Well visiting Paso Robles for my first time. We somehow found the little gem. The salmon was delicious. Food ~ Fantastic! Service ~ Tentative! Ambiance ~ Pleasant! read more

Great service and great food. I made reservations for Saturday for my anniversary. It's a small place with an even smaller bar. They brought out bread and we ordered drinks which came out quickly. I also ordered their soup of the day, which I forgot to take a picture of. It was like a chicken and noodle soup with a dash of tomato. Probably one of the best soups I've had. I wish my risotto was cooks just a little longer, some of the rice were hard to chew. I also was a little disappointed in their tiramisu. Although it had great flavor there were no lady fingers in it. It was just the mascarpone and chocolate. read more

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Run don't walk to this restaurant! It is fabulous. If I could give more stars I would. The ambiance is clean, crisp and cozy. Service is top notch with the perfect number of staff to provide exemplary service... from refilling water to removing dishes our waitress had the perfect amount of help. Drinks and Food: Apertivo Martini- 6/5. The olives are def hand stuffed and the martini olives are not your standard jarred olives. Plus one of the smoothest martinis I have had. The bartendress (go girl) is def a keeper. Bruschetta- 5/5. Four good size pieces of lightly toasted soft bread with diced tomatoes, basil, olive oil and a hint of garlic (not overpowering like so many). Agnolotti di Scampi Zafferano -7/5. It's beyond great...it's absolutely divine. Thin tender pasta filled with a shrimp/prosciutto ground filling perfectly balanced so that the prosciutto doesn't overwhelm the delicious taste of the shrimp. And then covered in the beautiful saffron sauce. I was afraid this would be pretentious with overpriced quality like many upscale Italian restaurants are, but it is not. I would come back again and again and again. Go! read more

We could not get a reservation here for this past Saturday so we arrived at opening around 5:30. We were able to get a table but were told that we could only have it till 7. Which is pretty reasonable to me. From beginning to end service was perfection. The complimentary focaccia and olive tapenade is absolutely to die for. I will be thinking about his for years to come. We ordered the Pappardelle alla San Pietro- so good, generous amount of shrimp Linguine ai muscoli di mare e porri- made perfectly not too greasy Special of the Day pasta - cannot remember the name but my daughter did not love it, it was definitely a different flavor than anything we have ever had, and I'm glad she tried something new. I only remember that it had saffron, sausage and asparagus. The restaurant itself is pretty small but comfortable, warm and clean. A great overall experience and worth stopping by. read more

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If you're searching for the best Italian restaurant ever, this place absolutely delivers--at both their San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles locations. Impressively, the quality and flavor are equally exceptional no matter which one you visit. The Paso Robles spot has a slightly more intimate feel, with the kitchen in full view of the dining room, adding a warm, inviting touch and a bit of culinary theater to the experience. I ordered the evening's seafood linguine special in a tomato cream sauce, and it was truly out of this world. Perfectly cooked pasta, fresh, tender seafood, and a rich, balanced sauce that brought everything together beautifully. Every bite felt indulgent without being heavy. What truly elevated the entire experience, though, was the exceptional service. The staff paid such close attention to every detail--from thoughtful menu recommendations to perfectly timed courses and genuine check-ins that never felt intrusive. You could tell they took pride in creating a seamless, memorable dining experience. From ambiance to flawless execution, this restaurant nails it. Easily one of those places you keep thinking about long after the meal is over. read more

Buona Tavola-Paso Robles - Tortiglioni Del Buon Gustaio with braised eggplant. - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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Wow! Staying on the coast but came in for wine tasting. We wanted italian and my Yelp friends flagged this place first. So right! Small shotgun dining room with grill in the back. Nice windows outside Our server was excellent. Having lunch so the wife got the Caesar salad with anchovies. She loved it. I got Tortelloni di zucca alla salvia e mascarpone. Homemade tortelloni stuffed with pumpkin and ricotta cheese in a sage and mascarpone cheese sauce topped with toasted walnuts. Yummmmm They started us with fresh bread and olive tapenade. So delicious. So sorry I don't live here. We had another winery to go to so had a cup of coffee. So good. Excellent place!! I am ready to go back. read more

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This was our second visit, and I would definitely return! Our server was lovely, and service is very attentive. They are waking by nonchalantly and ensuring you have what you need. My water glass never got the half way mark. The food is delish. Love the olive tampenade served with the bread. Hubby's steak was cooked a little unevenly, but he devoured it. (My sample bite was great!) Loved the veg that came with it, and he loved his mashed potatoes. I had the papparadelle with shrimp. The sauce was divine, the pasta was cooked perfectly, and the shrimp were great. The restaurant is small and it can feel a little claustrophobic at times. Several servers bumped into my chair a few times trying to get around. And the front house stuff got a little over anxious to speed our departure, even though hubby was finishing his wine. Those two issues knock them down to 4 stars. The food and servers are top notch, and for that, I'm a fan!! read more

