Cucina Paradiso - Petaluma (CA)

4 /5 Khalid: Impressive meal! Went here for lunch with a client (their recommendation) and was very happy with the decision. Its a nice place with a classic restaurant feel. There were a couple minor bumps, but the service overall was good. We were celebrating a win, so I got the cioppino and an order of the ravioli; both were delicious. I also partook in an Espresso Martini, which was solid. We sat outside by the water front, Im always a fan of the indoor/outdoor places. Id go back and would recommend it to others. Food: 4.6/5 Drinks: 4.4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Price: 4/5 Overall: 4.2/5

5 /5 Frances Pratt: The food and drink options here are really authentic. Great wine selection too. Highly recommend the antipasti to start. For a Saturday night dinner rush Cucina did their very best to keep their heads above water. However we had to wait a bit for a couple of things to start us off. But if you want fine Italian dining in Sonoma county there are few restaurants better than this one. The location is perfect for a romantic date night in Petaluma and the atmosphere is very warm.

5 /5 Ricardo The Realtor: So we have walked by Cucina Paradiso many times in Petaluma & have finally made it in. We could not be happier that we did. We made it for lunch recently on another beautiful day. We came in to celebrate a birthday and they mentioned that it was the best gift. We had wine and a couple of cocktails. To eat we ordered chicken, fish & pasta to make sure we tasted all aspects of Italian cuisine. It was all delicious to say the least. My pasta dish was full of delicious flavor . If you want to enjoy authentic Italian dishes make sure you come by as this is a definite must visit when youre in Petaluma. Ciao e mangiare bene, che vediamo qui.

5 /5 Kelsey King: Would come back! Everything was fresh and delicious. Loved the dip for the bread. Also thought the veal, gnocchi and tiramisu were delicious. My server suggested a great Italian wine and it went down very smoothly. Great service too!

5 /5 R8CEHORSE: I LOVE this place. Everything is executed well and topped off with excellent service. I wanted to try something different so the wifey and I went across the river to Petaluma and found this gem of a restaurant. Upon entering, you are welcomed with a very tasteful environment with warm tones, rich woodgrains, strategically placed columns, arches and lighting. Upon quickly being seated you have traditional white linen and table setting. If the place is busy, and it does get busy because its a great spot, it can get loud due to all the hard surfaces. Our server was very attentive and she quickly got us a water and our bourbon selection for the night. They have a very nice wine and drink list by the way... We were very hungry so we got an order of bruschetta on top of the traditional focaccia and olive oil. The ripe tomatoes and semi-sweet basil with light bitterness of the olive oil on top of the texture of the bread was quite the treat. I would go back just for that and a glass of cold wine as a snack on a warm day (I just talked myself into that lol). Moving onto the main event, I was stuck because there were several things that looked and sounded amazing. I ended up going with the Rigatoni Alla Carcerata and my wife had the Spaghetti Alle Vongole. Both were AMAZING! Mine had a tomato & Light cream sauce that was paired with the italian sausage topped over house made pasta that was just perfect. I had to finish it off with an espresso. Lastly, and this is a trait of a truly great spot, the service was excellent. Our server was attentive, well educated on the menu, efficient with the drinks and had a great personality. In closing, if you are in the area, give this place a shot. Its a great place for date night or t bring the family to celebrate (There were 3 birthdays that particular Friday night).