Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Della Santina's

    3.8 (1.3k reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:30 PM

    Order Della Santina's Takeout or Delivery

    Della Santina's Photos

    Business Info

    DELLA SANTINA'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Della Santina's

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Menu
    Jyl C.

    Loved the open-air outdoor garden seating area. Very cute and relaxing. Excellent, knowledgeable, efficient and friendly service. The food was very good, and I highly recommend any of the desserts. We tried several and enjoyed them all!

    Gnocchi bolognese & farther is Pomodoro!
    Russ K.

    We come out to this area (from Northeast) annually last 25+ years, and always come by for a great meal at Della Santina's. This trip was no different, and we enjoyed Della's gnocchi perfection. You can choose from variety of sauces, and we've happily enjoyed them all. I also like their Caesar salad which is a light & citrusy relative to others elsewhere. Rob the owner is often there and is a wonderful host.

    Wine cork

    I rarely leave negative reviews, but this one earned it. During our visit this week, someone in our group found a piece of metal in their pasta. When we flagged it, the response wasn't "I'm so sorry"--it was, "that's the metal holding the pasta together." Two waiters came by to double down on the explanation, as if we were attending a TED Talk on industrial pasta engineering, not dinner. Still no apology. Meanwhile, the owner was making his rounds... just not to our table. We eventually had to get up and find him ourselves. When we asked if he was the owner (which he very clearly was), he responded with a smirk, "No, we all work for Gavin Newsom." Not exactly the level of seriousness you want when there's literal metal in your food. We explained the situation, and his response: "I don't know what you want me to do. I already asked the server to take off the meal." For context, the meal had already been covered by our company--we weren't asking for anything free. We were looking for basic accountability and, at minimum, an apology. Instead, he walked away mid-sentence and told us, "you clearly just wanted free food." We were a table of eight professionals at a work event--not exactly the "scam a free pasta" demographic. Mistakes happen. Metal in pasta is... hopefully rare. But the real issue here was the complete lack of ownership, professionalism, and basic hospitality. Would not recommend--unless you're in the mood for a tasting menu featuring metal and a side of bad manners.

    Exterior sign marking the entrance.
    Mark B.

    The atmosphere of this northern Italian restaurant in the courtyard is especially lovely. The Service was sufficiently average. However, many in our group found their pasta to be overcooked and on the mushy side. That was true of the gnocchi, the cannelloni, and even my pappardelle was a bit soft. Though the ragu sauce on mine was quite tasty. But not a great showing, honestly for an Italian restaurant.

    Jocelyn G.

    My wife brought me here as a Valentine's Day surprise. This was our 1st time here. The restaurant is beautiful upon walking in. We are immediately seated at our reservation time. The food was delicious and the bottle of wine that we ordered was tasty. Our waiter was very attentive and a pleasure to meet. You can split the entrees if you ask, but they do charge a split plate fee.

    Linguini Al Pesto
    John G.

    Stopped by during lunch, relatively quiet. Sat out in the back patio area. Service was good, just really slow. Food was about average. Had a recommendation for a glass of wine and it was not good - couldn't even finish it. We ordered a When asked for the bill they gave me back someone else's tab and bill to sign. Definitely room for improvement with staff.

    Enjoying lunch!
    Jamie M.

    We stopped here when just arriving in Sonoma and were looking for a place to grab a bite to eat for lunch. We were seated immediately in the outdoor area - the weather was perfect. The outdoor patio is adorned with trellised grape vines, cafe patio tables and chairs, brimming flower boxes, and a brick patio. It was a delightful environment. The service was quite good, and before we ordered, the owner came by to point out the rabbit dish on the daily special menu that was his mom's speciality. We were looking for a light meal, but if I had more of an appetite, I absolutely would have given it a try. I love personal touches like this in a dining experience. We got to snack on a bread basket while we waited for our entrees. I also enjoyed a refreshing glass of Prosecco. My partner ordered the Italian panini, with proscuitto, salami, coppa, and pancetta. He reports that the sandwich was very good and thought they the combination of meats was interesting. I opted for one of the specials of the day - sliced pork with a tonnato sauce on a bed of greens. It was flavorful and satisfying and just the right amount of food for me. Overall, we had a lovely dining experience here and would return again.

    Outdoor seating.
    Andrew H.

