Paradise Pantry is truly a gem and hands-down our favorite restaurant in the area. We keep coming back because we know every meal will be consistently delicious, thoughtfully prepared and made with the highest-quality ingredients. Their commitment to locally and sustainably sourced food really shines through in every dish. Everything tastes incredibly fresh and dishes are made from scratch. The service is always warm, attentive and welcoming. Tina is exceptionally knowledgeable about wine and has a wonderful ability to recommend the perfect pairing to complement your meal. Her passion and expertise elevate the entire experience. Her co-owner, the chef, is clearly talented and dedicated to creating memorable dishes that never disappoint. Paradise Pantry is one of those rare places where outstanding food, genuine hospitality and consistency come together beautifully. We always leave looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommend! read more

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We visited for lunch on a Saturday during the farmers market and were seated right away, but we felt a little rushed to order. Our waitress wasn't rude, but she wasn't particularly friendly or attentive throughout the meal. Unfortunately, one of the salads we ordered had a hair in it, which my sister noticed immediately. She informed the food runner, and the kitchen prepared a replacement. However, our waitress never checked in on us or acknowledged the issue, and she didn't even seem to know what had happened until we brought it to her attention. Her response was not particularly apologetic, and no one offered to take anything off the bill. Having dined out frequently, I've encountered similar situations before, and the response has typically been a sincere apology and some form of compensation, whether that's removing the affected item or offering a discount. Instead, we were essentially told, "Well, she got another one, right?" My sister also had to wait until the rest of us had finished eating before she could enjoy her replacement salad. We eventually went to the front to speak with a manager or someone else about the situation. Unfortunately, that interaction was also disappointing. The woman we spoke with was dismissive and stated, "We don't do that here," emphasizing that it was a matter of principle. We had to push back to get the salad removed from the bill, and even then, the conversation involved unnecessary harsh commentary. Overall, the customer service was disappointing. Mistakes can happen, but the lack of acknowledgment, genuine apology, and willingness to resolve the situation professionally made the experience frustrating. We left feeling that our concerns were not taken seriously, and I would have expected a much more considerate response. read more

SERVICE: I appreciated the cheese samples once seated. There's a deli in the back to buy blocks of cheese or spreads. Nextdoor also carries a lovely room of some great wines. The employees were kind, place was clean, there's in and outdoor seating, and parking is what you make of it as PP is located on a blocked off street where cars are not permitted. All to say, research where you wish to walk about, find a meter or free parking lot - enough around, and put on your good yet cute walking shoes because you'll enjoy strolling about after your meal here - or drink. FOOD: I sooo loved my grill cheese. Instead of mushrooms I swapped for spinach - you're welcome. AND THE PICKLE ON THE SIDE - delish! So why 4 and not 5? Because of my limited lifestyle I found the menu a bit limiting. However, I am not a HUGE cheese person and I don't drink. With that said, I feel anyone else who loves to indulge in that world should have a super great experience. Mine was still great. WELL: I actually enjoyed my time and shall return. My mother loves a good red wine so I'll bring her too. read more

Paradise Pantry - Grilled cheese with bacon - Cheese Shops Near Me - Ventura, California

This is my second time going to paradise pantry . The first time we discovered the place we went in for some wine and cheese . This time I had just came back from the beach and decided to stop by again for lunch , which I didn't know they had . The owner is very sweet and friendly and is always greeting her customers and making them feel welcomed. Which is something a lot of places lack now a days . Food was delicious. Definitely returning. read more

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My go to spot for a lunch date. Took a friend because I knew she would love it. Surprisingly she had never been. Sara & our waitress were amazing. The food hits every time. Love the sprouts they put on lots of dishes & vegan options. I would have just ordered veggies & hummus instead of adding the pita bread. That was a lil confusing. They should just have a set price for hummus that comes with veg & pita. Loved the habanero hot sauce. Def worth the $2. read more

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We stopped in for lunch on a busy Saturday and the food and service were excellent. My only issue was that there was an older woman walking around giving samples of cheese to every single table except ours. Do i give off a resting cheese face vibe? read more

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My friend and I were walking by, when we saw a customer eating this beautiful salad. We had to have it, Tina one of the owners was super nice and spent some time with us and talked about the restaurant and cheese - wine store which is next door. It's all farm to table food. Our salad and mushrooms toast was delicious and our cocktails. Beautiful and cozy restaurant cafe. We can't wait to go back read more

