AMAZING dinner in Sonoma at a restaurant helmed by Michelin Starred Michael Mina.The food was so abnormally good I had to look up the restaurant after our dinner. My parents were visiting and I wanted to treat them somewhere nice and so glad this is where we landed. Note there menu changes so check the website for the most up to date offerings. Everything is so good you won't be disappointed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Interior is amazing and feels like a modern farmhouse kitchen, rustic and modern at the same time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Liberty Farms Duck Wings: A must order, this is one of the finest ducks I have ever eaten with special call out to whatever they did to render out the fat from underneath the skin and get the skin so heavenly crispy and crunchy. Stone Fruit Panzanella: Classic Tuscan salad. Arugala, pears, cucumbers, mozarella, etc. So refreshing and clean, we ordered another one after easily finishing the first order. 16oz Ribeye Wagyu: IMHO way too decadent and savory for a single person, we ordered this one dish and split it so everybody get 2 pieces, made it taste so much better than with meat overload. Octopus: Chickpea conserva, saffron broth, with salsa. So tender and delicious, everyone enjoyed a slice of this though my oldest enjoyed it the most. Cocktails: We had the Life In a Hammock, Sinistra Spritz, and Burning Daylight. All were excellent and delicious. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Sat at the bar and had a great time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Its started as beverages only and ended with a pizza and dessert too. The staff (especially bartenders) were all super nice... they were busy, but still took the time to check in and chit chat. Definitely adds to the great overall vibe. Wine is wine so nothing to add there, but the pizza was really good. The dough was a little too thick for me and was a little chewy, but the sauce and toppings were delish. Dessert was very good... we completely devoured that. This is at a hotel and parking could be a little challenging - we were staying at the hotel so I am not sure if they offer valet for dinner. Overall great place - Would I go back? Yes. read more

Food was really subpar and not tasty considering the price. Got the roasted cauliflower which was probably the best thing on the table. Salmon was just bad - considering it was king salmon I expected a better texture and to be moist. It was underseasoned and needed more salt and lemon. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a pizza oven inside but it caused so much smoke it irritated my eyes and I needed to go home[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was ok. She was friendly. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Wit & Wisdom hits the marks for tasty food, nice ambiance, and great service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Check in was easy and we had a helpful server. Drinks were delicious - Here Comes the Sun and the Amalfi Spritz both delicious. For apps the Parker Rolls were decent and the Duck Wings were nicely cooked (the glaze was a bit too sweet for me but overall liked at the table). The Lobster Pot Pie was delicious- packs a lot of flavor and lobster bits in a small pot and the Morel Agnolotti was tasty with good bits of truffle but not too overtly mushroom forward. Pacing was a bit slow as we ran behind a bit party I believe but overall a nice experience. Plenty of parking at the adjoining hotel parking lot. read more

Wednesday evening called for a perfect nightcap at Wit & Wisdom after dinner at the Swiss Hotel. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was warm and inviting[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], the service was attentive and friendly, and everything coming out of the kitchen looked amazing. The standout? The roasted cauliflower, absolutely delicious and highly recommended! A wonderful spot to relax, sip, and savor the evening. Service was smooth. read more

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The food was exceptional. Last minute change of plans in order to stay close to the Lodge. Service was a bit scripted but the bus staff was on point and would arrive to replace flatware and silverware the second we were done with our course. Overall a great experience. read more

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We were staying at the quaint Lodge for our family Sonoma trip, and arrived late so we thought it was a good idea to stick to a place close by the hotel. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We loved everything from the food, chic ambiance to the charm of the place that makes it seem like a special place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The restaurant hearing upon my little one celebrated her fourth birthday last week, whipped up a hand written birthday card welcoming her to the restaurant (pic for reference). The staff was so friendly and patient with my chatty elder one too. Overall, it was a great experience and opened up our Sonoma trip well. Gave us a great impression on the hotel too. Oh, the food. I almost forgot. We had a little bit of everything. But two things I wanted to point out - contrary to what is out there, they DO have a kids' menu and do give you one as a part of their coloring book. Second, the steak was great. Being an aspiring vegetarian, I don't say this too often, but the steak was darn good. Our server made him feel like an adult and waited on him as well. He was very proud of himself - thank you for that touch! read more

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Had a great date night at Wit & Wisdom! Food was delicious, seafood was fresh and the service was warm and welcoming. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to come back. read more

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Great find in Sonoma. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bonus points for being dog friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The covered patio was a great place to dine.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We enjoyed the Parker Rolls, brick chicken, salmon, sticky toffee pudding and Wit & Wisdom chocolate bar. Everything was great and flavorful. The first batch of Parker Rolls we got had chilled areas like they hadn't been heated enough from the freezer. When I brought it to our server's attention, she immediately brought us new ones that were properly heated. I appreciated that they took them off the bill but wasn't expecting it because they made it right. We will return again when we are wine tasting in the area. read more

