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Il Cortile Ristorante
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.8(4,245)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.AronHill Vineyards Bistro & Tasting Room
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.9(336)We are a Paso Robles area winery that offers a wonderful dining experience. At the AronHill Bistro you will enjoy fresh dishes made from seasonal and local ingredients, all paired with stunning hilltop views and even better wines.
The AronHill Bistro & Tasting Room is the Paso Robles wine country’s dining discovery, where you will enjoy fresh dishes made from seasonal and local sources, all paired with estate wines and stunning hilltop views.
Mama's Meatball
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.5(1,145)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-meatballMistura
Price: Expensive•Peruvian•4.7(1,673)The word Mistura brings together the essence of Peru, a vision of its people and cuisine, a wondrous blend of cultures of priceless heritage. Our Mistura is a modern Peruvian restaurant that is as lively as the country and biodiversity it celebrates. Mistura captures the multicultural spirit of Peru, combining its native Incan and Pre-Columbian culinary heritage with the Italian, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese influences that embody the country's flavorful cuisine. Mistura is an authentic tribute to the diversity of Peruvian food, proposing familiar yet unexpected and adventurous flavors.
Cielo
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.5(572)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.The Black Cat - Cambria
Price: Moderate•Californian•4.4(718)
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.
Granada Bistro
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.6(1,212)The heart and inspiration for Granada is the beloved and pre-existing Granada Bistro. This space has been renovated and re-imagined in industrial chic design, serving seasonal, farm-to-table ingredients sourced from Central Coast farmers and purveyors. Dishes inspired by Mediterranean culture, French and Spanish cuisine. Small plates, charcuterie and the freshest local seafood, meats, and produce are complemented by an eclectic wine list including Spanish and French selections, and a range of the Central Coast’s finest artisan wine producers.Gardens of Avila Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.5(979)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 California cuisine inspired by the surrounding local wine country.
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- MMistyCalifornia Central Coast •1 review5.0Dined todayIt was our first time! The food was amazing! Service was amazing! Thank youMore infoBarley & BoarPrice: Expensive• Distillery• Atascadero•4.6
- SSimonSouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoThis was one of the best meals we have ever had. Ivan the waiter was fantastic and help make the experience more enjoyable.More infoIl Cortile RistorantePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Paso Robles•4.8
- RRonLos Angeles •3 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 13, 2025We went to Guest House Grill in Atascadero for a birthday brunch with the family, and it did not disappoint. My steak and eggs were cooked to perfection—tender, flavorful, and exactly how I ordered it. My wife’s brunch burger was next-level good (yes, I stole a couple bites and have no regrets), and my daughter gave a big thumbs-up to the French toast—crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and just the right amount of sweetness. The service was warm and attentive, and they even surprised me with a special birthday treat to top it all off. From start to finish, it was a fantastic dining experience. We’ll definitely be back!More infoGuest House GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Atascadero•4.8
- AAndreaCalifornia Central Coast •2 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 13, 2025The food, service, stagg and ambiamce were amazing!More infoCieloPrice: Expensive• Italian• Atascadero•4.5
- KKimCalifornia Central Coast •1 review4.0Dined on Dec 13, 2024Our group goes every Christmas time. Service is great, there’s a full bar fur those interested, and food was good. The menu is not large but enough variety to give lots of options.More infoUnion & VinePrice: Moderate• American• Templeton•3.9
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Paso Robles is a culinary hotbed in San Luis Obispo County, California. Packed with wineries, olive oil-producing farms, and hot springs, the food here is all about freshness and farm-to-table cuisine. Visit the local wineries for exceptional dishes that complement California wine or visit a white-tablecloth Italian eatery for fresh pasta accompanied by mussels, clams, veal, or duck. Visit a healthy bistro focusing on small plates and fresh local ingredients for chorizo, individual wood-fired pizzas, and grilled octopus. You'll find ever-changing, seasonal menus, including a cafe with its own farm for veggie fare. Vegetarian and vegan items are plentiful, and you'll have many options if you're looking for gluten-free meals or to meet other dietary needs.
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles is Japanese Restaurant Goshi
The best vegan restaurants in San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles are Mama's Meatball, Cafe Roma - San Luis Obispo and The Oak Grill
The best vegetarian restaurants in San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles are Cafe Roma - San Luis Obispo, Copper Café and Bakery, at Madonna Inn and Mama's Meatball
The restaurants with the best service in San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles are CaliPaso Winery, Guest House Grill and Enoteca - La Bellasera Hotel
The restaurants with the best ambiance in San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles are Guest House Grill, Enoteca - La Bellasera Hotel and Sculpterra Winery and Sculpture Garden