Buona Tavola-Paso Robles - Pappardelle with shrimp. Delish! - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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Solid italian food ! Locals love it. Recommend. Gets crowded even on weekdays so make a reservation. We are celebrating a monthlong birthday -bread and olive tapanade delicious -Insalata tricolore : fresh ; waiter plated it for two - Tortelloni alla Piemontese -veal stuffed tortelloni ( this is a softer suppler pasta than tortellini ) Delicious filling snd beautiful tomato sauce with mushrooms . Shareable if you had a salad . Waiter plated it for 2 - Pollo scamiciato alla Vinaggia - we shared and waiter plated it separately for 2 : thank you - Tirimisu : thick shaved chocolate atop! Creamy Marscapone is abundant. Less rum soaked sponge cake than most... but enjoyed this version also - we enjoyed 2 glasses of house wine - not many pics we were hungry and chatted a lot read more

Buona Tavola-Paso Robles - veal stuffed tortellini - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Service. Atmosphere. Drinks. And let's talk about the food. Amazing and authentic A must try in Paso. read more

Buona Tavola-Paso Robles - Peach Bellini - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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Love the food, wait staff is great too. However... We were looking forward to our latest visit this past Saturday night. We booked a table for 7:30 weeks ago. We wanted to have a party of 6, but online the website limited us to 5. We called a couple of hours before to confirm and add the 6th person, but were told they could not accommodate 6 people, unless we had called much earlier to guarantee the table by providing a credit card number to hold the reservation. This was not at all clear until it was too late, so we went somewhere else. My advice is to verify your reservation is confirmed for the correct number of people well before you visit. We may or may not return, because as I mentioned above, the food and staff are great. read more

Ordered pumpkin potato gnocchi and orichetta pasta with tomato sauce. Both dishes are pretty good. The bread came with olive spread, love it!! Waiter is knowledgeable and can help make decision between tortellini and gnocchi. The place oozes comfort, and Tuesday lunch crowd is a bit thin at 11:40am. We came here for dinner last night and it was packed with a few people waiting listed. We didn't have dinner here. Went to the Alchemist instead. read more

Buona Tavola-Paso Robles - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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Truly an authentic Italian dining experience, rich flavors, a warm atmosphere, and that classic old-world charm that makes you feel like you've stepped into a family-run trattoria. We dined as a group of five and, unable to settle on just one or two dishes, leaned fully into a family-style approach. It was the right move. Every plate that hit the table was fresh and flavorful. The pasta dishes were the true stars, each one perfectly cooked with just the right balance of seasoning and spice, making it nearly impossible to pick a favorite. Paired with a bold Paso Robles red, the meal came together beautifully. As the evening went on and the wine flowed, the table got louder, the laughter came easier, and for a moment, we felt like we were dining somewhere deep in Italy rather than on California's Central Coast. Despite it being a Thursday night, the restaurant was buzzing which is always a good sign. They clearly have a loyal following, and after this experience, it's easy to see why. Great experience! read more

Buona Tavola is a wonderful friendly ambience serving comfort and warmth as easily as walking into a Hallmark Christmas movie set. The butternut soup and our tortellini and fettuccine selections were wonderful and delivered an experience we greatly enjoyed. Our primary server was friendly and attentive with us as with all of the staff. The restaurant was a happy bustling space and I recommend it highly! read more

It was clear this place was loved by locals. The restaurant was packed by around 5:30pm on a weekday. We tried the penne arrabbiata (spicy indeed!) and linguine muscoli which were both delicious. The lattughette novel salad (baby lettuce, which was basically mixed greens from a grocery bag) was underwhelming. It did have some fennel as a garnish on the top, but based on the overall menu, ambiance and class of the restaurant, I was expecting a more creative and crafted salad, not something I'd get at a diner. I'd recommend you try another salad not this one, unless you really love a basic mixed greens. In the couple hours we observed our surroundings, it seemed like the servers knew some of the people who were probably locals, as they spoke and chatted with them in a more friendly manner. The service we got as a tourist couple was pretty basic. I'd still recommend this place. read more

