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Il Cielo
Since 1986, Il Cielo has brought "the sky" to Beverly Hills. Often called, "The most romantic restaurant in Los Angeles", Il Cielo is more than just an Italian restaurant; it's a landmark. With fine dining for lunch and dinner, private rooms and tranquil gardens, Il Cielo is the perfect location for almost any occasion, day or night. Il Cielo has established itself as a place to impress; "A country restaurant in the city."
Our Story
Il Cielo is an enchanting restaurant and special events venue founded, operated, and lovingly tended by the Vericella Family.
Our journey began in 1986, born from a shared vision held by Pasquale and Pattie Vericella. For years, they had set their hearts on this unique property, dreaming of transforming it into an oasis of warmth. Their ultimate goal was simple yet profound: to create a restaurant and events venue that feels like home.
While Pasquale has passed away, his spirit lives on in every corner of this sanctuary. Today, the Vericella family remains deeply committed to preserving his beautiful legacy and welcoming guests to our home for many years to come.
Over the decades, Il Cielo has stayed true to its Tuscan roots. We continue to weave together the vibrant threads of Southern Italian charm, rich culture, and an authentic romantic atmosphere.
"Family is the focal point in our lives, and it remains our deepest wish for our guests to feel at home—surrounded by nature, beauty, and magic."
- Pattie Vericella
From the moment our gracious staff greets you, to your time spent sharing fresh food and breathing the fresh air of our charming garden setting, we hope you feel the magic Pasquale so passionately built.
With love and gratitude,
The Il Cielo Family
The gallery below shows that this unique location was home to Marcel Machu and his family before Il Cielo. He was a hairstylist to the stars. These photos in the 1940s show the construction of what is now Il Cielo and our bar.
The exterior of the building where Marcel's salon was located. This now our new bar!
The front patio entrance.
Marcel's children on the sidewalk in front of the entrance.
The living room pictured below is called the main dining room today.
