This restaurant is a hidden gem in Stirling. We found it by surprise and what a surprise! The patio strung with lights, beautiful pots filled with festive flowers (and even a grape vine!) makes you feel as if you're in a quiet garden in Italy. And then the food...bursting with flavor. The ambience is easy and friendly. We'll be back with friends!
Went for the first time on a recommendation. Food is outa-sight good. Spoke to the owner (Sam) and the chef - great people. Service was outstanding - everyone is so nice. We would like to go again. But the wine list needs to be more price approachable. The cheapest red is $30. IIMHO, it would serve them well to have some cheaper priced wines in the low/mid $20 range. Even better yet would be to offer house wines by the carafe and 1/2 carafe at lower than bottle prices. We will be looking for this in the future.
Bar Cilento is our favorite local spot. Not only is the food amazing but the owners are such wonderful people. You can tell they really care about your experience with them. You can be guaranteed a delicious meal and a warm welcome when going to Cilento. Also, the have quite a few craft beer options which I love! If you have not yet, you must give Cilento a try.
Everytime I've gone here I have received excellent service. It's obvious the place is family run because they make you feel like family when you walk in the door. The drinks are tasty and the bartenders are generous and friendly but for me the stand out is the food. As a vegitarian my options were a bit limited but every thing I have tried has been phenomenal. A few recommendations are the leek and potato soup, calamari (best I've ever had to date) and the homemade tiramisu. Point being do your self a favor and check them out. They have certainly become my go-to place.
Chef prepared surf &turf best i ever had bar none. food excellent and plated professionally. Only negative which would prevent a return was how slow the bar was. Waitresses waiting constantly for there orders to be filled. Waited 11 minutes for initial drink and 12 for a simple seltzer water refill. Manager needs to fix he must see this happening.
Donna Marchese D'Alessandro
+5
great meal....had the special pork chop and it was very good...my friends had the eggplant rolatini and they all loved it!!! For dessert we had terimasu and pumpkin pie...both homemade and delicious!!! We will be going back.
Great place ... we went after work for drinks and stayed most of the night. Great drinks, service and the food I saw pass by looked amazing.. I was able to try my friends shrimp which was fabulous. Can’t wait to go back and have dinner
Went for dinner last night !! We have been before for a few drinks and have always loved it...dinner was amazing and supper yummy. Everyone loves their meals. The owners are great people and so is the waitstaff. Definitely going to be our go to place
We have eaten here half a dozen times already and have enjoyed everything we ordered. Not just great food but also Sam and Geraldina are lovely hosts. Highly recommend.
(From Dive to Thrive). The New owners of this bar now known as "Cilento" are making all the right moves. New atmosphere, compeatly remodeled, and a great staff. All pointing in the direction for success. Just give this place a try between the food, drink selection and the welcoming atmosphere. how can you go wrong?
Top-notch food and craft beer menu in a great atmosphere. It's a brand new place so they're still working out a few kinks, but they're very responsive and attentive to feedback.
Everything from Italian favorites - chicken parm sandwiches, pasta - to American fare - different styles of burgers, wings (Honey Sriracha are AMAZING!) here.
And the Ommegang Gnomegang on-tap is a new favorite.
Do yourself a favor and make the trip!
Go there quite frequently with my wife. Food is always delicious. Love the fact that the owner (Gigi) makes so many homemade items on the menu, and she and her husband Sam always take time to say hello and chat. Great place
We have had fantastic food every time. Try the pan seared scallops on risotto. Delicious!! The other people we were with were also very happy with their choices. From burgers to pasta dishes..all were happy. The staff was friendly and efficient. Nice place, nice people.
Absolutely amazing food and drinks! The bar staff was extremely knowledgeable and created a cocktail just for me! The food is on another level! Phenomenal snacks and mains! I came for the game, but I'll be back for everything else! My new go to spot for sure!
