Vallette Restaurant is apparently one of the more popular fine dining options in Healdsburg; I say this because despite the fact that we made a dinner reservation almost three weeks in advance, the earliest start time we could get was at 5:00pm.  I have no regrets - this turned out to be a very small price to pay for the amazing dining experience we had here :-) We arrived at the time of our reservation and were seating almost immediately.  Service was impeccable throughout the meal; we didn't feel at all rushed.  On the contrary, it felt like we had the full attention of the staff without anyone hovering or interrupting our conversation unnecessarily. Now, would you believe that the food here is even better than the service?  It totally is! Our first course was their house-made bucatini pasta and the day boat scallops en croute.  Both dishes were beautifully presented and completely delicious; the pasta was my favorite of the two - it was creamy but still cooked perfectly al dente.  For our entrees we went with the duck breast and the Roasted Pepper Crusted Halibut.  Each of these dishes was nothing short of spectacular and quite unique. While our main meal was wonderful and also quite filling, we couldn't resist ending the evening with dessert - we opted for the ItsNotA 'Snickers Bar' and the Bread, Butter, and Jam.  Don't let the title of the latter fool you - it was absolutely decadent, and a lot more elaborate than the name implies. read more

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We tried the 5 course tasting menu and it was amazing. Although we preferred some dishes over others, the experience is worth it in my opinion. What's cool is if you go with another person you can have the option of trying "10" dishes (5 different dishes per person) and switching. The service was phenomenal, everyone worked together so smoothly and it was such a wonderful experience. We did the 5 course option per person and you would think a "tasting menu" is light but we were full by the end of it. Their cocktails are also delightful. So glad we celebrated our 6 years anniversary here! read more

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This is another must try restaurant in Healdsburg. Aaron and Harry do a great job with the front of the house and our two usual waiters are either John or Alfredo. Both provide excellent service but John is our 1a and Alfredo is 1B. Definitely ask to sit in either of their sections. The food here is as amazing as the service. The ambiance like you are part of the family. read more

First off, I have to say it was lovely to be able to make a reservation months in advance . I didn't have to set my clock to the third Thursday of the spring solstice at 2 am Eastern standard time while standing on my head for a damn dinner reservation. So already, Valette is a winner in my book. Valette has a lovely spot in the Town of Healdsburg. I am so glad I got outdoor patio reservations. It was so perfect outside. Our service was fantastic. While we didn't drink any more wine (too much from drinking all day), their wine list was appropriate. We did the trust me five course tasting. We do tastings all the time and it is rare that they will give you the option of different items for each person. So you get to taste 10 dishes, which I love. I really enjoyed our meal. And we asked what would be for dessert and she kindly substituted the one we wanted (the toast and jam....which was like lovely French toast). Sorry to one of the people that complained that dessert was part of the tasting..... A) do you not know what a tasting menu is and B) it would be inappropriate not to have a dessert. I would definitely recommend it here. read more

What can I say? We were treated like royalty. At 3x the price, it would have been worth it! Tonight we basically came in to see if we could buy a bottle of their Oakville cab, which recently earned a 100pt rating, and we ended up staying for a dinner and then some... what a treat! I'm floating on a cloud. It's very cute and intimate inside, but we always prefer a bar, so we sat at the bar, which put us right next to the kitchen, which we enjoyed. The hosts, the wine guru Makenzie the bartender, the manager, even the gal buffing the wine glasses, all went out of their way to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. This goes without saying that the food was outstanding. read more

We enjoyed this place so much we went twice in one week! Sat at the bar both times and enjoyed the entire experience. read more

Always a great meal. Birthday dinner. Did the chefs choice menu. They gave each of us different items for variety. Added in the wine pairing. Very reasonable at $100+60. We done here every visit to Healdsburg. Love it. read more

Food the atmosphere is amazing we came to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Service is everything. read more

Valette Restaurant - New York steaks. - New American Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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Came here on an impromptu whim with my three kids. No one could agree on anything but when I saw the menu here I knew my kids would find something they'd like. Since we were here on a weekday we were able to get seated right away. I saw on other Yelp reviews that they're usually packed so I feel blessed to have been able to get seating for a party of 4 right away. I got two Seabass and two of their kid pastas which was like a fancy mac n cheese. Basically my kids all coveted the seabass, so we ordered another seabass bc it was that great. It also happened to be sonoma restaurant week and they had an awesome menu lined up but I was manning the kids by myself so I just went with seabass, ate, and booked it. We sat outside on a cold day but it was nice and toasty. Everything was great and service with a smile read more

