Hestan is the best restaurant experience we've ever had in downtown Napa. The menu is full of familiar dishes with interesting twists and fascinating textures. The split pea soup with salmon and roe and an octopus appetizer with jicama stood out among the appetizers. The mains featuring duck and scallops were both filling and creative, with the ingredients seemingly changing with the seasons. Even the desserts were excellent. All the dishes were notably balanced in flavors and in portions. The prices were fair, especially for the quality. The wine selection was also on point. Rather than endless lists of overpriced bottles, they had a thoughtful, well-priced selection that included a number of the Hestan Estate wines as well as solid list of other wineries. The by-the-glass selection was quite large and had some fascinating options like a Yountville Furmint or a Counoise from Mendocino in addition to the estate standards. Service was efficient, with helpful suggestions and good teamwork. The interior is gorgeous and you can browse cookware at the end of the meal (or before). It wasn't initially too busy in the afternoon, but quickly became crowded at dinner time, so it might be a good idea to get a reservation or show up early. Overall, Hestan stood out from other Napa restaurants in a good way. We'll be sure to return. read more

My husband and I decided to dine here for our Anniversary. We first the first to arrive on a Tuesday evening and were seated fairly quick. I ordered the N/A Pinot and it was very sweet. I don't think they really have a NA option that isn't super sweet which is a bit unfortunate but I'll digress. Let's talk about the food! I'm a HUGE crudo fan. Hestan had a Himachi Crudo that was a knock out. I'm counting down the days until I can have that particular dish again- 10/10. We also ordered the Parker House Rolls- 7/10 and White Asparagus Soup- 6/10. They were both served hot but nothing worth going on about... I really wanted to like the soup more than I did. Our waiter accidentally brought us an order of their Australian Wagyu Beef Carpaccio. My husband loved it plus it was on the house 10/10 for sure! For our entree we shared their Helen & Stanley's Prime Tomahawk. It was served with hen of the woods mushrooms, roasted marble potato, thyme jus and priced at $259 We had to allow a minimum of 45 minutes and we were able to see the chef preparing it. 11/10 experience and taste. We weren't expecting it to be THAT good especially the cook on those mushrooms (my mouth is watering just thinking about it)! The incredibly accommodating staff at Hestan made our anniversary such a memorable one! read more

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Chef Mark Dommen ( a Michelin star chef from One Market) opened Hestan in downtown Napa last fall. Being part of restaurant week, we decided to experience this culinary delight! We were not only impressed -we were blown away!! Our waiter Greyson was personable and very knowledgeable. The ambiance is open, it has tables that are made out of barrel staves and has high end kitchen retail store to one side and an enclosed sun porch dining room on the other side with tables all around. The food! The food was epic! The appetizers we shared were 1(Hamachi Crudo ( raw tuna served on grilled vegetables, 2) Griiled Calamari which was on an apple and jicama slaw ( my favorite) , 3) the Duck Liver Mousse ( which tasted like dessert) The main courses all delectable 1) the short ribs served on cheesy jalapeno polenta with Swiss Chard ( my favorite) 2) 4 Scallops grilled to perfection with grilled vegetables 3) New York Prime Strips (5 pieces) served with squash. The sauces and jus made the already delicious meal over the top. Finally dessert I had the Basque Cheesecake with a drizzle of raspberry sauce - highly recommend, the espresso crème brûlée was lovely as well. I also had a nice glass of their house wine Stephanie Cabernet Sauvignon ($25/glass ). I have been to several Michelin Star Restaurants and the taste and quality of food at the Hestan does not disappoint. read more

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Great location and amazing food and service. Everything we ordered came out piping hot and fresh. The duck pate was a special treat and the beef was tender and savory. The crudo was my favorite. Perfect spot for people watching on the outdoor patio. read more

Open for just two months, Hestan is a high-end Italian cookware brand. Hestan Napa incorporates a restaurant headed up by a Michelin star chef and a retail store. The space is warm and elegant, and the service was some of the best we've had! Their attention to detail really shines, in every dish that we enjoyed, and even in every conversation with members of the staff. They are obviously focused on giving their guests a world class experience, and they certainly did not disappoint! Our lunch was truly wonderful, a meal where each bite of each dish made each of us raise our eyebrows and say "wow". The raw tuna appetizer was super fresh and invoked thoughts of the ocean. The warm grilled calamari served on a slightly spicy slaw was unexpectedly wonderful. The duck liver mousse was very flavorful and a little bit sweet, and not at all gamey like liver can be. The scallops were cooked perfectly, as was the dry aged New York strip. The short rib was served on a bed of cheesy jalapeño polenta. It was falling apart tender and very rich and flavorful! We lingered over delicious desserts, not wanting the experience to end. We are genuinely excited to return! read more

