walk-in dinner for 5...given a larger table in the back, but told the table was reserved for a later time...plenty of time to eat and pay, so wasn't worried...water provided along with the menu....gulping down water while looking over the menu....very quick to refill again and again...quickly decided on a paella mixto $50 which takes the longest to prepare and 16 oz. tomahawk porkchop $50 for the mains to share...for the small plates, ordered fried artichoke $16, octopus $22, garlic shrimp and toasted bread $24 and roasted mushrooms $16....about $230 total after tax and automatic 20% tip included for larger group... porkchop was tender and tasted fine...stone added a lot of sweetness to the pre-sliced pork...wasn't too large since most of the weight probably comes from the large bone...a decent porkchop, but had better...paella was seasoned right and could have been great, but the bottom was just too burnt and black...fried artichokes were fine, but probably not the best choice since the meal was starting to feel very heavy/greasy...roasted mushrooms were cooked perfectly, but weighed heavy again covered by hollandaise sauce...grilled octopus leg was tender and served with whipped potato drizzled in oil....garlic shrimp in garlic oil was tasty with the bread, but again adding to the heaviness...overall, a heavy gluttonous meal... read more

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S'Aranella is a very nice bar and restaurant in a great location right off the downtown square. It was recommended to us by a tasting room attendant for great cocktails, so we dropped in about 5:00after a day of tasting and roaming the shops and took two seats at the bar. The cocktails did not disappoint and were very creative and delicious. The O So Sabroso is an interesting take on an Old Fashioned with just a hint of Iberico ham. The El Bulli, Taragon Fix and Honey Honey were also fantastic. Since it was getting towards dinner (and we were a bit tipsy) we decided to cancel our other reservation and stay for tapas. All of the tapas were expertly executed. The jamon and mushroom croquettes were both delicious as was the Moorish Lamb. The carxofa was next level. The papas bravas were also delicious and were somewhat different being small potatoes with the skin on. Service was excellent and very friendly from the two ladies working behind the bar. The were fun and made excellent suggestions for cocktails. Highly recommended! read more

Nice place with friendly professional staff. We came for dinner recently and found S'Aranella to be a well run restaurant with Spanish dishes which are good to very good. They bring you a little dish with a generous amount of olives after you sit. We asked for bread and were brought 4 small slices of a baguette which were overly toasted and too hard to use to mop up the various sauces. Plus, they charged $4 for the 4 small pieces of bread. That's petty and not appreciated. The octopus (pulpo à la Gallega) appetizer was served with a sort of mashed potatoes. The pulpo was a little tough, not as tender melt-in-your-mouth as pulpo can be. We also got papas bravas which is a potato dish and found this to be very good. Finally, for appetizers, we also got some roasted mushrooms. All of the dishes had a sauce, and the sauces were all very well done. For a main dish, we got the paella mixta with rabbit chorizo. This was good, if perhaps too heavy on the red peppers, but that is a minor point. We found the paella to be good and we finished it, which says all you need to know! Service, again, was very good. Waters stayed full. Staff repeatedly and courteously checked on us. Ambiance is just right, with just the right level of lighting. The place was busy, and the energy was positive. read more

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This is an absolute gem. A local couple we met while wine tasting highly recommended dining here. We were not disappointed. First thing we noticed was the great ambiance and service. Along with great attentive servers, the sharply dressed gentleman in the suit (manager, host?) was fantastic. The food came in perfect portions and were very savory and satisfying. Recommend the pan con tomate with anchovies. So delish. Mussels, patatas bravas are also a great choice. Had a great cocktail as well. Will definitely keep this on our Paso Robles fave list! read more

