When everything on the menu sounds delicious and your order is perfect. When you aren't done with your meal and you already want to come back. When this happens, I know I found a great restaurant. We had a delightful lunch and desserts. The patio was just right for a sunny day in January. Our server was very friendly and the chef/owner Giovanni even came out to greet us. We found out about his homemade limoncello which was the perfect ingredient for one of the desserts. I seriously love this place!! read more

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I have done take out and dined in at the Harmony Cafe in the past. The take out wasn't memorable but what was memorable was ordering Prosecco to enjoy while we waited for our food. The owner said he had a special Prosecco and that he had "a guy" who gets it for him special. He let us keep the bottle since it was our anniversary weekend. When we got back home, I googled the label on the bottle and to my surprise, it turned out his "guy" was Trader Joe. That was good for a few laughs. The dining in meals were at the restaurant's special events with a fixed menu and price. We met friends there for those meals. Both meals were nothing to write home or a review about. Our friends felt the same way. I thought eventually, we would dine there when we are in town enjoying our second home. After today, I will reconsider. My wife and I were near the cafe and she wanted to go into a particular shop. There was no parking spot available so I dropped her off and parked next to the cafe. I stayed in the car to wait for her. I noticed a crude handmade sign on an orange cone that read "parking for Harmony Cafe". There was one car ahead of me but I waited with the engine running. After about 5 minutes, a door opens from the side of the restaurant and a woman comes out. I didn't think anything of it. A few seconds later she comes out again and goes behind my car and takes a photo of my license plate. I thought that was hilarious. First of all, it's a public parking space that apparently the Harmony Cafe has commandeered with a makeshift sign. I have never seen another business in town do such a thing. Cambria is such a peaceful and relaxed place, very laid back but just don't park in the Harmony parking spots if you aren't a diner. I wonder what she does with the photos of those license plates. read more

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Dining with a group of 10, we had a lovely time in a lovely setting. Surrounded by flowers, sitting on patio in glorious Cambria cool weather escaping the heat of Paso. The menu is fairly small, but I'd eat everyone...all sounded great. I ordered the Pappardelle with Mushroom ragu. Decent portion, good pasta, and tasty...but didn't have enough mushies to be the named sauce (which I wanted). [$26, 4.0 stars] We asked for bread (which came when we were 2/3 done) was "okay" and drizzled with olive oil for $6. Nope, not worthy. Giovanni, the owner, is delightful and welcoming. Overall, a wonderful experience. read more

The ambiance was super cute and there was live piano, which I love! He was really good. The food was super delicious, very authentic, I do wish there were larger portions but the cost seemed fair for the amount of food present. Our server was very nice and attentive, we appreciated it. Overall a great place to eat and enjoy the scenery! I did notice there was a gorgeous patio that was dog friendly, just FYI! read more

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Pros: Cozy and charming ambiance Pianist playing romantic music Delicious heart shaped cheese ravioli Cons: Waiting over 15 minutes for a menu and finally having to ask for it I don't mind paying $2 for water but would have preferred not to be given a Crystal Geyser water bottle. If I had to pay a 3% credit card fee, it would have to been nice to get some complimentary bread like they do in most Italian restaurants. read more

Strange place. The waiter was nice but very different. We ordered warm bread with olive oil. It was AWFUL! The pasta was very good but the weird vibe and exterior space could not be overcome by the food. The inside might have been better and our fog did impact the experience. But it was not above three stars. read more

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We had such a great time here. We went during a down time so we had our pick of seats and chose out in the garden. Very cute and cozy. Staff was super kind and had great recommendations. We got the farfalle with fennel and chicken - delish - and the fettuccini with clams - wonderful. We ended with a stellar combo of the chocolate and cherry & amaretto gelatos. Definitely a nice stop on our trip! read more

Chef Giovanni has a truly unique menu filled with Italian classics as well as some of his own artistic inventions. Delicious food and generous portions. Also, the wine menu is quite good and updates frequently. The atmosphere is super cozy, with plush seating, a record player, and even some oil paintings from the chef and other local artists. read more

The wines were delightful. Such a nice variety. We enjoyed them so much that we joined the wine club. Such a beautiful place to sip a glass of delicious wine and listen to the birds. read more

