I've only gone to the upstairs area here because I love a beautiful restoration hardware type space overlooking the city! Couches and little fire pits everywhere, the right balance of privacy and communality, and a striking view of the sunken gardens and downtown. My friends and I come here for weekly catch ups and glasses of bubbly. For Atascadero, a casual/elegant outing that makes me feel like I'm on vacation. Best kept secret and I almost want to keep it that way, but I'm so grateful that you're here! read more

Oh, this is long overdue! I had the BEST experience here. I mean, wow. I can't believe how well they treat their customers! We made a reservation for a rainy night, and got there a little early. While we were waiting on the cushy benches, the manager asked us if we'd like a drink - so cool! When we were seated, our table was right by the kitchen door. Normally, that's not a problem, but I could see the door opening and closing out of the corner of my eye, and honestly, it was affecting me. It kept commanding my attention. I tried to ignore it, and didn't want to say anything, but finally I asked the hostess (Marley) if we could please be moved. She was SO KIND and found us another table. What a sweet gesture! I appreciated that so much. I hate to be "that person" so the fact that she was so cool really eased my mind. Our waitress Desi was AMAZING. Wow, please give her a raise. She was attentive, yet didn't bother us too much. We loved her service! This is why we return to restaurants - the service!! What a sweet, adorable lady. The food was wonderful, especially the dessert. It was simply delectable. I had the bruschetta (FANTASTIC!) , vegan trombe (I'm not vegan, but I love vegetables and this was so good!), and the lemon cake (AWESOME!). My husband had the lasagna, which he loved. The meal was incredible and just what we wanted. You will not be disappointed in this place. I do not have a single complaint. It was a real gem, and we will definitely be back! P.S. The review from "Pete" seems very fishy. He has written 6 reviews, yet has 800 friends. What?! Also, how do you ask for a larger portion of a set meal? No one does that, regardless of how "skinny" they are. Then the fact that he called this place a "tourist trap" shows he has no experience in tourism. LOL! read more

Cielo - Olive Oil Lemon Cake with Raspberry Sorbet! - Italian Near Me - Atascadero, California

Stopped here after work for a nice meal. I came from out of town for work but have been to the area many times. Always a great food experience in Paso Robles and Atescadero. I made for happy hour and had some lovely cocktails. I sat on the lovely patio and ordered the butternut squash tortellini. My server was kind and attentive. The only reason for the minus 1 star was the number of walnuts on my dish. Quite overboard. Other than that everything was excellent! read more

Cielo - Tortellini - Italian Near Me - Atascadero, California

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The service was great, we had Jessica as a server she was amazing and attentive the whole time! And the restaurant had a nice relaxed vibe. The food was good not the best but definitely not the worst. In the seafood pasta the only thing we really liked was the shrimp. The ravioli was nice and creamy, the bell pepper sauce had a good taste. read more

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A great new, modern restaurant in Atascadero. The service was amazing! From the hostess to the servers everyone was nice and friendly. The food itself was delicious and of course the drinks! Made a small request for champagne glasses to be set at our table and they delivered, my wife loved it. We will be coming back more for date nights read more

Cielo - Delicious - Italian Near Me - Atascadero, California

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We picked this place from the review on Yelp. We looked at other places, but they were closed on Mondays. Cielo was a Great choice! We ordered the Burrata Cloud and a Wedge Salad before the meal. The Cloud was really tasty cheese with a delicious bread. The Wedge was not bad - I prefer to just eat salads versus cutting up a wedge myself and mixing it into the dressing and other ingredients. Our family ordered three entrees (pictured below). They were all cooked well and had good temperature, seasonings, flavor and presentation. My son ordered the Carbonara and said that it was one of the better ones that he has had with really good prawns. The staff was great. We were able to walk right in without a reservation at 7:30 pm. We would definitely come back to this place. Easy to get to just off the freeway and street parking was easy on a Monday night. read more

Cielo - Osso Bucco braised pork shank, stewed vegetables, old world polenta 28 - Italian Near Me - Atascadero, California