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This place never lets us down. The service is always on point. Every visit, we sit at the bar--or on the patio if the weather is good. This time, we had the pleasure of being taken care of by Sydney, who handled both our cocktails and food orders. She was fantastic--attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. If I can help it, I'll definitely be sitting with her every time we visit. To start, I had an Old Fashioned, and my wife ordered a Whiskey Sour. We shared the deviled eggs, Croquetas de Champiñones, Mejillones Catalán (mussels), and the Paella Mixto. The deviled eggs didn't quite deliver. They lacked seasoning and texture, and the yolk mixture could have used more attention, better mixing for a creamier consistency and more seasoning. That said, the egg whites themselves were cooked well. On the other hand, the Croquetas de Champiñones were excellent crispy, flavorful, and perfectly sized bites. I'd absolutely recommend them. The standouts of the meal were easily the mussels and the paella. The sauce from the mussels was so good I almost asked for more bread just to soak it up, but instead, I poured it over the paella. Best decision ever. The paella was packed with bold flavors and great textures and with the broth poured over the top !!!! Chefs kiss! read more

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First of all, their location is top notch! What a view!!! You get to see all the people walking around, probably headed to dinner, or a drink, in front of one of the world's most beautifully lit park! And incidentally, the world's most talented and most beautiful mixologist also works there, Sydney!!! What an impressive young lady! She kept the conversation going, made us feel right at home and made some of the best cocktails! We had just had dinner so no food was consumed but let me tell you, the food being delivered to tables around us smelled soooooo good! Tapas menu and everything looked authentic!! Big score for Paso! read more

S'Aranella - Cocktails and more cocktails - Spanish Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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Was very excited to see another new diner option in Paso - especially since the Spanish restaurant we tried to go to last time closed suddenly. We stopped by without a reservation at peak diner time on a Saturday evening, they were filled up inside but were able to take us outside on the small patio counter. It's pretty hot and new, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation if you want to secure a spot. Sitting outside was still really nice since you have a view of the park and can people watch, but table space is a bit limited. We ordered a few different pintxos/tapas and a paella. We started with the Pan con tomate with paletta iberica, pulpo a la Gallega, Gambas Al Ajillo, and Croquettas. The shrimp (Gambas Al Ajillo) only came with 3 to an order, but we added a 4th one since it was two of us sharing. Everything was good, but the Pan con tomate with paletta iberica and shrimp were probably my favorite, the garlic oil that the shrimp was served in was just so flavorful. After the tapas we had the Paella Del Mar which came with shrimp, octopus, and mussels. I really liked the octopus in this dish. The paella was good, but I did enjoy the tapas more, and at $50 for the paella, I was hoping it would be really great. They're part of the LPC family, so I was a little weary at first due to our overhyped and slightly disappointing meal there, but with no expectations, S'Aranella did not and could not disappoint! As with most tapas spots in America, the food was pretty pricey, so you're gonna spend a pretty penny if you want to walk away full, but the food was really good. Will definitely come back here and revisit some of our favorites and try some new stuff too. read more

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The service was great, the food on point the chef did great work and they where all accommodating with our selections. It was and inviting atmosphere and we got to chat with many patrons, servers and chefs to pair our wines with certain dishes. The atmosphere was great it could be intimate or inviting depending on the mood I was open to talk about dishes and flavor profiles. It was a great experience. I definitely recommend this establishment for any starters or main courses and dont over look the wines. read more

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It's probably closer to a four than a three really. Cool aesthetic for downtown Paso. The menu though is a little challenging if you have kids in tow. The potatoes brave were cooked really well but needed salt, which is a reoccurring theme. Also, the sauces were smothered on there and didn't have a lot of flavor despite their bright color. And they were cold. A couple of our potatoes were so overcooked they were black and charcoaly. The flatbread was really good except that the sauce was cold and I really wanted it to be warm. The meat was nice and the bread was beautiful. The mushrooms were not very good. The garlic in there was burned so it gave it a really astringent type flavor. We got the Wagyu skirt steak. Everybody was happy with that. I believe the sauce was a chimichurri type sauce on the side and it was OK. I liked the grill leak with it. The Jamon croquettes were beautiful. They were perfectly crispy on the outside and steaming hot. The inside was boozy and delicious. It was the only thing we ate that did not need salt and we ended up ordering two orders because my son loved them so much. Not pictured we also got the shrimp. Shrimp had good flavor and you got three of them for like $18. I thought they could have been cooked a smidgen more but overall fine. Glad we stepped outside of our box, but I thought for the price the food didn't really step up in the quality I was hoping for and everything lacked a bit of seasoning read more

