From the moment you walk in, it is unassuming! Font be tricked. Once your nose picks up on the traditional aroma of oceans crossed you are in for a treat! Amalfi pasta is off the charts! Explosion of comfort and indulgent food awakens your soul. Joann may catch you off guard but look beyond her abrupt style. She is warm and passionate! Generous love comes through! Go do it! read more

Clementes Authentic Italian - Amalfi pasta! The for comes out if any date to share! Nope all mine! - Italian Near Me - Napa, California

I was born in Napa, My father was very close friends with Teresa at the depot back in the day as they came from the same area in Italy, Teresa from the next Paese over.... I have known Clemente since I was 7 years old and he was just a helper at the Depot, then he purchased it, sold it and opened Clementes in Napa at Val's... Great people and was aware of Malfatti from that young age. It's Napa History.... Hi Clemente and family.. SALUTE read more

It's been years since I've had Clemente's and had missed their ravioli. I came into a dim and empty restaurant. I'm glad they got a place of their own now. Easy access and easy parking. However, it seems they do not get much foot traffic. It's just me, but I decided to get the family meal, which could feed 3-4: spaghetti, soup, malfatti, ravioli, and some bread. Joanna, who was quite friendly, said they were having a sale for about $75. I added meatballs. It came out to be $125 for everything, with tip. Kinda pricy but lots of left overs? It was a lot of food but I am sad to say, I could not finish it. I got a big tray of malfatti with the ravioli. I barely felt I tasted any ravioli. The malfatti was kind of sour for some reason. The brown meat sauce was very salty, and not that tasty. The same sauce was used for the spaghetti, which made it just salty and unappetizing. The soup was ok because it was not as salty. The meatballs were in the same brown sauce and hard. The long and hard baguette that came with it was not worth dealing with. Sad to say, I could not even give the food away if I wanted to. I'd probably try again for just the ravioli, but I'm not sure if I should just keep this place as a memory. read more

Clementes Authentic Italian - Italian Near Me - Napa, California

I wanted to love this place because there is nothing better than good Italian food. However after soending $150 dollars on my order and listening to the microwave constantly open and close, I began to lose faith. I should have taken the hint when I looked at the spotless stove that wasn't being used. I was so sad.. the pasta melted into the sauce, literally from being microwaved. And the bread we ordered, well everyone knows what the microwave does to bread. I could have played hockey with my bread order. The sauce tasted burned but I'm sure it was from the microwave. Hopefully they start using their oven and stove. read more

I hate to leave this review. I've been a customer since the Depot days. We've over looked the odd requests to pay partial cash in the jar since the Val's days. But now the food is microwaved from the freezer. The kitchen is dark and they are trying to sell not only the equipment but the lease on the property. It's sad to see being a Napa gem. They say the recipes aren't for sale but hopefully somebody can change their mind and bring this Napa staple back to life. read more

I had so much hope when I saw they had Malfatti. Unfortunately it was mushy, had an odd taste and the sauce wasn't edible. I ordered the larger spaghetti and along with a tip it was over $50. Everything tasted burnt and the spaghetti was so overcooked it was mushy. I was really hoping it would be as good as the Val's food but it was barely edible and the leftovers went in the garbage. I wish I would have looked at the reviews before I wasted $50. read more

I have been coming to Clemente's since it was the Depot. The Malfatti were over salted and mushy, with no shape to them. Such a shame to see a business come to this. I can forgive Joanne for upselling and rounding the bill up, but serving poor quality food is inexcusable. read more

Horrible experience Malfati was cold Sauce very old, tasted burnt. No oil or butter for bread Was told that in Napa you. Dip the bread in sauce. Very disappointing. read more

We wouldn't have found this place without yelp, as it is in an odd location. Don't let the restaurant front and lack of ambiance fool you. The flavors and the menu are very unique and authentic. If you think "Olive Garden ", this is not your place. Open your mind and tastebuds to the real deal. And along that note, Joanne is the real deal. This Italian woman, right from the Cittoni family will make your day! The only surprise I had that took me back, was that we were given two loaves of bread to go along with our meal for two people, then when we looked at the bill, we were charged $12.25 for the bread. I recommend this restaurant! read more

