Il Cielo
(310) 276-9990
9018 Burton Way
(at N Wetherly Drive)
Beverly Hills,
CA
90211
34.0719
-118.3883
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm
Fri-Sat 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-10pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 7.02.09
What People Are Saying About Il Cielo
The Owner
Il Cielo
Owner
In this country cottage in the heart of Beverly Hills you can enjoy dining under the stars in the breath-taking front patio or the fountain garden with its retractable glass roof or by our fireplace underneath the fresco.
Stucco walls and ceiling compliment the Tuscan country food, which includes a wide selection of traditional and creative Italian dishes. Once a home, it is now turned into a cozy restaurant for you to enjoy.
Beginning May 14, Il Cielo will serenade their customers every Wednesday by hosting "Dining Under the Stars" with live music by Marco Masinato. Enjoy their special cocktail menu while you dine on their authentic and original Tuscan cuisine and listen to beautiful Italian music by Marco.
This weekly event is reservation only, so call today for your place at Il Cielo for great cocktails, delicious Tuscan food and romantic Italian music under the stars.
The Editor
Martha Burr
Citysearch
The Scene
A twinkling canopy of lights, twining vines and flowers create a romantic courtyard setting among candles, Chianti and Italian ditties. The dim lighting is just right for the well-groomed California blonds and their starry eyed beaux.
The Food
Northern Italian favorites deliver both authenticity and extravagance, with dishes such as roasted Sonoma Valley squab and succulent, poached Australian lobster medallions. There's also stuffed zucchini blossoms and tender fried calamari. Branzino tradizionale--a whole striped sea bass grilled and baked with fresh herbs--exudes a subtle flavor and freshness that's offset by a gorgeous green-basil sauce. Pasta fans shouldn't miss the homemade chestnut pasta with fresh sage, butternut squash and walnuts in a delicate Parmesan sauce, a most harmonious combination. Perhaps L.A.'s most romantic dessert is the exquisite rose creme brulee, with shimmering candied rose petals.
User Reviews
Michelle17230
May 11, 2009
My fiance and I were looking to have dinner in the area since we were in LA getting our wedding bands. I looked online for a nice Italian restaurant to try out since we were there for the evening. This restaurant had a beautiful garden atmosphere! However, our service and everything else about the experience were just awful which ruined the experience. I ordered a glass of white wine- pino grigio that came out to $12 dollars. We both ordered our own entrees and shared a salad. When we got the bill there was a charge that we split a salad even though we ordered our own entrees which was so ridicoulus! We both ate light and the bill came out to $100. Our service there was very poor. Our reservations were at 7:30 and we didnt get out food till way after 9 (we waited forever for the food there) and we finished our meal by 10 after we waited for the bill from the waiter for over 30 min. He never came by our table! It was very strange. We kept thinking is the waiter going to bring the bill by, we were kinda laughing to ourselves because it seemed very empty ourside for them to just forget about us. Yes, the place was very pretty outside, I loved it. However the treatment and the serice were very poor for the high price we paid. I think there are other places that are just as romantic, for the prices and the better service we should have went to Mortons. Anyway just thought I would warn other people about this place. Our experience there was not good at all.
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FernandoR3
February 18, 2009
After 8 years I decided to propose to my girlfriend. I was confused on what restaurant to choose from. I read good reviews for il Cielo, but i was concerned over the last bad reviews that were recently posted. Without knowing what to expect I made reservations on 2/16/09 at 6pm. It was a 45 min drive from orange county. As we entered the restaurant we were greeted and we sat by the entrance in the patio. We ordered our dinner and it was served in a short time. Following our delicious dinner we ordered our desserts and that's when I proposed. I asked the question of a lifetime and she said YES. After that before we left I asked if we could take pictures and Thomas Scalfaro, manager, took a few pictures of us. Once he knew I had proposed he felt bad that we didn't mention it earlier. He invited us to toast to end the best night of our lives. Overall the food was great, the service was great, the environment was great, and my only regret was not mentioning it was my engagement dinner.
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lottedixon
February 09, 2009
Wow. Il Cielo would not confirm my reservations for Valentine's dinner until I filled out a credit card authorization for the cost of dinner, tax and a 20% gratuity. The contract stated that if we were late, we would lose our reservation but be charged anyway. It boggles my mind that if an emergency were to make us late, we would be required to pay for a dinner we did not receive and tip 20% for service not provided. I can't believe they would assume I would not pay, tip appropriately or call if I am running late. Is this the type of clientele this restaurant attracts? I can't believe that businesses can operate this way. I guess I should be glad to learn how they operate before stepping foot inside the restaurant. I chose Inn of the Seventh Ray as a romantic alternative.
read full reviewThe Details on Il Cielo
When to Go:
Every Wednesday starting May 14, Enjoy "Dining Under the Stars" with live music by Marco Masinato.
The Extras:
There's also several charming private rooms, perfect for birthdays or wedding events.
When to Go:
The restaurant is closed to the public on Sundays, but is available to host private parties of 80 or more.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Check, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Travelers Check
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Message from Il Cielo
- Patio Dining
- Wedding Facilities
- Private Parties
In this country cottage in the heart of Beverly Hills you can enjoy dining under the stars in the breath-taking front patio or the fountain garden with its retractable glass roof or by our fireplace underneath the fresco.
Stucco walls and ceiling compliment the Tuscan country food, which includes a wide selection of traditional and creative Italian dishes. Once a home, it is now turned into a cozy restaurant for you to enjoy.
Beginning May 14, Il Cielo will serenade their customers every Wednesday by hosting "Dining Under the Stars" with live music by Marco Masinato. Enjoy their special cocktail menu while you dine on their authentic and original Tuscan cuisine and listen to beautiful Italian music by Marco.
This weekly event is reservation only, so call today for your place at Il Cielo for great cocktails, delicious Tuscan food and romantic Italian music under the stars.