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This place was amazing. I am so glad I took the chance on this place, as there weren't a ton of reviews yet, but I highly recommend it. I am pretty stringent with my five star reviews, but this place definitely earned it. Everything from the drinks to the food was perfect. Everything was insanely seasoned and flavorful, I only wished I could have consumed more of both. If you love a Spanish tapas restaurant with great service and amazing bartenders, do yourself a favor and make a reservation and check this place out. Will absolutely return. read more

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We really wanted to like this place but gosh everything we ordered was salty! Many people recommended this place and we left disappointed. We ordered the rabbit chorizo, that was mushy and salty. The grilled caesar salad couldn't been better either the black dressing that was on as it was very salty. Then the hamachi collar and squid ink paella arrived we were excited to try it, only to be disappointed in how salty the patella was. The sauce in the hamachi was too overwhelming and salty we couldn't get passed the first bite. We left hungry and disappointed and our server saw and acknowledged our disappointment so kudos for Patrick for trying to compensate for us. read more

S'Aranella - Hamachi collar - Spanish Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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Right off the square in Paso Robles, S'Aranella feels like the kind of place you wander into once and then quietly decide it's going to become part of your routine. Spanish tapas anchor the menu, but the atmosphere leans more toward relaxed wine-country café than formal dining room. It's contemporary, welcoming, and comfortable in a way that encourages you to stay a little longer than planned. The room strikes a thoughtful balance between upbeat and easygoing. It's a great spot for friends catching up, small meetings that turn social, casual gatherings, or celebrations that don't need fuss to feel special. Conversations flow easily, the pace never feels rushed, and the space carries that rare sense of being lively without feeling loud. It already feels like a local favorite rather than a brand-new arrival. Drinks set the tone right away. The old fashioned was clean, balanced, and confidently made--no distractions, just good structure and depth. The Spanish wine list is clearly curated with care. These are not run-of-the-mill selections; they show nuance, texture, and real personality. The food reflects the same philosophy: simple ingredients, handled with intention. The red peppers stuffed with goat cheese were a standout for their restraint. Fresh peppers, silky olive oil, and a firm, beautifully integrated goat cheese that held together rather than crumbling. Nothing flashy, just clean flavors and excellent balance--the kind of dish that quietly wins you over. The mushroom croquettes followed with comfort and finesse. Four crisp, golden bites filled with finely chopped mushrooms and herbs, tender inside and lightly crisp outside. Paired with a Spanish-style cream, they were rich without heaviness and disappeared quickly, which is always a good sign. One of the most enjoyable dishes was the tomato preparation served with toasted bread broken into small, shareable pieces. The tomatoes were bright and juicy, simply seasoned, and meant to be scooped rather than plated formally. It encouraged interaction at the table--passing, sharing, tasting together--and fit perfectly with the tapas spirit of the restaurant. The potatoes were another highlight. Small, skin-on, lightly smashed and roasted until tender with just the right bite. Finished with aioli, they felt hearty but never heavy, seasoned at the right moment and cooked with care. Comforting, well-executed, and surprisingly satisfying. What truly elevates S'Aranella, though, is the service culture. Sitting near the bar and service station turned into part of the experience. Sydney, our bartender, was friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to talk with, and other members of the team joined conversations naturally--even when they weren't directly serving us. They shared stories about what they enjoy cooking, why they like working there, and how the restaurant fits into the larger Paso Robles community. There was genuine pride in the way they spoke about the space, the ownership, and their coworkers. That openness created a sense of connection that's hard to fake. You don't feel like a customer passing through--you feel welcomed into something that's being built with care. S'Aranella feels less like a restaurant you try once and more like the beginning of a relationship. Thoughtful food, warm service, and an atmosphere that invites conversation and return visits. Spanish tapas done with heart, confidence, and a clear sense of place--right where Paso Robles gathers. read more

