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    The Red Grape

    4.0 (996 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    White pizza, half shrimp scampi, half Mediterranean
    Destiny W.

    The Red Grape came highly recommended from our hotel staff and did not disappoint! It was our first meal off the plane, so we were starving. I started with a Caesar salad that was just ok, but pizza stole the show. There's so many fun, unique toppings and you can get half and half. We tried a white pizza and did half shrimp scampi, half Mediterranean. Both were so yummy! Our server Allison was AMAZING!!!!! She helped us navigate the menu and was lovely to chat with.

    Sweet and Spicy Cauliflower
    Mia B.

    So pleased with my experience at The Red Grape! Their outdoor seating area was very peaceful and perfect for warm nights. I was blown away by their sweet and spicy cauliflower that was bursting with flavor and top tier texture. They had so many options for pizza, including a ton of veggie pizzas, and the mushroom and four on four pizzas were thin, crispy, and packed with tasty goodness.

    Fountain on the patio where we ate outside in the beautiful weather
    Lauren V.

    We stopped in for our final dinner of our anniversary trip to Sonoma. We needed something low key but still slightly elevated. We got just what we needed at The Red Grape. We started with the Gorgonzola pecan salad, and my hubs got the local California lager on tap and I got the local Three Fat Guys red blend 2022. Delicious. We then shared a tasty pizza--half Hawaiian and half sausage/mushroom. Crut was crispy and somewhat thin but not cracker thin. Still had a delicious doughiness. We were tempted to get dessert, they had a good selection, but we opted not to for the sake of finding the local creamery in the plaza. Plus we were full! Will return in future.

    Caesar salad was delicious
    Terrance S.

    Gotta say this was a sleeper. Great way to exit Sonoma. Went with a couple pizza choices and I gotta say they were both winners. The Margherita pizza was fire and the Peach & Prosciutto pizzas were fire. The setting is perfect from the outside patio to the indoor seating this is a prime location. Don't miss out on good ambiance and good food.

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    Grace J.

    Popped in for some pizza and we ordered the truffle onion rings and Sonoma pizza! The pizza was great - thin crust with a crunch. Service staff were kind with coming by frequently to check on us. The restaurant is a clean one with booth and table style seating with a selection of wines and drinks to choose from. It's in a walkable area so it's quite romantic and lovely to dine and walk around afterward.

    Seriously meh pizza
    Leah S.

    After staying at the Fairmont for a combo baby moon and 10 year anniversary, we decided to go here for dinner. We were really excited about the inclusion of some notable Connecticut pizza connections here and hoped it meant the food would be good. We had a long wait to order despite being only one of two tables filled in the restaurant. Our waitress was very uncertain about the menu and didn't have answers for our clarifying questions on some items. We decided to just go simple and order the margarita pizza to see how they do on an unfussy classic. When the pizza arrived, I thought for sure someone was pulling a prank on us. This thing was literally like a matzo cracker pizza. In fact I've had better pizzas on literal crackers before. Not only was the "crust" dry and brittle, but it was also flavorless. The toppings were very lackluster and even just the presentation of this dish was underwhelming. I definitely thought with a location like this basically in the Sonoma town square, we were almost guaranteed to have a good meal, but this definitely proved otherwise. Since we were staying at the hotel we didn't have our chickens to feed this to, or else we would have. Very disappointing experience with an even worse meal.

    Margherita pizza
    Katie R.

    Came here for a quick bite after a boozy wine tasting. We had actually already had lunch, but our group of 5 needed a snack, and a shared pizza was the move. We ended up ordering the Margherita and Glen Ellen pizzas, and both were a hit! Loved the thin crust and flavorful toppings. Service was friendly and pizzas came up pretty quickly. We were here at an off time being post-lunch and pre-dinner, so getting a table was super easy. Would definitely come back here with its convenient Sonoma Square location and loads of parking nearby.

    Delicious tomato soup
    Skip M.

    We were looking to grab us some late breakfast early lunch meal and we asked the local who highly recommended this wonderful restaurant! Everything was outstanding about the experience... The food... The service... great menu And all the staff members smiled! Highly recommend!!

    Pizza with artichoke and olives
    Mehrnaz H.

    One of the best things crust pizzas I have had recently!! The restaurant is large with ample seating. It is decorated modern and sparkling clean. The staff is very attentive and efficient. It literally took 5-7 min for our order to be served. We also ordered their garlic bread which is to die for!! We had one of their white and one red pizza and they were both delicious with complimentary ingredients. Wonderful experience, didn't feel heavy with the thin crust pizza, only very satisfied when leaving.

    Chicken Pot Pie and Caesar Salad
    Greg C.

    My wife and I came to explore Sonoma today for something different. After walking around the downtown area, we wanted to explore some local places to have lunch. We searched Yelp and although there were several highly popular restaurants, we chose The Red Grape after doing a deep dive into there reviews and pictures. We were seated fast and ordered. Sandy was our waitress today. I had the Chicken Pot Pie and my wife had the Gorgonzola Salad with candied pecans. This restaurant is very large and has outdoor seating. It's nice and clean and fairly quiet. The food portions are large and tasty. I highly recommend The Red Grape for a great experience overall.

    Pozole
    Anny L.

