This is my 2nd review of a fantastic eatery. The reason for the lower mark is as follows: (server is Mr. M.) Dinner for 2 with reservation at 8:00pm. We arrived at 8 and were promptly seated. When we were ordering, my lady asked for lasagna (she's vegetarian). Server, "Oh I'm sorry, I just sold my last lasagna." [Out-of-item #1] [Note to server: You don't say "we just sold our last lasagna..." that did not make us feel any better... :( And there is no "I" ...it's "we"... unless of course he's the owner.] She had been looking forward to the lasagna ever since we made the reservations a week prior, and was upset, but she found an alternative (see below). I ordered the cajun seafood pasta. As I was eating, I noticed there were no pieces of Cod as was described in the menu. I called the same server over... "Oh, we ran out of fish, so the chef substituted extra shrimp and scallops. Really? I would have ordered the plank-salmon had I known when I was placing my order. [Out-of-item #2] As we were ordering desert, my lady asked for the Creme Brûlée. Same server: "we're all out of that." [Out-of-item #3] So: without lecturing too much... I realize planning meal counts is a challenge for a small establishment, BUT if a you're out of an item, either put it on your board to be seen as customers enter (they had a board), or the server MUST tell customers when they're seated of any items not available. Expectations need to be set early and appropriately. Server needs to be sent back to server school. Well... we will certainly be back since the food is indeed phenomenal. And the guitar jazz duo was once again amazing. We hope policies will be adjusted. To their credit, the chef did accommodate my lady by making a lovely pesto-linguini substitution... and it was delicious. read more

Vegetarian & vegan friendly. They had indoor dining during the COVID era. My wife & I enjoyed their garlic bread half loaf, beet salad, Italian soda, & Zen bowl with tofu. read more

Upon a late night coming from a hike, we looked for something near our hotel that was still open... and we're glad Cafe Paradisio was! Let me the paint the picture. Warm evening, well-lit cafe with a chef and a hostess jollily chatting on the outside step. They notice us, greet us, and open the door welcoming us inside. We step in, where we are led to a table for two, as we notice how great the food looks for the surrounding diners. I'm excited that this looks very promising, especially when we went from not having a place to eat to having a really nice meal to close out the night. The waiter approaches - very nice man with poise and a pleasant charm - and after a quick run through the menu, we selected our choices - chicken marsala and Zen Paradisio tofu salad. When the food came, everything looked great. The sauce for the marsala was different than standard, but it was really really tasty. The chicken itself was a little overcooked, but not bad still. The Zen Paradisio tofu itself was okay (though the order-ee liked it) - it came with three sauces that I can't name, but the presentation of it was superb. Overall, a quaint place for dinner in the cozy town of Redding! Thanks again for the wonderful experience! read more

Great food, the salmon was over the top, fresh and very moist. Great atmosphere, unbelievable beer list and great wine. Chicken Marsala was very good and clam chowder soup was great. Parking is easy and a great addition to the Redding downtown area. read more

First time eating here and what a pleasant surprise. The service was excellent, food was fantastic and don't let the small 11 table dinner area scare you away. Even tho they were short staffed tonight it ran very efficiently. We will definitely be going back. read more

The service here was fantastic! We stopped in while traveling through the area with our pup and they moved a table outside to accommodate us. We split some small side dishes and all were delicious! read more

Absolutely delectable! I had a small appetite and selected the cold Asian pork appetizer and pear salad. My husband loved his elk burger. I have been here twice before and never dissatisfied with the food, service, of atmosphere. Great date night destination! read more

I've eaten here a couple of times now spread out over about a year. Each time the food is okay, but not amazing. I didn't exactly regret eating here, but I would have preferred to try something new. Very nice people and a good atmosphere (though usually quite empty) but the food just doesn't hold up. read more

On the pricey side for Redding. It's the sort of place where the fish comes by itself on the plate and you order a salad separately. Nonetheless, very good all the way through the meal. My map app took me the wrong way down Yuba street; this restaurant is small, but look for the warm, inviting space with full tables and bustling waitstaff. I liked how intimate and cozy it was. We sat in the corner and were able to watch everything coming and going to the kitchen. My dad didn't like the wooden bench built into the corder because the backrest hit him at an uncomfortable angle, but when you're eating you're not leaning against that part anyway. Go ahead and order a bottle of wine, I trust the glass pours were adequate, however, the shape of the glass was deceptive so I felt like we didn't get enough. Green grapes come out complimentary while you wait for your food. My dad ordered a beet salad that I was incredibly jealous of. Be adventurous, get the beet salad that you wouldn't normally make at home. The Caesar was satisfactory. My barbeque salmon with pineapple salsa was perfect; cooked nicely, presented prettily, and oh-so-tasty. My dad had Ahi with some sort of wasabi cream sauce that he wouldn't even share, so that must have been great as well. Other tempting things on the menu: chicken marsala, lasagna (I saw a serving of this go by and WOW!), steak medallions. Not sure what the theme is, but there's a little bit of everything. Staff was attentive and friendly. They didn't glower at me when I managed to somehow knock over a wine rack trying to climb out of the corner bench seat. Luckily nothing was broken save for my pride. read more