The presentation and flavor of the Divers Scallops was to die for! Michelin star worthy! We sat at the bar, which was fine since we still got access to the full menu. Best duck breast I have ever had. Normally dry, this was succulent and the sauces complimented perfectly. If your in town, you don't want to miss this read more

Valette Restaurant - Diver Scallop - New American Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Came here for my anniversary and had a wonderful time. The service was great and the cocktail and wine menu is extensive. We particularly enjoyed the ahi tuna dish. read more

Valette Restaurant - Tuna tar tar - New American Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Couldn't make a reservation on the night we were in Healdsburg as the restaurant appeared to be fully booked. Decided to try our luck by arriving just when the restaurant opened. We were lucky to be offered seating either at the bar inside or the outdoor patio We dined at the outdoor patio and opted for the Chef Valette's Trust Me Tasting Menu at $18 per course with a minimum of 5 courses. We chose five courses and it was such a bargain. I think these days, it's hard to find a quality tasting menu at under $100. Also, they serve each party at the table with different dishes so if you are dining as a couple, you get to try 10 dishes! The savory dishes were excellent and I would have given this restaurant 5 stars if not for the desserts which were truly underwhelming. American Kobe Beef Tartare - decadent dish accentuated by the black truffle and egg yolk emulsion. Sashimi Grade Hawaiian Ahi Poke Style - fresh poke and delicious to eat with the crispy nori. Day Boat Scallops en Croute - big sweet scallop in Champagne Beurre Blanc with a baked flaky crust on top. True perfection! Pasta Dish - rich creamy sauce and al-dente pasta. Pan Seared Petrale Sole - the sole itself was pretty standard but it had unique accompaniments. Crispy Skinned Striped Bass - nice crispy skin and again with interesting presentation. Coriander Crusted Duck Breast - executed well and the forbidden rice had a nice texture. American Wagyu New York Steak - tender and juicy New York Steak. Bread, Butter and Jam(Fresh Homemade Jam - Toasted Brioche Salted Brown Butter Ice Cream) - it tasted like something you could easily make at home. Bland and underwhelming. Almond + Apple Crumble - the crumble was soggy and the taste wasn't appealing. Again, disappointing compared with the savory dishes which were fantastic. Overall, this place had awesome offerings aside from the underwhelming desserts. Definitely a bargain to celebrate a special occasion or a slight splurge on dinner. read more

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Came in with high expectations and Valette did not disappoint. We had the Scallops en Croute to start and the special wet aged spud vide beef and halibut as our mains and bread, butter, and jam for desert. Incredible meal, service was a bit slow but nothing to complain about. People next to us doing the set menu and it looks incredible too. Great night... read more

Valette Restaurant - New American Near Me - Healdsburg, California

What an elegant dining experience. The service is attentive and the food is amazing. We did the tasting menu which is so much food - every item on the menu is crafted with creativity and cooked to perfection. Don't miss the scallops en croute! read more

Our experience here was a bit underwhelming. We had an early reservation and our waiter powered through it to the point we were out the door in less than an hour. I was not happy at all with the experience. I don't recall the food because I was so disturbed about being rushed out of there. Will give it one more try and hope for a better experience. read more

High reviews and passing through, looking for nice dinner. What a GREAT choice. Was greeted by Shawn, pointed to the front door and the wonderful service was on. The service is a full 4-5 star. Yet you may show up fairly casual ( thank you wine country !) I do recommend dressing your date up! Worth it. Full cocktails, expected good wines. Was recommended the scallops. OMG spectacular presentation and complex flavors! Moved into the duck dinner and they helped offer wine pairings for each course. Many, clean cut, well dressed staff...not hovering but extremely attentive and available. Never a crumb on the table or empty glass. What a joy! My praise and I'll be back!!! read more

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Food was amazing and their seared foie gras was the best I ever had. Each dish was carefully thought out - tasty and great presentations.

