Cafe CITTI is our "go to" choice when one of those evenings comes along that I just don't want to cook. Good food, reasonably priced . It is even better when Lucca is in the kitchen. We have been going here for years and it is usually very consistent. Their roast chicken is always good, moist and juicy with hints of rosemary and garlic. Great pasta dishes with a nice selection of house made sauces. Sometimes they have pizza as a special for the day. Free corkage (limits apply per table). The ambience is funky roadhouse in the Beautiful Valley of the Moon. They also serve lunch and are usually busy 7 days a week. A great place to stop in while wine tasting. read more

This place laid it down tonight. One of the best Caesar salads I have had in forever with delicious pesto gnocchi to follow How did I not know this place was here ? read more

Cafe Citti - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Best place to have italian food! Not only is everything delicious the prices are resonable and the portios are pretty big! My husband and I usually get a soup or salad and share a half chicken half pasta entrée. The cesar salad is our favorite it's so garlicky it's a little spicy. We have tried these sauces on pasta AOP, Pesto, White Clam & House Citti delicious! The tortellini & raviolini soups are amazing as well! What can I say about dessert I've only had their creme brule & chocolate moose and they are the best! The service is always great! We have been going here for about 5 years and everything that we have ordered we have loved! read more

Cafe Citti - Raviolini Soup Half chicken half linguini AOP and this is only half me and my husband split it Dessert chocolate mouse - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

I have used café city for an event and had them cater it and the way above and beyond. There's was a lot of well-made food. Everybody loved it. It was a hit. read more

We visited Cafe Citti upon recommendation from a local tasting room. Our plan had been to find a winery and picnic, but as the day wore on and we became more hungry, we decided to try this spot. What a gem! I would most likely have never stopped in to this place if i were passing by because you can almost miss it as you pass by. However, stopping there is worth it. You order at the counter and take a seat (I only wish the outdoor patio had been open). The spot is BYO and also sells wine (we brought in, but prices were reasonable to purchase there). I had the special panini with proscuitto and cheese and some sort of delectible topping. It was so delicious, I couldn't stop eating it! All of us really enjoyed our meals. I would have liked to also try the pizza as the table next to us was devouring theirs. Food is definitely a 5. Service was also a 5. The servers were friendly and helpful and the person that the counter was so nice - he gave us the book about the history of the spot (very cute and worth a look!). The atmosphere is ok for lunch. I don't think I would want to go for dinner - unless I could sit outside. It's more of a diner type feel. However, it's cute and low key. A 3 for atmosphere. Pricing was good, a bit pricey for lunch perhaps, but reasonable. A 4 for value. The bathrooms were a bit worn, but clean. 3 for bathrooms. If I'm in the area, I'd definitely stop in again - the food was superb! read more

I've been here numerous times in the past, but since it's a little out of the way, I hadn't been in years. I've been twice in the last couple months, and I'll continue coming again and again. The first time recently, the ceasar salad was soooooooo garlicky that it literally burned, but that was the only complaint. Last time I went (last Friday), we were a group of 6, and had to wait for about an hour before getting seated. Kind of lame, but they made up for it by having Russian River beers on tap (Pliny the Elder & Blind Pig = good in my book!). Once seated, we all enjoyed ourselves immensely. The ceasar was much more tolerable. in fact, it was amazing! The ravioli was also delicious as well as a mushroom sauce they had for a special. Expect kind of a wait when you come, if you go at peak hours, but it's still worth it. read more

I was in Sonoma and was looking for a place to grab dinner. I did a yelp search and saw this place was close. It was a good call. The place was packed, very busy. The concept is family style seating, seemed strange but some how it works. You order your meal from a menu on the wall, go find a place to sit , which maybe be next to other parties, they bring your meal. The food was great! Very authentic Italian. Delicious. Prices are good as well. This place was on Diner, Drive ins and Dives! Totally must check this place out ! They are known for there rotisserie chicken as well. Parking is tough as it's on a busy road. Use caution- Maybe two people to watch for traffic as you back out. read more

This place was recommended by someone at one of the wineries we visited. We had some time before our next tasting so stopped in. Right off the bat I was a little annoyed with the white board menu. There just so much to read and it's not very reader friendly. You know when you're handed a menu at a restaurant and it's like 5 pages long? People don't want to spend extended periods of time trying to figure out a menu. So I just went the ravioli Citti and a small calamari salad. The calamari was dry and lacked flavor. The ravioli wasn't too bad but it's more pasta than filling. The sauce was tasty and I ended up taking a slice of my sisters pesto pizza and dipping it in the ravioli sauce. I wasn't impressed but I think it was due to just being aggravated with having to figure out their menu. I wouldn't go back personally. read more

