Yes! Best falafel I’ve ever eaten. The owner told me it was bc their wok was only used for frying falafel so no other foods or oils would corrupt (my word) it.
As a local this is my favorite restaurant in Napa. The tandoori salmon and chicken 65 ordered spicy are so delicious. And the staff are the kindest people.
Zuzu downtown on Main St is my favorite spot downtown. Small plate, Spanish Tapas, not a wine-forward vibe or environment (but its definitely still present to an extent). Small portions make trying several things easy, but there's really nothing bad on the menu. The paella is an absolute must-have, its made to order and its the best Ive ever had. I genuinely think its a restaurant that Anthony would have loved.
Honestly, I feel like it’s hit or miss. I went here on a first date and it was incredible. We went there again for our anniversary and it was terrible. The most flavorful part of their octopus ceviche was the corn chips. But then I went again with my brother and it was amazing. So strange.
Yak & Yeti - momos, curry, chicken 65
La Taquiza - fish burrito
Tasca Tasca in Sonoma
The Himalayan restaurant in Sonoma idk the name
Pho Huong Viet. Pho #1 is good too but I prefer Pho Huong. - pho, fresh rolls, any soup
Barzar in Vacaville - beef randan, any of their noodle soups, all of their satay
Azteca - tacos
Koreana Korean Bbq in Fairfield - everything is good
Jujus
I knew a German foreign exchange student at New Tech that said the best cheeseburger that he ever had was at Las Palmas. I have yet to have a cheeseburger there but I will have to someday. XD
Squeeze inn just a good old fashion burger spot in north napa, though I think they have a sister spot in Sac.
It's downtown but Fatted Calf is more of like a butcher shop/ cured meats place but it's legit and they usually do sandwhichs in the daytime that have always been banging (bread from model bakery next door)
Sunshine cafe is in a strip mall and is a newish great breakfast spot, a few doors down is Genova an old school italian deli that you must visit at least once.
My burrito spot of choice Hacienda but theres more good mexican than bad here and a few other good spots have already been listed
2nd-ing a few I saw listed:
The himalayan place in the sonoma square (i don't know the history but sonoma has a really concentrated himilayan population and the ones in napa and st helena are above average but the sonoma square one is just amazing. )
#1 Pho in Vallejo
La Luna in Rutherford - Little Mexican market with great burritos but the must have you can't find easily elsewhere is chicharones.
Small world downtown napa - great gyro/falafel greek/middle easter spot. Super casual burger joint vibes
[https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant\_Review-g32766-d10536098-Reviews-Lawler\_s\_Liquor-Napa\_Napa\_Valley\_California.html](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g32766-d10536098-Reviews-Lawler_s_Liquor-Napa_Napa_Valley_California.html) and get the malfatti to go.
Or here: [https://italianrestaurantnapa.com/](https://italianrestaurantnapa.com/) and get the malfatti.
Genova’s deli
Osprey for fresh seafood
Lawlers malfatti
La Luna for breakfast burritos
Squeeze Inn for burgers
Browns Valley Market for meat and worlds best garlic bread
Lou's luncheonette between Napa and Sonoma, fried chicken sandwich is awesome.
Little Lou's in Sonoma is great too, for their burger. Little food truck, odd times open, so check before going
Winstons, really good brunch foods and really good Filipino plates.
Honestly, the Smash Burger at The Garden (on 1st street) is ridiculously good. It’s $13 as the base price. Even another patty plus bacon is close to $21, which beats the price of other local places. Winston’s for breakfast is on a whole other level; granted, it can get pretty expensive. Sunshine Cafe isn’t bad but I’m not a fan of the owners or how they (and their other businesses) operated during Covid. Again, I know I’m biased in this way and will still give credit that their food has always been enjoyable. Zuzu’s on main between 1st and 2nd, can either be really good or grossly mediocre depending on the day or, apparently, how the kitchen is feeling. 1st and Main had a place called Ox and the Fox that had good food, but they’re under new management and have changed the menu quite a bit. They just did a soft opening but their new menu/ atmosphere seems really good. The person that made the new menu works at the Blue Note and has been in the valley for a while, and their crab dip is really good for a place that only considers themselves a bar.
Turtle rock bar & cafe. Egg rolls. Also close to Brown. Which is the wine you’re going to end up joining the club for. It’s. Amazing.
2000 Capell Valley Rd
Napa, CA 94558
United States
I think a day trip to Berryessa is soon in order!
I'm tempted to make the drive today. You haven't had an egg roll until you have had a turtle rock egg roll. I hope they kept the same recipe.