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Returned to Wit & Wisdom for my birthday weekend this year and it did not disappoint. We ordered a mix of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The Parker House rolls, duck fat fries, pizzas, and candy bar dessert stood out the most. We also ordered a couple of tequilas that paired nicely with dinner. Service was top notch, ambiance was relaxing, and we all left very content. Pros: Great drink selections, delicious entrees, appetizers & desserts, and relaxing atmosphere Cons: NA read more

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This is our 2nd time at Wit and Wisdom and it never failed to impress me. We came back esp for the hamachi crudo, orange glazed duck wings and the candy bar coz we were addicted to them. Michael Mina just made these signature dishes top notch. I also love the prime ribeye which most of us ordered. I can say that it's a bucket list that I want to keep checking. read more

Thank you for making our experience amazing and taking time to make my partner's birthday beautiful read more

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I am a huge fan of Micheal Mina restaurants and having been to several, was excited to try this! It did not disappoint! First we had an amazing dining experience thanks to our server Matt! He had great recommendations, great pace and was fantastic throughout our meal! Our group enjoyed wine but I had to go with the Pliny the Elder as it's a fantastic IPA that I cannot get easily at home We began with the insanely amazing bread rolls which wrote delicious then some appetizers. The beet ravioli which was a curious but very tasty dish and the dish that for me was the standout of the night - the crab and endive Caesar which was spectacular! I went with two appetizers rather than main - the Hamachi crudo; it was good but I have had better. The prices were a little too big and too thick and it just needed a little something to make it pop! The octopus was however great! It's a beautiful restaurant, amazing service, and perfect for groups! Had a great time and glad we gave it a try ! read more

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The service here was impeccable. I came with a party of five for my birthday. When we arrived they had a handwritten card for me for my birthday. We started with the Parker rolls and ricotta spread and were OBSESSED 10/10 on the rolls. We also got duck fat fries: delish! For the table we enjoyed two pizzas, the salmon entrees, two salads and multiple cocktails. We were stuffed and skipped dessert which in hind sight might have been a tragic mistake! The kicker to the entire experience was the email from the manager thanking me for coming in. Wonderful place. My one and only critique is the soda is not refillable and cost 6$ which I think is absurd. But again our server was upfront and explained it before so there were no surprises which we appreciated. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing restaurant in Sonoma where the atmosphere is just right and the food is heavenly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My favorite dish is probably the duck wings, which makes you question how duck can be so tender. Highly recommend the tasting menu because each item is worth the price :) The service is wonderful from the sommelier to the server, to even the busser. Would definitely come back! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Kinda noisy. See if you could cut down the noise.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Tasting prix fixe menu was awesome. Totally worth it. We didn't understand that we got all the dishes on the list. That was wonderful. Our server Myra was great!! read more

I absolutely loved my experience at Wit & Wisdom. My fiance and I had dinner here the night we got engaged so I might be slightly biased, but everything about this place was FABULOUS. Every member of the staff that we interacted with was extremely kind and attentive. The restaurant itself featured and open kitchen and tons of seating. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The lights are dim and create an intimate feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was excellent. We enjoyed and array of items with a wine tasting menu featuring local wines from Sangiacomo as well. My favorite dish by far was the chef special duck bolognese. I had never had duck before this, but the bolognese made it so approachable and the basil ricotta was perfectly creamy. Everything that I ate was fresh and full of flavor. I would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. read more

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Amazing amazing amazing food!!!! And such great service! I'm sitting on my couch today, thinking about the delicious pizza, and hoping they delivered to SF. Get the pizza and the whole cauliflower - both were so good, freshly made, and delicious! The smoked old fashioned was great too. Service was fabulous! Highly recommend. Cannot wait to go back! read more

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Our bartender during happy hour was so friendly and helped our group of 12 women feel comfortable and relaxed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar was spacious and had a lot of options for drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Don't forget to try their French martini!!! Incredible. read more

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We love going to Wit & Wisdom. Mostly for the lobster pot pie but the whole vibe is just right. (Sonoma is a little less ____ than Napa and W&W is classy Sonoma.) I'm still rating 5 stars even though you were only serving mini pot pies and I had to turn it and deconstruct it myself. It's so delicious and our waiter put up with my antics. read more

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What a pleasant surprise this restaurant was fantastic. Prime ribeye steak: 5/5 this piece of art/food could not have been cooked any better. It was perfection. At first we thought it was a little steep in price, but then we took a few bites and it was totally worth ~$100 Aged Burger: 5/5 insanely delicious. All the veggies were so fresh. The patty was cooked perfectly at medium buns were toasted and not too buttery or greasy. duck fat garlic fries were also delicious crispy and really fluffy on the inside. Cocktails were really strong. Service was great. Our server was really fun and easy to talk to supporting staff was very attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful setting as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would make this 1 hour drive again easily to get a meal this good. read more