Still amazing!!! We used to go to the Kenwood location and finally got to eat at the new spot in Santa Rosa. The food was delicious! We had the AOP pasta, smoked chicken on Caesar salad, mushroom Marsala pasta and scampi special. Everything was so flavorful and well made. We tried the spritzers and cannoli and tiramisu as well. Everyone was happy. Family friendly (the kids had a blast) and the excellent service (we were so well taken care of)! Can't wait to go back! read more

If neglecting to bring you a drink you ordered twice.. and not bringing the meal you ordered, is the dining experience you crave, I highly recommend this place. Terrible... will never be back. read more

I always have the best experience here! Don't expect Olive Garden - this is an authentic and traditional Italian restaurant. The bread is INCREDIBLE and the Citti sauce is to die for. The views from the patio are also super charming and cozy. Our favorite server Maya is always so accommodating and friendly. I would highly recommend to anyone who can appreciate amazing homemade sauces, bread, and an amazing beer selection! It never disappoints :) read more

Dinner out and Italian sounded right. Cafe Citti delivers on out Italian faves! Love the linguine with white clam sauce with a side of olives and bread. My wife loves gnocchi, and they have a good one. Youngest son (18) ate penne with Citti sauce and everything else in sight including the chocolate mousse (extremely good). Enjoyed the outdoor deck out back. Need to eat here more often! read more

Small, very casual restaurant. Yummy, yummy food. Rotisserie chicken, great assortment of pastas and sauces. Good assortment of salads, lattes and other espresso drinks...i highly recommend it for a nice casual meal, friendly on the pocketbook and families. My special mushroom pasta could have had more mushrooms but it was very flavorful despite that. read more

Super casual little cafe located between a number of different wineries on Highway 12. Italian food is perfect for soaking up alcohol. You order at the counter and then they bring you the food, and eventually the check. Lots of hustle and bustle. I had the caprese salad which was okay. I found the balsamic they used to be a bit too sweet. I also think they forget my friend's pizza order - which was ordered 5-15 minutes before everyone else ordered (we arrived in 3 groups) ... but arrived 10 minutes after we'd all finished our food. It was also burnt. read more

had the pesto pasta and famous raviolis. A little pricey for what it is, but great food! The restaurant itself is nice, but I recommend taking the food to go and eating at a winery. read more

Cafe Citti - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

This place is the REAL DEAL people! Anyone who has been to Kenwood knows that there aren't too many restaurants nearby. If you like Italian ... you'll love this place. It is kind of a hole in the wall in terms of the decor ... if you are from a small town, think of that little pizza joint that had an attached restaurant, and that is what you will find here. There is outdoor seating in a very cheesy patio with Tuscan scenes painted on the corregated metal walls. Inside is a bit better, but the decor is not why you come here. The food is amazing. That jackass Guy Fietti visited this place on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives ... which almost made me NOT stop here because that guy pretty much would recommend anyplace that serves deep fried meatballs with a sparkler sticking out of it. However, I am glad I didn't listen to my Guy Fietti radar ... because I have had several good meals here. The portions are not huge ... but nor are the prices. Your average plate of pasta here is around $10 - $15. I don't think there is anything on the menu over $17. The food tastes fresh and homemade ... it is clear that someone here trained far above the decor/price level ... this is the type of food I ate in Italy when I was there. My favorite is the pene with vodka sauce (I know ... I can't help it ... I love the American classics). The lasagna with meat sauce is equally good. They also have some more authentic Italian dishes which include pork ... and the pasta is all handmade and fresh. I didn't necessarily get al dente here ... but it is hard to find places that do al dente pasta. Lots of people don't get that concept in the United States and instead say the pasta isn't cooked all the way. So, many places just ditch the concept and make their pasta mushy. I only had a few days in Sonoma, or else I would have stopped here every night. There's really no reason to go anywhere else if you are a fan of GOOD Italian food. The cheesecake is amazing ... seriously, as close to authentic New York cheese cake as you will find in California. (actually tastes cheesy vs. sweet) The handmade biscotti ... and a large selection of local beers and wines. I believe it also is BYOB with a cork fee, in case you want to bring a bottle that you purchased earlier at a vineyard. How cool is that? read more

What happy the classy, fab location in Kenwood? Yes, I know they're on 4th St. now. I recommended it last nite as my main choice for a "great meal". Hmmm! Paper plates and to-go containers were a shock but I knew it would still be a fab meal. The calamari starter was greasy and tasteless and, if it had been $1 opposed to their $18, still awful. No one would eat it. I took one bite if linguini & clams and same. I sent it back. The other two had lasagna because owner(?) said she eats twice a week and so good. Inedible! Sooo salty and pasta was mushy. One friend took both containers home to her dog. And, wine but no Chardonnay! Sheesh! However, they did have done Russian River beer that was fab! We should've gone to LaCoco's as was the original plan. My friends told me I'm not to be in charge if choosing a restaurant again. Waste of money. So disappointed! Bread was great! Service good! read more

