Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Il Cortile Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (4086)

$50 and over

Italian

Paso Robles

About the restaurant

Welcome to Il Cortile Ristorante, Downtown Paso Robles' newest fine dining Italian restaurant. We invite you to join us to enjoy our seasonal menus created with the freshest ingredients available sourced by our surrounding local and regional landscapes by Executive Chef Santos MacDonal, providing a melody of exceptional homemade pastas, fresh seafood, top quality meats and antipasti. A top destination for exquisite wines, picturesque landscapes and beautiful weather, Paso Robles provides the perfect pairing for Il Cortile's rustic Italian fine dining.

Top review

Sonja

Dined 3 days ago

Love the food here! I’m so glad we were able to get the soft shell crab - this season before it’s gone - YUM!!! The Lasagna was particularly fantastic with the thin pasta sheets and the Sweet Corn Pasta was to die for. Better hurry the fall menu is just around the corner.

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Pappardelle al Cinghiale

Bear & The Wren

4.8

4.8 (118)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

A kindly-crafted wood fired eatery combining modern style with an aged finish. Located at The Creamery Marketplace, tucked behind the intersection of Higuera and Nipomo Streets, we offer an experience unlike any other. Our open-concept kitchen boasts an impressive wood fired oven were we craft hand-made Neapolitan style pizzas to order. Soft lighting, low music, and a relaxed atmosphere can be found throughout our indoor dining space. Garage style doors roll up to reveal outdoor dining on our bricked patio where heaters warm up the cooler months and an upbeat, lively feeling resonates throughout the spring and summer seasons. Full service is available at the bar, seating is first come, first serve. We welcome you to join us for dinner, Tuesday-Saturday from 4-10pm.

Please Note: Our seating is a mix of tall tables with barstool style seating, as well as standard height tables with traditional chairs. Our outdoor patio also includes two large tables with bench style seating.

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Kimvip

Dined 2 days ago

Food was great. Service was awesome. Pizzas were a little expensive- but delicious

Barley & Boar

4.8

4.8 (205)

$31 to $50

Distillery

Atascadero

About the restaurant

Barley & Boar is a cozy boutique pub located in downtown Atascadero. We distill our own liquor, brew our own beer, and craft our own delicious fare from fresh and local ingredients. Dinner is full service, and our bar is open until midnight.

Join us monthly as we change our menu to showcase what’s in season.

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Kristy

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

The food was amazing!! We ordered the ribs as an appetizer and they were by far the best ribs I’ve had! We sat at the kitchen counter and always enjoy watching the cooks. They definitely know what they are doing! Our server was nice, but she never cleaned up our empty plates and glasses so we had to move things to make room for the main course. After dinner we sat out back and enjoyed a drink before we left. We try to make it in at least once a month. Best restaurant in Atascadero!!

Cafe Roma - San Luis Obispo

4.7

4.7 (1714)

$31 to $50

Italian

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

For over four decades, the Rizzo family has been serving authentic Italian cuisine in San Luis Obispo. At Café Roma, you can indulge in homemade pastas, wood-fired pizza, and fresh seafood. Don't miss classic dishes like Osso Buco with Saffron Risotto, shortrib pappardelle, and Bistecca alla Fiorentina.

Inside Café Roma and you'll feel like you've been transported to Italy. From the vintage Italian bike hanging above the bar to the Murano glass chandeliers and Tuscan murals, every detail has been thoughtfully curated to celebrate Italian culture.

Pair your meal with one of the many wines on Café Roma's extensive list, which changes monthly to include new and exciting Central Coast and Italian finds.

Café Roma is a popular destination for locals, vintners, families, travelers, and professionals alike. Whether you're looking for a romantic date night spot or a gathering place for friends and family, you'll find it here.