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Started off with the host asking "May I help you?" when we walked in. Not "Welcome!" It was a puzzling statement and made us wonder if we were. So, my reply then was, "Yes, please seat us." It was all like a Google translated conversation. We immediately ordered the paella as it takes about 40 minutes. Started with the piquillos con queso, peppers stuffed with a lot of whipped goat cheese with drizzled with olive oil and a little honey. It had few specks of oregano and would have benefited from a little more herbs, but was otherwise good. It was followed by the special of braised suckling pig. The pork was delicious (very good quality, flavorful meat) and came with some apple and fennel matchsticks. Adding some finishing salt would make this nearly perfect. The mixto paella included chicken and rabbit chorizo, which came as links. Overall the paella was very good and was helped by the addition of the saffron aioli that gave the dish a silky smoothness. We weren't that keen on the rabbit chorizo, which was in the Mexican crumbly style and not the firm Spanish style. The dish was more than enough for two people, and after two tapas we couldn't even finish it all. The two Spanish wines we tried - a temperanillo and a monastrell - were just OK. The large, long, high-ceilinged rectangular room has all hard surfaces, so it can get very loud. They should look to install sound dampeners. read more

All I can say is Wow!! Love the vibe, great service and the food was spectacular. I also love the presentation of all of the tapas plates. Also, the wine recommendation worked for all of the plates. My cosmopolitan was excellent!! We ordered so many items on the menu, and there was not one item that we didn't enjoy. We left full & satisfied. I'm would highly recommend this new restaurant read more

S'Aranella - Our very dear friends & my wife - Spanish Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Kind of disappointed in the food taste here. For those of you not in the know, this same location used to house another tapas/Spanish restaurant that also wasn't great. After realizing that S'Aranella took over the other Spanish place, I thought that this time around will be a different experience due to all of the great reviews on Yelp. But sadly, it's still the same overly salted dishes and not great that great in taste overall. First, I had reservations and was sat immediately after checking in. Funny enough, this is the same table we sat at in 2024 under the older restaurant. I thought it was strange, but thought to myself, this can't be foreshadowing with what's about to come. Afer being seated, we waited a good 10-15 minutes before our server even came by to introduce herself to us. While waiting, we were served water, but the server overshot our glasses and spilled some water on the table and on my napkin. She didn't apologize or even offered to wipe it up. When our server finally came by to take our drink and food order, I asked for her to wipe it down and she promptly did. But this should have been addressed by the first server that spilled the water. We ordered the beef hearts, deep fried artichoke & Iberico de Belota to start. The seafood paella was our main dish. The hearts came out first and it's only 1 skewer that was pretty small. But that's not an issue if it was actually good. Sadly it was overcooked and definitely had an organ taste to it. Normally beef heats are usually cooked over charcoal and not dry with an organ taste to it. I would not recommend this dish. The fried artichoke was better and I liked the batter used to fry these up. It was crispy and the artichoke tasted like it was pickled. I thought it was pretty decent, though it would have been better with more sauce to dip it with. The Iberico was salty and was sliced too thick. I like it to melt in my mouth when consuming it like how I had it back in Spain. I understand that the Spanish probably keep the best Iberico for themselves. But the person that was slicing these a little too thick and it tasted like they basically gave us all of the scrap slices as it wasn't evenly slicked. I also didn't taste the sweetness that this cured piece of meat should taste like. The seafood paella finally came out and I thought that they definitely skimped out on the rice. It wasn't a big dish to start out with and could have used more rice for sure. We did find this dish to be a little bit on the salty side, though the prawns and mussels were cooked to the correct texture. I just wished it wasn't so salty though. Overall, this place is no different from its predesessor. I was hoping that this place would be different according to the positive reviews, but sadly, I probably wouldn't recommend this place when there are better restaurants in the area. Now, if you are gung-ho on having Spanish food/tapas, then I would not be able to sway you. Just keep in mind that the food here is salt forward. read more