Bread was great with olive oil and vinegar on the table along with butter option. Cesar salad was fantastic with delicious pine nuts and garlic dressing. My spaghetti and clam sauce was a failure. Clams were from a can and pasta was over cooked. It was $21 plus tip. I'm tired or mediocre food at high prices. read more

Cafe Citti - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Always a great dinner at a very reasonable price. We order the 1/2 chicken and the side cesar salad we both always order the same thing it's just that good. If you want a special treat for dessert we have the mozzarella it's so fresh and usually served as an appetizer but it goes so well with wine we savor it for dessert.We always look forward to date night @ Cafe Citti a Super Friendly and welcome establishment in the Heart of The Wine Country. read more

Cafe Citti - Yum! - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

I have been going to Cafe Citti for 18 years, regularly. I love their pesto sauce, pizzas (not served on weekends, by the way), AOP pasta dish and the caesar salads which has lots of garlic, the way I like it. I love the down home, no frills atmosphere - as well as the easy to pick up take out food - and am never disappointed with the quality of food and service. It's a Kenwood institution! read more

Went here on a whim as we just got into town and was recommended here! The service was out of this world with server Marvin who I'd like to take back to Chicago with me and gave him work for me because he was beyond polite and attentive! The manager Darien went out of his way to make my birthday extra special and comped me a bottle of some amazing sparkling red wine, he really cares about his patrons! Now onto the food, we got the special Pizza of the day and the sauce was out of this world, we also order a pasta carbonara that was better than any pasta we have in Chicago, last we ordered a linguine Alfredo which wasn't on the menu but they special made it for one of my girlfriends! I'd give this experience 6 stars if trip advisor would allow it! Make sure you go here and eat outside on the patio! read more

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The couple we were with has eaten here before and they led us to this place. We very much enjoyed this place. It is on a highway close to Kenwood. We ate outside but you could here a decent amount of traffic noise. It is kind of a fun atmosphere. You walk in and order from the posted menu and then go to your table where they deliver the food. Most of us had the specials which was homemade pasta. We thought it delicious. One person had a pizza which we tasted and all very much liked it. The service was ok. There was a minor mistake in one of the deliveries, but quickly corrected. read more

Had a recommendation froM a winery to stop here for some great local fare - and it was. True authentic Italian cuisine and very delicious!

Hands down BEST Italian food I've ever had. I've been coming here for years and I can't say it enough, it's the best restaurant I've been to. If you ever need an Italian dinner that'll blow your mind... Cafe Citti is your place!!! Not to mention the owners are spectacular, compassionate, and so kind. 5 Stars always. Love it here! read more

This is my absolute favorite Sonoma County restaurant. My family and I frequently traveled 30+ minutes to have the freshest pasta, heavenly Caesar salad, and delicious rotisserie chicken. I was heartbroken to hear that they will be moving to take out only as they move out of their location, but I hope that post-Covid times will bring back this wonderful Kenwood gem. Simply amazing. read more

Adorable little Italian style restaurant. Customers order at the counter and then wait for a table. No reservations are accepted and no advance seating. However, it's worth the wait, and it doesn't take very long. Plus, you can drink wine while you wait! True to its name, the atmosphere is like an Italian cafe. Some of the tables are pushed together so you'll sit side-by-side with other patrons. They have outside seating in the summer on their patio which helps when it's busy. They have very authentic pastas and their sauces are incredible. I had the pork ravioli in cream sauce, Cesar salad, calamari, tiramisu that knocked my socks off, and perfectly brewed dark coffee. They offer countless side salads and appetizers, and even whole chickens....very fun and very good food. Note: Try the Cesar salad if you like garlic. It's the BEST I've ever had. read more

Cafe Citti - Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Love this place! The ravioli is a family favorite, and I like the 1/2 roasted chicken with pasta. Good wine selection. Fantastic Caesar salad. Other salads and sandwiches are excellent as well. read more

Wonderful! We were supposed to go to Italy this summer but instead have obviously decided to stay closer to home due to the pandemic. What a wonderful surprise to have such a delicious and authentic Italian restaurant nearby our vacation house! Their menu is somewhat limited during the pandemic, but they were flexible about turning the marinara into a spicy marinara that was delicious, since the Arrabiata is not being offered. They were kind enough to include some yummy house made focaccia, along with the meal. The only suggestion was perhaps the Caesar salad had a bit too much cheese. Overall however we were quite pleased with our meal and while we are sad to not be able to go to Sicily this year, it was nice to have some delicious Italian food here instead. read more

One of my fave places around! The authentic Italian cuisine is perfect for a family feast, with a long menu full of options! Try the Ravioli Citti, with tomato/cream sauce and filled with hearty beef, or the extra garlicky caesar salad! Great sandwiches for lunch too! Perfect for a family feast! read more