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We were down from Northern California visiting friends and they suggested Paradise Pantry. What a great choice! To start with, everyone on their staff was outstanding! Their kindness, their knowledge of the menu and they obviously have fun . I want to come back, and we will. A special shoutout to the beautiful 72 years young lady that brought us some of your Romesco. What a great personality! Hope to see you again!! read more

Brother took us here for the first time. Wow! The Mac and cheese was unforgettable! It didn't hurt we got to enjoy lunch with a celebrity in the house- Liv Tyler. Loved the am I a e and all the deli, wine they have to offer too. read more

Was craving a charcuterie board for brunch and found this cute spot on Main Street. They didn't open until 11am so I spent some time window shopping with my boyfriend to pass the time. It was a nice day so we sat on their patio and ordered the cheese board with added meat and the avocado toast. When it arrived we asked if they had any hot sauces and they offered their habanero sauce. The waitress said the board was big enough for 2. It had a great variety, the olives have pits which were awkward to eat. But everything tasted delicious, the dried fruit and nuts were a nice touch. The avocado toast also had pumpkin seeds under the sprouts. The habanero sauce was a bit too vinegary for me and didn't offer much heat. We'll have to return for their brunch menu which they switch up. This is a cute place to catch up with friends and enjoy a warm summer day. read more

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Stopped in on a Sunday to grab some coffee beans. They sell Beacon coffee beans which is awesome. They have a variety of items. Staff is nice and attentive. Shop is kept neat and organized. We did not stop at the restaurant side, but they do serve brunch. I will be going back to try their food soon. read more

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I ordered a charcuterie board for my wife's birthday. They knocked it out of the park!! It was exactly what she wanted and they made me a hero. The board included 4 delicious cheeses, 3 meat selections, almonds, walnuts, a variety of olives and fresh and dried fruits. I preordered the order was ready on time. I highly recommend this truly delicious little piece of heaven! read more

Paradise Pantry - My charcuterie board - Cheese Shops Near Me - Ventura, California

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The sandwiches here were just as good as I had heard and definitely a strong part of the menu. I think all the flavors are done very well and I'll come back for the food 100%. The Ono Melt was delicious. The location is adorable and the vibe is so Ventura with the mission in the background and a cute patio area with people walking by. I normally am extremely lenient with service, but in a place like this where the servers are expected to be a little bit more attentive, I was slightly disappointed by the unfriendly nature of our server. The hostess was very nice and the other servers seemed to be as well, but our server wasn't friendly and barely spoke. My mom and I wernt complaining or anything, and the restaurant wasn't incredibly busy, so I'm not sure what the issue was. I'll still come back because everything else was that good, just hoping service was a one time thing. read more

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First time here. We had great service & yummy food! We ended up getting too full to try dessert but the coffee s'mores sounded intriguing so will definitely be back soon. read more

Paradise Pantry - Mini Cheese Plate with meats - Cheese Shops Near Me - Ventura, California

Love coming here each time we in Ventura. High end $$$$ wise but fresh delicious food. Staff super friendly. And the cheese store our favorite. Get some fresh bread cheeses and meats and you have a great charcuterie! read more

I dropped in after the farmers market for a quick lunch. What a fun visit! Food - Grilled tomino cheese toast. What a lunch treat! The most melt in your mouth Tomino cheese. On a toasted and buttery baguette. The bartender recommended getting it with the prosciutto wrapped around it. So i just smeared the cheese, prosciutto and bits of the marinated cippolini onions. The walnuts and grapes add a nice balance. I had this and the lemonade from Apricot Lane Farms. Soooo good. All in all i want to go back for more, what i loved most is that I could get the cheese and prosciutto just a few steps away. In the small market the restaurant is attached to. Cant wait to go back! read more

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Wine delicious, bruschetta amazing, italino yum!!! What a treat. I was looking for a chill place for wine and a sandwich. This was perfect! read more

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Despite its small size and casual-seeming atmosphere, every meal here is a wonder. Sit back, observe nuance, savor the privilege of eating food at its peak freshness and color. The food is local and incredible, the staff is devoted, the wine and cheese pairings are on point. I am not kidding when I tell you that I daydream about Paradise Pantry when I'm not in Ventura! Sit inside and put your phone away so that you can really focus on the experience. Their cheese shop is attached next door. read more