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Sorry about my horrible photos, I wasn't planning on posting them lol. Everything we had was incredible, including the service. Next time I'm in CA I'll be sure to stop in again! read more

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I was so excited to try this new establishment from the same chef as LPC and it didn't disappoint. The paella was crazy good. The stuffed peppers were just ok. The drink options are amazing!! The restaurant vibes aren't anything special but sitting at the bar was very fun and we had great service. read more

S'Aranella - Seafood paella - Spanish Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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Came to celebrate a special occasion with excitement to try the only known Spanish restaurant on the Central Coast. First of all, it was a Saturday night and the place was full on a hot spring day. It was by far the noisiest place I've been in especially with glass doors shut for ac I guess. As it turned darker, the doors were opened and the noise level improved. Now for the foods: We ordered the bone in rib eye, proudly boasted as the house specialty at $4 per oz. Our portion came at $96 (24 oz), pretty pricey so better be something right? Well, it was a disappointment - some parts were tough, chewy and fatty - the gravy sauce and mushrooms were good. The charred Ceasar came with two Spanish anchovies - was ok, interesting taste but not noteworthy. The Lamb stuffed peppers were also ok, nothing special - the ground lamb tasted dry. We also had Papas bravas, commonly called Patatas bravas, one of my fave tapas. I had tasted the best in Barcelona. Well, their papas were basically fried skin on baby potatoes slightly smothered with lioli on top that didn't resemble nor taste like authentic brava sauce which is primarily made with paprika. Their sauce was nothing special but a simple, very common alioli, mayonnaise and ketchup combined. It came pretty dry that I had to ask for extra "brava" sauce - mayo and ketchup - charged me additional $2, really?! Having known a real good Spanish restaurant in San Francisco as well as having been to Spain, I can't say that this place is good enough nor recommendable for authentic Spanish cuisine. That night would be our first and last visit. The service was ok but seems like the regulars get more attention than the "newbies." Last but not least, dessert - their crema catalana, aka creme brulee, supposedly infused with orange was bland with not even a hint of orange or citrus taste to it. The whole experience was truly disappointing :( read more

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Absolutely delicious dinner last night at S'Aranella. As a long time fan and frequent visitor to Les Petites Canailles, I was thrilled to hear they were opening a new Spanish themed restaurant in the old La Cosecha space. We shared the pan con tomate , mussels, croquettes and paella. It was the perfect amount of food for two. The tomato toast, mussel sauce and paella were amazing. I usually get bomba rice with paella but our choice of doing the pasta instead was superb. I was also pleased to see that they have a full bar as well as great wine list. Service did not disappoint and I thought the prices were reasonable. The ambiance very welcoming and unpretentious. This is exactly the restaurant this space needed. We're already planning our next visit. read more

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Great spot for dinner and drinks! We ordered a few Pintxos and Tapas to share, we weren't super hungry so we got 4 plates to share. Food: Croquetas de Jamón - 4pc croquette bites with a really nice creamy interior Roasted Mushrooms - solid plate of roasted mushrooms with a nice hollandaise sauce Pulpo a La Gallega - Grilled octopus with a light potato foam Mejillones Catalan (Fav) - mussels in a really nice chorizo sauce , bread on the side to soak it all up! Drinks: O So Sabroso - Really balanced whiskey drink with a nice Sherry flavor mixed in. Refreshing but not too light! Spanish Coffee - Great drink to have as a dessert! Tasted like an alcoholic spiced creamy coffee/hot chocolate. Dining room got pretty filled on a Sunday night but the service was fast and attentive throughout dinner! read more