Gynine Santoro Scheiner
+5
Always a great homemade meal!! And Gigi and Sam's personal touch make it even more like home! Love love love!!!!
We enjoyed such a great meal outdoors on a beautiful night! It was our first time at Bar Cilento and we can’t wait to come back. The Pizza was a fantastic starter for the group and the entrees were delicious.
We decided to use Bar Cilento to host our rehearsal dinner. The outdoor patio was the perfect location for our party. Our guests ranged from young to old. The patio was the perfect setting to accommodate the party. Guests were free to comfortably mingle and take pictures without feeling crammed. Lighting and outdoor plants provided beautiful backdrops for photos. The food selection was versatile and tasted great. Pricing was very reasonable. Staff was flexible and accommodating, given the large group of 50+ we had in attendance. We are very happy we decided to host our rehearsal dinner here and would absolutely recommend them to others. I’m
Cilento is a local bar, with a dining room. The menu is very surprising for a "bar". Much better selection, and certainly higher quality than one would expect at a "bar". I think Cilento should be considered more a restaurant with a nice bar, and great atmosphere for watching sports. The staff is spectacular! They are very friendly and accommodating. The food will surprise you! Go for a great dinner, then stay around to socialize at the bar, if that is your thing.
You won't be disappointed!
We sat outside, and the appetizers looked so good, we decided to just have appetizers. The staff was super friendly and checked on us a few times to see if we needed anything. We ate Burrata, chicken wings, drunken class, and crispy pork belly.
Didn't really care for the live music there on a Sunday. Service took a while to get to us and didn't seem particularly interested in helping us. The patio area is tremendous and if you go inside, the bar area is a good time.
We just moved to Berkeley Hts and discovered Cilento. It is now our 'go to' place for fantastic outdoor dining - patio is so relaxing, food is authentic and delicious, and Sam the owner made us feel welcomed and part of the family. We do hope they bring back the pizzas soon!
My brother wanted to propose to his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day and he asked the owners if he could use a tent outside so we could decorate and have their puppy be included in the proposal. Not only did they say yes, but they were SO flexible, welcoming, generous, and the most helpful staff to make this moment AMAZING. From putting the tarp on the tent, to setting up a heater to keep us warm, to tending to every need, they were AWESOME! Special thanks to Irene for being so great! And of course she said “Yes!” :-)
They have the best server there. She doesn't write anything down and she remembers everything you order to eat and drink. There were seven of us and she did not miss a beat.
Excellent food and drinks, relaxed fun atmosphere. Enjoyed sitting on patio watching brick oven pizzas being made and listening to live music. Owners make you feel like family. Love it❤️
We chose Bar Cilento for our wedding ceremony and reception and it was the best decision! From the decor to the food, so many said it was the best wedding they had ever attended. Sam, Geraldine and their daughter Irene did an incredible job and the staff was just amazing! The food is always wonderful at Bar Cilento and it was even better on my special night! The appetizers were served butler style then there was the amazing buffet for dinner which was loved by all! Thank you to Sam, Geraldine, Irene, the chefs, bartenders and servers for making sure our special day will always be remembered by us and our guests!
Sat outside and enjoyed drinks and appetizers with friends. The food was great as were the drinks. Servers were very friendly
The food is simply yummy. Family and group friendly. We really enjoy coming here.
Sam and Gigi's restaurant offers wonderful food! Great outside venue during warmer weather! Live music on weekends. Friendly staff! Plenty of parking. Local favorite! Not to be missrd when in the area!!
Decent Italian restaurant and bar.
Good service, huge selection of drinks and beers, good service.
I really like this place. I was skeptical at first because I thought it was just a bar. However it's a great restaurant with top quality homemade food. Update: Went tonight, had short ribs and tiramisu, both were delicious. Pictures below.
Life With Cats by suntawrites
+4
Nice atmosphere. Excellent service (Nikki is wonderful!). Great salads and burgers. Tasty potstickers. Delicious cocktails.
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