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Paradise Pantry is a true standout and easily one of the best restaurants in the area. Our friends and family frequent for the exceptional food, creative dishes, and fresh, carefully sourced ingredients. Every visit feels special, and the quality never disappoints. read more

Cute spot in Ventura with yummy food and lots of drinks! Non alcoholic and wines included! Food was delicious! We got the pastrami sandwich, Mac and cheese, and the mushroom omelette. Left us satisfied! The sandwich is a nice big portion which can be shared or take home for leftovers! Mac and cheese was delicious and the mushroom omelette did not disappoint! Absolutely enjoyed it there and great staff! read more

Paradise Pantry - Mac and cheese and pastrami sandwich - Cheese Shops Near Me - Ventura, California

The food is spectacular here. Everything is scratch made and sourced locally. You can taste the freshness and amazing flavors. The fish soup is heaven. They have a great cheese counter and and great selection of wines in the market. read more

Interest food choices. Tasty too. Solid wine selection including by the glass, not just loads of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio like other places either. Good service. Tight but pleasant atmosphere. Small bar seating area as well. And a fun retail area next door with terrific cheeses, meats, wine and my favorite pickles from Toledo Ohio. Well done! read more

Can we give it up to the main character...milk and honey! The bread was toasted to perfection, and still soft on the inside. The Brie cheese was nice and creamy. This is a dish you'd come back for again and again. The waitresses were all friendly, and the ambiance was perfect. I will definitely be back to try other menu items and of course the milk and honey. read more

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After a long wait to go because for one reason or another the times were never right we finally went to the paradise pantry for lunch. Good selection of yummy sandwiches with a definitely refined twist in both presentation and taste. You'll find enough cheeses to dig yourself into for appetizers and also/or just walk next door (same place) and you'll really see plenty to choose from and take home. A lot of different wines to taste or buy next door. The outside patio is nice and well taken care of but the inside room too is very well kept and quaint I haven't tried the happy hour yet but.. soon to come read more

It's so cool to have a cheese shop in the area. The staff is really friendly and helpful with recommendations. I love that this shop has more than cheese, it has wine, nuts, crackers, trinkets, lots of options for gifts. I've bought cheese here for my cheese loving friend and now I purchased a cheese I never thought I'd enjoy, but tried thanks to the staff. They have a restaurant side where people can try the cheese or other meals and I can't wait to try it. read more

Lunchtime on a Tuesday and the outside patio is full as is most of the inside. I'm just happy there's no line. We were able to get a table for two against the wall, perfect. We ordered a glass of orange wine (yes, there is such a thing) and a mimosa (grapefruit and orange juices). Both are very good. I also ordered one of the chef's specialties, a vegan mushroom and pistachio topped with fig and served with crostini. Delicious! My lunch is a cup of the special of the day soup, potato leek with duck, and half of a grilled turkey pesto cheddar. RRR ordered a pastrami sandwich and a cup of spicy fish soup which he says is truly spicy. Man, are the soups fantastic! The sandwiches are very good as well but are huge. I can't imagine a full sandwich-whew! We finished with one chocolate pot au creme (choice of chocolate or butterscotch!) and it is heaven. It's served with an amazing whipped cream and fresh berries. Oh my! If you only get one thing, get this. Imaginative chef in a casual setting, this is a must for foodies. read more

Paradise Pantry - Specials board in the inside dining area - Cheese Shops Near Me - Ventura, California

Another great day at the pantry ! Lost track of special days , but this Mother's Day was great as usual. You get what you pay for and I'm totally sold on green eggs and ham ! Thank you all for working on another holiday Bob Debra Jacob an Ben an Audry Launius read more

As always BEST Pastrami sandwich made. The pastrami is top notch and the preparation is perfect. Be sure to add the onions. The haze salad perfect and the two dessert with the french press coffee(beacon) was the perfect end. A 10+ all day. Service perfect and not rushed. Thank you Chef for being intentional with your ingredients and preparation. It is a lost art. read more

We brought our kid here today for their birthday since they've been wanting to come here for a long time. We explained to the waiter that we needed our meal kosher, and there was pork in our eggs.. they tried to argue that it was Mushrooms instead of apologizing for their mistake..They brought it back to the kitchen to confirm that yes it was pork. The only thing they did was say that the kitchen apologizes for their mistake. We spent around $400 on expensive meat, cheeses, and brunch. They didn't offer to make it right by getting us our brunch with no pork or taking some money off the bill for their mistake.. it was a disappointing experience for a local family to be treated so poorly. read more

