Napa Restaurants and dining recommendations

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Dining in Napa Valley

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Our Favorite Dining Experience in Napa Valley ~ Uva Trattoria & Bar
Fantastic Southern Italian Cuisine complete with half-portions located in Downtown Napa. Wednesday through Sunday nights Live Jazz from 9 pm to Midnight.  A great kick off point or end up after a long hard day of wine tasting.  Everyone is happy at Uva!

Napa Valley Restaurants

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Locale

Cook St. Helena

Southern Italian fare in the loveliest little cafe in downtown St. Helena.  [w/b $$]

St. Helena

Pearl

California Style inspired by Latin America ~ tiny corner restaurant perfect for that private dinner for two with options from oysters on the half shell to soft tacos [w/b $]

Downtown Napa

Zuzu

Spanish-style tapas ~ simply the best little restaurant in town with unique and delightful offerings that you won't know you love until you try it - a must go! [w/b $]

Downtown Napa

Angéle

Country French ~ a treat for all the senses from the gorgeous atmosphere to amazing presentation and mouth-watering flavor combinations [full $$$]

Downtown Napa

Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen

Latin American with Californian influences ~ beautiful atmosphere and unique and interesting flavor combinations that make you want to come back again and again [full $$]

St. Helena

Bouchon

Casual French Cuisine ~ fabulous and crowded bar with lovely gastronomic offerings to make you smile [full $$$]

Yountville

Cole's Chop House

Steak House ~ everything is a la carte and you won"t believe how fabulous the food is and the drinks from the bar are the benchmark for all great drinks in Napa Valley [full $$$]

Downtown Napa

Ristorante Allegria

Italian ~ simply magnificent atmosphere with luxurious amenities, food is lovely and rich [full $$]

Downtown Napa

Martini House

Haven’t dined in but have had the most spectacular desserts at events throughout the Napa Valley - [full $$$]

St. Helena

Redd Napa Valley

Haven’t been, located in the former Piatti’s location.  [w/b $$$$]

Yountville

Go Fish

Another awesome creation from Cindy Pawlcyn – haven’t been (w/b $$$$)

St. Helena

Ubuntu

haven't been but hear that it's great from "meat-eaters"; New York Times Top Ten Restaurants

Downtown Napa

Annalien

haven't been there yet

Downtown Napa

Market

American Comfort food with a high style spin [w/b $$]

St. Helena

Bistro Don Giovanni

Fine Italian ~ definitely one of hottest restaurants in Napa Valley, see and be seen here (oh and the food is fantastic too!) [full $$]

Napa

Celadon

California with Asian influences ~ outstanding appetizers and romantic little restaurant [w/b $$]

Downtown Napa

Julia's Kitchen

Continental/French ~ the haute couture restaurant of Downtown Napa by far an amazing surprise [w/b $$]

Downtown Napa

Napa General Store

Vietnamese with Delicatessen influences ~ totally different than that standard Italian food and a nice change of pace [w/b $$]

Downtown Napa

Bistro Jeanty

Country French ~ wonderfully different and unexpectedly easy on the young palate [w/b $$]

Yountville

Mustard's Grille

California with Latin American influences ~ one of Napa Valley"s most notable and lively restaurants a must go! [full $$]

Yountville

Rutherford Grill

American Steak House ~ fantastic and fun atmosphere one of the hottest spots in the Napa Valley, food is fantastic and has a great new spin on American Cuisine [full $$]

Rutherford

Pilar

haven't been there yet [w/b $$]

Downtown Napa

Rancho Caymus, La Toque

haven't been there yet [w/b $$$]

Rutherford

Bay Leaf

Continental/Mediterranean ~ over the top with service and food to brighten your spirit! [full $$]

Napa

Uva Trattoria & Bar

Southern Italian ~ hottest night spot for live jazz and great, authentic Italian cuisine (local favorite) [full $]

Downtown Napa

Napa Valley Grille

California Style cuisine ~ wonderful nuances between savory and sweet in their entrees [full $$]

Yountville

Brix

California with Japanese influences ~ lovely offerings including a wine and gift shop [full $$]

Yountville

Tra Vigne

Fine Italian ~ just lovely.  Michael Chiarello helped to make this restaurant famous [full $$$]

St. Helena

Hurley's Bar & Grill

California Cuisine with Seafood dalliances.  Fantastic bar and barkeep.  Small menu of delights [full $$$]

Yountville

The French Laundry

French Cuisine with Californian influences ~ the most over the top restaurant probably in all of California from the quality, rarities and service level, you should plan your trip to Napa around this reservation alone [full $$$$]

Yountville

Tuscany

Italian/American ~ fantastic location in the heart of Downtown Napa [w/b $$]

Downtown Napa

Cuvée

Wonderful food, staff and service next to River Terrace Inn.  Great bar atmosphere.  New restaurant eager to please. [w/b $$]

Downtown Napa

Fumé Bistro

California style Italian ~ a delightful and pretty restaurant with fantastic appetizers [w/b $$]

Napa

Royal Oak

Gorgeous restaurant with amazing views over the 18th green at Silverado Resort.  Table side service. Romantic and elegant. [full $$$]

Napa

Bleaux Magnolia

Creole cuisine in this around the bend little restaurant; cool menu with shrimp, lobster and étouffée flown in daily [w/b $$]

Downtown Napa

Locos Tex Mex

Cute, little Tex-Mex.  Nestled in the old Celadon location [w/b $$]

Downtown Napa

Caffe Cicero

Italian ~ fun little restaurant with soul and passion [w/b $]

Downtown Napa

Downtown Joe's

American with Italian influences ~ totally the best comfort/bar-style food in the Napa Valley and the nightlife is packed here too [full $]

Downtown Napa

Compadres

Napa's only Margarita Bar where you can buy by the pitcher; Tex-Mex cuisine [full $$]

Napa

Kelley's No Bad Days Cafe

California with Latin American influences ~ every day is different at Kelley's but all of them are dreamy, interesting and tasty [w/b $$]

Downtown Napa

Piccolino's Italian Cafe

Italian ~ Wonderful restaurant with lots of options for anyone looking for great food at a fantastic price [w/b $]

Downtown Napa

Azzurro

Pizzeria ~ Gourmet pizzas and other Italian standards spiced up [w/b $$]

Downtown Napa

Taylor's Refresher

A gourmet hamburger stand with wine by the glass - exactly what you would picture, no?

St. Helena & Oxbow Market

étoile @ Domaine Chandon

haven't been there yet

Yountville

Napa Valley Wine Train

Yes, a gourmet restaurant with an excellent Chef who pairs all of his cuisine to the sommelier's selections. Have a romantic dinner aboard the Wine Train.  [full $$$]

Downtown Napa

Boon Fly Cafe

Fine  American country style breakfast and lunch cuisine [$35+ for 2}

Carneros

[$] - in and out in less than $50 for two including wine [$$] - in and out in less than $75 for two including wine  [$$$] - in and out in less than $125 for two including wine  [$$$$] -in and out over $125 for two not including wine
[w/b] - serving wine and beer only | [full] - full bar
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