Clementes Authentic Italian - Minestrone soup and malfatti - Italian Near Me - Napa, California

They moved to this new restaurant in a shopping center. Come support them. I remember when they were in the little place behind the liquor store. We would get food every time we came to Napa and go to the river to eat. This new place is a complete restaurant with tables and chairs so you can take out or eat here. My favorite is meat sauce with baguette but the ravioli is also great. Have to come back and try something different. Authentic Italian food, family owned. Btw, yelp gives you the wrong address if you press on 'directions' it's on Imola Ave. read more

Clementes Authentic Italian - Ravioli with meat sauce - Italian Near Me - Napa, California

I was in the Napa area taking care of business had a taste for spaghetti and meat sauce so I went to this place and ordered spaghetti meat sauce 1 pint also ordered a half a loaf of bread and one Pepsi the order came up to $24.88 and the food was no good , it was awful. Best thing about the order was the Pepsi and the bread. The food was bland. The meat sauce didn't taste like meat no salt and the cheese and sauce had no flavor. Very disappointed took two bites and threw the rest in the garbage stay away from the spaghetti at all cost. I feel like I've been robbed without a gun. read more

Clementes Authentic Italian - Spaghetti and meat sauce bread and a Pepsi - Italian Near Me - Napa, California

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I'm a fan! Hubby is a Gnocchi man. My family recently moved not too far and got this place recommended by our friend down in OC. We got takeout at 11am on a Saturday and the Gnocchi and Malfatti are amazing!!! The 3 beans salad is so refreshing. If you're looking for authentic Italian takeout or catering. Give them a try! read more

Clementes Authentic Italian - Gnocchi and Malfatti - Italian Near Me - Napa, California

This place is a hidden gem and I hope it's gets some attention here so we don't lose another authentic local family food spot! I drove over from Sonoma to enjoy some childhood memories with my son as we used to dine at the old Depot when he was a lil one. After Depot closed I'd grab some Malfatti and Gnocchi behind Val's liquor store and now their new location on Imola. We ordered a tray of that had all 3, ravioli, malfatti, and gnocchi in the meat sauce. We like to call it gravy and it's full of flavor with just the right balance. Grabbed a loaf of bread to dip in the gravy too and decided to grab a table inside. The owners daughter was so nice and showed us the wall of history she created to share as you walk in. We had great conversation and she was so warm and friendly. The place is very clean and simple tucked in the River Park shopping center. read more

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We have been going here for years starting with when they were at The Depot. It has been over 30 years. We have not had their malfatti's since they were at Val's. I decided to pick up some dinner on my way home. I ordered 4 dozen of each and a loaf of bread, came out to 92! I was in shock. Joanna asked if she could put it together. At first, I said yes, but then decided I wanted it separated. I walked out of there with 2 trays and a loaf of bread. For that amount of money, I should have had salad and appetizers included. I hate to say it, but I can't see spending that much for the amount of food we got. I know they are a mom and pop shop, but I can see why people choose other options. The food was still good and how we remembered, but the value doesn't line up. read more

I've been eating their malfatti and ravioli since we were able to bring our own pots and pans to the back door of the Depot... if you know, you know. Come in and support some of the best old school authentic Italian food in the valley. read more

Just good old Italian food, made by a little old Italian, Clemente! He started out in a little place called The Depot on Soscol Avenue by the railroad tracks and across from The NAPA River. I've been enjoying his cooking for 50 years. Give him a try. Mangia, mangia! read more

Friendly and Inviting ~ We have great memories of eating at the Depot Restaurant for years and years (every week !) But, I did notice the last time I picked up an order that the sauces were Over Salted to the point that it "bothered" me. Never was like that when Clemente was at the helm. I noticed one other review mentioned the Saltiness was a bit "off-putting" ~ maybe review that recipe ~ ?? maybe review the kitchen staff ?? (lighten up on that Salt) read more

