Food Service
At Larry Gabriel Architects, we specialize in restaurant design, commercial kitchens, and hospitality spaces across the Central Coast—from Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. With deep experience in food service architecture, we create code-compliant, efficient, and inspiring spaces for chefs, vintners, brewers, and culinary entrepreneurs. Our clients include IL Cortile Ristorante, Vine, Backyard Beer Garden, Artisan, Deeds, Catch, Burbank Ranch, Human Bean, JoeBella Coffee Roasting, Pier 46, Marstons 101 and many more. Whether you're building a tasting room, modernizing a kitchen, or launching a new concept, we design with function, flow, and the future in mind.
Project Highlight
IL Cortile Ristorante
Design Brief
IL Cortile Ristorante, a fine dining Italian restaurant is in a newly constructed building and begins with a street-facing open-air courtyard, setting the stage for a refined yet inviting experience.
Inside, a recessed hipped-roof ceiling in clear maple wood anchors the space, complemented by two elegant pendant lights and a sound-control soffit that enhances intimacy and acoustic comfort.
A horizontally lit banquette wall creates a striking focal point, while window-like framed mirrors on the opposing wall reflect warmth and light, giving the space a sense of expanded elegance.
A dark hickory wood full-service bar is tucked into a cozy corner, offering a warm and welcoming area for guests to relax. Hickory wood flooring and trim run throughout, tying the design together with richness and continuity.
This project captures a harmonious balance of form, material, and mood—crafted to deliver a memorable and elevated dining experience.
Paso Robles, California
New Commercial Building + Restaurant + Street Facing Openair
+ Residential + Courtyard + Interior Design
1,950 SF