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Well ... where's one to go on an anniversary night that just happens to fall on a Monday, when most other restaurants are closed? Cielo. Atascadero's newest addition to its restaurant scene is offering up beer, wine, signature cocktails, and wait for it ... an extensive menu featuring classic Italian cuisine, ma con un tocco moderno. At - long - last. Interior is dark, romantic, albeit on the noisy side. Sweet nothings will have to be spoken above a whisper. Decor and lighting cool ... nothing else quite like it in town. Didn't make it up to the rooftop to catch a glimpse of what it looks like up there. Next time. We were taken excellent care of by our server Carley. She kept a vigilant eye out to see that we didn't have to wait long for our order, and anticipated all of our needs. To begin with, we enjoyed Cielo's house bread and balsamic and olive oil dipping sauce infused with crushed garlic and spices. Sweet, delicious. Next we enjoyed the Squash Bisque and Ribeye Polpette. Excellent choices. Already feeling pretty full, we decided on the Potato Gnocchi and Grilled Octopus Salad for our entrées. The gnocchi was amazing; the greens in my octopus salad were surprisingly peppery, and the octopus (my first time) is, I've now learned, an acquired taste. For dessert we enjoyed the tiramisu and lemon tart. Both were wonderful. Cielo provided a five-star experience on our special night. (Did I mention the complementary champagne? ;-D) We're looking forward to our next time in so we can sample more items on their menu, such as one of their GF pizzas or pasta dishes. read more

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The pizza is amazing! We had Sarah as our server, she was great she anticipated everything we could imagine. Drinks were very good too!

Beautiful restaurant, slow inattentive service with good food. 45 minutes to get our bottle of wine. Then bread came. 10 more minutes to get the appetizer, 25 more mins to get the entrees. Such a long night for a simple order. read more

Very disappointed with the restaurant as they wouldn't honour our reservation! They made us wait outside and then called to say they are sorry and cannot take us in! This is highly unprofessional especially as we traveled to get to the restaurant and all could have been avoided if they had called earlier. read more

Cielo has become one of my favorite places to go, as a local to Atascadero. It is wonderful to have a more upscale restaurant, with a classy vibe. And to top it off, they have delicious food and cocktails!! On this occasion I tried out their gnocchi, which can be difficult to master, without them becoming little, tough footballs. These were delicate puffs of deliciousness, with perfectly seasoned sauce. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his osso Bucco. We topped it all off with their unique version of red velvet cake....which makes me want to come back sometime for dessert only, so I can actually finish the dish next time. The service there is impeccable, attentive but not pesky. A trip to Atascadero is not complete without a meal (and maybe a nice craft cocktail) here. read more

Cielo - Red velvet cake - Italian Near Me - Atascadero, California

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Five stars. Period. Seriously, I should stop there. However, I'll elaborate. Cielo is a restaurant that downtown needs. The food is great, ambiance warm and hip, the food, unforgettable. I've been multiple times and have never been disappointed. Well, with one caveat. Me. They had a fish special atop a bed of succotash which was life changing, only I forgot was it was. Definitely don't sleep on the specials. If it sounds good, it is. I've eaten inside and out and both have a lot to offer. Go wherever the weather takes you and you won't be disappointed. Service has always been top notch. I don't know how they do it, but we never want for anything. I've been in as part of a pair or part of a quartet and an octet, and every time service is bar none. Friendly as all get out, quick, attentive, and warm. One time, they even "renamed" a drink for me because, well, I was right (one person in my party didn't believe me as to which drink she loved the last time. Because my traumas resulted in a memory for the dumbest of trivia, I was right haha for the rest of the night, the drink was called by another name at our table). The food is absolutely incredible. My main issue is that I have to force myself to try new things on the menu because everything so far has been a hit. The pizzas, incredible (I've had the Figo, Casio e Pepe, and Chicken Pesto- all winners; the crust alone should be put on a pedestal). For pastas, the eggplant Parmesan isn't the typical presentation in the best of ways: it's not breaded and fried but rather thin slices of eggplant are rolled around cheese, placed vertically in a ramekin, topped with cheese and sauce, and broiled to perfection. No notes here and I will absolutely be ordering this one again. Its chicken cousin is so freaking good! It's a classic presentation, but you don't mess with the classics in this case. Seriously delicious! The Fungi e Olio shouldn't be as good as it is (I'm not a mushroom fan yet this is one I'd order again and again). I tried it off of my dad's plate as well as a few days later as leftovers and it's in my rotation forever. So good! Their Carbonara is a beautiful twist on a classic: a poached egg replaces the yolk-y sauce and it's just fantastic. Break the yolk and your dinner is now a show. The Citrus Pesto is delicious, if not a tad lacking in the citrus department (the menu boasts lemon and orange zest, which I would have appreciated more of for a fresh, fun twist on a beloved classic). I got mine with chicken and it was delicious. Despite the minimal citrus hit, it was delicious, pesto-y, and I look forward to my leftovers. The gnocchi and lasagne are in my sights but not yet enjoyed. My mom loves simplicity so she ordered the spaghetti and meatballs. Even this I wouldn't pass up. The pasta is perfect, as are the meatballs. It's a safe bet for the non adventurous as well as a delicious, artisanal twist on a classic for the foodies. This presentation is the reason classics endure. Appetizers, here's what's not to skip: the Calamari is absolutely perfect. Crispy yet tender, flavorful yet enhanced by marinara. Don't let this one slide. The Artichoke Five-Cheese Fonduta is a spinach artichoke dip on steroids. Nestled in a buttery, garlicky pizza dough, the dip needs absolutely nothing as the vessel is also the conduit for this amazingly cheese app. Lastly, the Burrata Cloud is the choose-your-own-adventure of the appy world: burrata, toast, olive tapenade, and thinly sliced prosciutto (at least the version we got, as their menu rotates seasonally), everyone was able to make their own toast to enjoy. The cocktails, oh the cocktails. I love the Cleme [sic?] Brûlée Old Fashioned- an old fashioned with a delicious, caramelly-sugary twist. If you're worried about cloyingly sweet, don't be. It's perfection. My other favorite is the Ring My Bell- a bell pepper forward, gin-infused, citrusy masterpiece. I happen to love the flavor of bell peppers and this cocktail doesn't skimp; don't let it scare you, especially if you're feeling adventurous. The Magenta, You're Turning Violet (aka the Kevin Was Right) is fruit and citrus forward yet not overpowering. Perfect for a Spring or Summer day, but good anytime. Others not to be missed: the Sesso in Città, Black Walnut Manhattan, La Riviera, the Mrs. Moresco, and the Spicy Avorita. Basically, order a drink and you'll be fine. More than so. For dessert, the tiramisu is not to be missed. I love tiramisu on a good day, but Cielo does it phenomenally, perfectly, expertly. The coffee is more heavy handed than most, which sells me instantly; it's the perfect cap to a delicious meal. The crème brûlée, non-cocktail version, is also incredible. Personally, I've had nary a bad crème brûlée. To summarize: order whatever sounds good and it will be. read more