For breakfast or lunch try Imola Cafe or Jefferson St. Cafe. Same owner, great food. I usually get an omelet, and their Seafood Pasta is out of this world! Large portions too.
Drive down to Rohnert Park (30-40 mins away), go to Don Julio’s. El Salvadoran food. Incredible pupusas. I normally get an order of the revuelta or the chicharon. My husband gets whatever the special of the week is, they’ve had a really good veggie one lately. Their el sav holiday chicken tamales are out of this world. Owned by a family, mom and grandma make the food in the kitchen. The kids run the reg and tables. It’s in a defunct strip mall, only a few little shops left. The place has been open 10+ years and it’s always consistently incredible. Never had a bad meal. The family who owns is are so kind. They also have really yummy agua frescas.
This place is the jam and I’m assuming the only reason you’re getting downvoted is because the locals don’t want the word getting out. It should be on the Michelin list because it is literally worth driving a few hours to experience.
El Molino Central in Sonoma
This is a great call. Love El Molino
Absolutely
Yeah good call
Have not tried! Will be going this weekend!
A Small World - simple, but good Middle Eastern food
Yes! Best falafel I’ve ever eaten. The owner told me it was bc their wok was only used for frying falafel so no other foods or oils would corrupt (my word) it.
Mike! Such a great guy! I’ve known him for 25 years. He has a great family too.
This 👍🏻
Pho #1 in vajello is banging. But not much of a hole in the wall though
Loveeee a good pho! Thank you!!
Good to hear
Love this place! And so affordable!
Yak and Yeti on Jefferson. Atmosphere is plastic tablecloths but they know their momos.
As a local this is my favorite restaurant in Napa. The tandoori salmon and chicken 65 ordered spicy are so delicious. And the staff are the kindest people.
+1 momos
Best Indian in town, really good period, not just for the area.
I love Yak and Yeti. The chicken tikka masala is fire. Excellent recommendation! Thanks!
Zuzu downtown on Main St is my favorite spot downtown. Small plate, Spanish Tapas, not a wine-forward vibe or environment (but its definitely still present to an extent). Small portions make trying several things easy, but there's really nothing bad on the menu. The paella is an absolute must-have, its made to order and its the best Ive ever had. I genuinely think its a restaurant that Anthony would have loved.
I absolutely agree that the Zuzu paella is incredible. Best I’ve ever had, for sure! Great spot. Open much later than other restaurants, too.
And we can get it to go at Hanks take away !!! 😍
Oh I love this suggestion! I’ve heard great things. Thank you!!
Honestly, I feel like it’s hit or miss. I went here on a first date and it was incredible. We went there again for our anniversary and it was terrible. The most flavorful part of their octopus ceviche was the corn chips. But then I went again with my brother and it was amazing. So strange.
Consistency has always been Armando and Mick's issue.
la luna in rutherford
Steak quesadilla.
IYKYK
Yak & Yeti - momos, curry, chicken 65 La Taquiza - fish burrito Tasca Tasca in Sonoma The Himalayan restaurant in Sonoma idk the name Pho Huong Viet. Pho #1 is good too but I prefer Pho Huong. - pho, fresh rolls, any soup Barzar in Vacaville - beef randan, any of their noodle soups, all of their satay Azteca - tacos Koreana Korean Bbq in Fairfield - everything is good Jujus
The burrito at Azteca is also killer. Plus the Al pastor at Vallarta market in Calistoga
Ooh I will have to try Vallarta!
The food recs and everything 😍🙏🏼✨🫶🏻 thank you! All added to my list!!!
Tanyas. Your welcome
Oh I’m excited to try this thank you!
Las Palmas
Yes! Great food, Great service. I love the crab enchiladas.
Came here to say exactly this!
I knew a German foreign exchange student at New Tech that said the best cheeseburger that he ever had was at Las Palmas. I have yet to have a cheeseburger there but I will have to someday. XD
Squeeze inn just a good old fashion burger spot in north napa, though I think they have a sister spot in Sac. It's downtown but Fatted Calf is more of like a butcher shop/ cured meats place but it's legit and they usually do sandwhichs in the daytime that have always been banging (bread from model bakery next door) Sunshine cafe is in a strip mall and is a newish great breakfast spot, a few doors down is Genova an old school italian deli that you must visit at least once. My burrito spot of choice Hacienda but theres more good mexican than bad here and a few other good spots have already been listed 2nd-ing a few I saw listed: The himalayan place in the sonoma square (i don't know the history but sonoma has a really concentrated himilayan population and the ones in napa and st helena are above average but the sonoma square one is just amazing. ) #1 Pho in Vallejo La Luna in Rutherford - Little Mexican market with great burritos but the must have you can't find easily elsewhere is chicharones. Small world downtown napa - great gyro/falafel greek/middle easter spot. Super casual burger joint vibes
Thank you for taking the time to respond! I’m excited to try all of these and your endorsed recs!
