Reviews for Somm's Kitchen in Paso Robles, CA

What an amazing and unique food and wine experience. We traveled from Seattle to Paso Robles to dine at Chef Ian?s restaurant... and it was worth the trip down the coast. He expertly paired wines with a very tasty meal from start to finish. So manyamazing flavors. This was an opportunity for us to taste wines we have never had. Highly recommend. We will return for someof the other events Ian does! Read more

This was a truly amazing, unique, personalized experience and one we will never forget. Ian is a fantastic chef with incredible... wine knowledge. We learned so much about the differences in wines and really appreciated the opportunity to taste differentones side by side. Our group shared the planned wines for the evening as well as a couple extras that Ian added in based on thedirection the conversations went and things he learned about people in the group over the course of the evening. The food wasalso very good and very well prepared. Each course had a perfectly paired wine. There was more than enough food for everyoneand more was offered with the courses to those who desired additional - much like it would be in a home kitchen. We hope toreturn to Paso again some day and would probably plan our trip around when we were able to get a reservation at Somm'sKitchen. Thank you so much Ian for the experience. Read more

Delicious!! We had over a dozen wines paired with delicious food. The owner goes out of his way to make sure that the 16... guests for the evening have a great time. The wines are from all over the world. You get to try bottles side by side that youwould not normally have the opportunity to do. The food was fantastic. One of my favorites was a dessert muffin that was solight it was probably made from clouds. The only dish I liked more than that was actually a tomato that was smoked, roasted,and soaked in olive oil. It was like eating a savory dessert. Read more

My wife and I had a truly wonderful experience here. You will get to taste wines from all around the world from someone who is... passionate about them, and Paso. We had wines that we would never get to or know to experience here coupled with an amazingdinner. You will not leave hungry! It's also fun having a small setting to have conversations with the owner and those aroundyou. We weren't going to a restaurant we were coming over for dinner and some amazing wine. Loved, it and looking forward toreturning with our friends next time. To the owner, thank you for doing this! Read more

What a great experience! If you have the opportunity to eat at Somm's do it. it is one of those meals that is more of an... experience than just a meal. Ian is very talented, not in just the food but the presentations, the wine, getting all 14 patronsengaged in conversation. The wine and food sublime. One of my top 5 meals ever! Read more

I feel very lucky to have been able to enjoy this incredible food and wine experience. Each course had a story about its... preparation, ingredients and why it paired with a specific wine. If you are into food and wine this is a must do! We havedined at Michelin restaurants and have traveled extensively, never have I experienced a dining experience such as Somm'sKitchen. This was like being at a cooking show having a Sommelier discuss the wine and a chef walk you through the preparation. Very causal with great conversation with your dining partners. Ian is witty and generous with his knowledge and experiences. We tasted some incredible wines from the area as well as some very special old world stunners. I cannot wait for our nextopportunity to visit again. Read more

Somm's Kitchen is an absolute must do. My wife and I have been traveling to Paso for years and have always wanted to make it... here. Finally did to celebrate her birthday and it completely exceeded expectations. We've done several food and wine pairingdinners before but this was hands down the most unique and the most impressive. Ian is incredibly talented and knowledgeable andwent out of his way to make us (and all of the guests) feel right at home - like you were at the coolest dinner party of alltime. The food is outstanding - incredibly high-quality ingredients cooked perfectly with Ian's unique interpretations of eachdish (his tomato soup was life changing). On top of that you get to sample a wide variety of wines and champagnes paired witheach dish while Ian talks you through each of them. Whether you're a wine fanatic or just looking for a one-of-a-kind dinner, Icouldn't recommend Somm's Kitchen highly enough. We'll be timing our trips to Paso around this place for years to come! Read more

We absolutely loved Ian and Somm's Kitchen. This was one of the top 5 meals of our lifetime, and that doesn't even count the... unbelievable wine pairings! Ian was so accommodating to our dietary restrictions (Gluten Free + Vegetarian), definitely don'tthat that keep you from booking. During the cheese course, one guest exclaimed, "I could be buried in this!" Read more