Rated one of the best restaurants in Petaluma, Cucina Paradiso serves up classic Italian fare, such as salads, pasta, and meat entrees. Chef Dennis Hernandez was trained in Italy and takes great pride in using fresh ingredients and preparing everything from scratch – from the bread to the pasta to the desserts.

Your meal will start off with complimentary foccacia bread served with garlic-infused dipping oil. A must-try is the popular Ravioli Di Anatra, homemade pasta filled with roast duck in sundried tomato, pine nut, and basil sauce. Cucina Paradiso also offers an extensive list of Italian and Sonoma County wines to pair with your meal.

The restaurant has a homey, welcoming vibe with hardwood flooring, hanging watercolors of vineyards and hillsides, and while tablecloths on every table. Street parking is available as well as several nearby parking garages. Visit Cucina Paradiso Monday through Saturday for lunch or dinner.

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