We happen to see Café Paradiso while we were at a stoplight, as it is located on a side street. We stopped in for lunch. This is a small restaurant. We were pleasantly greeted when we came in and were told we can sit where we would like as we arrived before noon. The décor was very nice and they had great art adorning their walls. Our server was very nice and asked us for our drink orders and served them promptly. I ordered the Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich and my wife ordered the Penne Pasta with marinara sauce. I was asked if I wanted chips with the sandwich and I said yes. My wife asked if bread was served with the pasta and our server said no, so my wife ordered same garlic bread. Our food came out in a timely manner. My sandwich did not have the chips but our server brought them out in a small soup cup. My sandwich had a nice size piece of chicken that was cooked just right. The bacon had just the right crispness and the ranch dressing was very tasty. The tomatoes on the sandwich were very fresh and tasted like a real homegrown garden tomato. My wife said her Penne Pasta was good however the marinara sauce was just so-so. She said the sauce reminded her of the Neuman's Sauce we buy at the store. So it didn't wow her, but she said it was good. Also her plate of pasta came with 3 slices of garlic bread and she also got a basket of bread that she had ordered. So the pasta did come with bread and we ended up having to pay for the basket of bread. Our server should have known that some bread came with the pasta. Our checked arrived and I was surprised to see we were also charged for the small cup of chips. I had assumed the sandwich came with the chips. We will come back here for dinner but be aware that most items are ala carte. We will post another review after we try their dinners out. read more

Can't believe that this place isn't packed. Every time my wife and I go (which is later at night, granted... and they DO stay open later than most comparable restaurants in town) we have been so happy with the food, service, and overall feel of the place. They also have a very extensive (I mean, it's HUGE) wine list. Owners run the thing, and quality is high consistently. Love it! read more

Just reopened in time for our Portland to LA trip! And boy am I glad we found it. Food was very tasty, people were really nice. A little disorganized as the POS system hadn't shown up yet and the minuscule kitchen is tough to master, but it's a cute place, only a few tables so plan ahead? We got our food to go since we couldn't leave our dogs in the hotel by themselves, but even after a 10 minute drive, it was very yummy! My wife asked me to make a note for next time, so there you have it: the ultimate seal of approval! read more

We were just visiting Redding this week from the Bay Area, and we were looking for a cozy, quiet place with good food. Cafe Paradisio provided everything we wanted, and the food was fantastic. We started with the delicious and fresh Mediterranean Salad. For entrees, I had the chicken Parmesan, and my husband had the pesto penne pasta (gluten free option). Both dishes were large, fragrant, perfectly prepared and so delicious. The chicken Parmesan may well have been the best I have ever had. And, to second everyone else, Katie was a wonderful, attentive and knowledgeable server. She made us feel welcome, and she made sure our food and drinks were just what we wanted. If we lived in Redding, we would definitely eat at this restaurant on a very regular basis. Fabulous!! read more

We left an awesome review last time and we were completely satisfied, but sorry to say the place has taken a dive. The chef was outside drinking and taking up space, listening in as we ate, serving up a mess , blackened salmon was under cooked then microwaved into a sponge, yuck. My wife's lasagna was greasssy. I don't think we'll be back. No drinking on the job bro, drink on your own time. #Wasted. read more

I went to this restaurant for a wedding. I had the Brie platter and a zen bowl with chicken. The brie was warm, melty, and delicious; the bread that was with it was really good, that entire platter was amazing. The zen bowl was also really good, the chicken was well cooked and just the right size. All in all it was one of the best meals I have had in Redding, maybe anywhere. The staff was polite, nice, and attentive. This was really the perfect experience and there is not a thing I would have changed about it. Thank you guys for your great service and food! read more

Small, intimate, and homey was the feel of the interior. The chicken with lemon-butter sauce and capers was very good. I got the beet salad before my meal and it was very good. I would have given five stars if the cheesecake was even mediocre, but it was horrible. Go have a slice of cheesecake from savory spoon and take note, as theirs is to die for. read more