    I loved the outside seating at this restaurant. We came on a beautiful sunny day and the patio has the perfect amount of shading. Our server Diego was very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu as it was our first time. I was impressed by the quality of the ingredients, you can tell that the food was made fresh, especially the in house made pastas. The owner of the restaurant was super friendly and seemed to be very involved with helping out. I love that because it added to the home feeling of the ambience.

    Charcuterie
    Scott H.

    This place holds a special place in our hearts. Probably the first Napa restaurant I've been to. So 15 years later we're back. We started with the charcuterie and focaccia. So hard not to just fill up on the bread. It's so delicious. Very tasty meats on the charcuterie. It was special. I got the duck ragu parpadelle. Such rich flavor in the ragu. Unfortunately it's kind of one note and the truffle oil is a little offensive. Perfect pasta though. The winner at the table though was the lasagna. That is a plate licker. Perfect red sauce and so many yummy layers of pasta and cheese. It's a work of art. We finished with the tiramisu which was the perfect ending. Really pretty back area which is outside. It's covered but from the right angles is really unnoticeable. The owner regaled us with some stories and was great company. Such a neat guy. Hard to imagine a Napa trip without this place.

    Veal Scallopini
    Allie N.

    Coming all the way from Santa Rosa, I wanted to try this restaurant out with my grandparents to find another Italian spot we could frequent. First showing up to the restaurant, I thought my grandparents would dislike that we were placed in the back patio due to them being sensitive to any cold weather or drafts but we were amazed that it was enclosed in a tent that was kept warm with heaters. While our arrival in was a bit bumpy with warped and hill-like bumps with a wheelchair, we were seated quickly and efficiently. The ambiance was wonderful and the service was very quick. However, I probably wouldn't return to this place for anything food related since it did not impress in anyway. To start with, we ordered some drinks including their lemonade because their menu actually says "Freshly made". We were sorely disappointed when the waiter served us a bright neon-like yellow drink that tasted very much like crystal light or country time lemonade. We felt bamboozled but had my grandmother drink it anyhow to get her liquid levels up. We started with the polenta and the salume plate. Both were pretty standard and nothing to write home about. For entrees, we ordered two lasagnas, one veal scallopine, and the pork chop. Unfortunately, everything was bland and in need of seasonings and salt which we already don't consume a lot of at home since my parents have cholesterol and sodium issues so that was a surprise for us that we didn't expect ourselves having an issue with. When it came specifically to the veal, it was the toughest veal I've ever encountered and had to use the regular knife they gave me to saw through the little slices I had. The Pork chop was bland and dry. We thought dinner could be saved by dessert but left even more disappointed. I think they have one of the most flavorless tiramisus I've ever tasted and their strawberry shortcake was also very unimpressive. Overall, I think this place has potential with the wonderful ambiance, but foodwise, I'd probably try to just season everything a little more.

    Pasta
    Ilena A.

    This restaurant is a bit of a hidden gem. I go here whenever I am in Sonoma. It's a beautiful outdoor restaurant. I love their pasta, some is made fresh on site. They also have an excellent wine list. The service is excellent and we were very happy with our service. It was a pleasure being there on a sunny fall afternoon. I had family in town and I wanted them to experience this place. We all had the spaghetti with a simple margarita sauce. So delicious. The salads were a big portion and delicious. We shared a tiramisu for dessert. Very happy to share this experience and to be a guest here again!

    Shiny S.

    We arrived in Sonoma from north Redwoods early evening just an hour from closing time. Not sure we would get a seating, not not only did we get a seating, but a personal welcome and long visit with owner Joe Santina. My wife is from same region of Italy as Mr. Santina and she said the lasagna was the best she's ever had (next to her Mom's). Tagliatelle with bolognese was hearty, simple, not overdone like too many are doing today, and it was outstanding. What a welcome abbondanza! Our server has a long history in the area as winery farmer, etc and he was so helpful in wine pairings and local information. We are grateful for the time Joe spent with us. He is a genuine inspiration that shines bright with all of the beautiful hospitality and recipes of a trattoria in Luca, Italy. Best Italian in Sonoma and Napa by far.

