Paradiso

Valentines Day but they were able to sneak myself and my Galentine in with no reservation. I believe we set in the bar Eden area. Not as bright and colorful as the main bar, but it's the same menu but with speakeasy vibes... Loved it. We ordered the hummus platter, duck and rigatoni. Soooooo good! I can't wait to go back.

Had lunch here today with some work friends and it was a fantastic experience. The restaurant is very large and features both indoor and outdoor accommodations. It is decorated beautifully and is definitely the perfect spot for a girls night out or celebration. We shared the fried artichoke and house salad of which were both really yummy. The star for me was my spaghetti with Italian sausage and black truffle. It was bursting with flavor, the pasta was perfectly cooked al dente and the portion size was just right. My friends ordered the butternut squash cavatelli which was surprisingly delicious and spinach and chicken dishes and everyone was very happy. Overall this was a great experience. Julio was an excellent server, he was very attentive and great at offering recommendations. I will be back next time I visit.

It had been a long time coming, but I decided to give this place another shot after a not-so-great first visit. The service is always good, but this time, our server, Scott, truly stood out. He was incredibly kind, personable, and made the experience so much more enjoyable.We started with champagne and appetizers: fried artichokes, which were perfectly crisp, and rosemary fries, my absolute fav even though I don't usually like fries. For mains, we had the shrimp rigatoni with spicy tomato sauce. It was rich, satisfying, and exactly what I was craving. The soppressata pizza, my go-to, was just as good as last time, with the perfect balance of flavors. I also tried the creamy polenta, but wasn't a big fan of the texture.The cocktails here are always top-notch, and this visit was no exception. The only miss for me was the carrot cake. I don't usually like carrot cake, but since it was highly recommended, I gave it a try. It was good, but it didn't change my mind. Next time, I'd go for the pistachio chocolate cake or tiramisu instead.The breezy weather made sitting outside perfect! This visit completely changed my opinion of the place, and I'm glad I gave it another try. for the food, plus one extra for Scott!

Super cute lunch or dinner spot! I've been here a number of times, most recently was during the holidays so it was decked out beautiful with a pink nutcrackers and decor. The food was excellent but the service could improve. The hostesses and servers seemed miserable to be working and had poor attitudes, doing the least. We also got there right around 11am as they had just opened (with a reservation). We were super excited to be here so we didn't let them ruin our mood! The views made up for it tbh.We had:-steak frites- a must have -brussels sprouts- flavorful-duck and pear pizza- so good-festive cocktails -cannoli dessert- definitely need this for IG , it was a lot of sweetness but so good!

One of my favorite spots in the Bishop Arts area. They always have the entire restaurant decorated so well. ESPECIALLY for Christmas!!Normally, I will come back to restaurants for the drinks, and I have never had a bad drink here. Food always hits the spot. I would say normally the staff is great, I have only had one negative experience. However, they still deserve 5 stars because of how unique/cute their restaurant is. Love it. Great place to hang out and chat with friends.

The ambiance is amazing and it is one of the reasons why I may return here. You can tell they put effort to their Christmas decor, everything is pink and it compliments the place really well. Our server was so nice he was always checking up on us to see if we needed anything.Regarding the food, it was okay. Nothing from the menu stood up to us. We went after lunch hours (at 4pm) and they have a more limited menu. From the salad section, we asked if we could add protein and they said that we could, which is something I would suggest adding to the menu so people can know before asking. That being said, we added shrimp to the couscous salad and I think was good. I gave 3 stars because in my opinion, there are more factors that come to play other than everything looking pretty. Maybe if I go during their full menu times my experience would be different.

The ambiance was crazy! They had so much holiday decor and it was all perfectly pretty, curated and clean. The inside and the patio were both a Pink sparkly Christmas dream for the girlsssss! Service was lovely, the hosts and the server were friendly. The server was helpful with the menu and quite funny! He helped me pick a good cocktail to go with my dinner.The food was delicious, I did not have any real expectations for the Hummus plate but wow did it surprise me. The fresh Pitas were warm and delicious, the hummus was flavorful and the presentation was gorgeous. The Steak Frites had a lovely herby buttery green onion sauce over it and I miss it already. Steak was perfectly cooked and Parmesan fries were delicious, add the sauce and I was in Heaven. One of the best meals I have had in a long while, the flavor profile of the sauce really did it for me. My friend had the Pasta dish and it was also smokey and tasty, he cleaned his plate.If you are in town and looking for a spot, they have the cocktails, the food options, the patio ans the overall ambiance and vibes for a cute meal for 2 or a big group. Stop here if you are anywhere near by!

2 visits at Paradiso and they haven't disappointed! This is an amazing spot in Bishop Arts to enjoy the warmer weather and take a stroll through the neighborhood. The service has always been warm and friendly and food delivered fresh and quickly.

I would give the ambiance 5 stars and everything else 3. The vibe is so unfriendly from the second you arrive. They have a "you are lucky to be here" attitude rather than a "we are lucky you are here" vibe. The man at the host desk was a fun suck and not welcoming whatsoever. Our waiter was okay. Drinks were okay. Cuter than they tasted. My holiday espresso martini that boasted on the menu of a crushed candy cane rim had nothing or the sorts.Cute place for brunch. Feels like a bachelorette tourist trap in my opinion. There are much better options in the area for a good drink, delicious meal and with a welcoming ambiance. This place was not it.

Five years! As a local, I've provided countless reviews over the years, and today is no different. I stopped by around 3 PM--just a heads-up, their menu is limited between 3-5 PM.I tried the spinach salad, which had great flavors overall, though the dressing leaned a bit salty. Thankfully, the sweetness of the sugared pecans, strawberries, and creaminess of the goat cheese provided a nice balance.I also ordered the whipped mortadella, which, for me, is a definite pass. The combination of whipped mortadella with mortadella mousse was simply too much--a mortadella overload. It lacked contrast. Something acidic, like olives or sharp cheddar, could have balanced the muted flavors and brought it to life.Service today was excellent, but in the five years I've been coming here, I've yet to hear an employee say they enjoy working here. The turnover rate seems higher than any other restaurant in Bishop. It's disheartening to think that my money is going to Exxir, a company that doesn't appear to foster a respectful and supportive work environment for its staff. Everyone deserves an employer that values their contributions.For Bishop standards, they're a solid 3 stars compared to other restaurants in the area. As always, I'll be back in a few months to see if things have improved.