This place is a rare find!! Please stop by and enjoy the amazing food. :) I had the curry with tofu and veggies. Can't even describe how flavorful it was!!! read more

Super grateful to the owner of Cafe Paradisio for making their AMAZING mushroom soup tonight and then hanging out for me to drive there before he closed up shop to head to his home to assess flooding. Amazing soup and amazing service!!! read more

This place is hands down the best kept Secret in Redding. I had the Chefs Special Scampi and Steak. It was perfectly cooked and the flavored were unreal!!! Personable staff and a great intimate atmosphere. 5 stars! read more

Just finished having dinner at this restaurant. It was excellent!! The chicken marsala was flavorful, juicy and served with two chicken breasts. The lamb special rocked...especially the ricotta pasta that accompanied it. Also, the food presentation was delightful. Being from Marin County, the food served here was definitely up to my taste buds! read more

My new favorite spot. The decor is fine, but it's the food and service that will hook you. Started with the Brie, olives and bread appetizer. Olives were stuffed with garlic cloves, warm sliced bread, and Brie. Small salad with Ranch easily fed the two of us. For my main course I had the Chicken Breast with butter, lemon capers and the rice pilaf. Chicken was cooked perfect. Sauce was outstanding. My hubby had the steak medallions, no onions, but did get the mushrooms. Delicious. I helped him finish his. Too full for dessert, maybe next time. There will be a next time!!!!!! read more

I've got one word for you: BACON! Cafe Paradisio has found it's niche, and it's what has kept me going back several times in their first few months of business (which is when I usually avoid restaurants. I like to wait until they've had some time to work out the kinks). They have an amazing late night comfort food menu, and it's filled with my favorite food!, bacon! After 10pm and until 1am they offer a fried egg sandwich (with bacon), the only place in town I know of that offers this. There's also a BLT, grilled cheese (with bacon, fresh tomato or pickle), and a cheese quesadilla with - you guessed it - bacon! There's also cheese, fruit and olive platters and brownies ala mode (my daughter's favorite thing). If you end up there earlier in the evening, try the chicken piccata. The sauce was done exactly right, and the chicken cooked perfectly. read more

Lovely, small restaurant with friendly, prompt service. A great addition to Redding's small cadre of good restaurants. Prices are reasonable, the small space is clean and the food is excellent. My dining partner and I shared a spinach salad w/ mandarin orange slices, dried cranberries, slivered almonds and a delicious house dressing. We also shared an order of Mac-n/Cheese and the 1/2 Roasted Chicken w/ mushroom gravy. This was serious comfort food and it was so, so good! The waitress had no problem bringing extra plates so we could share the food. I will return to Cafe Paradisio on my next trip to Redding as I anticipate another great meal! read more

Borrowing language from Mary below "On the pricey side for Redding. It's the sort of place where the fish [everything] comes by itself on the plate and you order a salad [ or vegetable] separately. Nonetheless, very good all the way through the meal." Once you get by this suprise, the food and portion sizes were perfect. My Ahi tuna was excellent and very filling. Wifes chicken breast was succulent, plump and juicy. Daughter had the salmon and something else but again she raved about the food and will be a regular. My mother in law was insane and did not want to drink the water to "save the water to help California.". I had to bite my lip on that one! I was very impressed with the chefs skills especially as my livelihood depends on restaurants and as such, I have eaten at many! Service was attentive. The woman owner came to the table and chi-chatted which was nice since we were the first to arrive in a new place for dinner. So, botton line, being from NJ, it will be a while but we WILL return and my daughter who lives local WILL ABSOLUTELY RETURN. Keep up the good work. My only suggestion is to include some simple veggie with each entree such as rice or red potatoes; they are inexpensive and frankly the only thing anyone can complain about in your gem of a cozy restaurant. A+++ read more

Cafe paradisio is quite arguably the most romantic dinner setting in town. The atmosphere gives off a quaint, energetic, and cozy vibe. It feels like a cafe you might stumble upon in Europe somewhere. The owners are very friendly and the food is top notch for redding! It's easy to engage in conversation with your dinner party and you never feel rushed with your meal. They have a nice wine selection that pairs well with their variety of entrees. The food itself is cooked to savory satisfaction and I have yet to get something I didn't enjoy. Perfect place for a quiet romantic date with your significant other. read more