We had a wonderful experience at the Harmony Cafe. It was my wife and my second visit and this time we brought our son and his girlfriend. We had a blast with our waiter Aaron...such excellent service and so much fun. The food was terrific. My wife had the pappardelle pasta with mushroom ragu and it was amazing. I had the lamb shank which was melt-in-your-mouth amazing. The filets that our son and his girlfriend had were also very good. Giovanni, the owner/chef came out to visit a couple of times. One of our favorites in Cambria! read more

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Adorable and delicious! Great dog friendly patio with some shade, some sun, and the cutest little orange bistro tables. Our server was very friendly, attentive, and helpful (thank you Aaron!) and it was an overall awesome experience. The ambiance of the garden/patio with a peekaboo view of downtown Cambria was unparalleled and uniquely pleasing. It was somehow quiet and secluded without being closed off from the world, and time even seemed to slow when we were there. The chicken ciabatta, eggplant burger, angel hair, and mixed plate are all incredible! 11/10, I felt transported to an Italian bistro and never wanted to leave! read more

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We decided to dine at the Harmony Cafe while visiting Moonstone Beach. We didn't know what to expect, but we ended up loving it! The food was delicious, the owner was fantastic, and the place was cozy. I highly recommend the angel hair pasta and the white fish. For a two-person operation, the service was surprisingly fast. The items on the menu are priced reasonably as well. If you are visiting the area, you have got to dine here. read more

My experience with Harmony Cafe is one I'll remember for a long time to come. It was still morning when I arrived, and inside, a group was preparing for one of those Sip and Paint events. I wasn't sure whether it was appropriate to order just cappuccino--I'm a writer and was looking for a place to sit and mark up some stories--and was encouraged to to just that. Spent an idyllic time alone on the charming patio, with server Aaron checking on me from time to time and assuring me there was no hurry. The coffee was wonderful, too. I enjoyed my visit so much that, when my husband wanted to have a late lunch that same day, I suggested Harmony Cafe. We had a lovely meal on the patio, now busy with customers. I had the ciabatta chicken and a salad and husband enjoyed a fresh fish dish which sadly we can't recall the name of. Our dog was welcome and server Aaron, although now quite busy, was attentive and warm. Thanks for everything, Harmony Cafe! read more

Just had another delicious meal here.....served by Mary very accommodating......live piano being played throughout dinner very French/ Italian decor read more

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Recently returned to the play house my grandparents were part of long ago when Olga and Jim started it back in the early '70s. Love that my grandfathers photographs still remain on the walls of the entryway to the old theatre. I've dined at Harmony Cafe 2-3 times before. This evening with friends was delightful. The service Ruth provided was kind and efficient. The wine we selected was lovely. The pasta was spectacular. We really enjoyed the flavor of our pizza choice. Only wish the dough wasn't undercooked as it would've been perfection otherwise. Plan to return as we're 12 months out of the year locals and not the "second home" locals. Cheers read more

Amazing the food was good my waffle was soo sweet, I will definitely be getting this plate again. The service was okay can be a bit more friendly. Needs better customer service. The ambiance was peaceful the outdoor seating was amazing I loved it with all the greenery around. read more

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We had a delicious lunch at Harmony Cafe! Our group of four had the Portabella Sandwich, the Eggplant Burger, the Roasted Mushroom and Truffle pizza and a side salad. All the dishes were amazing and the pizza is one of the best I've had! The chef, Giovanni, came to our table and was friendly and pleasant. To end we shared the tiramisu and gelato. Both were so yummy! read more

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This spot was clean, friendly and had a cute garden like ambiance. The food was good/Ok. I gave this cafe 4 stars because the service as amazing . The server was an authentically amazing person. We would go back just to be served by her. The vanilla gelato was a perfect way to finish our lunch. read more

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The Ambiance was wonderful! Love the intimate atmosphere, piano player was a true treat. Before he arrived, we were pleasantly surprised to have a throwback to my youth with an album playing on a record player! It felt like good times past. The service was what we would hope for- friendly and not rushed- so that we may enjoy our meal, quiet conversation and music. We have been coming to Cambria a dozen or more times a year and have not stopped in to eat. That will change now. We fell in love with the Pappardelle Noodle with Mushrooms. The noodles are freshly made, the sauce was exceptional. There's not one thing in this dish that we did not thoroughly enjoy! The green salad dressing was light with flavorful. The Pistachio Cake was so delicious we had to have another piece! The coffee was excellent and loved the choice to have Oat Milk. Frothy and delicious. Love this place! Our compliments to the chef!! read more