We just celebrated our 50 th wedding anniversary with a wonderful evening and delicious dinner at Cafe Paradisio. I had the Beef Cheek on Rissotto and my husband had the heavenly scallops. The Tuscan soup was fantastic! We've had many very good meals, in many locations. Amber, our waitress was delightful amd made a point of calling us by name. Mike, the chef, personally delivered our entrees to the table.This was all so delicious, all made in house and well presented. We are looking forward to another visit soon. Thank you to Mike, his sous chef and Amber. Margie and Bill read more

Service was okay. Walked in to an empty restaurant and expected to be seated relatively quickly, but there was no front of house staff. The food was tasty but not worth the price. I ordered the Zen bowl with the seared ahi and ended up getting food poisoning. My boyfriend ordered his sirloin medium well and the meat was so rare it was basically uncooked. Would not recommend. read more

Hey great and cozy little place to dine with some very nice original artwork on the walls. Always a pleasant experience.

It's a super cute restaurant with really fresh good food. I had the elk burger which was cooked perfectly and packed with tons of flavor and my husband's chicken zen bowl was really delicious. Service was amazing too! Can't wait to go back read more

Not so good. My fish tacos were dry over cooked frozen cod. I get much better fish tacos at other restaurants. Service was o.k but waitress was one who suggest the fish tacos. Why?? No Bueno read more

Great friendly service, fantastic food, easy parking. Working downtown I forget about this great little spot. So far everything on the menu has been delicious and lunch is usually between $8-$15. Highly recommend! read more

Minus one clam cuz I ate it! I ordered Cajun combination seafood pasta, but I asked for non Cajun, it was delicious. My dining partner had salmon, a bit over cooked, he said it "was ok". He asked for mash potatoes in place of rice pilaf. (Since it was St Patrick's Day, their special was Shepard's pie, which comes with mash potatoes) but they wouldn't substitute it. that was a bit disappointing read more

Paradisio - American Near Me - Redding, California

I was having a difficult Tuesday; all the smoke from wildfires choking me from the moment I woke up. However, life must go on, and my stomach reminded me it still needed stoking. It was about 1:30 and I hadn't eaten anything, so in-between errands I spied a small sign as I pulled into a parking spot off of Pine. Cafe Paradisio... hey I haven't tried that place yet and it reminded me of a GREAT movie, Cinema Paradisio. Life is supposed to be experienced, and I was quite hungry, so I popped in. Wow. This place is lined with local artists' work hanging along each wall. Not a huge place in size, but there is an aura and I felt a sweet surge of energy the moment I entered. The hostess / server greeted me with a beautiful smile and pleasant conversation as I made my way to the back of the room. Sat down at the bar.. It was JUST me so why take up table space. Further conversation with the lovely lady and briefly with the chef as he scurried about prepping things, I learned more about downtown Redding's best kept secret. For 6 years Cafe Paradisio has been delighting the lucky and those in the know with "Italian tinted" California Cuisine taste sensations. I was rewarded with the fantastic ZEN BOWL that features a Cajun seared Ahi floating among FRESH squash, zucchini, cabbage,bell pepper, carrot and red onion put to bed on a mat of Jasmine rice and seasoned with a very nice dressing. I added a small school of grilled shrimp, and fell into a comfortable numb of relaxation and satisfaction as my tastebuds exploded with exuberance. The little voice in my head quickly spoke up with congratulations for selecting such a beautiful meal and dining experience. As I took my time savoring each forkful, I returned my focus to the art gallery featuring local talent on each wall. Now my mind; my body, my heart, were all pulsing with a warm, glowing vibration. I completely enjoyed my small adventure, from the moment I drifted into Cafe Paradisio on thru to the final morsel. I was told by my wonderful server live music is featured on Friday and Saturday evenings. NOW, my ears may one day soon, join in on the pleasure of this fine establishment. I'm looking forward to my next lil adventure here at Cafe Paradisio. read more

must say im very pleased with this place. my gf and I came at 10:15 for the late night menu. I ordered the meatball sub and added grilled pepper and onion. the serving was very hearty. could only say great things about it minus the bread it was nothing special. we also ordered the mac and cheese it was very tasty. my gf got the chicken quesadilla. we also got french press coffee which i wasnt that happy with. my gf liked it tho. even got dessert all for $40 bill tipped $10 for the great service i would rate it 4 stars but the service made me not. all in all a great little spot to stop. i look forward to getting lunch or dinner in the future read more