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S'Aranella is an absolutely wonderful experience in both food and service. A great place to come for a date, special occasion, and/or a group of friends). If Les Petites Canailles (French) wasn't enough, the owners opened S'Aranella (Spanish) restaurant. Oh the joy that this has brought to me, and this town. My favorite thing happened in dining, I was transported to another time and place. My party of 4 tried and shared a number of things (and a well-priced $40 bottle of wine): ========================================= * Croquetas de Jamón (Serano Ham Croquettes w/Saffron Garlic Aoili) [$14, 5.0 stars] * Carxofa (Crispy Artichokes w/fresh Dill; Truffle sauce, Confit Yolk, Manchego) [$16, 4.5 stars] * Pulpo a La Gallega (Grilled Octopus w/chorizo oil, Potato mashed) [$18, 5.0 stars] * Papas Bravas (Baby Potatoes w/salsa brava and a saffron Garlic Aioli) [$12, 4.5 stars] * Paella del Mar (Prawns, Mussels, Octopus, Squid Ink, Saffron Garlic Aioli w/Fiduea pasta) [$50, 4.5 stars] * Burnt Basque Cheesecake (w/Cherry Compote) [$12, 4.0 stars] * 75% Republika De Cacao (Dark Chocolate Cremoso w/EVOO, Crostini, Sea Salt) [$12, 3.5 stars] Our waiter, Sawyer, was so cool. He was very attentive, knowledgeable, and fun to joke with. Kudos. Will I come back? =============== Hell yes, and as often as I can. read more

The croquettes are incredible, we got the jamon ones and I could eat them everyday. Also got the charred Caesar which was super interesting, not your traditional Caesar by any means. We also got a bottle of wine that was incredible with their Monday night bottle special. The bartenders were amazing and so was the ambiance. Will certainly be back next time we're in town! read more

Such a great place! We loved the drinks, food & vibe. Our server was friendly and very knowledgeable about their wines and food. Our Paella Mixto was delicious. We also enjoyed the Croquetas de Jamon, Carxofa, & Pulpo. Basque Cheesecake and Carajillo cocktail for dessert were outstanding. We will definitely go back! read more

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My husband and I stopped here for dinner, sat at the patio bar. The server came to our table quickly and was very pleasant. The food and drinks were phenomenal! Can't wait to come back and try other items! read more

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Dinner service in September 2025. The service was spot on - friendly, helpful knowledgeable. We ordered a lot of dishes trying to hit a big cross-section and most were great but they can't all be bangers. Gazpacho was amazing and I really enjoyed the beef heart skewer. The grilled octopus was a low point, and tasted like it had been setting in a fridge for too long. Overall it was a great experience and I'd recommend trying S'Aranella. read more

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We were greeted and seated promptly. Service was good and knowledgeable except for the wine, but our server asked for help with that. The restaurant hadn't changed much since its last iteration. There is an off odor that seems musty still. As to the food...The croquetas were crispy on the outside and soft inside, but the Serrano ham was not the star of the dish as we thought it should be. The pan con tomate had a wonderful bread as the base, but the garlic and tomato topping was a bit too salty. We were told the seafood paella was enough for 2-3 people. It was "just" enough for 2. There were 4 prawns, 4 mussels and octopus. If three were sharing, someone would def get the short end of the stick. Hubby said his octopus was way too chewy. My pieces were tender enough. The rice was flavorful but the socarrat hadn't developed enough. If S'Aranella wants to be a true tapas and Spanish restaurant with paellas as a signature dish, they have a ways to go. read more

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The best cocktails in Paso Robles! As a local I can't think of anywhere with better cocktails. Excellent bar staff and servers. I love the fried artichokes with confit egg yolk and the papas bravas. Such an exceptional spot to share tapas and drinks with friends or a date. 100% recommend read more