We had the best weekday girls night at Cielo. The Ring My Bell was incredible! Also, the Artichoke Fondue was out of this world. I got the hot honey pepperoni pizza and loved that as well. Super notable was our customer service from Luis. He was so thoughtful and made so many gluten free accommodations for our group. Luis was the best! 10/10 would recommend! read more

The food was absolutely amazing! We will definitely be coming back for more. I love the atmosphere as well and the service was exceptional. Favorite dish was the burrata and seafood linguine. read more

This review is for the rooftop bar only. On a sunny Thursday early evening they had one server with the bartender also serving so wait times were longer. Not sure if staffing levels were intentional or not. Yes, it's great to be outdoors enjoying the fresh air but if you go late afternoon/early evening the setting sun will blind you unless you get one of a few tables in the shade. Bring your sunglasses. Also, this is next to the 101 so there's a constant whirl of cars. They have an interesting and eclectic wine list. I ordered a simple classic martini but the vermouth used had botanicals that changed the flavor profile which I didn't enjoy. I really wanted to like this place but I won't be back. read more

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Actually, was blown away, all of our meals were terrible and not made correctly or as ordered before. Had to remake one of the meals that was made wrong by the chef which cause our food to become cold waiting on the meal to be recooked. So, it was a complete disappointment. read more

Dined here for an anniversary dinner and honestly was quite disappointed by both the service and quality of food. Upon arrival, the hostess failed to acknowledge the special occasion my boyfriend and I were there to celebrate. Additionally, she sat us at a tiny 2-top table directly beside the kitchen door, pushed up against the wall. I would absolutely understand if this choice was necessary if the restaurant was busy but it wasn't crowded by any means. For drinks we ordered a couple cocktails, both were very good! As an appetizer, we got the calamari which was served as strips rather than rings. I wasn't a huge fan and thought that despite it being well cooked it was under-seasoned. For entrees we got a seafood pasta dish and their three cheese ravioli which was recommended by our server. Both were nothing special. I could make better pasta at home. Despite it being our anniversary, we weren't offered any complimentary dessert so we ordered creme brûlée. Again, nothing special and something i've literally made better at home. Overall, disappointed in this restaurant and wish we had gone elsewhere for our anniversary. read more

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We just went today for our anniversary lunch and the experience was just eh. We had a reservation at 12, right when they opened and was the only table there for most of the time, but my boyfriend ordered the 4 cheese prosciutto pizza, but got the artichoke appetizer? Then we ordered a second round of drinks but I wanted a lemon drop instead of a margarita( what I first ordered) and was just brought out another margarita. When the bill came out we asked about the artichoke appetizer since we didn't order that, but was told that "we didn't order a pizza". The food was good, the only issues was that the service was really bad considering we were the only people there, and you can't even blame it on it being busy. read more

food is not worth it in this restaurant They charge you $25.00 for French bread for 4 tiny pieces the size of a cracker that has tough crust. they They charge lasagna hardly had any pasta . The shrimp pasta my husband ordered had crappy tasteless broth. read more