Paradisio - meatball sub - American Near Me - Redding, California

I have been driving by this restaurant for years. Decided It was time to give it a shot. Yelp'ed it and I was ready. I had at the Cajun seafood pasta. Frickin Delish. My lovely bride had the Lasagne with meatballs. She said it was bomb. Nice quiet little place. It Had live music, it had it all, except for the waitress. She was a little stand off ish. Whatever did not ruin my evening. Great food, great place. read more

Only been here a couple times but both time were outstanding. The menu has something for every taste and it's all delicious. My friend and I shared the baked Brie platter which is a must try! It was truly delicious. For dinner I had the lasagna and added on meat balls. It was enough for at least 2 full meals. It was a perfect execution of a classic dish. My friend had the pulled pork gnocchi which she let me try and the pork was crisp flavorful perfection. The next time I went I got the pulled pork gnocchi to go because the bite I had was not enough. I can't wait to try the braised short rib next time! When I ate there we had sat at the bar. The name of the lovely women who served us is not coming to mind unfortunately, however her service was very memorable. She was very friendly and attentive with out being over bearing or interrupting my friend and I catching up. I always ask way to many questions and she didn't seem at all annoyed or trying to rush me. Overall my experience with this local gem has been nothing but positive and I look forward to enjoying more of their excellent food and service. SUPPORT SMALL LOCAL BUSINESSES! read more

Excellent Meal. Gluten Free options. Friendly staff. Worth giving it a try. Was in town for a few days for work and always look to try a few local restaurants. You will not be disappointed. read more

We recently dined at Cafe Paradiso, always my favorite before the crazy Covid Shutdown! We had a reservation for 5, perfect window table. We were celebrating a special occasion and our server, Amber did an awesome job of making it a most memorable evening! We were pleasantly surprised to see the restaurant 100% full on a Thursday evening!!! Food and service were great. Highly recommend Cafe Paradiso for excellent service, attention to detail and great food! read more

Another amazing dinner at Cafe Paradiso's. Our dinner was perfect in every way. We shared the awesome clam chowder, arancini (delicious), Ahi Zen Bowl and Chicken Marsala. It was a full house again tonight - make your reservations!! Customer service was superb - Amber was our food server again and she is ourstanding. Clearly understands the importance of customer care. The chef is a magician creating delicious appetizers and dinners (btw- clam chowder rocks). If you are looking for a lovely evening - give Marshall a call - you won't be disappointed. It is also fun to run into friends there - supporting our local businesses!! GO Redding!! read more

Superb. I wrote to Cafe P and made a special request for my husbands 40th birthday and they were happy to provide it! The chef made a beef wellington and a special dessert for us. We chose two appetizers to start with and both were just mouth watering. The wellington was made perfectly and had mashed potatoes and asparagus with it. I nearly licked the perfectly paired coffee sauce from my plate! The dessert was a fancy type filled doughnut hole that nearly had me in tears it was so scrumptious. I love this restaurant and will be back many times! The chef clearly loves what he does! read more

First time here and I am very happy! Food was awesome. I had the shrimp blt and splurged with the onion rings OMG! Met Marshal the owner very engaged in our conversation and seemed to really care about his restaurant. My friend had the caprese salad talk about beautiful! I can't wait to come back for dinner. 5 stars from me! read more

Paradisio - American Near Me - Redding, California

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I had a Caprese salad. The tomatoes were sour, the greens tasted of black licorice and all around nasty. I picked out the mozzarella and left the rest. The place is cute. Waitress was nice but my salad was terrible. The prices are too high for what is provided and wait time for food is a bit lengthy. read more

Paradisio - This is a $14 Caprese salad. Not worth it. - American Near Me - Redding, California

Decided to try Cafe Paradiso this evening because the food looked good in their pictures. I was very disappointed. The food lacked good flavor. We ordered the Brie appetizer which was the only shining star. The braised short ribs were covered in an awful tasting gravy. I couldn't eat it and had to send it back. The clams in a tomato white wine butter sauce were not much better. It tasted like spaghetti sauce poured over clams. We were the only people there which in hine sight was probably for good reason. We will not be back. read more

Great food I encourage people to try this place you will not be disappointed. The food was nice fresh out the oven.

This is such a cute little restaurant! The food was good. The waitress is super nice.