We ordered cod and salmon for dinner. We waited 50 minutes . Both fish were overcooked. The so called sweet potatoes were some type of fried cubed starch but were tough to chew and seemed to be old potatoes fried again . The waitress tried her best, but when we complained she didn't seem empowered to do anything but give us the bill. The owner not cook came to speak to us. For a 34 dollar dish, I would have expected better quality of food, service and care of quality. If I could rank this place I would give it less than 1. Btw it is "dog friendly", but the water offered for dogs looked dirty. read more

Nicely done building, table and art. A record player with 40's slow jazz. Very pleasant server. Beer wine and pasta dishes all excellent. We" d do this again. And again. read more

It was sooo delicious in a cozy yet with piano bar classy setting! Service was wonderful!!! I can't wait to return. read more

Friendly service, awesome food gnocchi & pesto was amazing! We've been on a family get away & typically eat most meals at home, we've gotten a little tired of the typical dining out food but this restaurant is not your typical dining out food, this is hand made organic food (which you can't find at most places) that is amazing that tastes like a nice home cooked meal. So yes! This is a great healthy Italian food option that tastes bomb diggity read more

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We went for lunch and liked it so much went back the next day! If ones goes a little late for lunch, you can almost have a private dining experience. All the pastas are house made by the owner. In fact almost everything. The tiramisu is to die for. The green salad is simple but delicious with a light vinaigrette. Oh, I'm getting hungry just writing about it, but as a local I will past going on a holiday!!! read more

Came in here last Saturday, October 9. Catalina was our hostess/server, could not ask for better service. She said us down at a very romantic table.. Restaurant was clean. They had about five couples in there. Beautiful atmosphere And the booths were very comfortable. I ordered the steak medium rare, it was cooked to perfection. The steak was about 6 ounces, nothing spectacular, Had a nice savory flavor to it and it came with a side of sliced tomatoes which I've never seen served with steak, especially for that price of $28.00. My date ordered the special which was veal. It was a decent size portion and a nice portion of risotto. The risotto was overcooked, the veal was mostly fat. When the bill came out, yes I had no idea it was $38.00 For a fatty piece of veal. No bread was offered or any other sides. The desert was amazing! Seems like the chef is clueless when it comes to pairing entrées. Two good things came out of this dinner, our server Catalina was awesome, and we really enjoyed the bottle of wine. We want to come back and try the lunch menu, but definitely will never do dinner here again. By the way, the appetizer was to die for. Will come back again just for that read more

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Waited over a half hour to get our salad, then our hot meals came less than three minutes after the salad was served. Waitress said the chef forgot about the salad. I stated forgetting the salad was no excuse to serving our dinner immediately after salad was served. It would have been more appropriate to explain the long delay in serving salad then asking us if we still wanted salad read more

This is still our go to place in Cambria. Has been for years. Fabulous food, the menu changes seasonally, so always something new. The cappuccino, espresso & tiramisu are always good. Giovanni is Italian so the espresso is always first rate and the tiramisu is homemade (unfortunately very popular & sometimes they run out :(. ) read more

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Giovani is a fabulous one man show and doesn't disappoint!!! The food and ambiance are not to be missed!

The pizzas are incredible. I have tried a few different ones and they never disappoint. A must if you are a local or visiting Cambria. read more

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Delicious food and great in-Italy atmosphere. We'll be regulars on our visits to Cambria.

What an amazing place.. vinyl records playing. Beautiful staff and the care that's given. If you've ever been around Italians-YOU FEEL IT. This place makes my heart happy. The menu is WILD! Tons of variations and flavors! read more

Hidden Gem! We recently moved to the central coast and wanted to check out what cambria has to offer. This gem is at the end of main street. It caters to dietary restrictions, it is also child and dog friendly. I had the vegan eggplant burger. The pesto was homemade. The eggplant was grilled and marinated perfectly. I would order again. My husband had the Venetian seafood spaghettini, my mother the homemade ravioli and my daughter butter spaghetti. We all enjoyed our meals, with little to nothing left on our plates. Costumer service and ambience was great! read more

Best patio in town, adorably romantic interior setting with homemade healthy Italian food and a wonderful cheff, wait staff is wonderful as well! read more

Delightful atmosphere and delicious. Highly recommend this rare find for lunch or a romantic dinner.

