The food was excellent! This was our first time to eat here, and it seemed like if you didn't have a reservation, it was frowned upon, so make sure you make one if you're able to. We were able to get in right when they opened up at 5 pm. and were very thankful because the food was amazing! The younger waitress was very nice and helpful. We waited 45 mins- 1 hr for our food, but we highly recommend the wait! ❤️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Ron Goodman
I was passing through town solo, and a friend told me I should try this restaurant. I arrived 10 minutes before opening to find a lineup of folks trying to get in. Yes, it can be pretty popular (Sat night). I started with a salad which arrived with hot bread and a pretty amazing plate of garlic-packed olive oIl. Lovely delicious. For an entree I got the blackened chicken on penne. It was cooked so perfectly. I'm not a big fan of creamy sauces, so for me the pink sauce might have been better as a straight marinara. But that's just a personal thing - as a creamy red sauce, it was well done. I finished with a dessert wine and imagined all the things I would try the next time I came back. Did I mention, that it's a very friendly environment! And they packed my food to go (more than I could eat after the bread) in a container labeled with the contents and the date. A nice touch.
Ordered the fried mozzarella and chicken parmesan. My wife had the spaghetti and meatballs. Everything was fantastic. Left half my chicken parmesan for leftovers so I could finish my wife's spaghetti. Our server was on point and the restaurant was full not an available table. We couldn't have been happier with our experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan
Sara Terry
Let me start with this. They are only open 4 hours. So if you want to be guaranteed make a reservation.With that said. Here's what we had.Mediterranean salad ⭐️ (I'd skip it)Shrimp risotto ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Chicken marsala ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The Mediterranean salad could be good. The cucumbers were very bitter (those should be checked) and the mint isn't complimentary to the dish. It was overwhelming with the flavor. And I'd do less basil. Also a bit overwhelming. (However I did tell them the dish wasn't great and they didn't charge me which was really sweet)The shrimp risotto is worth getting. Ot could use a bit more flavor. The sauce with the shrimp is really good. The risotto itself seemed a bit firm and could be softer with more broth. But still a good dish and broccoli was cooked well.The chicken marsala has pros and cons. The mushroom sauce is amazing! I'd love a bit more. If you don't get much the noodles are a bit plain in flavor. The chicken wasn't as tender as it should be but the dish is still a good dish.Also. This must be said. The water is really really good! Like. Clean.The reason for 5 stars, water, good food overall and removing my salad that didn't taste good. The bread is warm and delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ryan Knight
Amazing service and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JPB
Fantastico! Bellissima! Buono! What else can I say without blubbering all over myself. Okay, it's blubbering time, but only if I can get an Amen. "AMEN". It's quaint and charming, a little moody and needs some Italian music and lighting to set the tone and flavor to give it the "ambiente" of Old Italy.
Amazing food! The mushroom ravioli was to die for and the extensive wine options are superb. Emma was attentive and friendly even with the whole restaurant packed and us getting here late.Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren Bowin
We love this place, come here every time we are in Cayucos! We also have a vacation rental here and tell our guests to go, they are always so glad I told them! Linguine and clams are chicken Parmesan are some of our favorites!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
heidi anderson
Not sure how the food would have been because the owner kicked us out. We had 14 people for dinner and 2 of or party were coming from quite a distance and were 12 minutes late. The rest of us were seated already and the owner kept running back and forth in front of the table tapping her watch and saying “they better be here in 10 minutes or they can’t be seated”. My niece asked her “what do you want us to do?” to which the lovely owner said “GET OUT”. We went across the street to the nicest restaurant that is owned by the sweetest man. He seated all of us outside in a lovely garden grotto with twinkling lights and served us all the most delicious food. Our evening turned from horrible to magical. The restaurant’s name is LUNADA Garden Bistro. Please go there instead of CDL - you’ll be glad you did!!
