Paradisio

Having recently moved here from a big city area that had an AMAZING food scene, we've had to temper our expectations of many restaurants as being "Redding Good" vs what we were used to back in our former home. This is the first place that just legitimately blew us away. The staff was excellent. The ambiance was perfect. The food... My goodness... The FOOD! By far, the best we've had in Redding, and would easily compete with the best restaurants across the country. It's that good. If you're looking for a date night, you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not coming here.

This is a very nice and classy little cafe tucked into downtown Redding. The lunch menu was very interesting and I had a hard time choosing just one item. I went with the Shrimp BTL ($13) and a small bowl of clam chowder as my side dish ($3 upcharge). They have a nice wine and beer menu and I ordered a local microbrewed IPA ($7). Everything was well prepared and was very tasty although the shrimp could have used more flavor (maybe sauteed with butter and garlic). With tip my lunch tab was right at $30 and I was pleased to pay it. My only complaint was the service. My waitress was apparently in a bad mood or just didn't take a liking to me. I posted details here and the management reached out to me and apologized to me. He offered to make it right on my next visit and he did. I went back again with a friend and had a wonderful visit. She started with with the watermelon salad which was delicious and unique. I had the grilled Caesar salad which I enjoyed. We had the Zen Bowl and the Chicken Dijon. Both dishes showed creativity and culinary skill. This is a restaurant that delivers in the food category even though I had a bad experience with the service once. I am convinced that it was anomaly and that the excellent sevice that I received on my secon visit is their norm. I will be going back.

We arrived at our reservation time to the serendipity of seeing a neighbor couple as we entered. We talked with them for about 20 minutes. Accommodating our tardiness, Amber then seated us at another table. The Brie starter is nearly dinner by itself with its varied flavors artfully presented and the pickled beet salad was also flavorful. Dinner was the potato gnocchi and bolognese. The gnocchi was excellent with subtle and intermingled flavors of peaches, lamb, gnocchi, and balsamic. She suggested a Malbec that paired well with the gnocchi. The bolognese is hearty and robust although not overpowering with the focaccia a perfect accompaniment. The presentation of the plates compliments the thoroughly enjoyable flavors of the food inviting you to savoy every bite with praises to the Chef. Gracing the meal was Amber's prescient management of our needs. She doesn't miss a thing, takes care of all her guests, and completes the dining experience. Enjoyable evening by any and all measures. Support your local choice.

This is my new favorite place in Redding! The menu options are small but creative and delicious. Every menu item came out of the kitchen piping hot! So fresh! We have the mushroom polenta appetizer. it was creamy and delicious with a tasty garlic olive oil. The garlic bread was a bit peppery for my taste but I enjoyed it. It makes you want to have a beer! Are the chicken marsala which was yummy I asked for spoon because it was nice and saucy the way I like it. My husband had the bas il penne pasta with the sausage. The waitress recommended the sausage. It's complimented the green basily sauce the penny was richly coated in. We were simply too full for dessert but the ones that came out looked good. Are ticket came to $64. the waitress well earned her tip. she knowledgeably guided us in our selections and answered questions intelligently. I will return here again and again.

Easily one of the best meals we have ever had. We will be back every time we are in town.

You know those "whole in the wall places" you never really hear about but when you go there you wonder why you have heard of the place tell now? Paradisio is one of those places. A little bit expensive but its as close to fine dining as you are going to gwt in redding. It was phenomenal!

Very kind service. Starters with wonderful flavor combinations (I tried the brie dish). Main courses are well balanced (ribeye) Dessert: omg, try those balls!

Loved our dinner! We came in to celebrating a personal victory but didn’t mention it when asked, as it’s not an anniversary or birthday, but service was so kind that we felt celebrated as if they knew! Thank you for creating such a sweet dinner space in Redding!