Amazing food, warm atmosphere, and just overall a great experience! The owner is super kind and…read morealways checking in on his tables, and right when you first walk in the door you just know that this place has simple and authentic Italian recipes. Coming from an Italian family, I can be pretty picky about Italian food and the basics they serve like their red sauces. First thing I noticed was that they had a really great red sauce here! I ordered the Orecchiette Con Salsiccia, and for how simple of a dish it is...it was delicious. The sausage was super high quality and the garlic sauce was so flavorful! The food also came out super quickly which was a great bonus. I'm also not necessarily a fan of ordering dessert at a restaurant because often times it's frozen or something, but when I found out they make their desserts in house I was hooked. We tried their chocolate cake and it was very yummy! I loved the warm sauce and the fruit slices on the side. This is clearly a very well loved locals spot that has been here as long as it has for a good reason. This is a no-frills, good food and great people type of restaurant. So far my favorite place to have dinner in downtown Calistoga!

This is such a cute Italian spot in Calistoga! We came here for dinner after a full day of visiting…read morewineries so we wanted hearty carbs and they delivered! My seafood pasta came in a huge bowl with ample sauce, pasta and seafood. I slurped every bit of it and it hit the spot. My husband really loved his cheesy ravioli as well.

We sat outside and was treated to the fire department making a call the next block over; small town…read moreliving! Dining at the bar or in room dining was casual and easy. We were indecisive and originally wanted to take to go, but glad we stuck around. Support this woman owned business in Calistoga!

Delicious food and amazing service! We came on a Friday evening and the vibes were good and the…read morerestaurant felt comfortable. They have plenty of menu options to choose from for both meat eaters and vegetarians. Each item we ordered was tasty.

When I learned we were going to be traveling near this fantastic restaurant again, I immediately…read morebooked a reservation for us to dine. This time we went for a leisurely afternoon lunch. It was a bit warm but we really enjoyed dining outside this time. We had a friendly and warm server named Guadalupe and she provided everything we needed to enjoy our meal. Thank you! This time we ordered the 10 Layer Lasagna with the Domenica's sauce and one with Richard's meat sauce. This is still the best lasagna I have ever ate. Love the ricotta, the goat cheese, parmesan and herbs. It just doesn't get any better than this. The Domenica's sauce stole the show though. This sauce is magic! Along with our meal, we paired a 2023 Pastori Old Vine Zinfandel. It absolutely complimented this meal. For dessert we went with the Passion Fruit Sorbet with blackberries. So refreshing and closed out our delightful lunch. I cannot recommend this place enough. Service is always top notch, food is out of this world delicious with so many homemade choices to choose from. Whether you are looking for a romantic meal for two, a family dinner, a wedding rehearsal or reception meal, you will not be disappointed with this choice.

We came here for our anniversary dinner, and couldn't be more happy with our choice…read more Inside, it has a cool/modern and chill vibe. The backyard patio is bigger than you'd expect... lots of shaded tables. Our server was easygoing, prompt, and accurate. She did a great job recommending menu items. The food was delicious. Large entree salads, pasta cooked perfectly al dente, and nice sides as well. Only thing is - you have to remember to ask for Sourdough and sun-dried tomato butter. That is only given on request. Enjoy!

I've been coming here for over 5 years and it's still my favorite restaurant in Yountville…read more The service is beyond amazing and the way the manager Steven runs the place is truly unique in that he treats everyone like family. He goes to each and every table to say hi and check on his guests. It's rare for a restaurant manager to do that. His hospitality is unmatched and he is very humble. The staff is amazing - Michael, Jonathan, Eric's the bartenders there's two of them. It's not a kid friendly place but I brought my kids there a few weeks ago for my moms birthday but as they were winding down lunch service so we wouldn't disturb other patrons and they were beyond nice to me still. We stayed almost 3 hours outside and they were so accommodating with my kids . Again, very rare for a restaurant like this to be so kind and not annoyed with me for my kids being there. The raviolio is a dish I have to have at least every month if not every 2 weeks. Every dish is absolutely fantastic but the raviolio is out of this world and I've never been disappointed with that dish or any other dish. Was there tonight and still just blown away by the hospitality and the raviolio. It never gets old for me. Chef Alex does an amazing job and even after Michael Chiarello passed away, chef Alex continues to make every dish taste like you're in Italy. If I'm not in Italy, then it's Bottega for me!

Bottega was, by far, one of the best restaurants we visited in Napa Valley. From the moment we…read morewalked in, the beautiful ambiance, outstanding service, and incredible food made for a memorable dining experience. The lamb shank was absolutely delicious--an easy 5 out of 5. We also had the Wagyu beef carpaccio, which was excellent, the octopus, which was perfectly prepared, and the raviolo, which was rich and flavorful. Every dish we ordered was outstanding. If you're visiting Napa Valley, I highly recommend making a reservation at Bottega. It's located in a beautiful town, the restaurant itself is gorgeous, and the food is exceptional. We would absolutely love to come back on our next visit.

