Napa Valley Meets Manhatten
Located right on the edge of downtown Redlands. Citrone has set the tone for wining and dining in Redlands for over ten years- small town sophistication, pairing upscale Italian and American contemporary.
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Wine Spectator Magazine Award of Excellence
Honored with Wine Spectator magazine's prestigious Award of Excellence for more than 12 consecutive years.
A selection of over 600 California wines. The wine list selects from several great California wine regions, from San Luis Obispo through Paso Robles’ Highway 46 to Napa and Sonoma.
Chefs of Citrone
- Elvio Gaudino, an outstanding culinary artist known for selecting high-quality ingredients and preparing the meals with a skillful emphasize on freshness and flavor without letting busy preparations distract from the primary ingredients. Always eclectic specials and superb preparation of menu items.
Chef Rob Jaybo, having worked in some of the finest establishments in the US now resides at Citrone where his passion of cooking comes through in every dish.
Bar
The Bar is located in the rear of the restaurant where guests can enter from the quaint alley. This is the perfect location for a quiet drink and dinner.
Martini's served with Premium brands: The Citrone, Orange Crush, The Blue Sapphire, Sweet Tart, Tequini, Green Apple, Cosmopolitan, Mocha, Pomagranite, Citrus Blast, Espresso.
Late Evening Dining
- Serving dinner after 9pm. Please call to reserve your late night reservations.
- 10pm reservations accepted.
Private Parties
- Private dining room located upstairs. Seats 20 comfortably. No elevator access.
Hours
- Monday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Dinner Sunday-Thursday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Not open on major holidays.
Contact Info
- 909-793-6635 t
- 909-335-7494 f
- www.citronerestaurant.com
Address
- 328 Orange St
- Redlands, CA 92374
12 Reviews
Great place. Went there for lunch around 2pm. Had a very kind waitress, Allison, who waited us very professionally and personally. Yes it is a bit classy and slightly on the expensive side, but the atmosphere, taste and service quality worth it in my sense. It was lunch so didn't look at the wine list. A little to much air conditioning I would say. 4 Star because well, AC + price. But really, I think it is a great place to discover and to spend quality time in.
We love the bar in the back of Citrone. They have a wonderful high table that you can get a group of 8 around. Was told the owner mixes the music himself....the music is great!
We highly recommend Citrone, and your taste buds will thank you for making the choice. In addition to great tasting cuisine, the atmosphere is perfect for visiting with friends and family.
Critrone in Redlands, CA is a fun place for a nice lunch or special evening. I love their quesadillas and fresh salsa.
Last night was one of the best wine dinners we have ever attended. Each course was paired with two different Domaine Serene wines from Oregon. Every one of them so wonderful. The Rep's were very knowledgeable and we learned many interesting wine facts. When is the next dinner?
"Over the past several years, I have found Citrone to be consistently a cut above, with creative, superior food....a fascinating setting."
"Citrone is a delightful place to spend an evening. The atmosphere is casual and intimate, with tables that invite visiting with friends. Food presentation is artful; color, texture and layout invite you to admire, then dig right in."
"This hip and casual downtown bistro has won Wine Spectator awards continually since 1998. More than 600 wines are served here, which complement such light California fare as the Citrone Stack (layered roasted red peppers, red onion, grilled tomato, potato, mushrooms, and buffalo mozzarella), or the signature pizza, topped with feta cheese, onions, and sliced apples. Don't miss the Citrone martini, made with premium vodka and fresh-squeezed lemons."
"An impressive California-centered wine list partners fresh, flavorful, market-driven cuisine. The menu at this attractive bistro/trattoria, supplemented with about six market-driven daily specials, is straightforward, reflecting a philosophy of turning out dishes that skillfully emphasize freshness and flavor without letting busy preparations distract from the primary ingredients. The quality wine list---visually reinforced by framed enlargements of wine labels lining the restaurant's worn brick walls---is a nearly all-California affair, with an impressive 500 selections."
For appetizers I recommend the crab cakes; they come with a salsa made with chunks of papaya and mango. The salads, however, are probably the best I've had at any restaurant. The California salad is my favorite: it comes with mixed greens, apples, walnuts, feta cheese, and red onions in an apple-honey dressing. And, the BEST wine I have had !! 2004 Shafer Chardonnay.
Dishes at Citrone range from $30 to $100 depending on what you order; a bit pricey, but worth it: its definitely 5-star quality food. The menu is contemporary European- inspired and the wine list is outstanding: a selection of over 500 California wines. Citrone sets the bar high for restaurants in Redlands, but the current development trend in the city should live up to expectations. I really enjoy dining at Citrone: its small and private, but not snobbish. 5 stars.
It is very unique place in Redlands! Food is delicios! I know "fine dining", as I used to work in fine dining restaurant during my school years. I think Citron scores 5/5 on my list. Nice menu, great wine selection, OK prices, friendly and professional staff. Expect to shed 60-70 dollars per person if you want to enjoy appetizers/dinner/wine/desert. My girlfriend and I enjoyed it a lot. I would recommend this place for special occasion as birthday, valentine day, and anniversary! Worth every penny! Great dining experience!
