice and professional that it made our evening quite enjoyable. Because they knew that we were celebrating our anniversary, they brought over two glasses of champagne on the house which we truly appreciated. They honestly made this night one to remember.

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  9. Eric

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a nice place to celebrate our 35th anniversary. The host was very nice, the place was clean and even that it was raining and we were outside the place was great. Loved to come back some other time.
    Ciao PapiResponded on December 27, 2024
    Thank you for celebrating your 35th anniversary with us! We’re so glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, our hospitality, and the experience, even with the rainy weather. We’d love to welcome you back again soon for another memorable visit!

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  10. Sarajane

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice Outdoor seating and atmosphere. Food was not good. Root Vegetable Salad had uncooked turnips and cold uncooked kale and one small piece of carrot. Crab cakes were dry and had no flavor or interesting taste. Soup was more like a pumpkin pie filling, Lasagna was poor and uneatable. I am really suprised as I had a wonderful meal here back in July when they first opened. Maybe the Chef was hung over from his Xmas celebration.
    Ciao PapiResponded on December 27, 2024
    Thank you for your feedback. I’m sorry to hear the food didn’t meet your expectations, especially after your wonderful experience with us in July. Your comments about the dishes have been shared with our culinary team to ensure improvements are made. We’d love the chance to welcome you back for a better experience. Please feel free to reach out to us if you’d like to discuss further or plan a return visit.

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Ciao Papi is rated 4.4 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. California Central Coast
  4. San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
  5. Paso Robles

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ciao Papi

1955 Theatre Dr, Paso Robles, CA 93446-9651

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Paso Robles
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Horn
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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