Drove up from San Francisco to meet my sister who lives in Washington who was in Redding for a church event. Picked this place based on yelp. Our server was amazing. Very personable and connected with all three generations of our dinner party. Food and wine was great. Had the scallops and they were delish! Tutu had the short ribs and they were as described 'melt in your mouth'! Wonderful food and great service - can't ask for more! And loved the art on the wall. read more

Such high hopes for dinner. This was a favorite spot of ours and we were delighted to see it open back up. We had 7pm reservations and arrived promptly at 6:50. We were not seated until 8:10. Super hungry and still optimistic, we ordered our options from set menu 20 minutes later. Our server (Claire) was very friendly but not attentive. We saw her three times all night... Our main courses didn't arrive until 9:15, a full 35 minutes after our soup/appetizer had been devoured... My Medium steak was very Rare, but I didn't want to send it back, for fear it would be another 30 minutes. Since they had run out of Filet Mignon, we had the New York. It was tasteless. The bright spot: the amazing Clam Chowder and Raspberry Trifle. We hope this was just a case of being overwhelmed and underprepared. read more

Had the Chimichurri Chicken Avocado Salad it was so delicious and the exact amount as I could actually finish it. The Pinot Noir was also excellent. The service was great. Really recommend this place. read more

Would give 3.5 stars if possible. They have 3 outdoor tables and we're very accommodating in pushing 2 together for us to eat outdoors. The server was very friendly, but I was surprised to not see her or any indoor patrons wearing masks. I understand that they are still in the reopening stage of the pandemic, but that still came as a huge surprise, as every other place we saw had only outdoor dining and a mask policy. The food was pretty good- the zen bowl was full of tuna and vegetables. My kids had pasta dishes (pesto pasta) and liked them. read more

Took my wife out for her birthday dinner. Both of us felt it was the best Italian food we have had in a long time. The limited number of tables lends to intimate dinning experience. Flavors on all dishes rocked. Great service ! Chef is 5 star. Will go back on special occasions for sure. read more

Great service, amazing food. The penne pasta was super great. A little dark lighting and kind of hard to find but over all super great and recommend for travelers in this area. read more

Have never been treated so rudely by a restaurant. My husband & I decided to celebrate Valentine's Day early by going out. I specifically chose CP bcuz I like to support local restaurants. I made a reservation 5 days in advance & even confirmed, that we were coming. We decided to dress up & make a night of it. We arrived @ the restaurant 5 min early. There were 2 tables available. A 2 top, very small right by the front door w/ awkward seating & a 4 top in a good position. The waiter came to tell us that they were clearing the 2 top for us. I told him that that wasn't going to work for us. He told us that the 4 top was for a couple that had requested to be near the band. They came in after us & were promptly seated. We were essentially told, take it or leave it. We left & had a nice dinner elsewhere. The sad part is right b4 Covid hit last year, I had lunch @ CP & knowing they were going to close I bought a $100 gift certificate to use @ a later date, to help them out. I know both my husband & I will not ever eat there again, & I'm requesting my $ back from the gift certificate. We are thoroughly disgusted the way we were treated. Shame. You lost good customers! read more

Long review so here is the bottom line: noisy, very small portions, high prices, extra charges. After reading a glowing review in the Record Searchlight, we decided to give Cafe Paradisio a try. Wow, were we disappointed. First off, the restaurant is in a very small space which leads to a very noisy environment. Add live music and carrying a conversation with the person across the table becomes impossible. After reviewing the menu, I decided on the lasagne only to be told that they had run out. How do you run out of a main menu item at 6:30 on a Saturday when dinner service has pretty much just started? As a second choice, I settled on the Hawaiian Pork Tenderloin. Presentation was good as was the flavor. The biggest disappointment was that there was a single medallion of pork. For size comparison think of the small bars of soap you get at a hotel. That's it, one small piece with a $25 price tag attached. Very poor value for what you get. This is not New York or haute cuisine. And this does not stand alone. I have spoken with others in our group and they all felt that the portions were very small and prices way too high. Since we were a party of 8, they automatically talked on a 20% gratuity. Seriously? If you want 20%, the food and service needs to be seriously improved. Also, according to IRS rules, since the restaurant is adding the "gratuity" it is considered a service charge and does not count towards gratuities given to staff that are voluntarily added by the patron. If any of the service charge is distributed to the employees, it counts as wages and not tips. So what is the reason to add the charge except greed by the owner? Is it any harder to serve a table of eight as compared to two tables of four? I would say no. One last thought. There were five people working the restaurant that night. Three were front of house staff with the other two being the chef and his assistant. Neither the chef or assistant were wearing caps, hats, or anything else to contain their hair (CA Health and Safety code 113969). I wonder how many other HSC codes they ignore. Long review but as you can guess we will not be returning. read more

The salad was delicious except for the rancid sunflower seeds. We sent our salads back and in return got salads w/o the seeds. Our chicken Marsala was barely palatable as the dish was overly salty. read more

You just can't go wrong here with anything on the menu! The scallops are amazing and their chicken Marsala is the best in town. The wine list is great and the chef often comes out to talk with you and make recommendations. Your waitress will remember you which is always nice. Tiny, so make a reservation. Oh, and their French press coffee is the perfect way to top off your meal. read more

Delicious! One of our favorite date night restaurants. Just wish you got bread with your order lol