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We had a wonderful lunch here, can't wait to come back for dinner. Loved the flavors, grilled calamari with green apple relish and vinaigrette, perfectly cooked halibut with sweet summer corn, parker rolls with lots of butter, and a summer salad with stonefruit. Excellent service, waiters were friendly and attentive. Lovely interior especially the lighting and the wine barrel tables. read more

Came here to Valentine's Day and opted for the pre-fixed menu: lobster bisque, scallops, filet mignon and lemon tart. And every single dish was absolutely exceptional! I don't typically eat filet mignon because I love ribeye but this filet mignon was so so good! And the lobster bisque tasted very lobster-y but in a good way. And oh man, the scallops. Service was fantastic and the ambiance is so different, like a cookware store but with restaurant aesthetics. Loved it! Also had the Pinot Noir which was delicious! read more

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Such a gem! Amazing food and service - great for a special occasion. Try the Monday night 3 course special.

Everything about this restaurant screams attention to detail. From the moment I walked into the restaurant I was greeted by the general manger, Ted who walked me back to my table. Our waiter provided exceptional service! We started with the Parker House rolls ( I know it seems simple, but trust me when I mandate you try these, the kiss of citrus makes you want to keep reaching for the basket) and theDuck Liver Mousse with a grilled baguette for appetizers. I had the Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops which were cooked perfectly! We had the smoked cherry salad to share and it was quite unique. We shared a selection of 3 decadent desserts: Meyer Lemon tart, Burnt basque Cheesecake, and the Passion Fruit Pavlova. We were treated to a glass of dessert wines selected by Ted which paired wonderfully with our desserts. Note: If you bring in a bottle of Hestan wine, the corkage is free! Thank you Ted and staff for a memorable experience! We will be returning guests!!! read more

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Since their opening i probably ate here about 10 times. Better than any michelin rated restaurants I have been to. Best smelt fries probably better than Italy. Makes bistro jeanty smelts shameful. All other dishes are just as spectacular. Everything we have ordered so far never disappointed me. I have dreamed of this restaurant every other nights and I manage to come every to every other week. Incredibly inexpensive for such high quality. Good thing Hestan family is probably well off and do not have to worry about spending $ on quality ingredients. Simply amazing. I love the chef! All the staff is so friendly and lovely as well. read more

We had an excellent meal. The calamari was delicious. Not fried just sautéed and great. My halibut was amazing. My husband had the duck breast and lived it. Highly recommend read more

The bread was amazing, the special salad was tasty and interesting with the form being mixed up a little, the calamari was outstanding with a wonderful lime touch, unfortunately 2 of my scallops had some grittiness to them that felt like they were not properly cleaned and the sear on them was a little too light. Pretty expensive but still good but just a one time deal for me. read more

Absolutely delicious food, great wine list and ambience. Service was spectacular. Definitely will be back. Get the Parker rolls!

As the restaurant just opened and looked so attractive in the very heart of Downtown, we decided to visit with our friends. I made reservation several days in advance, but when we arrived it took ab10 minutes for the staff to figure out where to seat us. Maybe 1/4 of the restaurant was occupied and it was lunch time. Finally we were offered the table by the entrance, where it was very noisy. Then it was a long search for another table with many people involved. When we were leaving the place they had similar occupancy. Service was very poor. Different waiters forgetting and coming back with the same questions. If I would try to characterize environment, last thing would be warm and welcoming. Food was good but portions too small for the price. We live in Napa, know many places, but this one is not our list. Had to call friends who came there with us to apologize as it was my choice. read more

What an amazing evening. I can't say enough about the food. However, the team is just as worth a visit, thank you Ted!!!

I'm always ambivalent about posting a review of a great place that I highly recommend as, selfishly, I worry that we won't be able to get reservations for in a few months. But this place ROCKS!!!!!! Incredible dining experience! The hamachi crudo, crab and duck ragou gnudi (special) appetizers were SO delicious. We'll be dreaming about that gnudi and its trumpet mushrooms when we go to sleep tonight. We had the Hestan Chardonnay and then the Grenache (also Hestan) with our meal--superb, particularly the Grenache. We shared the main dish between the two of us--the Snapper--and it was also excellent. The chocolate crème du pot dessert was absolutely perfect end to a great meal (and went perfectly with our Grenache) As for service? Amazing! Greyson was our waiter and was super helpful, fun to talk with and knew the details of all the dishes and all the wines in a way that most waiters don't normally have a handle on. We recommend Hestan highly, but only if you want a gourmet meal in a light, airy, beautifully designed space with amazing food. We live in Napa and appreciate the fine dining opportunities greatly--Hestan has raised the bar for all!!! Wow. Already planning our return with our best foodie friends. read more