CABAZON, CA – Cielo, the AAA Four-Diamond restaurant at the 27-story Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, has received national recognition for its wine selection and food pairings. The restaurant was honored for the quality of its wine list and its thematic pairings with gourmet dishes.
For the tenth year, the critically acclaimed Cielo has been recognized with a 2025 Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator, a leading wine guide. The national honor recognizes restaurants offering excellent wine lists and menu selections that pair outstanding wines with distinctive fare.
“Morongo is honored to be recognized for a tenth year by Wine Spectator for our extraordinary wine offerings,” said Mike Bean, Morongo’s CEO. “At Cielo, the crafting of our award- winning wine cellar is curated by our talented sommelier and our executive chef who spend hours thoughtfully pairing our wine and menu selections to showcase some of the most esteemed winemakers in California and from across the globe.”
Cielo offers a carefully selected wine list that features boutique vintners from Napa Valley to the Pacific coasts of North and South America and Australia. Notable vintners on the list include Jordan, Freemark Abbey, Opus One, Silver Oak, and Caymus.
Set atop Morongo’s 27-story tower – the tallest building in Riverside County – Cielo is known for spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and gourmet meals from a menu that features classic steakhouse fare and delectable seafood specialties. Cielo’s other awards include a AAA Four-Diamond rating, a Top 10 Palm Springs-area steakhouse rating from Gayot, and OpenTable Diner’s Choice awards for scenic views, special occasion meals and romantic dining.