Celebrated our Anniversary here and they made it really special. Wait staff was amazing! Very sweet and engaging. Isaac was excellent! The pours were very generous and the food was outstanding!! We absolutely loved everything we had. Definitely a place to try when your in the area. read more

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Stunning meal with flavors to remember for a lifetime, beautiful room and excellent service. A place not to be missed and not to be saved for only special occasions! read more

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This review is solely for the service. Food was fine for the most part, I recommend the scallops and the duck breast. Anyway, my boyfriend and I had plans to stop by Valette last year but our visit was postponed due to the fires affecting the nearby area. We were so excited to finally get to dine here this past weekend but the service was pretty much nonexistent, like they had forgotten about our table. It took ages for our server to come back to take our order and when he did, he flatly said "Do you want to know our new additions to the menu or do you already know what you want", and then just waited for us to name off our order. I'm no professional but I would have expected a warmer welcome and for them to let us know what the additions/specials were prior to us ordering. It wasn't necessarily rude, but it felt careless. We were dining towards the end of the night since our reservation was at 8:30pm, so most people were leaving, yet it it took pretty long to get bread and butter for the table and even longer for our food to arrive. The fastest service they provided was when we asked for the check. Our server was super quick to grab the card and after he came back, he put down our receipt without another look and didn't even finish his sentence: "Thank you have a good rest of your-" and already walked away. I'm laughing at how ridiculous the service actually was. Also - they did not even bother asking if we wanted to see the dessert menu (we did not, we couldn't get out of there fast enough). It seems like this was just an issue with our table and/or server because other tables seemed like they were enjoying their time with attentive service. The extra star is for the one server who brought out our scallops and beef tartare who did a great job explaining each dish. Unfortunately I was not able to get any of their names. Needless to say, we had a pretty terrible experience and will not be coming back to Valette nor recommending this to friends. read more

We are locals and I like Valette, but have to say it's lost it's spark of being innovative and having larger than life flavors and complexities. It's a good meal, no question there, but there's nothing extraordinary about it. read more

Valette Restaurant - New American Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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Literally every single bite we had was AMAZING! Food is so delicious and so flavorful! Service was good, waiter and food runner was on top and everything was delivered perfectly. We sat on their covered patio and it's well done with nice comfortable chairs. My favorite dishes was the salad loved the orange dressing and pork shoulder and the pot chocolate the creme dessert. My son had the steak dish was happy about the nice portion. For sure good size to share. read more

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Totally excellent faire in the 'Burg. The staff is as amazing as the cuisine. The bartender is most impressive as well. Harry the glass master... Juggled the fine stern waste with class..\ (**) / read more

My favorite dish of the night was their dessert - Bread, Butter and Jam. I totally inhaled that one, and the name of the dish is doing it quite a bit of disservice. The snickers bar dessert is too peanuty. Their organic salad was also amazing (even though it had a little bit of goat cheese...which I detest). Obviously their standout dish based on the pictures is their Day Boat Scallops en Croute. And while it's good and has an impressive presentation, it was a bit too heavy for my personal taste. I wouldn't order again. There's some things they do really well here, but cooking a steak is not one of them. Had to send back the Charred New York Steak (twice) after it came out well done both times, when we asked for medium rare plus. Maybe they misunderstood this and thought it meant medium well? Overall, the food and wine list were good while the service was excellent, so this is a place I'd come back to, but likely try out other dishes (except I'd order the bread dessert time and time again). read more

Starting with the good, the atmosphere is great and some of the dishes we had were really good (ny strip, duck, bread). Some of the food was mid (foie gras). Some of the food was bad (salad, tartar). The drinks were also eh, high variance in quality. Some were delicious, and others tasted like straight liquor. The service was okay, not bad but just mediocre. Overall for the other reviews left and for the high prices, leaving disappointed. read more

Another overrated restaurant. We called on Friday for a Saturday seating at 5:00pm. The pretentious answer was, we might be able to fit you in on a small table but we cannot be late. Once we got there, we saw that the restaurant was 50% occupied. And it stayed that way thought the evening. We ordered the foie gras, the scallops and the salad for appetizers. All three were good. The scallops were perfectly cooked. Then came the disastrous main courses. The Chilean sea bass was overcooked and dry with no hint of seasoning including the stuff that was underneath, whatever it was. It is such a juicy and delicious fish when done right. Alas, this chef is unaware of how to do it right. I gave up eating it about 3/4 of the way through despite being hungry. The staff was raving about the duck so it was even more disappointing to find it chewy and tasteless. All you have to do with a duck breast is to salt it and then slowly render the fat off. The chef must've been asleep during the duck class. We were glad to have not tried the 4 course meal. We're staying away from this establishment and would like to wish you good luck if you decide to go. read more