Buona Tavola-Paso Robles - Penne arrabbiata (quite hot!) - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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Service was excellent! I made a rezy for 930pm and the restaurant staff called to let me know that kitchen closes at 930. We had the seafood linguini pasta - the seafood was fresh and tasty, the linguini was lack sufficient flavor. We had the chocolate souffle - it was nicely plated but the taste was underwhelming. Chocolate did not run. Fancy interior and upscale vibes. read more

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My party of 4 didn't have reservations but we were fortunate to have seating at the bar on a busy Sunday evening. The best food we ate was the homemade bread with olive tapenade. Sadly all of the meals were a miss. I started with the soup of the day, cream of cauliflower. This probably was good until it was watered it down. That's my guess, anyway. I chose the linguine with seafood as my entree. Unfortunately the order got put in incorrectly and I received the wrong entree. This happens, I understand! And my entree was generously comped. However the scallops had no sear, the sauce had no depth and I had asked for no shrimp and sure enough, I was staring at shrimp. I tried the tortiglioni del bun gustaio which is pasta with braised eggplant and the eggplant was waaay undercooked. The other meals were not memorable. The bartender was super busy that evening and over worked. read more

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Liked it so much last year, I'm back for more. I can say the one thing I'm not thrilled about is the space. I really didn't notice last time, but if you are a party of two, one will be sitting on the bench while the other will be in a chair. Server was on it. Explained the special in which we partook. The pasta we split was Carbonara with seafood. Cooked well. Didn't really catch any bacon. Seafood was likely previously frozen. Also ordered the veal chop. Very tender, but lacked flavor. Wasn't what I was expecting. Drinks were fantastic! read more

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Whoa. I ate here 4 hours ago and am still full. The bread and tapenade kept coming, eventually and literally feeding a small family. But we wanted more and this cute spot did not disappoint. I got the homemade veal, spinach, cheese pasta, and it was Amazing. My family got shrimp pasta and loved it. The restaurant itself is authentic, but not pretentious, friendly, but not fake. The experience was outstanding and you should come here. read more

Buona Tavola-Paso Robles - The inside is tasteful and fun. - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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A cozy and bustling dining room. Service was outstanding and the appetizers and wine were on the table within minutes of ordering. The food was amazing and our server took the time to recommend wines based on my tasting preferences. And he nailed it! read more

One of our favorite restaurants in Paso. Probably our favorite one since this is a place we frequent every time we are in town! Their outside patio is dog friendly and their food does not disappoint ! Their espresso martinis are espresso forward and packs a punch! We get the angnolotti with saffron every time we come and we always try various dishes. Service is great and pastas are made fresh ! read more

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This place hit. After a day of wine tasting we were craving carbs and multiple hosts had recommended Buoma Tavola I got the papardelle Alla San Pietro and my partners got the tortelloni bufalino. The papardelle sauce was luxurious and creamy and flavorful. There was a ton of shrimp! The tortelloni was stuffed with veal and the pasta itself was extremely thin. It reminded me on wontons, and was some of the best tortellini I have eaten. We also got the insalata di gamberi e capesante. Tons of shrimp and two pieces of scallops. All the food here was great and the olive tampenade was fabulous! Super fresh and not too briny. You definitely need a reservation here. We called and tried to see if we could be seated early and the front desks girls told us know but when we showed up in person the bar is first come first serve. Would definitely recommend this place for a date night or after wine tasting. Lots of parking and big portions. read more

Buona Tavola-Paso Robles - Tortelloni bufalina - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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Next best thing to being in Italy for a meal. We had a wonderful visit and will definitely be going back again. It's an intimate dining experience with the tables very close together. We sat next to the bar and enjoyed people watching. They gave excellent service with attention to detail. Our food was delicious and we had no complaints. read more

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Outstanding service and delicious food. We probably had the worst table in the place (right by the kitchen and service area) but our waiter never missed a beat. Lively atmosphere. Varied menu. If you are in Paso, don't miss this one.​ read more

Overall we enjoyed our dinner here! The steak was fabulous, tender and great flavor. Service was excellent - accurate and personal. Glass wine list was just ok but not too many options. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Ambiance can be more or less formal but it's a nice sit down Italian restaurant! read more

Buona Tavola-Paso Robles - Souffle' Al Cioccolato - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

I only wish that we had found Buona Tavola far sooner!! Everything about this cozy Italian restaurant was absolutely perfect from the friendly and attentive service to the beautifully crafted and generous pasta dishes!! Fortunately we arrived at opening time because in no time the entire restaurant was packed. Clearly a popular, well loved and perfectly named dining spot in Paso!! read more

Everything was amazing from the service to the food to the drinks. We sat at the bar, the bartender was really friendly and gave us tips to what to order, my husband's lactose intolerant. read more