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Dennisvip

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Always a great experience at Cafe Roma and with the Rizzo family

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Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House, at Madonna Inn

4.6

4.6 (4422)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

Enjoy an award winning dining experience in our world-famous pink and gold Steak House - offering a comfortable and opulent dining atmosphere. Indulge in a delicious oak-pit-barbecued steak, fresh seafood, chicken, or vegetarian entrees. Featuring a superb wine list, decadent world-famous desserts and a whimsical, European atmosphere. Boutique shopping makes for a fun experience before or after you dine with us.

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Joanna

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely dinner in cheesy but charming steakhouse. Food was delicious with large portions plus comes with sides, salad and bread. You won’t leave hungry. It was a quiet Sunday night but there was still a one man’s band and people dancing. Great people watching as well. Will definitely be back!

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4.6

4.6 (1121)

$30 and under

Italian

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

There are many Italian Restaurants in San Luis Obispo, but if you're looking for a truly authentic Italian dining experience, then you should consider Mama's Meatball Restaurant. Rated among the best San Luis Obispo restaurants, Mama's Meatball uses the freshest, quality ingredients grown locally to create some of the most outstanding dishes you could find in San Luis Obispo eateries. For your convenience, Mama's Meatball offers dine-in, takeout and delivery service. Mama's Meatball is one of the few restaurants near Mission San Luis Obispo, and a block away from hotels in downtown San Luis Obispo to offer private dining options and banquet accommodations for corporate parties and family celebrations. Click here to request a quote for your next private event. Check Out Charity Water! https://www.charitywater.org/mamas-meatball

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Heathervip

Dined on Sep 8, 2024

Wonderful experience! Highly recommended. Superior service.

Gardens of Avila Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (927)

$31 to $50

Californian

San Luis Obispo

About the restaurant

The Gardens Restaurant at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, a favorite spot for locals as well as travelers, is situated in a beautiful garden setting in the Avila Valley. Savor the flavors of the award-winning contemporary coastal cuisine inspired by the surrounding local wine country.

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Dick

Dined 6 days ago

Great time experience quiet. Wonderful atmosphere.

Cielo

4.5

4.5 (525)

$31 to $50

Italian

Atascadero

About the restaurant

Cielo Ristorante is an Italian-inspired concept located in the heart if Atascadero. We have curated a distinct menu showcasing Italian dishes with a modern twist. We are the perfect place to come and enjoy with your loved ones.

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Julius

Dined 1 day ago

The pasta dish was delicious, the service was fabulous and the ambience was exceptional.

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4.4

4.4 (48)

$50 and over

Californian

Paso Robles

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Paso Robles, CA, Parchetto (pronounced Par-kett-o) offers an exquisite dining experience, blending the elegance of fine dining with the ambiance of casual cuisine. From the moment you step into this charming environment, you will be welcomed by a warm inviting, atmosphere that harkens back to a different time. The décor combines elements that were restored from a century ago with contemporary touches that exude elegance without pretense.

At Parchetto, impeccable service and sumptuous cuisine come together to create a dining experience that is both sophisticated and comfortably relaxed.

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Michelle

Dined 3 days ago

I recommend it! The food was wonderful and fillet perfectly cooked. Loved the vibe, the design is beautiful! I’d say my only critique would be that’s it’s really loud.

The Black Cat - Cambria

4.2

4.2 (661)

$30 and under

Californian

Cambria

About the restaurant

Open since July 4th, 2002, Black Cat Bistro is known for serving Innovative Farm Fresh Fare. The menu changes often as Black Cat Bistro consistently strives to present fare that is reflective of seasonal, local produce and organically raised or sustainable product.The food is especially cognizant of wine pairings to electrify the palate. The Black Cat has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for nine years in a row.

Black Cat Bistro is small with 45 seats and this is part of what makes it such an intimate dining experience. The service is attentive, unpretentious and refined. The dining rooms are decorated in soothing colors and fabrics. Down pillowed benches frame the edges of two of the three rooms. Candle light adorns the tables covered with white linen. Food is served on white china and wine in crystal Riedel stemware.

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Gisellevip

Dined 6 days ago

Such a lovely restaurant. Warm and inviting. Our server was excellent, along with the food ( varied menu, nice wine list) Highly recommend.

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