Luis was a great and enthusiastic server, he recommended the lasagna which was so delicious! Carson was also very nice and attentive, will come back to try all the dishes read more

Cielo is one of our go to places in Atascadero. Great bar and love the decor and casual vibe. The food is solid, especially the lobster risotto and the salmon entree. The staff is awesome, Luis in particular. Whether he's behind the bar or serving our table, he always makes us feel so welcome and special. Definitely recommend! read more

Such an amazing experience. The food was fantastic and Luis was even more fantastic. He was kind and funny and so passionate about the food! We will absolutely be back! read more

Atmosphere is great and service is lovely up on the rooftop. Love to come here for a sunset drink. read more

Cielo - Just a chill spot to get a little work done and enjoy a bite. - Italian Near Me - Atascadero, California

Great meal of Cioppino. Better that Scoma's in San Francisco. The Eggplant parmesan was also delicious. Great service and pleasant atmosphere. read more

Pizza is great. Drinks not so much. Ordered drinks and glass was 1/4 full. Mentioned to bartender and he said. "Don't make my life harder." Wouldn't recommend anymore. Seems to have definitely gone down hill. read more

Cielo - Lacking cocktail - Italian Near Me - Atascadero, California

We went to the rooftop bar on a Sunday evening and had the absolute best experience all thanks to Curtis! He made our whole day!

This place was amazing. The atmosphere is cute and they played great music. All of the food was absolutely delicious. There was nothing we ordered that we didn't absolutely love. Their gluten free pizza was one of the best gf crusts I've ever had. The beet salad was also really flavorful and refreshing. I got the gluten free carbonera which was to die for. My friends got the steak and the lasagna, both of which they loved. Our waitress was very friendly and super knowledgable and it made the experience even better. I had a mocktail and even the drink was really, really good. This place was hands down one of the best meals I've had in a long time. read more

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Visited Paso Robles for the first time and found this wonderful restaurant just a few miles away in Atascadero. Everything was great from the bread to the wine selection and especially the food. Our party of 4 was seated right away and the service was pretty good. The restaurant itself was so fun, trendy, and inviting. I will definitely be returning next time I visit! read more

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We were introducing a friend to Cielo as we had many positive meals there. Unfortunately, this evening was a disappointment. My number one pet peeve is rushing food when cocktails haven't been served. Sure enough, our wine sat in front of us while my husband's cocktail took quite awhile and the server was very keen on getting us to order our food. So the food took an incredibly long time and sadly, the salmon was BURNED both sides while the pasta was swimming in oil. To add to this, the hostess came over and asked us to vacate our table because it was reserved for another party. We actually had reservations but the table given to us was outside the busy kitchen door and we had no idea the table given to us was some type of premium set up. So all in all, a disappointing night with poor bar service (for gosh sakes hire an additional bartender for Saturday nights), terrible food and spotty service. read more

My mom got a Margherita pizza and she wishes there were more toppings and the crust was a little thicker. I got the Lobster risotto and thought it was fantastic. We ate outside and the weather was lovely. Great service. I wish we had time to go to the rooftop bar. read more

Cielo - Lobster Risotto - Italian Near Me - Atascadero, California

Would highly recommend this lovely place to enjoy a great evening and you're really fortunate if you get Claire for your server. The service is great and the venue is very nice. I read more

My first time here at Cielo was FABULOUS!! I was greeted by Sarah when I arrived and we had a nice chat while I waited for friends to arrive. Meeting Sarah was the beginning of a great experience. She made us feel at home, and answered all of our questions about the menu. Everything sounded so delicious. We all ordered something different and every dish received 5 stars! If you love Italian food and excellent service, this is the place for you. I can't wait to return and try more items on the menu, and save room for dessert. read more

