From luxury accommodations to award-winning dining, Allegretto Vineyard Resort continues to elevate the Paso Robles Wine Country experience.
July 7, 2026 (Paso Robles, CA) — Cello Ristorante & Bar at Allegretto Vineyard Resort has received an Award of Excellence in Wine Spectator’s 2026 Restaurant Awards, recognizing the restaurant’s thoughtfully curated wine program that pairs seasonally inspired cuisine with an extensive selection of wines from Paso Robles and around the world.
The Award of Excellence honors restaurants whose wine programs complement their menus with quality, depth, and diversity. At Cello Ristorante & Bar, guests can explore a wine list that celebrates the wines of Paso Robles while also featuring acclaimed selections from Italy and France, reflecting the resort’s blend of California wine country and European-inspired hospitality.
The recognition is the latest national accolade for Allegretto Vineyard Resort, reinforcing its reputation as one of California’s premier wine country destinations. Together with the resort’s continued national recognition for hospitality, the award reflects Allegretto’s commitment to creating memorable guest experiences through exceptional accommodations, culinary excellence, and an authentic connection to Paso Robles Wine Country.
“We’re honored to see a Paso Robles-centered wine list recognized by Wine Spectator,” said Ronnie Johnston, director of food and beverage at Allegretto Vineyard Resort. “Our goal has always been to showcase the remarkable wines being produced throughout the region. Most visitors only have time to visit a few wineries during their stay, so our wine program gives them another opportunity to discover Paso Robles producers and experience the diversity of our wine community.”
Beyond its award-winning dining, Allegretto Vineyard Resort invites guests to immerse themselves in the region through a collection of experiences centered on wine, wellness, art, and hospitality. The 25-acre estate features the Allegretto Wines tasting room, Spa Allegretto, yoga, a resort-style pool and cabanas, guided tours of more than 200 works of art and artifacts from around the world, a sonic labyrinth, and tranquil walking and meditation paths.
Located just minutes from downtown Paso Robles, Sensorio, the Vina Robles Amphitheatre, and more than 200 wineries, Allegretto Vineyard Resort provides an ideal base for discovering one of California’s most celebrated wine regions. Whether exploring vineyard tasting rooms, enjoying locally inspired cuisine, or unwinding at the resort, guests can experience the distinctive culture and hospitality that define Paso Robles Wine Country.
ABOUT THE ALLEGRETTO VINEYARD RESORT
At the Allegretto Vineyard Resort, discoveries never end. Offering guests exceptional spaces, experiences, services, and amenities along the path of their life’s journey, the Allegretto is inspired by wine country and European hospitality, evoking an Italian-inspired estate on 25 acres of vineyards and fruit-bearing orchards of Paso Robles’ idyllic East side. The property is a world unto itself with 171 guest rooms and suites, locally farmed and foraged cuisine, a wine-tasting lounge featuring the Resort’s private wine label, among many others, a full-service boutique spa, pool and cabanas, manicured gardens, walking paths, abbey, sonic labyrinth, hundreds of collectible art pieces and artifacts from around the world, a Piazza Magica, and inspired vignettes that invoke the luxury, warmth, and beauty of the good life.