I have seen this place a few times but hadn't had a chance to go eat there until now. We didn't…read moremake a reservations and they were a little busy so I just new there would be a long wait but I was wrong. We sat down right away which was nice. The place is huge inside and it has outside seating that is covered. Our waitress came by shortly afterwards we were seated and asked if we need any drinks or water. She brought us some water, some bread, and told us the specials. The bread was nice and soft, and the dipping sauce had a garlic flavor to it that was delicious. I ordered a bowl of the soup which was like a minestrone and very good. For our entrees we ordered the Rigatoni and the Penne con Pollo. Both dishes came out pretty quick. Both dishes were cooked perfect, tender pasta and delicious sauces. We were to full to order dessert. The place is really nice inside with a really nice decor. Our waitress was really good and right there whenever we needed something. I wish I could remember her name. My bad. I'll definitely be back.

The food is good. Would I rush here again instead of somewhere new? Hard to say. It was really busy…read moreon a Saturday, make a reservation. This place is larger than it looks, which lends to the noice level. We had a reservation and were sat on the third floor, where it feels like they stick customer overflow. It was very loud and had to have a conversation. The service was good, fast. We shared the burrata cheese and tomatoes with toasted bread and the linguine frutti di mare which were both tasty. All in all not bad. I walked by an old safe that you can reserve to eat in which looks really fun.

There was one available to greet us, there was no where to sit, when my food arrived there were no…read moreplates or anything to eat with. The entire restaurant is unorganized and an unwelcoming place to visit. Not a great option for the price. Will not go back. UPDATE for Angela, To clarify: when we arrived, no one acknowledged or seated us, so we walked through the restaurant ourselves to find someone and ask where we should sit. By "nowhere to sit," I meant there was no direction or organization regarding seating. Our food was brought out on serving trays/boards, but we were not provided plates, utensils, or napkins for our family, including our children. We ended up eating with our hands because no one checked back with us aside from removing seasoning shakers from another table to place on ours. The experience felt unorganized and unwelcoming because we consistently felt overlooked throughout the visit despite being polite and patient the entire time. I understand small businesses rely on reviews, which is why I only described our experience honestly rather than exaggerating it. I have also sent you an email to shed more light on our experience during our visit.

This was just another bad experience with the poorest service and complete ineptitude from the…read morestaff in the kitchen! This group needs to make some serious decisions about how they run an kitchen! The bartender was great and very apologetic for the kitchen crew, but I've had this experience here before and will not be wasting my hard earned time and money for mediocre food and atrocious kitchen performance!

A must stop whenever we are in the area. The restaurant accommodates any size groups or date…read morenights. It's very spacious with both indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered the mozzarella al minuto (grilled crostini with hand pulled mozzarella), Caesar Piadina, Nonna spaghetti with meatballs, and spinach ravioli. We also got the Passion Bull drink. Everything tasted yummy and seasoned well. The mozzarella minuto was the only dish we probably wouldn't order again. The crostini was nice but the mozzarella didn't taste special and just tasted rubbery. Would have preferred the crostini with some burrata or whipped ricotta cheese. We went during a weekday for lunch and were able to seated right away. Staff were very nice. But we didn't get the appetizer or our drinks until after our main dishes came. We actually had to ask the server about them. I know they weren't too busy so not sure why the order was thrown off. Even though there were some missteps, we will be sure to go again the next time we are in the Napa area.

Italian restaurant located in St. Helena that feels like it's been around for quite some time…read more There's both indoor and outdoor seating and the space is pretty large. The service is attentive and friendly and there's a generally welcoming vibe when you walk through the door. The menu has a good variety that includes pasta and pizza dishes as well as some delicious antipasti / appetizers. I would love to come back and try more items on the menu, but I came here with my parents and we actually ate not too long prior to visiting. A few days before visiting the area, my brother showed me a video of how they make fresh mozzarella in house and I really, really wanted to try it. In addition to the fresh mozzarella dish, I got a glass of wine and we ordered some calamari. Watching them, serve the fresh mozzarella at the table with such a delight. The mozzarella dish and the calamari were both delicious. This area seems to be a slightly more busy part of town, but this place has a large lot and we found parking really easily. It was also on a weekday.