Chef and owner Julien Asseo, French-born and trained, describes S'Aranella as a Spanish-inspired tapas concept shaped by lifelong travels to Spain and a deep love for its cuisine. Love is a beautiful starting point. But love does not equal fluency. Spain's cuisine is not decorative. It is structural. It is regional memory rendered edible. A paella is not simply rice and seafood -- it is integration. The rice absorbs stock, fat, and marine salinity together in the pan. And the socarrat -- the caramelized crust at the base -- is not an aesthetic flourish. It is technical evidence that the dish was executed with discipline. Here, the seafood paella arrives as rice cooked separately, with seafood placed on top rather than unified within it. A pasta "paella" is also offered -- a creative choice, certainly -- but one that further distances the dish from the technique that defines it. The rice lacks socarrat entirely. Scraping yields softness rather than crackle. And then: aioli with dill. Dill. On paella. France and Spain share a border -- but not a pantry. The French tradition reveres sauce. Spain reveres product. France refines. Spain asserts. Both are precise. Neither casually sprinkles dill on paella. The flavor profile here feels geographically confused -- less Mediterranean integration, more Nordic inflection. It reads as interpretation without immersion. A translation made from memory rather than from soil. The Pulpo a la gallega -- a dish defined by restraint -- arrives char-grilled tentacle arranged over a molded potato purée, accented with green oil and dressed with sauce. Don't give me Pulpo a la Gallega that looks like it went to culinary school in Bordeaux and came back with opinions. It's not supposed to have "a sauce." It's supposed to have olive oil and paprika and humility. Its power lies in simplicity. This preparation at S'Aranella may be technically competent, but it diverges significantly from the traditional structure. It feels reinterpreted to the point of losing its regional identity. This is not pulpo a la Gallega. It is pulpo that lost its passport. The patatas bravas -- labeled "papas" -- are whole roasted potatoes blanketed in piped aioli and thick red sauce that lives in a completely different stratosphere from actual brava -- no smoky paprika bite, no restrained heat, no emulsified confidence. Just... sauce. If you're going to freestyle, at least understand the baseline. It is not some polite drizzle trying not to offend Napa. The dish doesn't argue with tradition. It ignores it. Crema catalana scented with saffron follows. Saffron belongs to paella -- when paella is done properly. Crema catalana traditionally relies on citrus peel, cinnamon, and a thin caramelized sugar crust that cracks under the spoon. It is clarity and restraint. The saffron addition feels less like innovation and more like a broad association with "Spanishness." And then the "burnt Basque cheesecake." Basque cheesecake is not simply burnt. It is controlled. The top is deeply browned -- nearly scorched -- while the interior remains custardy, almost molten. The burn is deliberate, concentrated, and contrasted by creaminess. Here, the browning extended uniformly around the exterior, and the interior read firm rather than lush. The effect felt less like a measured, blistered top and more like a pervasive overbake -- bitterness without the intended textural payoff. In both desserts, the pattern repeats: the name is correct. The form is not. Innovation is fine. Spain isn't fragile. But this isn't innovation. It's misunderstanding dressed up as creativity. To be fair -- and fairness matters -- the service was excellent: warm, attentive, genuinely hospitable. If "home" is part of the restaurant's identity, the staff embodies it sincerely. But Spain is not a costume one wears through menu terminology alone. The names of the dishes are Spanish. The soul is not. The socarrat is missing. The brava is lost. The Gallego is disrespected. The saffron is homesick. And somewhere in Valencia, a pan weeps quietly. If this is a love letter to Spain, it is written with enthusiasm. It just isn't written in the language of the cuisine. read more

Absolutely amazing!!! It was so refreshing to try new flavors and different foods. I'm sick of the burgers and the fried brussels sprouts and salad type menus. They had a great selection of wine from Spain and other areas. There was two of us and we ordered three tapas and one paella , dessert, and wine, and it was plenty!! Service was fantastic too!! read more

S'Aranella - Spanish Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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I rarely use 5 stars, but our meal and service at S'Aranella was really good last night. All of the tapas we tried were great and the chicken main dish I had was cooked to perfection. We'll definitely come back next trip! read more

The wine is too expensive, most bottles are $80+ and even a glass is almost $20. We ordered 4 tapas for two people: the croquetas, chorizo de conejo, endive salad, and stuffed peppers. All were good and sufficient for dinner. The crème catalan was disappointing because it was so thin. You could not taste the custard for all the sugar coating. The service was excellent, attentive and friendly. read more