    Gnocchi

    See all

    Photo of Janice K.
    202
    25
    4

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jyl C.
    294
    206
    4135

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kat J.
    89
    11
    10

    2 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    16 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of P S.
    0
    123
    14

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jane H.
    1
    28
    20

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    2 years ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 2

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Alyson A.
    112
    22
    2

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Susanne M.
    63
    154
    231

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kate A.
    58
    72
    111

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 33

    Della Santina's Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Della Santina's

    Can we sit outside if available? Also we are celebrating my daughters birthday. Thank you!!!

    Yes! The outdoor seating is a covered tent area but still well aerated and tables are spaced apart. Happy birthday to your daughter and enjoy!

    Do you offer gluten free pasta?

    Hi Daniella. Yes, we do offer gluten free pasta, however, it is made on the same machinery as all of our pasta, so there is cross-contamination. We do also offer several… Read more

    What is the Corkage fee?

    $25 per 750 mL

    Are dogs allowed in patio? Looking for dog friendly dinner spot.

    We gladly accept service animals

    Can we bring our own bottle of wine?

    Yes you can. Corkage is $25, but if you buy a bottle off of our list we waive a bottle of corkage.

    Are you safe from the wildfires?

    As of now, we are safe from the fires. Unfortunately, we are currently without power. Thank you for reaching out. We hope to see you all very soon.

    Are there gluten free options?

    All of our meats and fish are gluten free. We also have a gluten free papardelle available (depending on demand), made with gluten free ingredients, but on the same machines as all of our pastas.

    View All 10 Questions

    You might also consider

    Wit & Wisdom - Jack London - Weller High Proof-MINA Select Barrel, Amaro Nonino Smoked Table Side

    Wit & Wisdom

    4.4(599 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$

    We were staying at the quaint Lodge for our family Sonoma trip, and arrived late so we thought it…read morewas a good idea to stick to a place close by the hotel. We loved everything from the food, chic ambiance to the charm of the place that makes it seem like a special place. 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!

    Had a very disappointing Valentine's dinner at Wit and Wisdom. First of all, we had a reservation…read morebut 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.

    Photos
    Wit & Wisdom - Wow!!! WILD MUSHROOM PIZZA - the amount of gourmet mushrooms include truffles was out of this world. Definitely must try!!!

    Wow!!! WILD MUSHROOM PIZZA - the amount of gourmet mushrooms include truffles was out of this world. Definitely must try!!!

    Wit & Wisdom - Rear Patio

    Rear Patio

    Wit & Wisdom - HAMACHI CRUDO

    See all

    HAMACHI CRUDO

    The Girl & The Fig  - Pan-seared scallops

    The Girl & The Fig

    4.1(4.7k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    We had the Spring Tartine. It was amazing. Then we had the steak & frites. Cooked to perfection…read more And the taste of the meat was perfect. The fries (aka French fries) were crispy and perfectly salted. Lucky for us we live down the street and will continue to be regulars!

    My goto dinner spot in Sonoma…read more I actually have been here multiple times and I don't know what has taken me so long to post a review but the Girl and the Fig is definitely the truth. When you enter you'll notice a more homey decor to the place. Warm colors all around and even warmer service once you sit down. Every single experience Ive had here is been nothing less of 110%. Theres always this good balance professionalism with lightheartedness that pair so well for the atmosphere. Because at its core this restaurant is high scale. It definitely has that higher scale vibe but if never comes off as pretentious though. This particular I took my wifey here for our 10th year anniversary together. And we were greeting by a nice little card from the "Fig Family." We ended up trying the Seared Halloumi and I was shocked at how much I liked it. Very light flavors but still enough variety with the crispy spigarello and pine nuts to keep things fun. The lemon never feels too overwhelming. For mains my wife got the Mushroom RisottoI think? Or maybe it was Butternut Squash Risotto? I got the Fig Burger and both were amazing. The only reason I didn't get her Risotto was simply because I already had it at lunch time, but that still didn't stop me from taking a bite. Each rice like grain had a perfect chew and flavor to each bite. Even being the picky person that I am with veggies, I appreciated the veggies addition to the dish. I still think though that the sure winner was my Fig Burger. This burger is everything we wish our local breweries burger was. A harmonic balance between salty and sweet. Im down to get a little crazy with burgers but if it's too sweet, it kinda loses the appeal for me. It takes away too much from the burgers roots. So yea. Go here. Make reservations too. I know for myself I made mine about a month in advance so it's hard to say how hard it is to get a table here. But hopefully it's not too bad. Parking by the way is just street parking. Despite that Ive always been able to get a park on W Spain St right before I pull up to the restaurant. OH! And thanks again Girl and the Fig family! You made the end to our anniversary quite magical!

