SAranella - (Near Paso Robles, CA)

5 /5 Douglas Martin: Came here on the recommendation of our host at a wine tasting at Bodega de Edgar. They had only been open 8 days, but the food was pitch perfect. Everything was delicious, and deeply flavored. The cocktails are expertly made, wine list is well curated. This restaurant specializes in Spanish style tapas and paellas. We ordered several small plates to share (papas bravas, endive salad, fried artichoke hearts, Marcona almonds with rosemary, Serrano ham croquettes). For our main dish, we ordered the paella mixto, which had what looked like shishito peppers on top. They used authentic bomba rice,simmered in a deep, spicy red broth. Mixed in was rabbit meatball and jidori chicken. Service was great, but at 8 days, they were still getting their sea legs. The atmosphere was very nice, but the sound was a bit of a din, and reflective. What an amazing dinner though, and I will make this a stop every time I’m in Paso.

5 /5 Magdalena R: This restaurant really captured the spirit of Spain. The atmosphere felt like you just walked in to your favorite tapas spot in your neighborhood in Madrid. The menu was creative, plenty of options for the adventurous foodie as well as classics that everyone loves. The execution of all the food was spot on and everything we had was delicious. We loved the pan con tomate, Spanish tortilla, the stuffed squid lata, the croquettes were incredible, gambas were perfect, and the patatas bravas were so tasty! I want to go back and try everything we didn’t get a chance to because each dish was so unique and so yummy. On top of all this the service was cool, knowledgeable, friendly and prompt. They really did an incredible job with this place!!

5 /5 Elaine Vukadinovich: Exquisite elevated Spanish tapas and paella. Lamb so tender, gambas so buttery, and a fried artichoke dish that was out of this world. The technical expertise with the crispiness where it should be, the tender inside, everything so perfectly done. Then we had the paella Del Mar. We expected typical and I suppose should have paid more attention to the menu because it’s right there: it was prepared with squid ink sofrito for the rice, a garlic saffron aioli, so different than any other seafood paella we have had. So, so good!!!! A perfect soccarat also. Yum! We learned that it is a sister restaurant to Les Petites Caneilles so the excellence in the kitchen totally makes sense. Also had a wonderful Priorat throughout and an amazing crema Catalana flavored with orange to finish the meal. Absolutely loved it and highly recommend!! Well worth it!!

5 /5 Eddie Casillas: Amazing! Take a trip to Basque/Spain here ... moreso than anywhere Ive found between SLO and SF. Pintxos, Jamón ibérico, and Gildas! Great vibe and even better service! I sat at the bar and Sydney provided great recommendations! Eating here brought my mind back to my trip to Spain!