Always enjoyed eating here because of the homeyness of the place. The owners were always there creating such wonderful food wit such loving care. Never felt rushed. Was not like one of those chain places. You could tell everything was made from scretch and made with care. I never left hungry. Always plenty of food on my plate. My favoritr was the spaghetti and the ravioli. Just tasted so homeade with a very drlightful sauce. My mouth waters just thinking of how good everything was.. read more

In the area? Go and get some Malfatti! Amazing italian food. Say hello yo the Cittoni family- hard working family bringing us this home cooked food. read more

Real Italian dining! Met the owner's daughter. She broke down the history of this place while I was waiting for my order. Extremely nice, real customer service! She suggested I get some Italian bread to go with the dishes we ordered as we took a tray back to San Jose I declined because we had just bought a bunch of pastries so I was thinking I'd had enough carb overload today. I regret not getting the bread to go because everything we ordered was amazing! The best gnocchi and ravioli I've had. I'm big on Italian food and really picky about the sauce and flavors, how the pasta is cooked. It was our first time trying malfati and I have to say 10 out of 10. Everything was 10/10 read more

Clementes Authentic Italian - Italian Near Me - Napa, California

Great food We love the gnocchi from there. The best I ever had. Service Quick Ambiance Clean and not loud read more

Very cool and rustic seating in this new location. Always treat us like family with the friendly service. Their sauce is like nothing you will ever find anywhere else. It's gotta be a closely guarded family secret. read more

Clementes Authentic Italian - Current menu - Italian Near Me - Napa, California

I've had Clementes before, but it had been long since, so we did a brief stop here to get some authentic Italian food for our anniversary staycation. The hostess was warm and super efficient in packing the food fresh Got the malfatti and ravioli in the meat sauce, and it hit the spot!! Malfatti is melt-in-mouth and tasted amazing even the next day The meat sauce is light and the flavors shine through - you taste the freshness and the authenticity of the ingredients used. The new store was very clean, the kitchen was spotless and well organized. I appreciate the fact that they prioritize the taste and ingredients while maintaining the price. You can always pick the delicacies and plate it beautifully for a quaint wine country date night read more

This place is not the same. The food taste way different very salty and the lady in front is always trying to overcharge you. Definitely not the same when they ran it as " The Depot " back in the day, the food was amazing. !!!! I think it's to retire and close up shop! Very sad!! read more

Soup was crazy salty, gnocchi's were lukewarm, and I was overcharged on the bill. Didn't complain, but never going back. Sad, they used to be so good. read more

First time trying Clemente's, I'm beyond impressed. The spaghetti is phenomenal. True comfort food, real food, and authentic. The service here is amazing as well, Joanne is so sweet and welcoming. I appreciate the service and food. Super clean inside as well. Thank you!! read more

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I took out minestrone today - for $20. It was very disappointing. Salty, hardly any vegetables or beans in it. Tasted like it was days old. I only had a few spoons and will throw the rest away. read more

homemade lasagna was layered with plenty of rich meat sauce and melted cheese, making it the ultimate comfort food.

The recipe now has a beef base look and taste very different than the original recipe that you have had for years, The old recipe is a tomato base slow cook sauce. This will be the last time we'll try Clemente's a forty plus year customer so sad. read more

Food is good, but the prices have gotten outrageous. I buy 10 dozen malfatti every Christmas, but after this year I'm done. The price has gone to $13.52 per dozen (Lawlers is $5.49), and after placing this year's order and then paying, she has the nerve to say 18% or 20% tip? Saying it's the machine asking. Mind you, this is an order to pick up. I come from an hour away for this. In addition, the past few years Joanne has gotten pushier and pusher. A few years back, when they were in the deli on Soscol, she told me over the phone to bring cash as she was going to charge me a partial amount at the register then collect cash at my car as she claimed the deli owner was ripping them off. It's all shady, and expensive! Done! read more