    Photos
    The Girl & The Fig  - Bar in December 2024

    Bar in December 2024

    The Girl & The Fig  - Profiteroles in December 2024

    Profiteroles in December 2024

    The Girl & The Fig  - Fig kiss ?

    See all

    Fig kiss ?

    Jacob's Restaurant - veggie (half) and chicken pesto (half) pizza.. yummy!

    Jacob's Restaurant

    4.1(278 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    I usually wait until my second visit and/or second dish before I give a restaurant a 5th star, but…read moreJacob's gets that 5th star on my first visit! The staff were super attentive even though they were very busy and they were also very friendly. The food was delicious, my wife and I got a large Sonoma Pizza and a mixed green salad to share. Before we even got to the pizza, that was the best green salad I've ever had. Simple, yummy, especially the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes. I am a pizza snob, and with the exception of Mountain Mike's, I can't stand any of the big chains. The Sonoma pizza had the perfect balance of pepperoni, salami, mushrooms, onions and garlic. The restaurant was also impeccably decorated, with a splash of Italy and Sonoma Wine country represented. Every dish they walked by made my mouth water. We definitely be going back again and again, especially when we head out that way for wine tasting.

    I was missing the pizza's we used to get here, or was it just a wisp of something else?…read more My Wife ordered us a small cheese, large Pepperoni and what I was hoping for was their Greek and Family Salad. The look on my wife's face, said it before the boxes were even on the Kitchen Table. To begin with the Greek Salad was nothing but greens with little or nothing extra, barely Artichoke Hearts, Cucumbers and any Pepper Slices, no olives or Feta... enter dressing was lacking any true flavor, nothing of what I expected for the money. Next came my expectations......gone, we paid extra for Feta and Cheese, neither could be bee seen evenly through the whole pie. The sauce and cheese inconsistency was baffling... why would anyone claim that this was anything that Little Ceasars couldn't easily beat, seemed that quality had been replaced with "Just get it out the door". The final two pies were so substandard that I could Hardly compare them to anything worthy of Jacobs name. I'd give this places 1/2 Star if I could. The owners should be ashamed of selling this.

    Photos
    Jacob's Restaurant - Inside

    Inside

    Jacob's Restaurant - Spicy gluten-free penne pasta with shrimps!!

    Spicy gluten-free penne pasta with shrimps!!

    Jacob's Restaurant - Pizza and Pasta!!

    See all

    Pizza and Pasta!!

    The Depot Restaurant

    The Depot Restaurant

    4.0(319 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$$

    We had a wonderful dinner at the depot in Sonoma last night. It's a little away from the plaza, but…read morehas its own cute charm with the old architecture. The server was kind to welcome us with a couple of glasses of champagne on knowing that it's our anniversary celebration. We had the hand pulled mozzarella bruschetta, lemon chicken and the broccoli gnocchi. The chicken was our favorite and I highly recommend it. The bruschetta was good but 4 pieces was heavy for 2 of us to eat. The gnocchi was decent. Definitely a good place for an occasion when in Sonoma.

    I dove headfirst into a seafood extravaganza that left my taste buds cheering and my stomach…read morequestioning its life choices. The evening kicked off with Oysters on the Half Shell--each one a little oceanic gem--paired with a Champagne Mignonette that whispered sophistication and a Cocktail Sauce that thankfully didn't scream spice. For the main event, I tackled the Cioppino, a seafood stew that felt like a warm hug from the ocean. The Tomato Ragu was rich and comforting, while the Mussels and Clams were so good I half-expected them to thank me for eating them. The Calamari? Eh, not their finest hour. Scallops were impressively plump, but the Crab was playing hard to get. The Prawns, however, were unapologetically large, and the Bruschetta on top was the culinary equivalent of a mic drop. The service and vibe? Perfectly chill, with just the right amount of nostalgia. Honestly, I was amazed this gem of a location is still standing tall. If you're looking for seafood that'll make you swoon--and maybe question your pants size--this spot is worth every bite.

    Photos
    The Depot Restaurant - Pool in the back

    Pool in the back

    The Depot Restaurant
    The Depot Restaurant

    See all

    Della Santina's - italian - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...