This relaxed, cozy eatery is popular with local vintners and a great recommendation for excellent food. No wonder, as its owners are Giovanni and Donna Scala who also own Scala's Bistro in San Francisco. The wood and tile dining area, adorned with lots of fresh flowers and pottery, features a huge fireplace and glassed-in kitchen. Outside, a sprawling patio overlooks adjacent vineyards. The traditional Italian cuisine is impeccably prepared. Recommended dishes include the Trenne Pasta with Lamb, Artichokes, Olives, Roasted Tomatoes and Ricotta Salata. The wine list features local and Italian vintages and the service is first-rate.
Located in the heart of downtown Napa, this quaint stucco restaurant serves authentic Mexican fare. The ample dining area is comfortable but a little dark. The amiable waitstaff keeps the chips coming even when the restaurant is crowded. The shaded patio, with its marble-topped tables and lawn-style chairs, is wonderful for people-watching. The menu features gargantuan burritos, a variety of enchiladas, and several combination plates as well as a decent selection of carnitas and seafood. You will find a full bar with great margaritas and a nice selection of beers.
Genova Delicatessen and Ravioli Factory is well-known in Napa for the delicious Italian fare it offers. Though the restaurant does not have much to show in terms of the decor, the tasty sandwiches, salamis, ravioli, salads and more, along with the extensive wine list, make up it. The deli is a family-run business which has an open-air dining area, however, it serves better as a take away joint. This place is always busy, and will give you a wonderful taste of Italy.
Excellence has no restraints when it comes to this restaurant, which Wine Spectato magazine named "America's Best Restaurant" in 2000. It features a nightly five-course prix fixe menu, showcasing an array of sublime textures and flavors. Menu items have included roasted New England Monkfish, Veal Tenderloins with Cabernet Foie Gras Sauce and Panko Crusted Frog Legs. Naturally, its wine list is massive. The décor is sleek and modern. Weekend reservations must be made four to six weeks in advance.
Mamma Taninos entices the discerning diner with its splendid food options. Not many people know about this venue, however, those who do swear by its impeccable food and wine. The menu is a carefully list of dishes that are cooked using traditional recipes by Chef Gaetano Patrinostro, like the Spaghetti Alla Carbonara, Gnocchetti Piemontese, Misticanza Salad and Pollo Marsala. The cozy venue is a good place to sip on a few wines and enjoy a hearty meal with fiends and close ones. The service is warm and cheerful.
Nestled in the wine county, Sonoma, Depot Hotel offers guests an extensive wine list , with a tantalizing Italian fare to go along with it. A hotel from the late 19th Century was transformed to house this restaurant, its wine cellar and garden, which is a great place to feast on food, or a fabulous venue to host your private event. Huddled between the Sonoma State Historic Park, Arnold Field and Sonoma Square, this restaurant is situated in a prime location, that is popular among tourists.
Protea is a casual street food restaurant that serves some of the tastiest street foods from around the world. They have a daily changing menu and the popular items being the Cubano sandwiches, empanadas, rice bowls and fish tacos to name a few. All dishes are prepared using the traditional and authentic cooking styles and guests can enjoy their meals at the outdoor patio overlooking the mountains.
With its humble beginnings in the year 2003, Sol Food Puerto Rican Cuisine has come a long way in its endeavor to serve authentic Caribbean fare. Originally, the restaurant's dining area covered only a few hundred square feet, accommodating not more than six diners. Today, it remains a popular Caribbean spot, drawing gourmands with delicious Puerto Rican specialties. From the toothsome plantains to the zesty sauces, every item on its menu is meticulously crafted with the right flavors and seasonings.
Buddha Thai Bistro is an authentic Asian restaurant located in the city of Vacaville. The restaurant offers deliciously colorful dishes which are sure to transport you to the streets of Thailand. The massaman curry, pad thai noodles and sticky rice with mango are classic favorites served at the restaurant. The use of fresh local produce in addition to exclusively sourced spices help recreate the flavors and aromas unique to Thai cuisine.
This small light-filled space has a nice touch with fusion cuisine. At the bistro-styled tables and chairs or at the green marble counter beneath a trellis of faux grapevines, locals enjoy delicious satay sandwiches, potato pancakes, fresh bass fillets garnished with red pepper salsa, or Thai-style Beef Curry. The other choices are equally good and range equally far afield culturally. The owner loves to cook and it shows in the preparation of the food and the way it is served up. Check the website for cafe, catering and take out timings.
The Fig Cafe & Winebar is located in the tranquil little town of Glen Ellen in the heart of Sonoma County. This rustic and comfortable cafe serves up delicious brasserie cuisine. The menu may include items like Fig and Arugula Salad with chevre, pecans and pancetta, BLT Thin Crust Pizza or Duck Confit. Of course, the name implies its great wine list, featuring a tasty selection of mostly local wines as well a few wines from France.
Have an intimate family meal or a carefree time with friends at Fume Bistro & Bar. The casual restaurant boasts an extensive menu of American dishes like Iceberg Wedge Aragula with bacon and tomatoes, Wood Oven Roasted Artichokes and Grilled Chicken & Goat Cheese Pizza. Brunch can also become an extravagant affair here with varieties of omelets, sausages and french toast that tease and tantalize the palate. The The cocktails are deadly, mixed with whiskey, vodka and tequila. With a friendly staff and pleasant service, Fume occupies a high place on the list of good eateries in town.