Came here for the first time with a party of 8 after wine tasting. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upon entering the restaurant the aroma from the kitchen was amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server Christian was personable and very attentive during our meal. We had the following dishes, salmon, cauliflower, seafood boil, wedge salad, gnocchi, bomba pizza, 16 oz prime ribeye with whipped potatoes and an order of the rolls, along with some cocktails. The food reviews are as follows, the wedge salad was a good portion and was delicious, the cauliflower, salmon and seafood boil were tasty as well. The gnocchi was described as too dense and tasting like fried mash potatoes. The bomba pizza was described as not too spicy but very good. My wife and I had the ribeye ( medium rare)and whipped potatoes. The steak was cooked to perfection and the potatoes were very buttery and incredible. Let's not forget the rolls, they had a nice butter/ pepper topping and came out piping hot with honey butter. Kumar at the bar made great drinks and was also very friendly and had good interpersonal skills. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for their food, service and atmosphere. read more

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We loved the service Jackie gave us. Made our anniversary special. The food was delicious and the drinks were too. We started with the Parker house rolls, then I had the gem lettuce salad. For the course I had the margherita pizza and my husband had the chicken. He had the Arganaut and I had a glass of Zinfandel. read more

My family and I had a great time at Wit & Wisdom. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience and staff were very inviting[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the food was a home run. Best we've had in a while. The flavours were amazing. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. Five stars all the way. read more

tl;dr Flavors are solid, but not sure if they command the prices they are asking for. First time coming here for dinner. Sad to learn they no longer do brunch. Spring lamb pasta: Lamb flavors come forward and the pasta had a nice spring flavor. Bomba Calabresa pizza: Some heat from the peppers and the heartier of the two pizza options. Pancetta and asparagus pizza: The lemon flavors are very prominent and overall a lighter option. Truffle Mac & cheese: flavors tasted exactly how you would expect. Duck fat fried potatoes: Tasty, but definitely not worth $19 Blistered snap peas: These were done, but nothing special. read more

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10/10 dining experience. The food was seriously amazing. The salmon was cooked to perfection and the dessert similar to arroz con leche made all my dreams come true. Our waitress was amazingly helpful in helping us make decisions on food and drink and the restaurant was a vibe. Would definitely come back when visiting Sonoma. read more

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We are tourists. We booked this place on open table. When we arrived, we were surprised this restaurant was part of the autograph hotel and that it was a Michael Mina concept. He has like 30 different concepts! The entrance is really cute and there's a nice fire pit seating area in their patio section. We were helped immediately and taken to our reserved table which had a nice card from the staff, congratulating us on our anniversary. We were also offered celebratory glasses of champagne, which we declined. It was still a nice offer, but we were kinda done drinking after our wine tastings all day. We almost got the set menu, but instead, we went with appetizers and would have gotten the lobster pot pie if we were still hungry. But the duck wings, Parker house rolls, octopus and lamb pasta were so filling!!!! We loved all of our dishes. I was surprise the duck wings were 6 instead of 4. What a great serving size. The lamb pasta had a ton of meat. And I believe the pasta is hand made, as I've never seen that style of pasta before? The octopus was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. The bread was as heavenly as one would expect. We did end up splurging on dessert. We got the "candy bar" which is as described! It was fantastic. My husband said he wishes it had a side of ice cream. So, I recommend you order that on the side if you get the candy bar. Service was great. Our leftovers were packed up neatly. Parking is tricky. They don't really have a lot. The lot is for hotel guests? There is a valet- maybe they validate? We parked illegally and thankfully the car was not towed. Wonderful restaurant. Would recommend. Appreciate their attention to detail for our anniversary. Made it very special. Thank you! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Wit & Wisdom delivers the kind of vibe that makes you want to linger -- welcoming, lively, and effortlessly cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was friendly and refreshingly diverse, and the crowd felt like a great mix of locals and people out for a good night. The duck wings were a standout: perfectly balanced with citrusy brightness, a touch of sweetness, and just enough savory depth to keep you reaching for another. And the cocktails? Let's just say they don't come to play. Bold, boozy, and well-made -- the kind where you sip slowly and respect the craft. If you're looking for a spot with strong drinks, flavorful bites, and a fun atmosphere, Wit & Wisdom is definitely worth a visit. read more

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Best item for sure was the Basque Country cheesecake that they fire grilled in the style of crème brûlée. This reservation is beautiful and service was great. We celebrated a birthday and they give a little sweet treat along with a birthday candle. It was very nice actually. read more

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Service was fantastic. Seafood broil was delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Larger group and they were able to accommodate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