We enjoyed every bite. Brie is now on my top 10 with roasted garlic and the beet salad is very tasty. Service very personal and professional. Will recommend and come back. Close to Sundial Bridge which is also a treat. read more

One word - delicious! ... Also another word, friendly! We brought our tired kiddos on a pit stop from Seattle to the Bay Area. We had Lasagne, Chicken Parm and Pasta. No real kids menu, but they enjoyed the Fettuccini. We would definitely recommend this restaurant and look to go again on our next pass through. read more

When we arrived we were seated by, who I believe was the owner. He recommended the rib special. It was 102 degrees outside and I asked for a glass of water. He said fine and never came back. Then the waitress came to our table. We had planned to order the ribs so we ordered red wine and again I said I could really use a glass of water. She returned with the red wine and again I asked for a glass of water. Later the water arrived. On their website, they said the August special was a free appetizer with any entree. We planned to have an appetizer, two salads and split an entree so we would have room for dessert. The waitress informed us that since we were splitting an entree we would only get 1/2 an appetizer. I showed her the ad on the website and she grudgingly brought us a full appetizer. The salad was supposed to have a balsamic vinaigrette dressing it was, in fact, a balsamic reduction. not a dressing. Like having mud for dressing. We ordered the ribs and were told they were sold out. So much for the red wine we were drinking. We ordered a split of the fresh fish of the day which was halibut and a couple of glasses of white wine. The fish was cooked properly, unfortunately it was smothered in what appeared to be a honey mustard dressing. It was served with a potato dish in a ramekin. Presentation is clearly not their strong suit. It arrived as white fish with white potato. It was white food on a white plate. No color to be found anywhere. At this point I thought it couldn't get any worse until the bill arrived. It was wrong and they had to redo it. We passed on dessert and went to another restaurant for a lovely piece of cheesecake. On a scale of 1 to 10 stars. I would give them a one star. And that's because the music was good. This place passes itself off as fine dining. Save your money. read more

Amazing little cafe in the heart of downtown. I was surprised at how versatile they've made this space! From late night apps for the bar hoppers to formal dining with experienced wine tasting, I think I've found my new secret culinary nook. I doubt it will remain secret for long. read more

late night menu and ambiance is excellent... inexpensive and super tasty. keep up the great work! read more

We were disappointed with lunch. Food tasted just ok, nothing we would be dying to order again. When the waiter asked if we wanted to order a pickle or chips with our sandwiches, I was a little surprised. Then I saw why as I received a petite chicken sandwich and nothing else. For $10, perhaps a side could be included. The place has a nice atmosphere/decor. Perhaps dinner is better as the star rating seems a little high, but I doubt we will go back. I walked out asking my wife where would she liked to go for lunch next as we were still hungry. My wife and I really like good food and stay away from chain restaurants. We were hoping to add this place to our list. We'll stick to Moonstone, Champa, and Wildas for lunch. read more

Delicious. We were a party of 6 last night, celebrating anniversaries. Steven, his wife and the wait staff treated us as royalty even before we revealed our occasion. Several bottles of wine, appetizers, entrees, cheese cake. A perfect evening. Parking is convenient. We are going to be regulars. read more

Ordered delivery through grub hub. Vegetarian lasagna with a salad. Super good & delivered hot & fresh. Quality is awesome

Went here with friends. Friendly staff. Quaint little restaurant. Ordered the Thai coconut curry with chicken. The plate came out and from the look of the food it appeared to be dry the curry sauce was thick and lightly drizzled over the vegetables and rice. The bare chicken breast pieces were placed on top. It looked nothing like what curry should look like. So I tried a veggie with the sauce and it was way too spicy hot for me and had no flavor or seasoning. So I moved onto the chicken which was juicy and good but could use more seasoning than just pepper. I only ate the chicken and the small pile of rice. I ordered creme brûlée and it was ok, the sugar top was a little over cooked with a bitter aftertaste and a bit thick. The inside was inconsistent with some lumpy parts like it had been "broken". My husband ordered the Caesar salad which was too salty and too spicy. read more