Came here for gathering with friends. Sat about 10 people on the patio. It was nicely shaded in the…read moretoasty Napa summer weather. Our server was so good! She was so polite and really made me feel well taken care of throughout the night. We went with the 8 course meal. Chef who is from Chicago brought Italian farm to table throughout our tasting. I enjoyed most of the dishes, tho some were not as dazzling. Most of the table ordered the fish and they said it was a bit dried. I got the duck and it was tasty! The dumpling was a little on the hard side. Overall, i enjoyed the time spent with friends in an elegant setting. I really liked the tiramisu as well at the end! Glad chef gave that that to us in addition to the panne cottage dessert as panne cottage isn't my favorite. Would recommend to check out if ur staying at the hotel or looking for an elevated tasting course in Napa.

The service was far and away the bright spot. Very kind, competent, and easy going front of house…read moreteam. The food, however, was generally difficult to eat, incoherent, and just...didn't taste good. Glad we only got the 4 course tasting. 1. The dolmas were highly off-putting. 2. The risotto was the best dish of the night! 3. Halibut was dried out, but flavorful. 4. Panna cotta dessert was not enjoyable. The use of savory stone fruit flavors did not work with chocolate. Would not recommend, but, again, the service was wonderful!

Amazing food, service, and ambiance! A salad, pizza, pasta, and dessert were split between 6 people…read moreand it was the perfect amount of food for us. The Caesar salad was surprisingly lemony and refreshing. Everyone loved the pizza for the small crispy pepperonis and hot honey flavor. And the pasta was simply delicious. The gelato was the most interesting item of the meal -- they brought it out for a birthday we were celebrating. It had pine nut oil on top, which gave it a distinct popcorn / kettle corn taste. It was the kind of dessert you try knowing that you'll likely never get anything like it anywhere else!

This was my first time dining at Ciccio, and I couldn't be more impressed! We came in with a party…read moreof six, which was perfect because we got to try so many dishes across the menu: House Made Focaccia & Stracciatella Cheese- fresh, pillowy focaccia topped with parmesan and paired with creamy stracciatella and a pop of bright orange trout roe. They are so, sooo good together! Please make sure to order them as a pair! Chopped Salad- loved the combo of bitter radicchio and crisp lettuce tossed in a light dressing with local Rancho Gordo heirloom beans. Corona Beans- giant, super creamy white beans with garlic and capers. This was an instant favorite at our table! Farm Raabs- tender, charred broccolini with a great wood-fired flavor. I just had to pick out the pancetta but they were delicious. Pastas (Mezze Rigatoni & Agnolotti)- both dishes contain pork/meat so I passed but the rest of the table absolutely loved them. Lamb Sausage Pizza- another dish I skipped due to the meat, but everyone else devoured it! The hospitality was wonderful and our server was so accommodating and attentive with our group. To top off a great night, they brought out three birthday gelato desserts for the celebrants in our group. I loved the vibrant energy and open kitchen concept. We will definitely be back!

Once again, I would like to commend La Prima Pizza on its excellent customer service. I just spoke…read morewith Aldo and he just made me feel good. He was very cheerful and you could just feel this guys great vibe. Pizza is pretty good too!

this place is disorganized, unprofessional, and worst of the food tastes like it came out of the…read moremicrowave at best. My friend and I went in here after a hike at the Robert Lewis Stevenson Park, which is right across the street. We ordered a large pizza with a couple extra toppings the Mediterranean pizza to be exact when we got the pizza exactly 0 of the Mediterranean toppings according to their own menu the Mediterranean pizza comes with artichoke , marinated carrots, and other veggies, None of that was on there when I pointed this out to the waiter, he informed me that he would happily take it off the bill, and so I went and sat back down and continued the meal at the end of the meal. I went to pay the bill and turns out he for whatever reason he couldn't take it off the bill when I asked for the manager he said there was no manager available then, to add insult to injury, the prices on the menu were 50% less than the price on the bill keep in mind there's no waiters at this restaurant you have to go up to the counter to order everything this place charge me some $75 for food that I didn't even receive when I asked for he basically just told me that I should just deal with it. I sat there for 20 minutes and talk to the guy and to get the owner or the manager nothing could happen so finally I just called the local police department trying to figure out what to do and the local PD told me that essentially it was a civil matter. And that if they had not updated their menu, I was not obligated to pay some inflated made up price that they just pulled thin air. Which I agree with, no other establishment in America can you just advertise one price and then suddenly start charging customers a higher price so I left and I left my phone number with instructions that a manager should call me so that we could have a discussion and figure out an amicable way forward. I left my phone number.. the next day. Allegedly the "owner" calls me and tries to tell me that I dashed and that his poor employee was gonna have to cover a $75 bill or some shit... keep in mind. We had no alcoholic drinks, no waiter to take our order, and the place was chaos. We had one pizza that did not have the toppings on it that we actually ordered. Tried to explain this to the "owner" we repeatedly interrupted and spoke over me. Terrible food and worse customer service! Avoid at all costs!