Valette dropped the ball tonight. For a Saturday night at early seating (5:00). Known for being exquisite, and very few items on the menu, you'd think they could get a ZY steak right. Asked for medium. It was THE thinnest steak ever served other than a steak sandwich. And super overcooked! Bread is amazing.and don't sit outside as it's hot and humid. Select indoors. I'm read more

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We were a group of 6. We had went for a friend's 70th birthday dinner. We all meet for birthdays each year at Valette. Mind you we travel at minimum a hour and forty-five minutes. From the start of being seated. We were rushed. We ordered cocktails before dinner. The waitress took the drink order. Then asked ..... do you want to eat now ? We hurried and ordered small bites. Once our drinks came she asked again. Are you ready to order. I said no we are going to need some time. ( we were seated at opening). While we were having our drinks and small bits. They started to clear the unused silverware and plates. When our meals came. We need to ask for forks and knives. While she looked puzzled..... she picked up my half drank cocktail as well as the friend seated next me. We kindly let her know we had not finished. We were half way through our meal. When the server aging started taking dishes from our table. Except now she was reach across the table in front of people while we were eating. As a few of us started to finish. She again appeared. And started removing dishes. While leaning across the table in front of us eating. When she had picked up a bowl of the sweat potato bites. With over half in them unfinished . I finally had enough and said. We are obviously still eating from them please leave them. At which point . She leans over from across the table to remove a half eaten plate from in front of my wife. I said she is not finished with her meal. Her response..... I didn't see her eating it. It was obvious she was rushing to turn the table. We were all in shock at her unprofessional performance. I out right told her. If you're rushing a table of 6 old people you're waisting your time. Our ladies were hesitant to order dessert. Seeing how we were there for a 70th birthday we did. The ladies had coffee we had their espresso martini. We order three desserts. The food was as always great ! The drinks and dessert. Were amazing! Before the drinks and dessert were finished she was back attempting to pick up half finished drinks . The service was the worst we all have had, that we could remember! Needless to say there will not be another birthday dinner celebration with Valette. read more

We had such a great time! From the moment we sat down, our server Isaac was full of great energy and guided us towards a 5 course tasting menu- custom to accommodate my allergies and pregnancy restrictions - and even made me custom mock tails. He really took the decision making and stress of ordering out of our hands so we could just relax and enjoy! The other staff were also very kind and kept our table clean, and drinks full. Each dish presentation was beautiful, and equally delicious! The portions were good too. I was very full at the end. My favorite courses were the duck breast and salad with burrata. When I'm not pregnant, I can't wait to try the poke! To top it off, the outdoor patio was beautifully designed, warm, and comfortable. We will definitely be back! read more

It wasn't difficult to pick a restaurant for dinner while enjoying Healdsburg for a couple of days. If you ask around, Valette is the common, go-to place for local ingredients, an amazing food and wine menu, and fantastic service. Two brothers run the place. Chef Dustin takes care of the kitchen while Aaron runs the front of the house. Got to meet their dad last evening who is such a happy go lucky guy and a happy one, for sure. So...typical dinner for me is usually around 1730. The only reservation available last night was at 2115. Did we make an exception? Heck to the yes. Moral of the story? Make a reservation early. What to order? Chef Valette's trust me menu. 5 courses for $75. Cool thing is...we both ordered it so we were able to request different courses for the both of us. An awesome way to try most of the menu. Our own common dish was the scallops en croute...the best dish we had, for sure! Every dish was well thought out, extremely flavorful...no disappointments whatsoever. At this out of this world price point, I was extremely surprised with the giving choices as we were served seafood, wagyu, and duck. Wowza. Oh, and the bread. The bread is freakin amazing! Comes out piping hot with a side of butter with a sprinkle of salt. Prob one of, if not the best roll I've ever had. I loved the ambiance. You could see their cured meats hanging from the ceiling above the kitchen. Great lighting. Just an overall feel good kinda place. I highly recommended Valette as your first choice for dinner if you're out in Healdsburg. read more