I really like Cafe Citti for its good food, friendly staff, and reasonable prices. That being said, I have a hard time keeping the check reasonable as I always tend to order way more than I should! I almost always order the half rotisserie chicken and pasta meal, and that is enough to completely satisfy me, but it's hard to go here and not also order the Cesar salad, the olives, the fried polenta with mushroom sauce, a drink, and the tiramisu for dessert! There are a couple reasons I docked it a star, however. The first, and biggest reason, is inconsistency. As I mentioned, I usually get the rotisserie chicken and it's usually very good. Sometimes, however, it seems as if they either cooked it too long or left it sitting too long. It's come out super dry and unappetizing. The tiramisu also seems to have good days and bad. The last time I went there it was overly mushy and pretty much collapsed on the plate (I will say that it still tasted great, however). The other factor contributing to a lack of a star is the building itself. It's basically a shack with an uneven/sloped floor that makes the tables rock like crazy. I would be out here a lot more often if it were closer to town, but even so, it's well worth the drive. read more

Great place for lunch! I had a calamari sandwich that was to die for! Great prices and very high quality family style Italian food. One of my favorite places to get lunch when I'm wine tasting in the area. read more

Drove out here after a day spent hiking through Muir Woods. The restaurant itself is small and cozy with plenty of seating inside or outdoors. They don't take any reservations unless you have a group of 8. They have a couple parking spots right in front of the restaurant, behind the restaurant and if you can't find any spots there is a little street on the side where you can park. We came here on a Friday around 6:30-7 pm. It was easy to order and find a spot to sit. The dishes here are super authentic and the fresh pasta is unlike any I've had in the past. read more

I knew Italian food in this part of California was good but I forgot how good! I bought roast chicken and pasta carbonara for my 3- and 4-year-old, which they devoured, and lasagne for me. Spectacular dinner and best first meal we could have on our visit to Sonoma. Plus great serving sizes and free focaccia! read more

This place has reached for the stars, and got 5 of them. Nice! I have tried to wrap my head around how awesome this place is; It just makes me want to go back again. The prepared chickens are the best thing I have ever seen in a restaurant. Period. The pasta is expertly made, beautifully cooked. There is NEVER oily residue from the sauce. Even the pesto was perfect. 4 stars for the appetizer, entrée, desert line-up, and 1 big bright white star with a red field for flexible, attentive, and professional service. Lunch is peaceful here. Dinner is a straight up feast. I love it. read more

I go toCafe Citti all the time on my lunch break since I work for a winery close by. Their sandwiches on focaccia are amazing and I have been getting their polenta for years! It's to die for! Also all their pasta and pizza are great as well. Try their Italian green olives. read more

My friends and I stopped in here for lunch during a day out of wine tasting during the summer. Good food and prices in a cute and casual spot right along the Sonoma Highway. I had the roast chicken and side salad and it was tasty and done just right. read more

Our favorites are the homemade ravioli and pasta dishes. My husband orders some of the salads with his entree. The ravioli is my go to favorite. I love the sauce!! Great place in a new atmosphere. read more

The food here is excellent. The owner truly enjoys serving her customers. When we feel like Italian, this is our go to place. Always enjoyable. read more

I came here for a friends bday dinner and it was a small mom and pop restaurant which made amazing Italian food. I ended up ordering the homemade ravioli and the caesar salad. Tip: apparently they will do half orders of the Caesar salad and I wish I had known before I ordered. I didn't see it listed on the menu granted I could have just missed it. Anyways, service here was pretty good considering I was part of a group of 12 people. The homemade ravioli was absolutely delicious though, I would come back here just for the ravioli. The tiramisu was also very good. Overall, food was good, service was good and everything was delicious. read more

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Stopped by for spur of the moment lunch after hiking nearby Sonoma Valley Regional Park (my favorite). This is my second visit. The first was many years ago and though I don't recall what I ordered, my friend's Lasagna was the best I've ever eaten. This time I ordered a glass of Tollo 2015 Sangiovese only $6!! It came served Italian style in a tumbler filled to the brim. Because of other reviews I ordered the Caesar Salad which was OK for me. Though it appeared to be adequately dressed I found it a bit dry. Again excellent price $7.50. Next I had the Crispy Polenta with the Marinara Sauce. Both were good but Sauce was placed on top of the Polenta ruining the crispy crust. Next time I would ask for the sauce to be ladled onto the plate and the Polenta placed on top. Noisy and packed. But I got a parking space right in front, no lines though it was 1:30 on a Saturday. The table open was a "perfect for two" one in front of the window. Wish they had Eggplant Parmesan which I can never find. But will be back. Probably try the lasagna next. BTW, grab your table when you come in. You then order up at the counter after reading the menu posted over head. Servers will bring it to your table. Check will be brought to your table where you will pay. read more

Cafe Citti - Caesar Salad & Sangiovese - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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