This place is so cute and quaint. Catalina was amazing, we received 5 star service! Her smile is so welcoming. Thank you. Annnnndddd the gelato was soooo good! Perfect place to relax and enjoy after a nice walk along Moonstone Beach. read more

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My mom was so excited to share this place with me. So, I went with my parents for lunch after some morning sight-seeing. First, let me tell you that I am not a condiment lover and if something has mayo, ranch, or dijon I will automatically ask for it to be taken off... I don't care how well it goes with the sandwich or salad, I do not want it nor will I like it. So, I was already on the defense when my mom told me that her cousin asked for no dressing on the sandwich and the chef actually came out and told her no, that this is how the sandwich tastes best and he all-but refused to take it off. Ugh. But... I tried to go in with a positive mindset. The place is super cute, old, and quaint, and has so much potential. Big windows up front to view the adorable street shopping outside, plus a fantastic patio for nice days. Fun window bench seating on a couple of the tables inside, as well. However, as cute as it is, we were not greeted in a friendly manner... almost ignored and no smile. That being said, the hostess/waitress did warm up and turned out to be very pleasant, she just has a different personality. I ended up giving her two thumbs up once I figured her out. Personally, I was not impressed with the menu. I only saw two items that I would be willing to try. Too boujee-like. But I did end up landing on the eggplant sandwich which was served on a soft wheat hamburger bun. My parents each had the chicken pesto sammie; two ciabatta buns with chicken and pesto inside. You get no choice but to have a salad with your sandwiches... and God forbid that I ask for no salad (I wanted to since it has an awful creamy dressing on spicy lettuce) for fear that the chef would come slap my wrist. So, out the sandwiches came with the salad. I tried 2 bites and was done. Such a waste of ingredients when I knew I wouldn't like it. I'd still pay full price even with the salad off, I just didn't want it due to ingredients I don't, and won't, ever like. Please try to have a selection for us, we get it that you've created a nice combo... but not everyone has the same tastes nor to we want to feel scolded for opting to not have it. I didn't eat my salad and the waitress also said "not eating your greens today, huh?" .... C'mon. The prices seemed pretty high too. Plus, if you just want water you have to pay for a bottle of water. Two thumbs down; one for making us pay for water and two for the plastic bottles that will end up in a landfill. Again, my personal opinion there. Anyway, to sum it up: Not a bad experience, this place is cute, my sandwich selection was pretty yummy, service was polite-ish, and cool vibe with the pure vintageness all around. However, I will opt to not visit again. read more

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Best food in Cambria period. The food is authentic and the chef is friendly and above par with his dishes. The Tiramisu is a must , not too sweet and just the perfect portion to end a meal. Do not miss this gem of a restaurant. read more

This place is a hidden gem! Hands-down, the best Italian food in the area. Atmosphere is wonderful and the owner/chef knows what he's doing. The Tiramisu is the best dessert I've had in my entire life and I can't get enough of it. read more

If you're looking for food you would find in any big city that is absolutely delicious this is the place. Dinner is usually on weekends call to check. The owner is the chef and although you may have a wait for your food it is absolutely worth it. Don't be discouraged if you don't see a ton of people this is the best kept secret in Cambria. We had an amazing pasta beet purée with a truffle mushroom sauce, crazy water which is the most amazing fish soup I have every had (wish I knew the secret mine is just good not incredible). The salmon with zucchini spirals tasted just like real pasta and was a real treat for a low carb option. One more thing our server was friendly, professional and knew the menu. Would highly recommend to anyone who has a more sophisticated palette. The Italian wine selection is good too! read more

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Came across this lovely cafe in Cambria. They have a good size patio that is open for dine in. I got the chicken piccata with pasta. The chicken is juicy and tender with lots of flavor. The service is great and friendly also. They even offered to clean our credit card. What a gem! read more

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