The food was excellent! This was our first time to eat here, and it seemed like if you didn't have a reservation, it was frowned upon, so make sure you make one if you're able to. We were able to get in right when they opened up at 5 pm. and were very thankful because the food was amazing!
The younger waitress was very nice and helpful. We waited 45 mins- 1 hr for our food, but we highly recommend the wait! ❤️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
I was passing through town solo, and a friend told me I should try this restaurant. I arrived 10 minutes before opening to find a lineup of folks trying to get in. Yes, it can be pretty popular (Sat night). I started with a salad which arrived with hot bread and a pretty amazing plate of garlic-packed olive oIl. Lovely delicious. For an entree I got the blackened chicken on penne. It was cooked so perfectly. I'm not a big fan of creamy sauces, so for me the pink sauce might have been better as a straight marinara. But that's just a personal thing - as a creamy red sauce, it was well done. I finished with a dessert wine and imagined all the things I would try the next time I came back. Did I mention, that it's a very friendly environment! And they packed my food to go (more than I could eat after the bread) in a container labeled with the contents and the date. A nice touch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful food, great staff ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Saltimboca, Chicken Parmesan
Ordered the fried mozzarella and chicken parmesan. My wife had the spaghetti and meatballs. Everything was fantastic. Left half my chicken parmesan for leftovers so I could finish my wife's spaghetti. Our server was on point and the restaurant was full not an available table. We couldn't have been happier with our experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan
Let me start with this. They are only open 4 hours. So if you want to be guaranteed make a reservation.With that said. Here's what we had.Mediterranean salad ⭐️ (I'd skip it)Shrimp risotto ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Chicken marsala ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The Mediterranean salad could be good. The cucumbers were very bitter (those should be checked) and the mint isn't complimentary to the dish. It was overwhelming with the flavor. And I'd do less basil. Also a bit overwhelming. (However I did tell them the dish wasn't great and they didn't charge me which was really sweet)The shrimp risotto is worth getting. Ot could use a bit more flavor. The sauce with the shrimp is really good. The risotto itself seemed a bit firm and could be softer with more broth. But still a good dish and broccoli was cooked well.The chicken marsala has pros and cons. The mushroom sauce is amazing! I'd love a bit more. If you don't get much the noodles are a bit plain in flavor. The chicken wasn't as tender as it should be but the dish is still a good dish.Also. This must be said. The water is really really good! Like. Clean.The reason for 5 stars, water, good food overall and removing my salad that didn't taste good. The bread is warm and delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Amazing service and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastico! Bellissima! Buono! What else can I say without blubbering all over myself. Okay, it's blubbering time, but only if I can get an Amen. "AMEN". It's quaint and charming, a little moody and needs some Italian music and lighting to set the tone and flavor to give it the "ambiente" of Old Italy.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Delicious pasta & shrimp dish!Pleasant server?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
The Chicken Marsala is to die for!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Never had a bad meal here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This is the best food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala
Amazing food! The mushroom ravioli was to die for and the extensive wine options are superb. Emma was attentive and friendly even with the whole restaurant packed and us getting here late.Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love this place, come here every time we are in Cayucos! We also have a vacation rental here and tell our guests to go, they are always so glad I told them! Linguine and clams are chicken Parmesan are some of our favorites!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not sure how the food would have been because the owner kicked us out. We had 14 people for dinner and 2 of or party were coming from quite a distance and were 12 minutes late. The rest of us were seated already and the owner kept running back and forth in front of the table tapping her watch and saying “they better be here in 10 minutes or they can’t be seated”. My niece asked her “what do you want us to do?” to which the lovely owner said “GET OUT”. We went across the street to the nicest restaurant that is owned by the sweetest man. He seated all of us outside in a lovely garden grotto with twinkling lights and served us all the most delicious food. Our evening turned from horrible to magical. The restaurant’s name is LUNADA Garden Bistro. Please go there instead of CDL - you’ll be glad you did!!
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
All good, will return
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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