    Stopped by for lunch after a PushPak tour and party of 6 were seated immediately. We ordered the truffle fries (light truffle flavor), sausage mushroom pizza, chicken bbq pizza, pozole and crispy cauliflower. The pizzas were just alright, nothing special. My sister said Mary's pizza shack was 100x better. Pizza sauce and toppings were very lacking in flavor. The pozole was on the bland side. The crispy cauliflower had an orange chicken like flavor profile. Service was ok. Might try again, might not.

    4 IPAs? 2 Lagers and 1 Porter. Not a very thoughtful beer selection.
    Tom P.

    Wanted a nice draft beer but not a fan of IPA beer. Lager is too light so that leaves Porter? Why would you have so many IPA varieties at the exclusion of all other types of beer?

    Pepperoni and Olive pizza with extra sauce.
    Joshua B.

    We visited The Red Grape during a trip to the Sonoma area. We were hungry and feeling like pizza and based on the reviews decided to give it a try. We were promptly greeted and sat at a boot for 4 people in the back. The vibe was good and it was a comfortable temperature and atmosphere. With regard to the food, we thought that it tasted a little lacking. I ordered a pepperoni and olive pizza with extra sauce (glad I asked for extra). Wife ordered truffle fries. She described the fries as just okay. The pizza tasted fine but it lacked the pizzazz that would put it over the top. I would say having thicker crust options would be a great idea for this menu. Our friends ordered the street corn pizza and spinach and artichoke dip. They mentioned the pizza was good but not great and the spinach and artichoke drip was decent. Overall, if you're looking for an average spot that'll do the trick. This is a good option as it has a lot to select from.

    Kids cheese pizza w/fruit.  Thin crust, grapes thoughtfully cut in half for worry-free eating for toddlers

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    It was a perfect location and the food and service were great! 50th High School Reunion weekend dinner!!

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    Thinnest pizza ever! Crispy. Ordered the margarita and it was perfect. Kids loved it was well. Great place to dine with children.

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    Good food and decent service keeps us coming back. We often go with a group of friends and it's such a nice atmosphere, we love it.

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    Good for a casual meal. Try to sit on the patio, it's lovely. I usually go for a salad which ate good.

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    The red grape is consistently delicious and the servers are very knowledgeable and friendly.

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    We were there recently. We drove from Napa for lunch. Our third time there and we love it except my girlfriend's mom came.

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    Great gluten free pizzas even if they charge $4 more. Artichoke dip is very done since it's fresh and light.

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    Do not miss the cauliflower appetizer!! We both had the shepherds pie special and were happy with it!

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    Great food, very nice outdoor patio area. Friendly staff, great service. Walking distance from Hilton, 3-5 min walk.

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    Ask the Community - The Red Grape

    Are dogs allowed on patio?

    If it's a Service Dog or else they have a front patio or breezeway where dogs are allowed

    Is there a corkage fee?

    Yes.

    What gluten free options to they have?

    They have awesome salads and gluten free pizza for an extra charge.

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    Locally owned & operated
    Established in 2019

    Salumeria Ovello has become one of those places I look forward to having all week long. The smell…read moreof fresh warm focaccia coming out of the oven, simple ingredients that actually taste fresh, and sandwiches that somehow feel both light and deeply satisfying at the same time. Simple ingredients done really well; fresh meats, crisp vegetables, soft bread straight from the oven. It's the kind of lunch that reminds you how good simple food can be when the ingredients are quality. The owner and staff always seem genuinely happy to be there, and it gives the whole place such a warm and welcoming feeling. They also have little Italian drinks, snacks, and specialty goodies that make it fun to grab something extra alongside your lunch. It's a smaller little shop, so I recommend taking your sandwich to go and eating over at the Sonoma Plaza. Such a special little spot in Sonoma.

    I was doing a day of exploration in Sonoma --- mainly the missions --- and arrived somewhere…read morein-and-around Vallejo House. As I was heading back to the square (where there is an abundance of restaurants), I didn't want the busyness of the scene; thankfully, I got on Instagram, typed "good eats in Sonoma", and BAM! Salumeria Ovello popped up on my feed, and thank goodness it did! An easy 4-minute walk from Vallejo House, Salumeria Ovello is owned by Andrea, who is a Michelin-star chef from the area of Piedmont, Italy. Having been to Italy twice this past year alone, I remember quite well the quality and taste of the classed Italian Sandwiches. The worker who served at the counter was very helpful, and within the restaurant --- there are just a few seats. I'd say, 3 tables with two seats at each table. For my food, I decided to order the Massimo --- which is on "sliced Focaccia, and has sun dried tomatoes, stracciatella di burrata, prosciutto cotto, basil pesto and crumbled taralli (crackers)". Each sandwich is made fresh-to-order, and you can taste the quality. Each ingredient worked together in harmony, and to satisfy the americani in me, I definitely enjoyed the taralli in the sandwich --- reminded me of putting chips in my sandwiches in school. While I waited, Andrea also brought out some slices of salami for me to try --- free of charge, which was very kind of him to do. All in all, if you want to get away from the busyness of the Mission Square, take a 4-minute walk to Salumeria Ovello, and you'll find a little piece of Italy in Sonoma! Ciao tutti!

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