Il Cielo

I came back here to treat my partner to a nice dinner on a Sunday night.I got there early and he run late but the servers let me sit at my table and wait until he arrived.Where we sat was by the entrance but it wasn't too cold (I get cold easily). The seating area at the front of the restaurant is covered by a clear tent but it does not feel cheap at all with the planted trees and fairy lights.We had the DineLA menu - at first I thought we both had to pick the same things but the server let us know we can each pick what we want for the courses. I ended up getting the salad, filet mignon (debated long and hard with the Branzino), and panna cotta. My partner ordered the Pappardelle white sauce pasta, filet mignon, and tiramisu. He said that the pasta was the best one he had ever had in his life! I did have a bite of it and it was very delicious :)I ordered my filet mignon medium rare and he ordered it medium and we ended up switching because it was too rare for me (but that was on me).Panna cotta is my favorite Italian desserts and I have been trying them at different places - this one was pretty good.My parents love Italian food so I would love to come back and bring my parents here.

Pros:- its a beautiful restaurant in a great part of BH- valet is likely the rule for parking unless you have a way of parking in the neighborhoodCons:- food is just OK. its overpriced and not as good as other places, but the backdrop makes up for it.- service is reasonable but not memorable.

I am writing this review after experiencing their awful 2025 Valentine's Day fixed menu. Experience: Reservations were made for 7:30pm, we arrived on time, we were forced to wait an additional 20 minutes before getting seated. To me this is disrespectful as we made reservations for a reason and honored the time by being punctual. As a restaurant you have to hold your end of the bargain. The decor was subpar and the restaurant could have done a better job at keeping the inside tables warm. The food took a long time to get to us. Between the appetizer and the entree the wait was 50 minutes. Just way too long for something that is prefixed. It was evident that the delay was happening because of the kitchen. Quality of the Food: Not even kidding this meal was disgusting. Everything was so under seasoned and subpar. I ordered the vegetarian option, the salad was fine, nothing to cry home about. The entree was awful. There was no seasoning or depth to the dish. It legit tasted like a toasted squash with some cut up artichoke and boiled quinoa thrown on top. My boyfriend had the fillet mignon with potatoes. The fillet did not have a good sear and was unevenly cooked, it was like getting a fillet mignon at Sizzler. The potato was just baked, with no salt or pepper, just thrown on the plate. This meal was one of the worst meals we have both had and for $300 dollars a person, it is completely unacceptable quality and experience. Please do not even consider this place for your Valentine's Day experience. 0/10 would not recommend this nasty place.

Definitely over hyped and overpriced. My husband wanted a romantic evening for Valentine's Day but with the prefixed menu I was not impressed. It was also a complete disappointment that not even a glass of wine or champagne was included with our meal. But, I wish I got the name of our server he was really nice and the bussers had incredible service. The hostess were rude and when I asked if they found my glasses anywhere they gave me a snooty respond (literally lost them that night). The vibes were romantic but will not be back. And don't recommend.

A Hidden Gem for a Romantic Night Out.This restaurant is absolutely charming--perfect for a romantic date night! The ambiance is intimate and the staff is incredibly warm and friendly. I ordered the tuna tartare and filet mignon, and both were excellent. Our waiter, Masimo, was outstanding--attentive, hospitable, and made our experience even more enjoyable. If you're looking for a cozy spot with great food and service, this place is a must-visit.

I had high hopes for Il Cielo given all the glowing 5-star reviews, but after dining here, I can't help but wonder what those people were thinking. My experience was nothing short of awful.First off, the waiters were shockingly rude, making us feel like an inconvenience the entire time. To make matters worse, they failed to mention that the water they were pouring was a staggering $10 a bottle. What a sneaky and dishonest move!The food? Completely mediocre and bland. For a restaurant that charges these prices, you'd expect something remotely memorable, but this was anything but. And despite the simple order we placed, they still managed to get it wrong.What really pushed things over the edge was the automatic 20% gratuity charge tacked on for service that didn't even deserve a tip. It's insulting to be forced to pay extra for such a terrible experience.I genuinely don't understand why so many people rave about this place. They're either blinded by the ambiance or willing to overlook the abysmal service and mediocre food just to say they've been here. But if you care about good food, decent service, or honesty in pricing, steer clear of Il Cielo. It's not worth the hype or the money.

My husband and I went out to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We were expecting a nice, beautiful rose decoration inside, as in previous years. Because our anniversary is near Valentine's Day, there have always been beautiful rose decorations whenever we celebrated there. But this time, there weren't any.Also, we arrived a bit earlier than the opening time, so the host took us to a waiting area with a small bar. We ordered two cocktails and waited to be seated. A few minutes later, the host let us know our seats were ready. So we closed our tabs, and they gave us the bill for the drinks. But they charged us a 20% gratuity; I think this is a big mistake. We didn't complain because I didn't want to ruin our anniversary.The host took us to our seats, and we ordered two filet mignons. They raised the price from around $50 to $70. But as long as the food was good, I thought it should be okay. But the steak wasn't as soft as before, and they served a small piece of bread for an appetizer. The bread wasn't good.We have been to this restaurant for about 10 years for celebrations. But now we are looking for somewhere else to celebrate instead of going to Il Cielo.

Il Cielo had been on my list of places to try for a long time. My friend and I got a reservation for a Saturday night and got seated in the patio area which was beautiful. I got a gin cocktail that was delicious, and I also enjoyed the onion focaccia served complementary before the meal. They unfortunately didn't have a gluten free bread option for my friend. I ordered the burrata ravioli which was amazing. The pasta and sauce were amazing and it was just the right amount.

I have been wanting to try Il Cielo for ages. I finally came last Tuesday for dinner. My experience was great .We were seated at the patio which is gorgeous and cozy now I know why the patio is so popular.My sea bass was delicious so the fried calamari .Our waiter was super !It was so easy to find a parking spot just in front of the restaurant.I totally recommend to come on a week day.

So very impressed. From apps to dinner, to dessert, they do it all, and they dp it all well. Staff was excellent overall. My husband has a lot of allergy issues so he was only able to eat very limited items off the menu. I do feel like the waiter was rude to him and appeared annoyed that he was not ordering too many items. Did not ruin our experience but, come on, lighten up!Loved he calamari, and they did a beautiful birthday dessert as well.