My favorite restaurant in Ventura County. Their cheese plates are unreal. A simple dish but they have the best P,B&J sandwich as well as more traditional main course meals. Everything is so well done and thought through. It's cute, cozy and intimate. Perfect spot for a date. They also know their wine and everyone is so friendly. read more

The food was amazing. I rarely just order a salad but the roasted beet cob is everything and more. The server was very kind (mia). The food did take a bit long and it was just salads but the waitress and food made up for it. read more

Paradise Pantry - Cheese Shops Near Me - Ventura, California

We had a great meal at Paradise Pantry. The food was delicious -- highly recommend the Italiano. We also tried the butterscotch pot de crème, which was very good. They have a strong wine selection and excellent charcuterie boards. Service was friendly and attentive. One of our favorite spots in downtown Ventura. We sat outside, they had heaters. read more

Wow what a terrific spot! Driving thru from LA up to SLO county stopped for dinner and enjoyed the best meal! Chef Kelly's Pasta Fresh sage linguine, tossed with a yellow sweety drop pepper, leek & lemon verbena alfredo sauce, topped with Parmiggiano, I added the chef's mushrooms and yumm so rich and yet somehow not heavy but light with terrrific flavor. Bravo chef!! read more

This is easily one of the best places spots to eat in Ventura. We came on a Sunday around 11 and were seated immediately (however its was probably one of the lady free tables) Kombucha - bomb. Based in Ojai Breakfast grilled cheese with pork belly- bomb af Breakfast sandwich with pork belly- possibly the best sandwich of my life. Side of mushrooms - I hate mushrooms with a passion (mental block), however I actually liked these Pickles- who reviews pickles? Well these are like magic pickles. My brain could not process - how can pickles be this good??????????? They have the most perfectly cooked pork belly. All the ingredients are fresh, and the sandwiches were HUGE! Staff is very kind and bubbly. It's a little noisy but it ads to the casual atmosphere. It's connected to their wine, cheese, and candle shop. The candles are expensive but worth it. They have unique scents that have a beautiful slow burn. Very elegant and calming! A great stop to get gifts for wine lovers as well. read more

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This is my favorite local restaurant. I was out of town for work travel the last couple of days. It was so nice to take my husband here for a quick light meal. I ordered the wine flight, cheese and honey with grilled ciabatta, and the haze salad to share. We finished with a pot of butterscotch for dessert. Every bite was delicious! The owner/s is so dedicated and the restaurant is so consistent and authentic. I love them/it. read more

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Love!!!! So good and high quality ingredients. Everything they use is FRESH. I got the killer Mac of the week and wow so tasty! It had whole pieces of garlic which I love. We also got a salad (forgot the name unfortunately) and it had peaches and strawberries. I loved everything about this lunch. It was a little pricey but fully worth it read more

Paradise Pantry - Cheese Shops Near Me - Ventura, California

Food was bomb especially the soup! Will definitely be back they got a nice menu from steak to vegan stuff! Lots of cheese and wine!

My friend got us a reservation here and it was a great idea because it got busy! This place has indoor and outdoor seating. The menu has a plethora of fantastic meal options. Please know that each plate is very filling so order more sides with care. My pantry McMuffin (i could be wrong about this name) was fantastic! So many flavors that combined so well for one delicious breakfast sandwich. The potatoes on the side were cooked perfectly! Also the side of hot pickles was a pleasant surprise. My friend's Monte Cristo was delicious as well. I thought it was a tad too sweet with the apricot jam but that's just my opinion. I can't wait to come back and try more items! read more

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Love this place! The menu selection is stellar, a lot of wonderful options. Highly recommend this place, food is excellent. Knowledgable staff equals great recommendations. read more

Artisan crafted sandwiches, wonderful staff and a cafe style ambience makes this restaurant an amazing experience. We stumbled across this busy restaurant by accident during the Ventura Art Walk weekend. The full-sized sandwiches are very filling and there was a friendly woman going around providing samples of their goat cheese. The customers were also friendly like a woman we spoke to who travels from Santa Barbara to visit regularly. They have a great selection of desserts and wine as well. Highly recommend this place for locally sustained foods. This restaurant definitely knows what they are doing to make you want to return. read more

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