Cafe Paradiso - Urbana

We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. First, I'll mention that we made a reservation for two on a Tuesday night, and I'm really glad we did. The space is small with only a few tables, and it filled up quickly. There is limited bar seating and some outdoor seating as well. The atmosphere was both cozy and quirky. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, offering great recommendations. My husband ordered the Sicilian meatloaf, which was amazing, and I customized my own pasta with cheese tortellini and pesto, which was outstanding. We also enjoyed their sangria, peach iced tea, and a fantastic selection of desserts. I only wish we lived nearby so we could come back regularly!

We had a wonderful experience at this charming little restaurant. The food was fantastic, and the service was excellent. Both the tomato soup and the cream of garlic soup were outstanding. The salad with Caesar dressing and optional salmon was tasty, although it came with a bit more dressing mixed in than I'm used to. I personally love that, but I also try to watch my calorie intake, so it's really a matter of preference! The salmon was well-prepared, though I prefer mine lightly cooked, while this was more thoroughly cooked—probably a better option for most people. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch and highly recommend dining here. We will definitely be back! If you found this review helpful, please give it a thumbs up!

We ordered without any issues, and the food was outstanding and served hot! The tomato soup was amazing!!!! Don't forget to try the Italian grilled cheese!!!

Delicious!! I love their food, especially their soup! They always have their tomato cream soup and I had them swirl it with their soup of the day garlic cream... it was fantastic! Their house bread is always warm and tasty. Highly recommend!!

Café Paradiso serves Italian fare and is located in the SE corner of Monument Square in downtown Urbana. They have an excellent reputation and are quite popular so reservations are best especially if coming in from out of town. They have a full service bar with menu complimentary wine and rotating beer on tap as well as few European bottle selections. Please support Cafe Paradiso's upcoming November 2022 ballot initiative allowing Sunday sales of alcohol so they can begin offering reservations for private parties on Sundays.