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Cleo
★ 4.0(1 review)Restaurant
casualgrittyconvivial
About the Vibe
Cleo hits that sweet spot between neighborhood comfort and elevated dining. You'll find semi-painted walls, mismatched chairs, and a menu that plays with familiar dishes like sea bass with herby peas and pizza bread with achiote butter. It's the kind of place that works just as well for a casual Tuesday night as it does for a low-key weekend date—especially if you snag a spot outside in the summer when the orange wine bottles flow freely onto the street.
Known For
- •sea bass with herby peas
- •pizza bread with achiote butter
- •orange wine selection
- •mismatched chairs and semi-painted walls
Best For
casual dinnersweekend datesgroup meals
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 12, 2026
Cleo: Neighborhood Comfort with Elevated Flair
Cleo is one of those restaurants that just gets it right without trying too hard. The space has this perfect amount of grit—think semi-painted walls and mismatched chairs—that makes you feel like you've stumbled into a local favorite rather than a polished tourist trap. The food is comfort elevated: the sea bass with herby peas is a standout, and you can't go wrong with the pizza bread topped with that neon orange achiote butter. It's the kind of place where you can show up in jeans and feel completely at home, whether you're grabbing a quick bite or settling in for a leisurely dinner.
What really sets Cleo apart is how versatile it is. It works equally well for a casual Tuesday night with friends or a low-key weekend date. The staff strikes that perfect balance between attentive and unobtrusive, and the wine list leans heavily into natural and orange wines, which pairs beautifully with the food. In summer, the outdoor seating spills onto the street and becomes this lively hub where locals gather to share bottles and people-watch. It's not fancy in the traditional sense, but it's got that special energy that makes you want to keep coming back.