Best place in town! Wonderful food (Brie cheese plate, salads, desserts). Cozy, quaint, local. Love it! Call ahead if you have a large party. read more

Quaint restaurant. Good for dates or small parties of four. Superb service. Very friendly staff. Delicious food. Carefully prepared. Close to entertainment venues. read more

Bri platter appetizer, blackened salmon Caesar salad and creme brulee. I would give more stars but they were closed New Year's Eve.. The owner and staff were hanging out drinking wine and all we wanted was coffee and dessert. He told us to ask the staff and they might make an exception. They said no. Not the way to treat a loyal patron who shows up during your normal operating business hours on a holiday that you should be open on anyway. That's my opinion read more

Had the BEST time here! Called ahead a few times to see if we needed to make a reservation for the day before valentines and they were very easy to to communicate with. Our server gave us the perfect amount of attention. It wasn't busy so the chef came out made conversation with us along with his wife, (both owners). Oh, and not to mention the food was amazing! We had tea and a quesadilla. (We were there for theo late night) Finished it off with the best cheesecake I've ever had. Make sure to get the cheesecake! And you would be surprised how well one could make a simple quesadilla. The tea was a legitimate brand as well. A great balance between sophistication and a relaxing late night cafe. I love that they're open til 1am as well. My new favorite place! Loved the pricing as well! read more

Delicious meal, vey accommodating with two small children and their choosy meal choices. Chef ended up making a grilled cheese and ham sandwich which they split. They both raved about it being the best sandwich ever. Fish tacos are amazing and refreshing..thanks again!! read more

In town on business and found this small, impressive Cafe. All I ordered was a small salad and the Minestrone soup. The Minestrone was beyond fantastic. Hopefully I can get back here soon. The prices are ridiculously good too. read more

I like Cafe Paradisio a lot. Great date spot. Me and wife have been here probably three or four times. The salmon is very great. The shrimp appetizer is wonderful. Customer service is great. I recommend Cafe Paradisio. Fun place read more

What a lovely find in Redding! Such a small restaurant, the chef (possibly owner) was out talking to guests most of the night which was really nice to see the communal atmosphere. Very reasonably priced food for the quality. The same chef/owner also put together our flight of wine which was above & beyond with a light food pairing. I'm not sure how I would describe the ambiance/decor, I think maybe Cafe Paradisio is still figuring that out as well! read more

Delicious and cheap! I highly recommend this place. The fettuccine Alfredo was thick and creamy the way it should be and more than enough to take home. read more

Went here for the late night menu. Got the gumbo special and Cesar salad. Both were very good. I would give five stars but I have only seen the late night menu and there was not to many options. Mostly sandwich. read more

Our first time here was amazing......our knew favorite place in Redding. Food is awesome.....the 2 piece band just made the intimate setting that much better. The staff makes you feel like your family! Great place!!! Our new date night place. read more

Stopped in on our way back from a trip to Oregon based on reviews. We received gracious service, very good food - even custom dairy-free Caesar salad dressing for our daughter! The team were all so warm and friendly we thought we were eating at a friends house, not a restaurant that we had never been before. Hats off to great execution! The only minor improvement would be to toast the crostini a bit more with a tad less drizzle. The steak was perfectly done on top! read more

Nice to have a classy restaurant in town. Service was great. My tofu was a bit salty but we'll try the restaurant again. Next time for lunch. read more

This is a regular spot for my wife and I. It's always good, and some nights it's great! I wish there was more of a consistency with the food. The cooked Brie plate is so delicious, but sometimes it falls short.( especially if you order for take out) it's a very solid 4 in my opinion. Super friendly staff and owners, a little on the expensive side. The food is good but let's have it great 100 percent of the time. read more

Excellent service, relaxing atmosphere, exceptional food prepared and presented with flair