I'm writing this review for constructive purposes. I feel that it's very important as a business to get customer feedback back, so they can improve. I'm giving the 2 stars because of the food solely. If it wasn't for impeccable service and beautiful interior, I would of given 1 star. I had high hopes for this place. Made a reservation for 2 for 8:30. Came in right before our reservation and got seated right away. The hostess was very friendly and welcoming. Got seated and greeted by our server almost immediately. Got waters and our drink orders in promptly. It was busy in the dining room, but that didn't effect the promptness of service. We orders 3 items & two cocktails. Sesso In Citta :: Cleme Brûlée old fashion - the first drink was nice and refreshing and well made. As for the old fashion it was way to sweet for our liking. But I feel that is just personal preference. Beet Salad :: $14 very basic, greens were wilted and not fresh, had little to no dressing. Portion size was very small which is fine if the salad was made well. Fig & Pork Belly :: $18 really liked savory sweet aspect. Unfortunately the pork belly wasn't seasoned and the asparagus was cooked to death. Cioppino :: $34 the bowl came out with the seafood with the "broth" on the side. Then the broth was poured into the bowl table side. As the broth was being poured into the bowl I instantly new it wasn't going taste like cioppino. It looked more like a thick marinara sauce. The broth didn't have any real seafood flavor. Tasted like a basic tomato sauce. The calamari and fish chucks in the broth were very low quality and tiny pieces that were over cooked. Rooftop :: went upstairs and ordered a drink forgot what it was. Some kind of tequila drink. Tasted like it was premixed with little to no alcohol. Talked to a couple on the food while we were enjoying the fire pit and they had similar feelings about the food and the cocktails on the rooftop. I really hope this review is helpful for Cielo to make improvements with the food. I really expect more from a "fine dining" restaurant with high ticket prices. read more

Cielo - Italian Near Me - Atascadero, California

Ambiance - great. We came a party of 7 and got a large round table which was great to be able to have a conversation. Service - wonderful. Attentive tour needs and quite timely (only one dish was slowish but only because we needed something extra. Food - amazing. We ordered a few dishes and they all were very tasty (our adolescent son complained that the gnocchi was too small so we added chicken to it and it was - just fine ) The chicken pesto pizza was really good but THE BEST was the Burrata cloud (make sure to order extra bread if you are more than 3 people as it only comes with three pieces of bread). read more

It's beautiful and very cool place to have a cocktail and the food it's really good. Specially the pasta plates. Love The appetizers as well. Great service. read more

5 stars for bar service. 2 stars for food. Staying up the road at The Carlton Hotel. Not a lot of choices on 12/23 in DT Atascadero but Cielo was open and busy. We got a spot at the bar. Bartenders were more than friendly and professional. Draft beers were good. Aperol Spritz was a bit flat. Didn't try any of their fancy cocktails. I don't know if the chef was there tonight but the all food was lackluster. The ribeye meatballs (polpettes) were all different sizes with a bland tomato sauce. The Ciopinno was the worst I've ever experienced and I've had many. It looked like it had been sitting under heat lamps for awhile. I sent it back. They supposedly re-fired the Ciopinno. Ciopinno is supposed to be a stew but this night it was just bland tomato sauce topped with seafood. The exact same tomato sauce they used for the polpette dish. The Re-Fire was barely hot. Come on...I had looked on Yelp and Cielo had a pic of a real looking Ciopinno stew. WTH? Just wrong. See my pics verses the 2. The tapenade pizza maybe should be called Saltanade because it was way too salty. I know tapenade is salty but there needs to be a balance. The whole place seemed a bit overwhelmed but they kept it together mostly. Maybe in Atascadero, Cielo is an solid spot for locals but for us, the food is average at best and the kitchen takes short cuts. This leaves the cuisine lacking flavor and integrity. I'd come back to try a Pizza Margherita or two with a beer, maybe a glass of wine. 3 stars is pretty good considering. This isn't personal but out honest experience. read more

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This is a great place to just sit and relax after a long day! I always enjoy my experiences here with everyone. Including the servers and the bartender! Luis especially is very charismatic and charming guy! Always finds a way to make me laugh and feel comfortable. Great place and if you happen to go, try the fried calamari! It's my favorite!! read more

What a gorgeous, delicious meal! The seafood pasta was super generously portioned with seafood. I forgot what my husband got but I believe it was the short rib and it was also delicious! The calamari appetizer was great also. I was super sad we were too full for dessert - they looked AMAZING! We will for sure be back! The cocktails also looked incredible and so did the burrata appetizer but it was huge and we felt it would be best to share with another couple another time. Everything was so good! read more

Cielo - Seafood Pasta - Italian Near Me - Atascadero, California

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Beautiful inside! Service was great. Drinks , fun & interesting. Pizza was delicious, bolognese was a very small portion & needed maybe some salt, was slightly disappointed just in the lack of flavor in that one dish but willing to give other dishes a try. We always want to support our local businesses. read more

Cielo - Pizza & bolognese - Italian Near Me - Atascadero, California

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This place serves the platonic ideal of chicken parm. Decent wine selection. Service was friendly and prompt. Nice mid-upscale vibe.