We had a fantastic dinner at Wit & Wisdom. The drinks, appetizers, main courses were amazing. The service was top notch and atmosphere was lively and fun. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Had a very disappointing Valentine's dinner at Wit and Wisdom. First of all, we had a reservation but were brought to a table all the way in the back in front of the bathrooms when there were plenty of tables open in the main dining area. I don't understand why but we asked to move and ended up sitting elsewhere. Food was not good. Steak was practically raw when we asked for medium rare and took a long time to recook. The short rib tasted like airplane food. Had high expectations as we do like his other restaurants. Will not be returning. read more

Amazing experience tonight here! 10/10 highly recommend. Didn't have a reservation - was planning on ordering takeout, and turned into a dinner in. That said, I was dressed for a dinner in, and while I feel like I rate a lot of places on their welcomeness to my relaxed when not at work style; here I go again saying the same. Not an issue! May have well as been dressed to the nines. We had a wonderful engaging service from Matt, got to chat with some folks at the table next door, and enjoyed a delightful tasting menu and amazing wines. Highlights were definitely the olives, the oysters, the wagyu, and the spinach. The spinach was phenomenal! I'll be back again later in the week (this time dressed more appropriately) and look forward to another amazing meal! Thank you!! read more

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This was our 2nd visit to Wit & Wisdom, and we enjoyed it just as much as our first visit. We were greeted warmly by Trisha who set the tone perfectly with her friendly demeanor, scoring us a great table where we could see all of the action but still have quiet conversation as well. Our drinks were on point. We went with a couple of the house signature cocktails, which there are a good selection of. Our server Dylan pointed out a few of the best dishes as we looked over the menu. We went with the crab and endive Caesar, bomba pizza, and the salmon. All were good but the Cesar was excellent. Great service, creative cocktails, and tasty food. We'll definitely return on our next trip up to Sonoma. read more

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Our family of four came up to Sonoma for a few days before Christmas and hit the longest stretch of rainy weather. Our first night there, we went to Wit&Wisdom, which was right there at our hotel, and we had a lovely meal together. Standouts were the hamachi crudo; the Parker House rolls; the smoked fish dip; and the mashed potato side. The drinks and wine selection were wonderful. The staff were so hospitable and warmly welcoming to us, and we appreciated the service and the ambiance, although I'm sorry, I will never understand parents who let their small kids roam freely in a restaurant. It is a very kid-friendly restaurant, and I understand how difficult it can be to dine out with small children, but staying there forever while the kids run around screaming and the parents guzzle alcohol is, IMHO, Not Cool. read more

Went here for NYE dinner. Prix fixe. Service was attentive and friendly. Food delicious and left very full. Would be happy to return and try the regular menu. read more

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It was so good I went twice in one day! And there were so many other things I want to try. Loved everything I ate; the cocktails were also superb. The whole menu felt inspired and creative and the staff was so kind and friendly. I was there for happy hour and there are some great options. Loved the burger with duck fat fries. Both amazing. I'll be dreaming about them! Went back later and had wood-fired pizza followed by sticky toffee pudding - incredible!! Also got to try the hamachi appetizer. Wow. I'd definitely go back. Great ambiance too - it was full, and not too noisy. Sonoma is lucky to have this place! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place first came in it admittedly the first time I went I was not blown away.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I think at that time though menu did not add up with my tastes right at that time. I had a totally fine meal but didn't get it. Decided to give it a try again about a year ago you and a half it was one of the best meals I had had in many years now we've been back a couple times and it is epic good read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We enjoyed the ambiance, and the service was decent, but the food and drinks were honestly underwhelming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I eat out enough to know what I'm talking about. A burger is one of the simplest dishes to get right, yet this one was completely forgettable--worse than In-N-Out, and somehow over $30. The duck fries had a fancy name but tasted overly salty and very basic. The oysters were fresh but overpriced, which is understandable given the setting. The duck wings had an interesting flavor, but leaned way too much toward Panda Express-style orange chicken for my taste. We also ordered the butter rolls, and honestly, many places that offer free bread do it better. Overall, don't be fooled by the brand name--it's extremely average. The drinks were average too; you could easily make them at home or get better ones at a cheaper bar. read more

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First, I don't write negative reviews unless something is very wrong. Everything about our experience was not good. Staying at the Lodge at Sonoma next door, which shows their menu for pickup. I tried at least 6 times to call over 30 minutes and no one picked up. We walked down (2 minutes from our room) and ordered from the hostess. They said it would be 25 minutes, so we ordered a drink from the bar while waiting. We watched some of the food (oven pizza and broccoli) being prepared, and all were brought to us at the bar. Once we got to the room, we were quite surprised that the food was ALL lukewarm and one of the items ordered was wrong. Being this close to the restaurant and taking the food back immediately made this more of a surprise. I would not recommend or even consider eating in the restaurant after this. read more