1.00 per ravioli not worth it ,sauce tastes old ,not like fresh tomato .too vinegar tasting but we love you clemente

Amazing flavor Best authentic Italian food I have a Ever had The flavor was a flash back to my childhood when my Nana would cook for us A must have don't miss out read more

I am not joking the food and the customer service was the worst. I've never been to this restaurant before, I asked the lady what would she recommend for tw/o people, see gives us the family meal that feeds 4 to 6 people for $89.I'm OK in paying good money for Italian food it came out $110. I asked why the meal was so expensive, and she replied that rent has gone up two days ago. Didn't even get a chance to say yes or no it was already paid for then we saw the receipt. Whenever we got home with a huge tray of food, and a yard of French bread. I took one big bite of the Malifri in the early spit it out. Straight awful, ravioli was mush, and the sauce was so strong, though with wine taking it over, your kids would get tipsy not to mention the salt was over bearing. We called the establishment to let her know our displeasure, and they did not seem to care, and they back their product didn't give us a refund, credit, or even an apology. It was towards the end of the night so it seems like we got leftovers the food was mushy love those sausages really over Gary was Sultan vinegar why you can eat it but I warn people to not go to this restaurant I see the same reviews over and over this lady takes advantage of her customers and over prices. Im floored to see so many of the reviews the same, this lady should not be able to get away with this, 100% saving anyone's night if they read this before going to this place. Save your money!! It's straight awful, all the food went into the garbage. read more

Wonderful family run business ! Great food ! Great new location clean and updated. They do takeout and big preordered family meals. Perfect for the upcoming holidays. read more

It's pretty good, but it's also pretty expensive. I appreciate how hard it is to run a restaurant, especially these days, but when the competition that begins with L is half the price and tastes about the same, it's hard to justify coming here. read more

I have been eating the ravioli and malfatti's from Clemente's for over 50yrs since the Depot restaurant was here, then my children ate the raviolis and malfatti's the best food , service and family atmosphere EVER. And I know over years it could change a little but the last few times I notice the sauce has been really really dark and testing a little different. They were ok but just not the fabulous same as I grew up with? Has anyone else noticed this? read more

THREE-GENERATION ITALIAN FOOD "HIDDEN" IN LIQUOR STORE. Napa is a gem for Italian food since it was once a blue-collar farming area that attracted a lot of Italian laborers and food traditions have been passed on. Clemente's food is humble and unpretentious, something locals can grab quickly and avoid the crazy gaudy area that downtown is turning into. For the Adventurers there is pasta invented in Napa, with Clemente working at the kitchen that created it and bringing the recipe here. It is called a "Malfatti" and the Napa variation of this is meaty ravioli filling rolled in a thin layer of soft dough and served in their meat sauce. The legend is it was created for a hungry sports team and made from ravioli filling with hand rolled dough because they were out of ravioli skin. Very unique and worth it just to try. It most reminds me of a higher-end canned Chef Boyardee pasta with meat. Meant as a compliment and not an insult; it tastes nostalgic and simple. How innovative something that means "mistake" in Italian exists to this day unchanged from the original and different than anything you'll find in Italy. We also had the meatball and salad which we loved, great pricing and simple but great flavors. Malfatti and Meatball came in their meatsauce, which is great for dipping bread. When we looked at leftovers the next day there was also very little congealed oil which is great! Come check it out if you love local history and humble food! read more

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Too bad there aren't more stars... This family has made the Best ravioli and malfatti Ever They truly are Rockstars ! read more

they have recently moved so after we went to their old place, back to our car a guy next to us was asking about them too so we all found their new place here! Mary served us and was fast and lovely! Yum the food was so good. And we only go through Napa once or twice a year and it is our go to place!!! read more

Excellent malfatti! Great service and super clean restaurant. Looking forward to returning here over and over for good family cooked food!