We visited S'Araenella on a whim, without reservations on a Friday night the week after opening. To our surprise, they were able to squeeze my husband and I in at the bar with less than a 10 minute wait. We had the pleasure to be served by Sarah, the cocktail mastermind for the restaurant. She is one of the most talented, hospitable humans I've ever encountered. She overheard my husband admiring the vermouth menu and offered to prepare him a proper Spanish-style vermouth cocktail. It was fantastic! Sarah also made some solid food recommendations and took fantastic care of us. She is an exceptional asset to this restaurant group and would be the main reason I'd return! read more

S'Aranella - Prepared vermouth by Sarah - Spanish Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Service is competent although robotic. Ambiance would be nice if the noise were turned down. The tables for two are too small to support a paella dish or two. The amount of wine in a pour is a bit below average. Paella is OK but nothing special. Chicken is tender and delicious. Highlight was something ordered on a whim, anchovy toast. I have some ideas though. If I ever go again, I will order tapas and snacks. Maybe bring a bottle of wine. read more

S'Aranellas in Paso is such a gem. The cocktails are incredibly well-crafted--balanced, creative, and made with real care. The bites are just as impressive, perfect for sharing and full of flavor. It's the kind of spot where you can settle in, relax, and enjoy great conversation over fantastic drinks and food. A go-to in Paso for anyone who appreciates quality and a warm, welcoming vibe. Highly recommend! read more

S'Aranella - Spanish Near Me - Paso Robles, California

I could not of asked for a better way to be introduced to Paso. What an experience. Great vibe, service was outstanding and the chef's eye for detail was simply perfect. Everyone was warm, friendly and extremely attentive. This place was our amuse-bouche to our evening but it stole the show as the main course. We ordered half the menu but were tempted to get one of every. I can't wait to go back. Pan con tomate, so simple yet so bright and delicious. Tortilla espanola was a surprise of flavor. I didn't want to share. Gambas Al ajillo was cooked to perfection and packed in so much flavor with all the garlic. Croquetas are a must. Papas bravas are a staple and something you shouldn't pass up. The list goes on. If you have not been here yet or are waiting to try it out just go. You will not be disappointed. I am excited to come back and this will be my first stop. read more

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We're local to this area but this was our first time here. We had read a review that sounded great, and we love Spain and Spanish food, so we treated ourselves to a nice dinner the week before Christmas. Everything here was top notch! Our server was outstanding, and the space inside has a very cool, relaxing vibe. This is wine country, so I expect a great wine list and this didn't disappoint. Since it is a Spanish restaurant, it was great to see Spanish wines on the menu in addition to many other choices. We chose to get tapas and share them. They were all excellent. For me, the highlight of the dinner was the Burnt Basque Cheesecake, it was outstanding!!! read more

S'Aranella was amazing! Just went for a quick stop for drinks at the bar and they were so yummy! I ordered the tarragon tequila drink they had on their menu, it was SOO good! The space is also pretty cute! read more

Good authentic Spanish Tapas. Great service fantastic steak.. paella was good albeit a bit crispy. A bit pricey but good.

Amanda was so incredible!! The food, drinks and service were all so great. She def set the tone for our dinner. So great and we cannot wait to go back!! read more

Awesome location in a fun part of downtown. We came on a Sat night with no reservation but they have a nice, long bar with full food service and open seating. The staff was really friendly. The menu read so well but we were only able to order a few things between the two of us. I love tapas and pintxos and the presentation on all 3 items we ordered was great. We got the deviled eggs--fully loaded with a generous amount of filling but the whites were very, very firm, almost the texture of a pickled egg (without the pickled flavor), it wasn't off putting, just noteworthy. Next we tried the mushroom croquetas--beautifully fried with fantastic texture inside but couldn't discern any mushrooms. The sauce was incredible though! Last, we got the rabbit chorizo served as a pintxo--really impressive how flavorful these were with a nice spice level and that hint of gamey rabbit coming through too. The bread was really nice quality and the sofrito was absolutely amazing!!! Paired with a Tempranillo, this one was super satisfying. read more

S'Aranella - Inside of the mushroom croquetas. Perfectly fried, gorgeous texture inside! - Spanish Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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