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.

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.

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.

Bottega is located in the food mecca of Yountville, in the heart of the Napa Valley. Celebrity Chef Michael Chiarello puts together a seasonally changing menu featuring authentic Italian dishes (following the traditional Italian menu progression) made with local, organic and artisinal ingredients. Almost anything they can make themselves in house, they do. And then there's dessert, which is a whole different story featuring the popular sweet fritto misto with chocolate arancini and crispy fried cream. The ambiance is cozy and elegant, featuring warm colors, a fireplace and a covered outdoor lounge perfect for enjoying warm Napa nights. Bottega is truly one of the Napa Valley's culinary crowned jewels.