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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!
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!
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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
2 years ago
Swung by here while strolling downtown with no reservations on Valentine's Day. We were sat quickly and waitress was over within seconds. We ordered shareable plates and they were perfect. Their cocktails were also superb. Food and drinks came out quickly and our waitress was very attentive. Manager was also making his rounds and made us feel extremely welcome. read more
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Our experience could not have been more exquisite. From the decor, to the lighting and music, the setting was velvety yet vibrant. The staff was attentive and highly knowledgeable on each course we were served. The fish tasted like it was caught moments before it hit the table and the complimentary flavors in each dish left you curious for what's next. Chefs attention to detail from presentation to profile was celebrity status. Thank you so much for accommodating our group and helping us celebrate together, we can hardly wait to come back and see what Chef puts out next. read more
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My wife and I were looking forward to this meal unfortunately did not go as planned. We started with a bottle of La Biciclera "Voldora" Tempranillo this white wine was cool and refreshing. Appetizer we ordered the Croquetas de Jamon. Nice texture and just delicious. we ordered the Paella Del Mar. when the Paella came out the food runner asked if he could serve it or if we wanted to serve ourselves. I told him I would serve it because I wanted to take a picture. He then proceeds to mix up the Paella with the spatula provided not cool this ruined the picture. One of the shrimps was undercooked rubbery in texture. When I shared these 2 incidents with our server Amber she looked a little confused . I told her I am bringing this up because you asked how it is going and I was not looking for a discount or anything like that simply stating the shrimp was under cooked and when the dish comes with 4 of the shrimp that is 25% of the shrimps and the food runner stirring the Paella was not cool. She mumbled something which I did not fully understand. She had a small shrimp plate with bread come to our table. I am thinking this was her way to say sorry? We did not ask for a replacement of the shrimp . My concern and hope is she communicated to the kitchen staff to be more careful when cooking seafood. read more
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Amazing food, very creative cocktails, attentive staff and a really cool atmosphere. Definitely looking forward to a return visit. read more
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Absolutely exquisite flavors & friends. The refreshments are amazing as is the wine selection. I love their luscious take on the classic Carajillo. The tapas will tantalize your taste buds with every bite. The chefs and liquid chefs really know what they are doing back there. My favorite dishes have to be the pulpo y iberico--I will definitely be back for more, again & again. Special thanks to Syd & Sarah for the stunning service, smiles and talent. The whole team is great--my cup runneth over!! Shout out to Patrick Alex & Chef as well read more
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Highly recommend. Great food, great service. Recommend making dinner reservations as it got busy pretty quickly after we were seated at 6 pm on Sunday night. We ordered tapas and paella and their red sangria was possibly the best I've ever had. The paella was delicious, very rich and decadent so come hungry. The pan con tomate is definitely a great starter, light and delicious! read more
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