First thing that hits when you walk in is septic smell it continues throughout the restaurant mingling with garlic. Major execution issues overall. Caesar salad used awful bitter inedible romaine. Underdressed. For $17 it should and could have been way better. TASTE your product (romaine) before serving. Pappardelle way undercooked and tough. Good flavor though. Just needed several more minutes Agnoletti. Way over cooked. Completely baby food and squishy Lemon drop. Lemons were so macerated all you could taste was bitterness from the pith And a bug strolled across the table. read more

Buona Tavola-Paso Robles - Agnoletti with scampi - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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We have been here twice on our trips to Paso and we love this restaurant. The food is exceptional and the entire experience is a must see. Don't hesitate to come to this amazing restaurant. read more

This was our 4th visit and all I can say is it just gets better and better. We were lucky enough to get a reservation (suggested) on short notice and secured a very nice table with a wonderful and very efficient server... Andreas read us very well... We are diners..., savoring each dish and enjoying each others company, no rushing. We were allowed ample time to enjoy our cocktail before ordering and then proceeded to order an appetizer and then moving in to a fabulous dinner then a shared desert... everything was hot well presented and delicious... highly recommend this tried and staying true to its roots restaurant read more

Service and food! Small quaint restaurant with family atmosphere. Call early for reservations- they fill up fast! Parking is on the street , so allow for time to find a spot. read more

Buona Tavola-Paso Robles - Linguine bolognese : with duck, lamb and beef in red sauce. - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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I don't usually opt for Italian on a night out but my sister brought us here while we were in town and it was fabulous! We brought a bottle of wine and had the best beef carpaccio app and great mains. We ordered the Agnolotti with sweet corn, truffle and cream sauce. My boyfriend ordered truffle fettuccine Alfredo - lots of truffle! Highly recommend visiting and trying the carpaccio!!! read more

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There was a cozy, romantic vibe to the restaurant that we loved. Our server was very friendly and helpful answering all of our menu questions. The Tortelloni alla Piemontese was phenomenal (I substituted the mushroom tomato sauce for a creamy tomato one). One of the best pasta dishes I've had in a while. The drinks were also great. read more

Buona Tavola-Paso Robles - Tortelloni alla Piemontese, Aperol Spritz - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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We really enjoyed our time at this quaint little restaurant. The service was very attentive. The food was delicious. Perfectly cooked fish. The seafood pasta was just the right amount and flavorful. The noodles were cooked al dente. read more

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Had high expectations. We were a group of ten. Staff seemed disorganized and a bit overwhelmed - unexpected on a weeknight. Service was slow, inattentive, and struggled to deliver courses in concert. Cocktails were well received. I heard comments about the food that ranged from "excellent" to "bland" and "could have been better". The sausage on my pasta dish was heavy with cinnamon and nutmeg - a bold experiment for an Italian restaurant. I was warned and accepted the risk. That was a mistake. Another data point that left me disappointed in the Paso Robles food scene. Except for breakfast. read more

We just arrived to Paso wanted to have something warm and satisfying for dinner. We just popped in this very quaint and charming Italian eatery. Monday night the place was packed. We were lucky to get two seats at the bar. It's a tiny restaurant, but filled with lots of personality We enjoy the carpaccio salad with radicchio the artichoke and tomato salad was pretty good, but my favorite was the Italian soup. Such a delicious fresh warm satisfying flavors. We also enjoyed the pesto gnocchi, which was a little bit too creamy for my taste. The wines are very nice. The service was amazing if you have the opportunity when you're in Paso Robles, you should stop by or if you want a nice table make a reservation. read more

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Great food and location to Downtown Paso. Friendly staff and the view of the kitchen makes you realize how good your meal will be.

Food is excellent our waitress was exceptional Did nave a slight problem with my reservation read more

Food is always amazing (home made noodles). The staff is good! New bartender is awesome! We travel a lot and this is my favorite Italian place! Always busy so get there early!! read more

Buona Tavola-Paso Robles - Nice place - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

The food is excellent! Italian restaurants are everywhere, but few are as authentic as this.

Buono Tavola was recommended by friends. What a great recommendation! Our server was Katie, and she knew her menu with incredible detail. Katie and her support staff took great care of us. We shared a Caesar salad that the kitchen split for us in a lovely presentation. My husband had a grilled veal chop served with mashed potatoes and spinach. I had spaghetti with scallops, shrimp, clams and mussels in a saffron cream sauce- exceptional! We finished with a very good tiramisu for dessert. I recommend Buona Tavola strongly! read more