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Really classy and delicious restaurant in downtown Healdsburg! It's hard to find places there that have good veg options and Valette does not disappoint. They usually have one veg better but it's solid. Their desserts and wine selection are incredible as well. Looking forward to going there again next week! read more

This is truly one my favorite restaurants in the whole world!!! It rivals restaurants in France and SoCal. The service was off the charts great! The Chef's surprise was truly a surprise!!! read more

Valette Restaurant - Flat iron steak. - New American Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Amazing 5 Course Meal, Wine was Superb and Ambiance was exceptional Highly Recommended read more

The service and culinary experience were unmatched, and I highly recommend visiting this establishment. Lovely staff and food overall! My cousin and I were fortunate enough to get a reservation at Valette during a recent trip to Healdsburg. Everyone we spoke to recommended the "Chef Valette's 'Trust Me' Tasting Menu," so we went for 9 courses. Each dish was phenomenal! My personal favorites were the "House Made Semolina Pasta," "Coriander Crusted Duck Breast," and the "ItsNotA 'Snickers Bar.'" After our meal, one of the chefs came to our table and said we finished the tasting menu in record time! read more

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Always beyond expectations in taste & presentation! Celebrated an anniversary in style with them last night & to our pleasant surprise, treated like royalty! Thank you, Valette & all the wonderful waiters! You are the best. We had the price fixe 5 course meal much to our delight. There were 10 different, exciting plates of wonder! Few pictures are included. Definitely a must experience! read more

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My wife surprised me by booking a birthday dinner at Valette. Neither of us had heard much, only that it had a stellar reputation. So we arrived somewhat blind but had faith that it would meet expectations. Well forget that! Valette blew us away! The service was OUTSTANDING! The food mouthwatering, the cocktails were super creative and the wine list included just about everything (at even modest price points) a wine lover would ever want. The dining room was elegant/rustic. There was some background music, but not the annoying too loud kind. It was quiet, but not dead as you could hear conversations around, but again nothing that would distract you. We were well taken care from start to finish and cannot wait to go back! read more

This was the main restaurant I was excited to try in Healdsburg . This restaurant did not disappoint! The outdoor seating is one of the vest setups I have seen. They managed to make the patio feel like a cozy extension of the main restaurant. You almost forget that you're outside. One small hiccup: Our server did forget to bring my wine I had ordered. However he immediately recognized his mistake when he returned to our table and profusely apologized. Besides this one mishap, the service was impeccable. And the food...fantastic. I'm generally not a dessert person but I insisted that I would find a way to make room for dessert. And the plating? Vibrant *chef's kiss* Wished we lived closer; this restaurant would definitely become part of our regular rotation. read more

Valette Restaurant - Snake River New York Steak - New American Near Me - Healdsburg, California

I recently had another great meal here. I've been talking about it to everyone because it was just so wonderful. I very often order similar dishes so I won't bore you with the menu, but my review is actually about some gossip. Good gossip, however. Since eating at the restaurant, I have mentioned it to about 10 of my clients, nearly all of them reply in agreement, "yes I love Valette so much! It's one of our favorite restaurants! We go there every time we have a special occasion, "etc. So everyone loves Vallette, but we knew that. What truly stuck out to me recently was a chef who cooks, and has cooked, at two of the "best" restaurants in Sonoma county. She told me that working at valette is her goal. She has heard such wonderful things about working there, everyone in the industry knows what a great place it is to work, but there's such low turnover she doesn't know if she will ever get in. It warms my heart to hear nice things about places like this. We all know the food is great, but it's very gratifying to know that I am spending money at an establishment to take such good care of their people. read more

First off... This review is years late. My girlfriend, friends and family have been coming to Valette's since they first opened and never once have we been let down. Everything from Dustin's food, to the world class customer service standard his brother, Aaron, and GM Harry, hold and expect from every employee they have wokring there. If you're looking to treat yourself to something truly unique and elevated in every aspect, this is where you should go. I can't recommend the "trust me menu" enough! The name says it all, just tell them if you're allergic to anything. I also can't recommend enough trusting your server to pair wines with every course, another thing we've never been let down on! Hands down one of the best restaurants we've ever been to! Huge compliments to everyone there. Sincerely, Mr. Mimosa read more

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Enjoyed the food (duck) and service was outstanding. Desert menu was not appealing but maybe the wrong day.