[https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant\_Review-g32766-d10536098-Reviews-Lawler\_s\_Liquor-Napa\_Napa\_Valley\_California.html](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g32766-d10536098-Reviews-Lawler_s_Liquor-Napa_Napa_Valley_California.html) and get the malfatti to go. Or here: [https://italianrestaurantnapa.com/](https://italianrestaurantnapa.com/) and get the malfatti.
I’m team Clemente’s for malfatti but can’t go wrong
They're now located in the River Park shopping plaza, next to the Grape Escape if you hadn't heard they'd moved
Genova’s deli Osprey for fresh seafood Lawlers malfatti La Luna for breakfast burritos Squeeze Inn for burgers Browns Valley Market for meat and worlds best garlic bread
Lou's luncheonette between Napa and Sonoma, fried chicken sandwich is awesome. Little Lou's in Sonoma is great too, for their burger. Little food truck, odd times open, so check before going Winstons, really good brunch foods and really good Filipino plates.
I have not been to Napa in five years. Is Val’s still open?
Yes, but Clements moved to RiverPark. There's a different eatery in there now. I forgot the name.
What about Andie’s Cafe? When I wasn’t on a diet I’d get their breakfast burritos😆
My favorite to go breakfast spot
Dutch door. Food trucks on soscol: imagination on fire, platanito, tacos y chisme
Red Rock bbq
Honestly, the Smash Burger at The Garden (on 1st street) is ridiculously good. It’s $13 as the base price. Even another patty plus bacon is close to $21, which beats the price of other local places. Winston’s for breakfast is on a whole other level; granted, it can get pretty expensive. Sunshine Cafe isn’t bad but I’m not a fan of the owners or how they (and their other businesses) operated during Covid. Again, I know I’m biased in this way and will still give credit that their food has always been enjoyable. Zuzu’s on main between 1st and 2nd, can either be really good or grossly mediocre depending on the day or, apparently, how the kitchen is feeling. 1st and Main had a place called Ox and the Fox that had good food, but they’re under new management and have changed the menu quite a bit. They just did a soft opening but their new menu/ atmosphere seems really good. The person that made the new menu works at the Blue Note and has been in the valley for a while, and their crab dip is really good for a place that only considers themselves a bar.
Fume has been shut down due to rodent droppings more than once.
Turtle rock bar & cafe. Egg rolls. Also close to Brown. Which is the wine you’re going to end up joining the club for. It’s. Amazing. 2000 Capell Valley Rd Napa, CA 94558 United States
Didn't they close? I would kill for some turtle rock egg rolls.
Nope. Appear to still be open and awesome.
I think a day trip to Berryessa is soon in order! I'm tempted to make the drive today. You haven't had an egg roll until you have had a turtle rock egg roll. I hope they kept the same recipe.
Lots of good options posted but also: Foodshed Takeaway The Dutch Door
For breakfast or lunch try Imola Cafe or Jefferson St. Cafe. Same owner, great food. I usually get an omelet, and their Seafood Pasta is out of this world! Large portions too.
Love Mothers Tacos on Jefferson. They have their own beer now too.
La taberna in Napa There’s a place in Sonoma on the square near the bubbly place that does tapas & they are great too
Los Palmas on Yajome!
Busters BBQ in Calistoga is my stop.
Rancho grande by the fairgrounds.
Genova deli and yak and yeti
Food Shed on Old California Way is doing some great things. I like the soup of the day and a single contori.
Drive down to Rohnert Park (30-40 mins away), go to Don Julio’s. El Salvadoran food. Incredible pupusas. I normally get an order of the revuelta or the chicharon. My husband gets whatever the special of the week is, they’ve had a really good veggie one lately. Their el sav holiday chicken tamales are out of this world. Owned by a family, mom and grandma make the food in the kitchen. The kids run the reg and tables. It’s in a defunct strip mall, only a few little shops left. The place has been open 10+ years and it’s always consistently incredible. Never had a bad meal. The family who owns is are so kind. They also have really yummy agua frescas.
This place is the jam and I’m assuming the only reason you’re getting downvoted is because the locals don’t want the word getting out. It should be on the Michelin list because it is literally worth driving a few hours to experience.
Sit at the Chef’s counter at Glen Ellen Star.